Is a 2nd Gen Cummins Worth it!?

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We have covered a GM, we have covered a Ford truck... but now all the Cummins folks it's GO TIME! In todays video Dustin covers the 2nd generation Dodge Cummins. These Cummins engines might take the cake for some of most loved engines of all time and you'll see just why!
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0:00 Introducing the 2nd Gen!
1:04 Get Entered To WIN!!!
2:01 2nd Gen History
2:37 Engine Specs!
3:50 Cummins History
4:22 12v Cummins Guys Are NUTS
5:03 Introducing the 24v Cummins!
7:02 The 53 Block Scare!
9:29 Outro!
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[@CustomOffsetsTV]

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[@thewhitedemon0761]

5.9 not 6.0

[@brandonrasmussen6692]

I would like to say the second gen was a 5.9 liter diesel not a six liter like he says in the video

[@liamhorst2885]

Great video but a couple of things to address.1. It was actually a 5.9 not a 6 liter 2. The high output was only in the 6 speeds in 01-02, the older manuals put down more power because it allows for more access to the power band than the 47re. 3. The vp44 was not the problem the killer was the lift pump starving the vp causing it to overheat

[@Tonka_6.7]

The high outputs in the 12v’s came in the manuals the pumps were bigger in the manuals than the auto

[@Tonka_6.7]

I can’t believe they said the 6 liter tho what the hell😂😂

[@michaelshay1431]

Actually the 6 speed arrived in 2000.

[@FarDrizzz]

The 6 liter killed me lmao

[@derekfoehr9264]

Love my 1997 Dodge 2500 5.9l 12V 4X4 LB. Great truck! Still running strong after all these years.

[@Michael_Ward]

2nd gen Cummins have always been one of my dream trucks to build

[@FarDrizzz]

Wake up ol son

[@zaneschaad9039]

Most people don’t know that 53 blocks that cracked were in a lot of machines like cranes and so forth I have a 53 block never had problems never been rebuilt setting at 230k and no blow by. Only leak is power steering fluid😂😂 dang steering boxes!

[@landonreed3702]

Thats literally the only problem i had with mine

[@CustomOffsetsTV]

Let’s not get started on rams goofy and weak power steering… or steering.. I said it i know… - Rainey

[@coopie_7.3]

@@CustomOffsetsTV im 15 and looking for my first truck should wich gen from 1-3 should i get??

[@flames_6265]

@@coopie_7.3 id go with a second gen or first gen, but that’s just me, go with whatever you like best

[@darthhater7896]

Get a new pump and a redhead steering box and you'll be very happy. Mines at 280k and drives like a dream. Err... A 20 yr old truck. Lol

[@treverrogers3244]

Got the 53 block original motor with over 400k miles, running strong with no blow by. She's got a few spots under where it sits but nothing to even worry about. Love my 2nd gen.

[@davidwhite466]

What year

[@adamschaefer6393]

New viewer to the channel, great to see some love for the 2nd gens. I am a proud 2+ decade owner of a 99 Extended bed club cab (2 door extended cab) 24V with 53 block and VP44. KDP killed back in 01/02. Started 2022 with a new 47RE overhaul and WOW, with a new triple disk converter, its better than new! First performance transmission went 130,000 miles at 350-400hp with ridiculous torque (DD2 injectors and Edge Comp/Quadzilla). Served as a daily driver and towed cross-country on multiple occasions. New owners who only dabble in shade-tree mechanic wizardry should find the right folks to work on these rigs. I would like to give some credit to Scott Hovey of Massdiesel in MA, and Fred Swanson of FSR Diesel in Phoenix for being gurus of these trucks/transmissions. This truck has lived through a decade of desert heat in Arizona, and another decade of Northeastern winters in MA. Now if I could find a solid paint shop... not much OEM paint left after Phoenix heat scorched it, and New England Winter salt / moisture went to work on it.

[@k-art-L]

My 2001 2500 "3BC 123" block is 650000 original miles and still rocking like a champ!!

[@cass8144]

I'm in middle school but There are like 3 dudes that go to the high school with 2nd gen Cummins and they roll shit tons of coal everywhere

[@markrich3271]

Compounded 24v quadcab 2nd gen owner here. I love my truck. I live in the north east . I went down south to find one with out rust. I absolutely love it.

[@uhyeahitsme413]

Great, yours will be rusted shortly.

[@alliechampagne1404]

Found an amazing '01 unmolested 6 speed with only 168k last weekend, CLEAN CLEAN CLEAN. Rear quarters already replaced, and rest of body is NUTS clean. Only ever used to haul horses. Bought it on the spot. Merry Christmas son.🎄❤️

[@kraigsowells7685]

I have the 1998 Dodge Ram 1500 with the 5.9 Magnum and it runs good. I did some modifications and aftermarket parts on it

[@CustomOffsetsTV]

Hell yeah.

[@BigC7229]

I had the 2001 6 speed manual 24v ran like a champ wiring was a nightmare

[@coletonk1401]

Brooo my dad had a 24 valve 01 sport throughout my life until i was around 14 then that truck was totaled sadly, loved hearing the idle

[@CustomOffsetsTV]

Time to build a replica!

[@coletonk1401]

@@CustomOffsetsTV yessir, my dream truck, brings back too many memories

[@dragonperformance4362]

Second gens are my favorite truck

[@alexanderhaines4079]

53 blocks were produced in many places including Argentina, Mexico, Brazil and others. Not ALL blocks were terrible. The majority of the bad 53s were from Brazil if I’m not mistaken.

[@gofast4127]

Awesome I’m a firefighter and love my 2nd gen 99 Dodge Cummins…

[@koltonvilos1288]

Absolutely adore my 12v manual 🙏

[@CustomOffsetsTV]

The manual is the real selling point!

[@theonetheonlykb3836]

I’m very jealous now

[@grantabrams9138]

I really want one! I’ll def be looking at buying one writhing the next year to haul my big 30 foot pull behind camper. If I can find one of course lol

[@shawnesantana575]

Hey guys,I bought a 1996 12v 5 speed...250 thousand on her now, 2nd owner, an old railroad man bought new, got sick and put her in the garage. He put her in Marshall Texas, fell in ❤️. I drove her since 04 grocery shopping and grandchildren taxi. She has a few problems with cranking, and crazy gauges, getting older, and I would love for someone who would love "Great White" as much as I do

[@h-dawg1876]

I have 96 dodge 1500, 318. Love that truck but having a Cummins would be great.

[@classicxl]

I had a 98 red sport ext cab ,5spd,4x4 daully 12 valve that i sold years ago because it needed a lot of work . cab mounts and back of cab were shot as well as bed and being in ontario canada it’s very hard finding rust free cab and beds and companies who go down to the southern states want 4k for a bed .I miss that truck every day and wish i kept it

[@isaacmyers2592]

Great video I’m buying one tomorrow

[@gherasimtibi]

I never understood why they never made a crew cab for the second gen from the factory, imagine how sick that would be

[@CustomOffsetsTV]

The aftermarket companies made a few, they look decent!

[@gherasimtibi]

@@CustomOffsetsTV I think I know why they didn't, because chevy and ford would not have sold any trucks those years

[@RedBeardJohnny61]

Can convert a 2nd gen to a crew cab if you want

[@CT-Dana]

Wouldn't look as good

[@gherasimtibi]

@@CT-Dana ya it would, it would look a million times better if it had 4 doors

[@2g_famous_2g61]

2nd Gen Love

[@sonandsanford4963]

I bought my 12v, 5.9, w/5sp 13mos ago in So Cal. No rust 200k, mi. OEM and runs like a top. No regrets.... yet! 🤞

[@CustomOffsetsTV]

That’s bad ass man!

[@markp9366]

Literally was thinking if this video yesterday

[@CustomOffsetsTV]

An here it is, tada! 🤘

[@albertnolin455]

I love my 2nd gen dually.

[@yeehawnation8015]

Love the ol 12 valves

[@kirrasbankz]

Why not 24V (;

[@TheRossillini]

@@kirrasbankz12 valved is all mechanical. Can’t beat mechanical.

[@littleredridinghood5622]

I have 2 cummins Dodges .. 1 is a 1998 sport 12 valve short bed and 1 is a 1997 SLT Laramie 12 valve long box .. The sport is blue truck looks the mate to the one you had on this video .. the 1997 I built over the last year using Texas parts (I'm in Canada) it was painted a month ago a beautiful green .. Both trucks are base/clear and both are for sale ...

[@alexandersmith9322]

are they still for sale?

[@TheBillparry]

1998 12v QC, SB, 5 speed, SRT 10 seats, amp research running boards. Like it better than my Raptor. Not as fast, but will haul anything!

[@adamyoder8771]

And it has to sound better too

[@thesolojourney8955]

2nd gen extended cab, diesel, dually ♥️

[@davidtweedy8036]

Just brought home April 2024 a 99 24 valve W/ 104K miles mint perfect condition. I bought it to flip it but have decided it's not going anywhere. I have three First Jens that I am married to and will always be my favorite but this 99 is something. I would upload a picture, but I don't know how to…😂 sorry I'm new to Facebook, and this kind of technology I ordered an 03 brand new and ran it 200,000 miles completely trouble free but I like the body style of first GEN and now of course second GEN much better

[@spawn1237891]

Have a 2002 dually with 300k km. She's my best friend thats loud and pulls anything.

[@sinatavakolifarimani9375]

"So you want a ford raptor" would be awesome Or maybe a hummer or humvee episode By the way Love the channel Keep up the good work

[@CustomOffsetsTV]

I want a hmmwv but not sure what I’d do with it!

[@hunterbrock2347]

Got the taste in trucks of an 8 year old

[@sinatavakolifarimani9375]

@@hunterbrock2347 I will take the complement

[@vendetta1306]

This video reminded me of why I shouldn't get rid of my 96 even if it needs a head gasket.

[@JT-to3es]

its funny that you uploaded this the day i got my second gen

[@CustomOffsetsTV]

Ayyyyy congrats!!

[@julians.8685]

I daily a 24valve 6 speed manual with a couple non factory things under the hood. I will say teachers at school hated me for how loud it is. actually driving nice. It does leak a bit but there is no getting around it. She has her good days and bad days but a 20 year old Montana farm truck will do that.

[@MrZaine97]

I’m just getting started into Diesel truck and truck actually. I want to mod out a single cab short bed truck. So I was like fuck it go diesel. A lot of people have told me the 2nd Gen is the best and easy and cheap to work on. Right now I’m stuck between a Silverado 1500 and Dodge Ram short bed/ single cabs aswell. I honestly don’t know where to go 😅

[@TheRossillini]

Damn that 7.3 is sick!

[@KevinxDoll]

I added my old 2nd gen truck lowered on 20x10

[@AndrewThomas-fc6hg]

Yes one day

[@alexnielsen5912]

Just got a built one it’s worth it

[@rcmc1256]

On my 3rd 2nd gen lol now I have 2002 3500 single cab manual 4x4 flat bed I’m working on

[@CustomOffsetsTV]

Flat beds 🤤

[@Ricky-manic]

I'll be lookin out for the 53 block I am saving to buy a 2000 or a 1999 dodge ram 2500 24v cummins

[@feelgoodhorizon4084]

got a 2nd gen unicorn block cummins 2wd , couldnt even sale it for 8k with no cracked dash and absolutely zero rust and stock besides lift pump.

[@24vmatt]

im on a 20x14 with 35x15.50 furys and 2 inch spacers with a 5 inch lift and i dont rub at all

[@CustomOffsetsTV]

Prove it! By adding it to our gallery! Customoffsets.com/add 😁

[@24vmatt]

@@CustomOffsetsTV will do, ill take some pictures after work 👍🏻

[@nolanbuchanan8233]

Our 98 24v manual dually has went through 1 trans and fuel pump with 400k and it’s almost always been hauling cows down gravel roads it’s whole life. Dash ain’t even cracked

[@alphawolfproductions4861]

building my second gen 1500 currently, wanna do a cummins 2nd gen after lol

[@imtheplayerandthecoach2409]

Im doin 2ng cummins an might pick up a 1500 2g soon to do up 😆

[@CustomOffsetsTV]

Do ittttt

[@alphawolfproductions4861]

@@CustomOffsetsTV yea my 2nd gen is a street truck daily build but that 2nd gen Cummins going to be a 4x4 of road 22x14 setup. Can’t beat the 2nd gen body style 🤙🏻

[@alphawolfproductions4861]

Running 20x10 on 32x12.5 on my street setup.

[@gingerstudios5221]

@@imtheplayerandthecoach2409 honestly the v8 1500’s are all great trucks and are stupidly reliable just like the diesels

[@jamal2thousand271]

I’m getting mines next week😂😂😂

[@joshuaelkins4889]

I’ve had most versions of the manual cummins from 1995-2015. My personal favorite engine to this day is still the 2000 24v. It is absolutely as reliable as a 12v if the transfer pump has been updated. High output was not available until 2000-01 with 6speed. VP44 failed because electric transfer pump on the block failed starving VP44. Had not thing to do with low sulfur fuel.

[@adamyoder8771]

Did you ever own an early 3rd gen truck (03-04)?

[@joshuaelkins4889]

@@adamyoder8771 I currently own a 03 6 speed 2500.

[@adamyoder8771]

@@joshuaelkins4889 what makes you prefer your 2000 to your 2003?

[@joshuaelkins4889]

@@adamyoder8771 I honestly can’t answer that, They’re both great trucks. I just have more preference to the 2000 24v engine. I haul hay with both and they both perform great! I could be that I’ve put 300k miles on the 2000 and my 03 only has 70k on it. Great question, sorry I can’t answer it.

[@adamyoder8771]

@@joshuaelkins4889 👍gotcha

[@Truckerdaddy]

I want a first gen dually with a manual and 12V

[@CustomOffsetsTV]

That sounds like a stout setup. Get ittt!

[@Dstone22]

I would scoop a clean stock one from down south and not do what I did and got a rust bucket that someone’s messed with a lot put 15k underneath and now got an electrical issue and haven’t gotten to the body yet

[@CustomOffsetsTV]

Finding a clean stock one is the best idea to avoid headaches!

[@Dstone22]

@@CustomOffsetsTV right lol found that out the hard way

[@rowdyyates9037]

I don't want a 2nd gen right now, I've got a 1989 bronco 2. I would love a 12v 1st gen, but funds and space are limited

[@CustomOffsetsTV]

Feel that man, one day!

[@tuckersautter1832]

Nice I have an 88 Bronco 2, love my lil shitbox hahaha

[@davidlombardi2218]

Got one with the 6 speed only problem I have with this truck is the dash 😂😂😂😂

[@jakeyankaitis727]

I have a 95 12 valve auto and I was told all the automatics came with a 165hp pump

[@James4Davis]

Scoop baby. Compared to Everything else and prices, cost effective long turn, or just for fun

[@GFP_Shorts4955]

my dad used to have a 12 valve and as a little kid i thought it was the loudest truck ever

[@marlinfeagans9001]

Cause it was

[@CustomOffsetsTV]

Was gunna say they’re definitely loud as hell haha

[@marlinfeagans9001]

@@CustomOffsetsTV My dad had one also, he passed away in March of 2020 and I’ve been trying to track his down. Haven’t found a single thing

[@colinmckim4515]

I gotta turn mine off at every drive thru and people gotta talk really loud when I roll my window down but my friends know when I pull up to their house

[@codsterules]

Do an 11-16 powerstroke

[@dc6953]

Grandma’s homemade chili clip was @Quang Tran on KZbin. Dude is a beast in the kitchen.

[@CustomOffsetsTV]

I’m down for homemade chili

[@claytontinkle4423]

Do a how good can our employees drive.

[@CustomOffsetsTV]

If i speak for everyone, bad. Myself I do well - Rainey

[@jordanseguin8563]

You forgot about the kdp on the 12v and most 24v’s

[@williamboenig2477]

I see a 4 door 2nd gen there 2 of them in my home town

[@michaelshay5594]

I own a 2000 6 sp.460.000. Never failed me.

[@gabrielsanchez-wg7uj]

I have a 96 2500 2 WD. If I knew then what I know now, I would have pulled the motor out, and junked the rest of the truck. I have dumped so much money repairing everything surrounding the motor at least twice. Door hinges are junk, interior is all falling apart, and I am going on my 4th transmission on a stock motor. I take great care of all my vehicles as they are my money makers. Run full synthetic oil on everything and religiously change out it out to include fuel filters every 5K. I love the motor, I hate the truck!!! Will probably be looking for a Ford with a blown 6.0 4x4 ext cab to do a swap.

[@djmadd1212]

And the dashes

[@calebgodwin3224]

Wow kids remember not everything on the internet is true! Also I wish someone would find me one of those 235hp p7100 truck pumps.

[@TannerK._.]

You can't fool me the blue truck at 6:00 is a gasser

[@dmanmoto]

Where you from in wis. I am from Wisconsin. I have a clean 2nd gen. Love it, never had a problem with it LOVE IT!

[@CustomOffsetsTV]

Appleton!

[@dmanmoto]

Im near Milwaukee

[@bbsandtts]

Madison is where it’s at in Wisconsin

[@jeremiahmongold4560]

I have one wish it would start though it only turns over

[@nwcarpenter2878]

Thought that blue 2nd gen that keeps being shown was a1500.

[@jake_ruhl]

It is And a gasser

[@CustomOffsetsTV]

It is!

[@PSIorDIE]

“Tell me you don’t know anything about trucks without actually telling m-….” Cust Offsets- ”SIX LITER CUMMINS”

[@afterhoursfab842]

Just got an 04 6speed cummins

[@CustomOffsetsTV]

Let’s go!

[@road2zion262]

Is a used 2001 cummins at 250k miles still good to buy at a dealership? First time truck buyer & diesel truck

[@road2zion262]

Are we talking super expensive repairs? Or do able ? Electrician but dont know squat on diesel🤦🏾‍♂️😂

[@MissSilver2g]

Guess I snagged a beast. I got a 02 dodge 24valve with 74k miles in Michigan. It’s near show room condition and I only paid 22k🥵

[@ranjanty]

Wow. I have a 99. How did you find yours with so low miles. Is it the original engine or rebuilt?

[@MissSilver2g]

@@ranjanty I wish I could tell ya. I got lucky I guess. It’s the original engine. It’s a one owner

[@user-qe3yt8ov8e]

Info is pretty good, but a little off. 94-95 auto - 160 pump 94-95 5 speed manual- 175 pump 96-98 auto - 180 pump 96-98 5 speed manual - 215 pump 01-02 24v autos yes, had the hy35/hy9 turbo, but the 5 and 6 speed manual trucks still had an hx35 turbo from the factory. Also 01-02 HOs were 6 speed with about 500rwhp limited on the stock vp44. HO trucks also had a little higher compression. Most 98.5 and 99 trucks had 53 blocks. But some 98 12 valves had them. I've heard 53 blocks being in 00 and 01 trucks too. Not sure about 97? 99 and 00 6 speeds had the SO vp44 and a smaller input shaft.

[@jordanparker608]

My 2500 5.9 magnum is a powerful strong reliable truck. Cheaper too lol

[@CustomOffsetsTV]

Can’t beat that

[@jacobmorenzoni1873]

326k on my old ram

[@nickcrill7718]

Looking for a first gen 4Runner video lol

[@1poinucantdothat955]

Bang bang bang

[@CustomOffsetsTV]

👀👀

[@darrenrich1549]

Yep- you can buy a 1000 foot pound truck... for more than I paid for any of my first 3 houses. Soooo?

[@tuckersautter1832]

Just about at 400k with my 95, not quite

[@4g63tpowered]

524,xxx on my stock block 97 fully built auto and I've dumped countless $$$ to keep her going not stock and everyday I find a way to push the envelope more. Honestly this truck owes me nothing. Pulls harder than hell and has only left me stranded twice in 5yrs 1 from a blown fuel line. My fault. Second alternator connection fell out of er. Still pulls strong does what it needs. But hell I hate the shit steering. I've literally replaced every suspension component and I got no where. Still the same thing. Drive my dad's 3rd gen feels like I'm driving a car. Much quieter too 😏😉

[@CustomOffsetsTV]

Haha, sounds like a riot!

[@jeffro582]

Hi Justin, I got a 02 lb. I put the evergreen steering sector stabilizer order her, put on bilsteen shocks with 1 inch lift, now my 2nd gen steers like a car! Oh yah, and replace the stabilizer bar rubber bushings with the polygraphite ones.

[@TRUCKOCD]

I have a 2001 24v Laramie with the black leather interior and everything but a sliding rear window. It has the auto but it’s been stock it’s whole life and never pulled anything more than what you can tow on the rear hitch. Has no gooseneck or 5th wheel in the bed. Pretty clean has two small spots on the the bedside and 214k miles. How much would y’all say she’s worth?

[@CustomOffsetsTV]

Ooof thats a tough one… I’d judge price accordingly to what others around you are pricing theirs

[@coletonk1401]

My dad had the same truck leather seats laramie slt, then it got totalled sadly

[@TRUCKOCD]

@@CustomOffsetsTV I’ve seen 2nd gens in rough shape with stuff done for 7500-10,500, I few with 180k miles in clean shape for 20k. Ext cabs for 10-17k and a restored 1995 12v single cab with mods listed for 25k

[@TRUCKOCD]

@@coletonk1401 I’d sell mine. It’s clean KY title

[@godblessthisnation8386]

The reason they 86ed the 12v. Because of emissions standards changed and mechanical pump could not provide the control of an electronic pump. So goes old reliable for a more complex design. Thank you Gov.

[@louisyager2330]

Are you guys with fitment Industries LOL just curious or an off branch of them or are you guys your own separate company

[@CustomOffsetsTV]

Same same, but different. We're apart of the same team! They just do the car side of things!

[@AndrewThomas-fc6hg]

I like your t shirt

[@keithmyers1454]

I've got a 94 2500 with a 12 valve cummins with over 1000000 MILES on it, yes over one million miles on it, motor has never been into, at all NOT FOR SALE 😃😃😃😃😃

[@lucasshane8420]

Do 97-03 f150

[@nooberist629]

do 6.4 powerstroke trucks next

[@CustomOffsetsTV]

Will see what we can do!

[@thefounding5879]

Scoup every 2nd Gen I can afford!!!! I have owned Chevy, Ford, and Dodge from the 2nd Gen era and the Cummins wins by a Knockout!!!

[@tw9034]

you forgot about the "killer dowel pin"

[@davisbrookshire8224]

Y’all didn’t talk abt the steering? I’ve never been in any 2nd Gen that wasn’t all over the road

[@CustomOffsetsTV]

Most older trucks tend to be unless someone redoes the entire front end

[@davidmyalik]

I started doubt the whole vids legitimately bc he said 6 liter around 3:40

[@JarinDaBarbarian]

“So You Want a 7.3 Powerstroke” 👀👀

[@CustomOffsetsTV]

I miss mine! But love my 4th gen cummins! - Rainey

[@megastan4k]

Pass for me

[@Dunki113]

First custom offset talked about popular dually wheels and then recently made a video on the second gen dodge, both after I just started looking for a second gen dually, why does it feel like I'm being watched by a certain aftermarket company? 🤔

[@CustomOffsetsTV]

It’s in the air man, we aren’t following you we promise 😂😂

[@hilavoc8461]

I got one of them there second gen 5.9s But it may not be a Cummins.

[@CustomOffsetsTV]

Ope 👀

[@isaacmyers2592]

Scoop

[@nickcottrell119]

Paused and came right to the comments when I heard 6L, lol. Anyone else?

[@ShatteredRoxanne]

bruh there is one 2nd gen cummins that gabe farrell productions has owned twice sitting on a 15 or 20 inch lift

[@troyology5314]

Twister was on TV while watching this too long 😂

[@CustomOffsetsTV]

First movie on DVD!

[@jonthelamb4549]

I’m just trying to find any truck that’s not ridiculously overpriced 😂

[@CustomOffsetsTV]

Let us know man, we got thousands of affordable options available!