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COLUMBUS, Ind. – Cummins has announced the ISV5.0, a new 5-liter V8 diesel engine designed to power pickup-and-delivery vehicles, stepvans, other light- and medium-duty trucks, school buses, and motorhomes. Development of the engine, which won't reach production for about a year, actually began more than a decade ago and was launched at the time with the help of a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy.
It was originally conceived for pickup truck use, and in fact a version of the ISV5.0 -- called the Cummins 5.0L V8 Turbo Diesel -- was introduced this past summer for the next-generation Nissan Titan. So far, Nissan hasn't announced a launch date.
The Indiana engine company has been busy of late, having also announced in September a new global heavy-duty engine platform, the new G Series. An in-line six, it will be available in 10.5- and 11.8-liter displacements to meet a broad variety of on-highway and off-highway applications and both European and North American emissions standards. The G Series will initially be manufactured in China by the Beijing Foton Cummins Engine joint venture, serving customers around the world. Production will start during the first half of 2014, for non-North American markets only -- so far.
Design and development of the engine has been led by a small team in the U.S., supported by global technical and marketing resources with knowledge of local market and customer needs.
For on-highway markets the G Series diesel engines will be introduced, somewhat confusingly, as the Cummins ISG11 and Cummins ISG12. Not to be mistaken for the ISL G and ISX12 G Cummins Westport natural-gas engines available here and now.
The ISV5.0 is compact, light, and fuel-efficient, the company says, and is intended as an alternative to gasoline or other small-displacement automotive diesel engines. It's been designed to fit easily where a comparable V8 or V10 gasoline engine would otherwise be installed. Multiple front accessory-drive options handle the common automotive accessories like alternators, compressors, and pumps. The idea is to minimize OEM engineering time and vehicle retooling costs.
The ISV5.0 sports two important firsts for Cummins: a compacted-graphite-iron (CGI) cylinder block and aluminum-alloy heads, along with a forged-steel crankshaft and chain-driven dual overhead camshafts. These contribute to low noise and harshness, raising driver comfort levels, a design goal.
Fuel management features high injection pressures from the latest Bosch high-pressure common-rail (HPCR) fuel system and piezo fuel injectors that provide precise control for optimized combustion, leading to better fuel efficiency and reduced emissions. That fuel system, along with a Cummins VGT (variable-geometry turbocharger), contributes to a peak torque rating of 560 lb ft and quick throttle response. Ratings from 200 to 275 hp will be available. That turbo, incidentally, is a scaled-down version of the one found in Cummins heavy-duty engines.
In cold weather, the engine's advanced ceramic glow plug system is said to reduce start time and electrical current draw significantly, reducing charging-system requirements. The ceramic glow plugs are designed to last the life of the engine, with no maintenance.
The new ISV5.0 will be certified to the near-zero NOx and PM emissions levels required by U.S. and Canadian authorities. At launch, it will also meet greenhouse gas requirements through 2016 and 2015 Air Resources Board standards, including on-board diagnostics.
The ISV5.0, along with the 5.0L V8 Turbo Diesel for pickup trucks, will be manufactured at the Columbus Engine Plant here.
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Ford visualized it all; the power and thrill you felt every time you put your foot on the pedal. The aftermarket industry had the same vision through the extension of Ford diesel performance parts to enhance the performance and power of your truck.
Once the Ford Powerstroke engines rolled out of the assembly with improved fuel economy features and serious towing capacities, the aftermarket industry took over, tuned it up and gave it that little bit of extra Oomph for the true Ford enthusiasts.
Ford diesel trucks are truly America's favorite. Ford, by design, has created a truck that Americans love. Sure, Ford has its imperfections found in various models, but that's where diesel performance parts come in and perfect the overall design.
Today, Ford's popularity remains strong, but with the economy down and prices for diesel fuels rising, folks are constantly looking for ways to be more economically efficient. Performance mods can help diesel engines perform better on mileage especially when compared with gas truck counterparts.
Fuel economy is everybody's favorite and obviously first choice of a good upgrade. There are several factors that effect fuel economy, but one of the most cost effective is installing a regulated return. This is a sure way to improve both ride and mpg's.
Performance chips also play a role in fuel economy functioning in various ways, all which can be customized for your personal needs and requirements. You can have these upgrades in the form of handheld tuners that you can simply plug into your trucks' diagnostic port located under the dash. It then loads up new programs of your choice into the system. You can tweak your Ford diesel engine's performance through the power settings feature, whether you want to power it up for your trucks' cross-country trekking functions, or if you would just want it for a cruising adventure on the highways with the occasional tugging of boats or trailers.
If you are conscious about the possible savings you can squeeze out of your fuel expenses, then you can go for the economy setting that allows your engine to increase the fuel efficiency. Such upgrades can also allow for real-time monitoring of important engine parameters, which can be handy.
Another great idea for a fuel-efficient upgrade would be the installation of a cold air intake. This particular intake system is a large filter sealed away from hot engine air. Since cold air is dense and takes up less space than hot air, it makes it possible for more air to get into the engine. This will mean that your diesel engine is now capable of burning fuel more efficiently.
The best way to shop for diesel performance parts is online where you can fairly quickly compare prices, terms and shipping. Some diesel performance sites even have very detailed parts installation guides for free download.
Clay Note is the owner operator of Riffraff Diesel Performance Parts, one of the internets premier diesel performance parts websites. Clay specializes in Ford diesel performance parts and Powerstroke parts for Ford Diesel Trucks.
