EGR on new Cummins

[agoldbach]

I have read little bits here and there on this site about the negative aspects of EGR on the 2004. 5 ISB2 and I wanted to ask those of you "in the know" about what this means. I am planning on buying a new body style SRW 3500 with the Cummins and I wanted to know how detrimental this new EGR requirement will be. I already know that EGR reduces the cycle temperatures (and pressure) by displacing "fresh air" in the incoming charge with already combusted gasses. My main concern is how this will affect the overalll clenliness, maintenance and lifespan of my diesel. I have read that the increase in solid particulates (soot) makes these engines foul more quickly. Also, for those of you who have placed a custom order with a dealer before, if I place an order in the fall of 2003 (for the 2004 model year) will that be enough lead time in order to get a non EGR ISB. I really cannot order one much earlier than that for financial reasons. I appreciate and insight into this dillema that you all may offer!

Very respectfully,

Adam

 

[Peter Campbell]

Hi:

No details yet but I am watching. I also am trying to find the resources ($$$$$) to get a non EGR 2004, NOT a 2004. 5 POS. This will be the last truck I buy new, so I want to do it right. If the HO already have EGR on the 2003's, then my present 1998. 5 will be my last new truck purchase. I will be going todealerships. When I sight verify that the 2003 HO do not have EGR then I think I will be ordering in a 2004 SRW 3500 everything but leather.

 

[WileyCoyote]

EGR on New Ram

Like you, I am also concerned about "improvements" to the new Cummins to the point that maybe I want to get a 2002 before it is too late.



My experience with Ford Powerstrokes caused me to abandon ship with them because of pilot injection among other things. If I could buy an earlier Powerstoke, it would certainly be my preference.



I guess the thing to do is wait and see what happens. When would it be too late to buy a 2002? May at the latest??



Harry