Toyota/Cummins

[Barry]

Several weeks ago while in Texas picking up an IHC Western Hauler and an IHC Show Hauler, I had lunch with some old friends. He told me that Toyota and Cummins were talking. We all hear those kind of stories from time to time and I was very skeptical. When I got back home, I called my contact inside Toyota to inquire about the rumor. He in turned called someone deep in Toyota to inquire and came back with this answer.....



His friend in Corporate told him he SAW a Cummins powered Tundra 2 years ago in Washington DC that was being tested. I brought up the subject of the Dodge/Cummins marriage contract and he said "I don't know about all that, I just know they are testing a Cummins Powered Toyota"... ... ... ...



On the way back from Texas with the two hauler trucks, we stopped at one of our favorite hotels. Lo and behold, the next morning right outside our door was a full size Chevrolet sitting right beside a Toyota Tundra. I did not realize how big the Tundra had grown over the years... ... ... . might be possible?



I do not drive a Dodge. I drive a Cummins, it just happens to have a Dodge wrapped around it... ... ... ... ... ..... mi dos centavos.

 

[AEdelheit]

Wouldnt surprise me, Nissan has allready announced there relationship with Cummins proving there not tied to the Ram brand only.

 

[JR]

When Cummins announced they would be providing the 5. 0 liter Cummins to Nissan, they also let it be well known that they were more than capable of supplying an additional contract. They also confirmed that there have been talks between Toyota and Cummins, but nothing more as of the time of the conference. I will try to find the report later.

 

[Wayne M.]

There's been advertisements in "Diesel Progress" for the ISV 5. 0 as it's known. And they are actively seeking partners to dance with! There's a front quarter view in the ad. I'm not sure if I like the engine. It seems like another bloated diesel V8.

 

[JR]

The only reason my simple mind can come up with as to why Cummins chose a V8 configuration over an inline is for space. It's easier to find a little extra width in an engine compartment than it is to find depth. But why not a V6, or even an inline 5? It would be interesting to hear some of the conversations that led to that decision.

 

[rscurtis]

The new Ford Transit van is supposed to have an in-line 5 as an option. I agree on the V-6, I think it would have made more sense for the intended applications.

 

[rMetzger]

Inlines rule..... if you gotta bend it in half, however, don't quit counting a "6"