Is there a specific way to tell whether the Cummins in my 2024 is actually a high output version?
Obviously there are ways to tell that it should be an HO, and for mine all of the following say so: build sheet, window sticker, transmission dip stick on the driver's side, Mopar VIN lookup, eighth digit is 'L', BCM VehConfig 7.
What I am asking really is if you had access to the engine itself, including the OBD, is there a way to tell that this particular engine should potentially provide 1,075 lb-ft of torque?
The reason for this question is a few weeks ago I discovered AlfaOBD. I then continued the discovery with OBDLink and the SAE PIDs and came across the torque PIDs. One in particular, Engine reference torque, started me down this path as it's value was 850.41 lb-ft, which seemed a bit odd for an HO. A screenshot from OBDLink:
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I am guessing the ECU uses the reference torque as a baseline and cycles between each torque 'point' based on demand, but, is there a way, either via a placard, AlfaOBD, OBDLink, etc. to tell that this specific engine is rated for 1,075 lb-ft?
Edit: I found more information from OBDLink's enhanced diagnostics / ECM (diesel) category / Duty Cycle Common Data PIDs (added above). Also, Cummins QuickServe markets this engine as a 'B6.7 420'.
Obviously there are ways to tell that it should be an HO, and for mine all of the following say so: build sheet, window sticker, transmission dip stick on the driver's side, Mopar VIN lookup, eighth digit is 'L', BCM VehConfig 7.
What I am asking really is if you had access to the engine itself, including the OBD, is there a way to tell that this particular engine should potentially provide 1,075 lb-ft of torque?
The reason for this question is a few weeks ago I discovered AlfaOBD. I then continued the discovery with OBDLink and the SAE PIDs and came across the torque PIDs. One in particular, Engine reference torque, started me down this path as it's value was 850.41 lb-ft, which seemed a bit odd for an HO. A screenshot from OBDLink:
Edit: I am guessing the ECU uses the reference torque as a baseline and cycles between each torque 'point' based on demand, but, is there a way, either via a placard, AlfaOBD, OBDLink, etc. to tell that this specific engine is rated for 1,075 lb-ft?
Edit: I found more information from OBDLink's enhanced diagnostics / ECM (diesel) category / Duty Cycle Common Data PIDs (added above). Also, Cummins QuickServe markets this engine as a 'B6.7 420'.
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