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If you’re currently looking for a truck, you have probably noticed that diesel engines are trendy. Manufacturers are meeting this demand by producing more models than ever. This can make it hard to choose the right engine for you. You need to pick one that works with your driving style. Here are some of the most popular options and some details about them.

6.7L Cummins V8

People who do some serious towing will enjoy the 35,100-pound towing capacity a RAM 3500 provides with a 6.7L Cummins V8. This model provides 400 horsepower at 3,200 RPMs and 1,000 pounds per foot of torque at 1,600 RPMs. It is equipped with a DOHC valvetrain with four valves per cylinder. Its induction system is a two-stage Holset M2 compound turbocharger.

6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8

For great fuel economy, think about a Silverado with a 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8. This model is rated at 445 horsepower at 2,800 RPMs with a torque of 910 lb-ft at 1,600 RPMs. The valvetrain is an OHV with four valves per cylinder. Plus, it has a variable-geometry turbocharger induction system made by Garrett.

6.7L Ford Power Stroke V8

if you want a fuel-injection system with 36,000 PSI capabilities and a 37,000-pound towing capacity, look for a Ford truck with a 6.7 Liter Power Stroke V8. At 2,600 RPMs, you unlock 475 horsepower, and you have 1,050 lb-ft of torque at 1,600 RPMs. Like the Duramax, it has an OHV valvetrain with four valves per cylinder. It uses one variable-geometry turbocharger induction system by Garrett.

There are a lot of engine options for diesel trucks on the market. Each one is unique and meets the different needs presented by drivers. By knowing a little more about them, you can choose the right one for your driving style and get a truck that you enjoy.