will a 2006 cummins engine block fit in a 2000 5.9 cummins engine 24v

2000 DODGE RAM
204,000 MILES
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JESSEDLC
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can a 2006 5.6 cummins engine block fit in a 2000 5.9 cummins engine 24v
Jun 21, 2012 at 6:27 PM
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RACEFAN966
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5.6ltr? I can't find one.
Jun 21, 2012 at 6:28 PM
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JESSEDLC
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sorry i meant a 5.9 cummins engine also
Jun 21, 2012 at 6:31 PM
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RACEFAN966
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So how much of the engine are wanting to use? Just the block or a complete swap
Jun 21, 2012 at 6:34 PM
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JESSEDLC
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its the same type of engine just different years
Jun 21, 2012 at 6:34 PM
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JESSEDLC
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just the block
Jun 21, 2012 at 6:34 PM
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RACEFAN966
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There is a major difference in fuel systems and that needs to taken into acount.
Jun 21, 2012 at 6:35 PM
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RACEFAN966
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Block for block should work just fine from all the info I have.
Jun 21, 2012 at 6:36 PM
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JESSEDLC
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ok thank you
Jun 21, 2012 at 6:37 PM
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Welcome
Jun 21, 2012 at 6:41 PM
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