"Good quality! Easy install, works great! Start up is amazing compared stock oem starter or auto part special."
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SKU #: XDP-XD259
MPN #: XD259
XDP Wrinkle Black Gear Reduction Starter 07-22 Dodge Ram 5.9L / 6.7L Cummins
Description
Overview
Is your 2007-2022 Cummins in need of a replacement starter? Why not bolt-on a big upgrade for easier starts, even on the coldest of mornings with this heavy duty, gear reduction starter? You can rely on the XDP Wrinkle Black Gear Reduction Starter to get your Cummins powered Ram running in the most extreme environments. XDP's Gear Reduction Starters are faster, stronger, and more durable than your factory starter. This gives you the ability to turn over even the most aggressive diesel engines.
XDP's Gear Reduction Starters feature a smaller motor that is faster, more efficient, and draws less amperage. The Gear Reduction Design produces more torque than a factory unit, at about a third of the size. This not only reduces weight, but also makes a more compact design for easier installation. Each starter comes pre-tested, ready for installation and features a durable "Wrinkle Black" finish for corrosion resistance and aesthetics.
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A gear reduction starter offering faster, stronger, more durable cranking power than a factory starter for easier cold starts on Cummins powered Rams.
- Fits
- 2007-2022 Dodge Ram 5.9L / 6.7L Cummins
- Brand
- XDP
- Best for
- Replacing a worn factory starter for improved cold-weather starting
- Key features
- Gear Reduction Design
- Wrinkle Black Finish for corrosion resistance
- Increased Durability
- Made In The USA
- 1-Year Warranty
- Smaller, more efficient motor that draws less amperage
- Produces more torque than a factory unit at about a third of the size
- Compact design for easier installation
- Pre-tested and ready for installation
FEATURES & BENEFITS:
- Gear Reduction Design
- Wrinkle Black Finish
- Increased Durability
- Made In The USA!
- 1-Year Warranty
SPECIFICATIONS:
- 3.6 HP
- 2.7 KW
- 260 Ft-Lbs. Torque
- 5.5:1 Gear Reduction
About XDP
XDP is Your Source for All Kinds of Diesel Accessories
Whether you're after engine dress up items, heavy duty gear reduction starters, transmission coolers, or anything in beteween, Xtreme Diesel Performance manufacturers a full breadth of products for your Cummins, Duramax, Powerstroke, or EcoDiesel to keep it on the road and running properly. Nowadays, its hard to find a manufacturer of OE level products that produces at least a little bit of everything. Instead, you're forced to buy your new injectors from one company, the injection pump from another, and then your gasket installation kit from yet another company. By maintaining and constantly growing their catalog of XDP Mfg. branded parts, you're able to stick with a single manufacturer in many instances, adding simplicity and peace of mind that components will work in tandem with one another.
From Exhaust Bolts to Radiators, Xtreme Diesel Power Has Your Needs Covered.Due to their extensive knowledge in light duty diesel parts, XDP Manufacturing is able to determine shortcomings in factory parts and create a solution to ensure your diesel truck is as reliable as it can be. When it comes time to replace a damaged or worn part on your diesel truck, wouldn't you rather replace it with something that's proven to last, and hopefully last longer than the piece you're replacing? Of course you would! This is where you can trust in XDP's line of electronics and engine parts to keep your truck on the road for the long haul.
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"I went through two starters from Orielly's. The first one i put on 3-7-26 the second one they warrantied for me at the end of April. Both did not mesh correctly from the start. the second one left me stranded in a truck stop parking lot on the day that this one was set to arrive. The starter I got from you guys made an immediate difference. You can tell it is a quality product because of the sound. My truck starts like when it was brand new. Thanks for offering something with excellent quality at a decent price. Regards"
"Works amazingly! Way more power tham stock and starts the truck much quicker!"
6. 7 Starter
"So much faster then the stock starter"
Be very careful, stay away from this product.
"I waited a week for this product, and when it finally arrived, when it was being installed a screw broke and it turns out that this is not covered by the warranty, $400 dollars wasted in the trash when buying this garbage, stay away I hope it doesn't happen to you with all the products . I was a frequent customer until today"
My oem starter on my
"My oem starter on my Ram 2500 6. 7 lasted 270k miles. I'm constantly in and out of my truck, I probably stop and start it at least 20x's a day, I'm a field supervisor and I travel about 300 miles per day. Texas isn't a harsh climate so I'm not concerned about stupid cold temps, but the constant starting and stopping will put this starter to the test. So far so good."
Q&A
- Will this starter work on a 12 valve Cummins?
- This will not work on a 12 valve, however, this one will (presuming its a 2nd Gen 12 valve): https://www.dieselpowerproducts.com/p-18149-xdp-wrinkle-black-gear-reduction-starter-94-02-59l-dodge-cummins.aspx
- Does this work with the 90 degree cables
- Yes it will work with the 90 degree cable.