We’re no strangers to the PRI Show at this point, and neither are we strangers to the cutting edge. Case in point – Scheid Diesel and its new billet aluminum 5.9-liter Cummins block.
Speaking with us was Debbie Scheid. “This is our 5.9-liter billet aluminum block, which we were having produced by LSM. We have our new building at our Terre Haute, Indiana location and that area included for our new machine shop and equipment. We’re looking to start making the block on our own. This is our first one, hot-off-the-press, finished just in time for the show.”
Now that Scheid has all of its ducks in a row at a new plant in Terre Haute, Indiana, it hopes to “build the new 5.9-liter billet block a little bit quicker than before,” explained Debbie Scheid.
What makes aluminum a fine choice for engine material is more than one reason. Firstly, aluminum weighs less than cast iron, as is the standard for making Cummins engines. This weight savings translates to saved time on the blacktop.
Also, aluminum has greater tensile strength than cast iron; that is, it resists being pulled apart better than cast iron. Its lower heat retention makes it a great replacement as well. And with Scheid’s ability to oversee every phase of production at the new Indiana facility, you can be sure these blocks are held to a high American standard.
These new Cummins blocks from Scheid look like a great way to outfit a competition build. To see more, check out the Scheid website.