For the 2020 model year a new generation of the 3.0L EcoDiesel was introduced in the Ram 1500. After the success of the earlier generation EcoDiesel, many truck manufacturers started to introduce diesel engines in ½-ton and mid-size pickups. To stand up to the competition Ram needed make some improvements to the 3.0L V6 engine. The EcoDiesel received multiple new components for an increase in performance and efficiency. The engine foundation and internals were redesigned to handle the increased power. The common-rail fuel system was modified to deliver better performance. While many features of the 3.0L EcoDiesel changed, there were some characteristics that were carried over from the previous generation.

A compacted graphite iron (CGI) block with cast-aluminum heads continued to be the durable foundation of the 3.0L V6 engine. The cylinder heads were redesigned to enhance fuel swirl and flow to deliver more complete combustion. Within this engine were revised pistons and forged steel connecting rods. The cast-aluminum pistons were redesigned with an enhanced piston bowl geometry and thinner, low-friction piston rings. The compression ratio was also lowered from 16.5:1 to 16:1. The 3.0L EcoDiesel continued to use a high-pressure common-rail fuel system that produced 29,000 PSI of rail pressure. This system was still powered by a Bosch CP4.2 injection pump and solenoid-style injectors. The injector nozzles were updated for better combustion and increased efficiency. A new intercooler was added to the EcoDiesel to eliminate interference with the radiator. The Garrett variable-geometry turbocharger was revised to help produce higher horsepower and torque. While improving horsepower and torque was a major focus, the EcoDiesel also received updates to the emission control system. The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system was upgraded to a dual-loop system. This low-pressure system was designed to take the exhaust gasses after they exit the diesel particulate filter (DPF) to reduce carbon buildup in the EGR.

All of these new upgrades to the 3.0L EcoDiesel resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque, as well as a higher towing capacity. The new Ram 1500 pickups offered a greater maximum towing capacity of 12,560 lbs. over the previous 9,200 lbs. rating. The 3.0L EcoDiesel also delivered an impressive fuel economy of up to 30 mpg on the highway. In 2020 a stock 3.0L EcoDiesel was rated at 260 hp and 480 lb-ft of torque, which was an increase of 20 hp and 60 lb-ft of torque over the previous generation. The additional horsepower and torque put Ram back in the lead for best performing diesel engine in a ½-ton pickup. If you’re looking to maintain factory performance or if you want to boost horsepower and torque, Cyberpunk Diesel is sure to have what you need. Cyberpunk Diesel supplies parts from hundreds of the top manufacturers to provide you with high-quality stock replacement or performance parts for your 3.0L EcoDiesel. Cyberpunk Diesel also carries a large selection of custom accessories so you can give your truck a one-of-a-kind appearance. Shop Cyberpunk Diesel today for everything your 2020-2021 Ram 1500 3.0L EcoDiesel needs.