5.9L VP 98.5-02 Freedom Series Cummins Cylinder Head (Street-HD) Fleece Performance

A ready-to-run Cummins head

Fleece builds its Freedom Series heads in its own cylinder head machine shop to meet or beat factory specs. Every head is inspected, pressure tested, decked and painted, and it arrives fully assembled and ready to bolt on.

Fleece swaps the factory freeze plugs for 11 screw-in plugs, so the head won't leak coolant under the valve cover. It also gets hardened, oversized press-in valve seats and new valve guide liners.

The Street HD head is built for daily driving and heavy towing too, rated to 700 hp, but with Fleece's heavy-duty 105 lb valve springs and tool steel retainers.

Who it's for

Owners of 1998.5-2002 Dodge Ram 2500/3500 with the 5.9L 24-valve VP44 Cummins who need a replacement or upgraded cylinder head.

Key specs (per Fleece)

What's included

• Freedom Series Street HD cylinder head, fully assembled

Fitment notes

• Fits 1998.5-2002 Dodge Ram 2500/3500 with the 5.9L 24-valve VP44 Cummins (per Fleece).
• Head gasket not included; Fleece recommends Cummins 3977063.
• Valve lash must be set during install. Back off the rocker arm adjusters first, or the head will be damaged (per Fleece).
• Fleece recommends ARP625 or ARP L19 12 mm head studs for any build over stock power.
• If you run aftermarket head studs, the lower rocker box cover needs modifying; see the ARP install method instructions Fleece references.

Professional install available at Powertech Diesel, Idaho Falls — call 208-542-7793.