FLEECE FPE-61-10009 5.9 VP 98-02 REMANUFACTURED CUMMINS CYLINDER HEAD (STREET)

Give your 1998.5–2002 5.9L VP Cummins a fresh top end with the FLEECE FPE-61-10009 5.9 VP 98-02 REMANUFACTURED CUMMINS CYLINDER HEAD (STREET). This Freedom Street Series head is fully remanufactured in Fleece’s state-of-the-art machine shop to meet or exceed OEM specs and is built for hard-working daily drivers and heavy tow rigs up to 700 horsepower. Fleece FPE-61-10009 Freedom Street Cummins cylinder head, 5.9 VP44 24 valve 98.5-02, remanufactured Cummins head, 700hp street towing cylinder head, screw in freeze plugs, CPP Diesel Fleece Performance

Every head is visually inspected, pressure checked, decked, and painted, then assembled with new components so it’s ready to bolt on. Fleece eliminates common coolant leak issues with 11 screw-in freeze plugs and upgrades critical valvetrain hardware for long-term reliability on tuned or stock trucks.

Key Features

• Freedom Series Street cylinder head for 5.9L VP Cummins (1998.5–2002)
• Rated for use up to 700 HP (perfect for tow, street, and mild performance builds)
• 11 screw-in freeze plugs to eliminate coolant leaks behind the valve cover
• Hardened, oversized press-in valve seats for durability
• New Cummins valve springs and new valve guide liners
• Thoroughly inspected, pressure tested, decked, and painted
• Fully assembled and ready for installation (head gasket and fasteners sold separately)

Fitment

Engine: 5.9L 24-valve Cummins, VP44 (electronic) injection
Model Years: 1998.5, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
Vehicles: 1998.5–2002 Dodge Ram 2500 & 3500 with 5.9L VP Cummins
Use: Daily driving, heavy-duty towing, and street performance up to 700 HP

Note: If your combination runs well beyond factory RPM limits or high boost/drive pressure, consider a Performance/HD head option and appropriate valve springs for additional control.

Cross-Reference / Related Fleece Products on CPP Diesel

• FLEECE FPE-61-10009-HD 5.9L VP 98.5-02 FREEDOM SERIES CUMMINS CYLINDER HEAD (STREET - HD)
• FLEECE FPE-61-10005 5.9L FREEDOM SERIES CUMMINS CYLINDER HEAD STREET (03–07)
• FLEECE FPE-61-10005-HD 5.9L FREEDOM SERIES CUMMINS CYLINDER HEAD (STREET HD) 2003–2007
• FLEECE FPE-CUMM-RAA-CR OE REPLACEMENT ROCKER ARM ASSEMBLY FOR 5.9L AND 6.7L CUMMINS
• FLEECE FPE-34797 CUMMINS 24V SPRING AND RETAINER SET

Core Charge: A refundable core charge is required. Follow CPP Diesel’s core return instructions to receive your core credit.

Installation Notes

• Use a quality head gasket (e.g., OEM Cummins 3977063 or equivalent)
• Always follow proper torque procedures for head bolts or studs
• Back off rocker arm adjusters before initial torque and valve lash set
• Re-check valve lash after initial heat cycles

This Freedom Street Series head is rated for up to approximately 700 HP, making it ideal for strong towing builds and street trucks that remain within reasonable RPM and boost limits.

Yes. The head is fully remanufactured, assembled, pressure tested, decked, and painted. You will need a new head gasket and appropriate head bolts or studs, but no machine work is required on the head itself.

Yes. The FPE-61-10009 comes with new Cummins valve springs, valve guide liners, and hardened, oversized press-in seats as part of the assembled cylinder head.

For stock to mild builds, quality head bolts or basic studs are usually sufficient. For higher boost, heavy towing, or performance setups, upgraded head studs (e.g., ARP head studs) are strongly recommended.

This product carries a California Proposition 65 warning for Cancer and Reproductive Harm. See the specifications table below for the official notice.

Specifications for FLEECE FPE-61-10009