{"title":"RAM, (2019-2024) 6.7L Cummins, Charging\/Starting, Batteries","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sds-copy-intro\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis page covers battery hardware for the 2019-2024 Ram 2500 and 3500 with the 6.7L Cummins. Every one of these trucks runs two Group 65, 730 CCA batteries, because the intake grid heater pulls on the order of 200 amps on a cold start. Keep both batteries matched and healthy, and check them before you blame anything else for a slow crank.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"sds-copy-guide\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBatteries on the 2019-2024 Ram 6.7L Cummins\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRam fits dual Group 65, 730 cold-cranking-amp, maintenance-free batteries to every \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cummins\"\u003e6.7L Cummins\u003c\/a\u003e truck in this generation. The 6.4L Hemi trucks get a single Group 65. The difference comes down to cold starts. Through 2024, the Cummins uses an intake grid heater as its cold-start aid, and that heater draws on the order of 200 amps. The batteries and cables take the biggest load at that moment, before the alternator starts putting charge back. The alternator is 180 amps on base trucks and 220 amps on Laramie, Longhorn and Limited diesels. Two batteries share the work, which is why they get serviced as a pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReplacing batteries the right way\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe direct replacement is a matched pair of Group 65 AGM batteries. On a dual-battery diesel, replace both at the same time rather than putting one new battery next to an old one. If the truck cranks slowly, start with the batteries and cables. Our research shows no documented starter failure pattern for 2019-2024, and slow cranking on these trucks is more often a battery or cable problem given the grid heater draw. On 2021-2023 trucks, also confirm the grid heater relay recall (23V-060) has been done. That relay controls the heater that puts the biggest load on the batteries, and the recall covers an electrical short with a fire risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat we carry\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection holds the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ppe\"\u003ePacific Performance Engineering\u003c\/a\u003e 249002020 battery heat shield, listed for 2016-2025 Cummins trucks. A heat shield is a barrier between the battery and the heat coming off the engine. It is an accessory, not a battery, so pair it with the Group 65 batteries your truck calls for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFitment notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PPE shield's listing runs 2016-2025, which spans more than one Ram generation, so confirm your year with the fitment checker on the product page. When you buy batteries, match the Group 65 size and the 730 CCA rating the factory specified. Ram 3500, 4500 and 5500 chassis cabs share the engine family but run their own calibration and transmission, so check those separately. Verify by VIN.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat batteries does a 2019-2024 Ram 6.7L Cummins take?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo Group 65, 730 CCA maintenance-free batteries from the factory. The direct replacement is a matched pair of Group 65 AGM batteries. The gas Hemi trucks use a single Group 65, so do not go by a Hemi listing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I have to replace both batteries at once?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, on a dual-battery diesel. Both batteries carry the cold-start load together, including the roughly 200-amp grid heater draw. Replacing them as a matched pair is the direct-replacement approach for these trucks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the PPE battery heat shield fit my truck?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PPE 249002020 is listed for 2016-2025 Cummins trucks, which covers the 2019-2024 Ram 2500 and 3500. Confirm your exact year with the fitment checker on the product page, or call the shop with your VIN.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sds-copy-cta\"\u003eNot sure what fits? Call the shop at the number in the header, or use the fitment checker on any product page. We install everything we sell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ppe-249002020-battery-heat-shield-2016-2025-cummins","title":"PPE 249002020 Battery Heat Shield (2016-2025 Cummins)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sds-pd-intro\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe PPE 249002020 Battery Heat Shield is a direct-fit heat shield for the OEM batteries in 2016-2025 Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks with the 6.7L Cummins. Its silicone fiberglass outer layer is rated for over 500°F. Owners buy it because factory shields decompose and delaminate with time, and this one is built not to.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"sds-pd-body\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFitment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePPE lists this shield for 2016-2025 Ram trucks with the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cummins\"\u003e6.7L Cummins\u003c\/a\u003e, which means Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 pickups in those years. It is a direct-fit solution for OEM Ram truck batteries, and PPE labels this part number as the top-post version in black. Our engine tags take in 6.7L trucks back to 2013, but the part is titled 2016-2025, so a 2013-2015 truck is not on PPE's list. Verify fitment by VIN. If your truck runs an aftermarket battery instead of the factory one, check that it matches the OEM size and top-post layout before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy this part\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe battery sits in a hot engine bay and takes vibration every mile. The factory heat shield is there to deal with that, but OEM shields are known to decompose and delaminate. Once a shield comes apart, it is no longer doing its job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePPE built this one for long-lasting protection in high-heat, high-vibration environments. The outer layer is a flexible, high-temperature-resistant silicone fiberglass rated for over 500°F. Under it is a non-woven fabric inner layer that protects against abrasion and keeps the shield flexible. The whole shield is non-conductive and non-flammable, which is what you want on a part that sits around a battery. PPE says it will not delaminate or become brittle, and it won't decompose over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne PPE 249002020 battery heat shield, top-post style, black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilicone fiberglass outer layer rated for over 500°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-woven, non-flammable fabric inner layer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures as PPE lists them:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilicone fiberglass outer layer rated for over 500°F.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-woven fabric inner layer offers abrasion resistance and flexibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-conductive, non-flammable construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResists decomposition and delamination seen in OEM shields\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong-lasting protection in high-heat, high-vibration environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout PPE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ppe\"\u003ePacific Performance Engineering\u003c\/a\u003e, or PPE, was founded in 1985 and is based in North Las Vegas, Nevada. PPE made its name on 6.6L Duramax parts, then grew into Ram Cummins and Ford Powerstroke. Today it designs exhaust, transmission, fuel system, cooling and steering parts, along with cast aluminum pans and covers, for late-model diesel pickups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it fit my 2014 Ram 2500?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePPE lists the 249002020 for 2016-2025 trucks. A 2013-2015 Ram isn't on that list, so verify fitment by VIN or call us before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe to have around the battery?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe construction is non-conductive and non-flammable, and the outer layer is rated for over 500°F. That combination is the point of the design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy replace a factory shield that's still on the truck?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOEM shields decompose and delaminate over time. If yours is coming apart or has gone brittle, it's time to replace it. PPE's shield is built to resist both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sds-pd-cta\"\u003eQuestions on fitment? Call the shop at the number in the header. We install everything we sell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pacific Performance Engineering","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51768407785760,"sku":"249002020","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0916\/3043\/6640\/files\/ppe-249002020-battery-heat-shield-2016-2025-cummins-6742931.webp?v=1780341547"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.southerndieselsupply.com\/collections\/ram-2019-2024-6-7l-cummins-charging-starting-batteries.oembed","provider":"Southern Diesel Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}