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2017 Duramax
The rod itself is made of metal alloy that has been "ground" (or otherwise prepared) into a fine powder. This powder is then molded into the shape of the part. The molded part is then heated in an oven to the sintering temperature-not quite to its melting point but high enough to bond the... -
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2017 Duramax
Understood. But that's two engines distributed over a much larger number of vehicles (1/2 tons and SUV's). There's little doubt there will be a another diesel engine offered for the 1/2 tons. It just a matter of when and in what configuration. -
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2017 Duramax
"The key thing to remember is those that need the big engine though, they aren't willing to pay an extreme amount for a "premium" option when they simply need it to get their work done. " Agreed. That is a problem with the theory. Although, I wonder if something like a 4.0L could provide... -
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2017 Duramax
What if GM came out with two different diesel engines? A smaller diesel, not unlike the shelved 4.5L, perhaps at a displacement at something closer to 4.0L. And a 2<SUP>nd</SUP>, larger engine to replace the current LML.<O:p</O:p I can see the smaller being an option for the ½ and ¾ and perhaps...