2017 Duramax
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I just heard from my dealer today that they were informed that only 34 gmc diesels in the 2017 initial build are being built. nation wide. anyone else heard that?
They have made changes to the block before without altering the head bolt pattern or bore spacing. The LML block was quite different in terms of materials and casting. But I can see them using this as an opportunity to change things up.
I'm just hoping they don't, because it would be cool to say you can bolt parts from a 2001 onto a 2017 and vice versa, even if that is a dumb thing to do
I suppose we will have to wait until someone gets their paws on one and tears it apart. So many questions I'd like answered...
Yeah I stopped in, they called about a few updates I guess. idk. anyway was talking with the manager, which I know very well, the dealer is pretty big as well, and he said 34 trucks for 2017 in gmc diesels. I have no clue about the chevy diesels tho. I said no way. and he said Yeah that's what they want were told. supposedly, they can only get 3 right away. who knows.
I sure hope he is wrong, sounds like many of you guys want one, gonna be lots of people not to happy.
I sure hope he is wrong, sounds like many of you guys want one, gonna be lots of people not to happy.
I completely agree. but I know normally he's pretty good. known him for years. bought probably 15 trucks from there.
that being said, I highly doubt they make that few of trucks. but who knows. I don't care either way, i know i wont be buying one. just saying what I told.
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like I said. just asked if anyone else heard anything like that. as I didn't believe it either, and still don't. Doesn't make sense but again, unless you are head of gm prodruction. you can only go off your own thoughts as well.
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ok but digital steering assist is a big difference...entirely new steering box etc..
There is 1 on gmc lot in town right now wrapped in plastic. Ill take pictures when i get off work :thumb:
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doubtful theres only 34. that is just what i was told by a guy that manages/ owns starks dealerships in wisconsin. still dont believe it. guess we shall see.
I really wonder if that particular dealer is getting 34, and somewhere along the line was a miscommunication that there would only be 34 nationwide?
I am interested to see if the new steering setup is any stronger. I keep crapping out steering boxes because I run 13" wide tires at 30 PSI all the time, and the junk Saginaw style box can't cut it for long...
Actually, there are a number of things on the '17 that interest me. This is actually the first new Duramax that has piqued my interest since the 2006 LBZ. Pity I can't afford one.
I am interested to see if the new steering setup is any stronger. I keep crapping out steering boxes because I run 13" wide tires at 30 PSI all the time, and the junk Saginaw style box can't cut it for long...
Actually, there are a number of things on the '17 that interest me. This is actually the first new Duramax that has piqued my interest since the 2006 LBZ. Pity I can't afford one.
