+1. And hoping they get it right. Asking for trouble.
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New Colorado ordering
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He apparently already has an HPT which isn't so uncommon - HPT has a lot of users in the gasser world.
Absolutely right. I bought into HPT before I was aware EFILive was even a thing. The Gas world is also much more split on EFILive vs HPT. IMO HPT has a usability edge there. We'll see if that changes once I start playing around on the oil burner side. As I understand it, the roles may be reversed here.
A relative of mine does have EFILive, and I have tuned (LS platform) with it in the past. I don't have anything against it, I just haven't had a compelling reason to move considering my current investment.
Eventually I'll end up comparing functionality for this PCM between both platforms. If there's a good reason for me to purchase, I'll do so. That likely won't be until the warranty's up. I can't justify buying a new kit when my immediate needs are modest. Deleting DEF, correct tire sizes, maybe turning up very mildly if I get a wild hair.
I bet you can get one to run 12's without a problem. I already talked to Rob at ATP. Don't think the trans will hold it though.
Asians have got them hummming! No idea how but I'd say some folks will here before too long. :woott:
That prostock truck from Thailand that was shipped over here for the TX race last year or so was powered by a wildly modified baby duramax wasn't it?!?!
That prostock truck from Thailand that was shipped over here for the TX race last year or so was powered by a wildly modified baby duramax wasn't it?!?!
I'd be curious where your salesman is getting his info. I'm anticipating he's misunderstanding that it's a 'late 2016 (model year) availability'. If that is true, they may as well hold off and call it an early 2017. The 2016 went into production mid July.
Rumor has it GM will begin accepting orders for production sometime the week of August 27th with production starting Sept 21st. That puts them at dealers mid/late October. This came from a regional sales manager within Chevrolet. Whether or not that information's accurate, nobody knows.
I'd absolutely agree with the worry about the trans. It seems to be the glaring weak link so far. I have my doubts it'd live at stock power levels if you're pushing the truck pretty consistently.
EFILive posted numbers that were around +45 HP, and pushing torque over 400 lb/ft.
My dealer called this afternoon. He is ready to take my order. Seems there was a question on allocations. I will be ordering in the morning. He said it will take all of 8 weeks to get it.
Now I need to decide what color. Guess it will be silver once again.
Now I need to decide what color. Guess it will be silver once again.
My dealer called this afternoon. He is ready to take my order. Seems there was a question on allocations. I will be ordering in the morning. He said it will take all of 8 weeks to get it.
Now I need to decide what color. Guess it will be silver once again.
Are you keeping the LML or sending it up the road?
The 6L50 trans is rated at 320lb tq. That won't cut it. Will GM modify it to a 6L80?
There are many parts available for the 6L family since its inception in '06. Tuning will be the most important part for getting pressure up. Converter will be loose as GM always worries about high altitude turbo spool up. I'm only going to keep this for a year or less till the big truck comes out.
Not that it matters a whole lot in this particular conversation, but here's a GM response to a request about the advertised diesel torque vs previous trans rating. From the sound of it they're now advertising it's capable of greater torque without making any modifications.
I am selling the LML. I will buy the '17 LML when it arrives and sell the Colorado.