New to the DURAMAX

[MOJO]

Hello all,
Just to start off I have been in the Diesel seen for many years. Here is the catch I started out with a 92 Chevy 1-ton 4x4 6.5 365.00 miles later I bought a 96-97 Furds 1-ton crew-cabs 4x4s 7.3. Then went to Dodges the mighty 5.9 Cummins till last year. Now I am soon to be a PROUD Owner of a Duramax Crew-Cab 4x4 LOADED up.

I will need all the help I can get on making this thing run Strong. Well stronger you guys no what I am saying. I no what these things can do I have seen these run and pull! Thanks J,C

 

[ruffmanatv]

Welcome. :hello:

 

[SIKDMAX]

Welcome! You are in the right place!

 

[Kat]

:hello: and :welcome5:

 

[Turbo Buick 6]

Welcome

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[MOJO]

Thanks guys I forgot to say what year it is between a 06 and 08. Depends on price. What is a better year to get I dont mind used to new. I have seen a few 05s floating around.

 

[Big Block 88]

I would try and find an LBZ or late LLY, 06 was the first year for the 6 speed Alli. They are all great motors no doubt, you will be impressed with any year D-Max

 

[Poltergeist]

:welcome6:

 

[sweetdiesel]

Welcome to the site

Are you wanting to pull with it?:cool2: Race or both?

 

[jmoore]

Welcome This is the place that will answer all your questions. Oh I'm glade to see you came over to the good side. DURAMAX ALL THE WAY....:rofl:

 

[MOJO]

sweetdiesel,
BOTH Race and Pull and Dyno

 

[LarryJewell]

welcome

 

[TrentNell]

Welcome :hello:

 

[othrgrl]

01-05 have the ability to install a 5 position switch and EFI Live tune so that you can change power levels on the fly.

06+ have the 6 speed transmission, a stonger CP3 (injection pump), stonger rods, better flowing intake runners, slightly stronger transmission (in stock form), but you can NOT install a 5 position switch and must shut down and plug in the laptop each time you want to load a different tune. They also have weaker pistons that are more prone to cracking once the power is turned up.

07.5+ will be the new body style and interior and is basically an 06 with more emissions added.

If you plan to modify it to the point of voiding the warranty I would recommend you save money by buying an older, higher mileage truck and put the money you save into the modifications.

Welcome

 

[MOJO]

othrgrl,
This is what i needed to know more then anything. Noe i know what to look for. I was looking at a 07 GMC but now i mght go to a 05 i found. I like it just did not know what was the best move to make.

On the 07 GMC how much power can be run safe with out any danger to the motor? You guys are GREAT here I need all the help i can get!

 

[othrgrl]

othrgrl,
This is what i needed to know more then anything. Noe i know what to look for. I was looking at a 07 GMC but now i mght go to a 05 i found. I like it just did not know what was the best move to make.

On the 07 GMC how much power can be run safe with out any danger to the motor? You guys are GREAT here I need all the help i can get!

I have quite a few LBZs running around on our tuning that has dynoed over 530 rwhp and backed it up at the track - none of them have had an issue yet. However the pistons cracking seems to be a luck of the draw type of thing. Some people are blaming it on the tuning and/or high timing, while others believe it is more based on the quality of pistons you got in your motor. There have been LBZs over 700hp on stock motor without any issues, but far more have broken with less power.

Which year depends on your preferences, some people gotta have the 6 speed, others gotta have switch on the fly tuning - it's all up to you. Any Duramax is a great choice in my book - they have have their benefits.

 

[MOJO]

Well i have good news the 08 Jeep sold last night! So that means Duramax here i come! Shop till I Drop for a truck this week! Problem is there is so many trucks to pick from for as money goes. Seems like the 06-07-08 are real close in price!