DPF's, DEF, On-Star/GM sending a nasty-gram to your house wondering why you haven't put any urea in the tank and you need to go to the dealer (because you "took care of needing DEF"...so to speak), and the big stink of the EPA being at SEMA to crack down everyone are all reasons why I wouldn't consider buying a new diesel truck.
That being said, my boss just bought a new semi for his fleet. A freshly assembled, brand spankin' new 2011 Freightliner Century with a reman, pre-emissions 12.7 Detroit Series 60 in it. No EGR, no DPF, no need for DEF. No newer than say, 2003 technology and emissions restrictions. Awesome. Not because I'm a Detroit or Freightshaker guy, but that one has the option to do this. Check this out...http://www.fitzgeraldgliderkits.com/gliderkit.htm
Whenever I decide to get another truck, I would love to be able to have an option like this. Not that everyone would want an LB7, but a freshened up LB7 (no emissions and with it's known problems "fixed" as best as possible) and a 6 speed Allison in a rolling 2011 Silverado chassis seems like a good idea.
I know I've seen the EPA rule somewhere that you can use a newer engine in an older car or truck, but not an older engine in something new. Why can this be done with semi trucks and not pickup's?
That being said, my boss just bought a new semi for his fleet. A freshly assembled, brand spankin' new 2011 Freightliner Century with a reman, pre-emissions 12.7 Detroit Series 60 in it. No EGR, no DPF, no need for DEF. No newer than say, 2003 technology and emissions restrictions. Awesome. Not because I'm a Detroit or Freightshaker guy, but that one has the option to do this. Check this out...http://www.fitzgeraldgliderkits.com/gliderkit.htm
Whenever I decide to get another truck, I would love to be able to have an option like this. Not that everyone would want an LB7, but a freshened up LB7 (no emissions and with it's known problems "fixed" as best as possible) and a 6 speed Allison in a rolling 2011 Silverado chassis seems like a good idea.
I know I've seen the EPA rule somewhere that you can use a newer engine in an older car or truck, but not an older engine in something new. Why can this be done with semi trucks and not pickup's?
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