2001-2004 GM 6.6L LB7 DURAMAX BUYER’S GUIDE

GUIDE FOR GM 6.6L LB7 DURAMAX   INFORMATION GENERAL/HISTORY OF LB7   After Dodge partnered with Cummins and fundamentally altered the heavy-duty truck landscape, GM revealed a diesel engine that would eventually help them establish themselves as a competitive opponent in the diesel business. The Duramax diesel took the place of the...

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The 450hp Duramax-Powered ’58 Chevy Apache

The '58 Chevy Apache's 450-horsepower Duramax engine   When we first saw Bill Cielo's '58 Chevy truck at a neighboring dyno event, we virtually ran up to it to see whether it was diesel-powered. Fortunately, the factory-installed LBZ Duramax engine revealed the truck to be a diesel, and it was the cleanest one we've ever seen. It was even...

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ULTIMATE WORKING HEAVY HAULER-DURAMAX EDITION

WORKING HEAVY HAULER-DURAMAX EDITION AT ITS BEST   We elevated a very normal Chevrolet 3500 dually to a whole new level with a number of components designed to make this truck even better for working and hauling. In order to upgrade the 01 Factory transmission lines on the Allison-equipped Duramax trucks that have historically been prone ...

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Duramax Diesel Fuel Injectors: Signs Of Failure

Duramax diesel fuel injector failure symptoms   Your Chevy Duramax diesel engine's fuel injectors—are they broken? Is it time to replace these crucial components?   We're sure you already know that to keep your engine running regularly, your fuel injectors must function properly. Why, then, are your common rail injectors ...

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Common Fuel Injector Problems Specific To Duramax Models

Typical Duramax Model Fuel Injector Concerns   Similar to other diesel fuel injector models, Duramax injectors have their own distinct set of problems. Even the most cutting-edge and efficient systems can have issues, so owners must be aware of when theirs needs to be repaired. Some of the problems that shops run into the most frequently ...

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DURAMAX DIESEL INJECTOR IDENTIFICATION GUIDE: LLY, LBZ, LMM ENGINES

DURAMAX DIESEL INJECTOR IDENTIFICATION GUIDE LLY, LBZ, and LMM ENGINES   Injectors appear to be similar on the outside, but they differ on the inside since they were created and calibrated for each specific model, as anyone who has seen under the hood of a truck or van powered by a Duramax engine can attest.   The injector might ...

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The New Duramax 3.0L TURBO-DIESEL

The Duramax 3.0L TURBO-DIESEL   When it comes to great fuel efficiency without compromising performance, the Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel I-6 engine for the 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 and the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is a very intelligent powertrain. This most modern engine, which draws off a thorough understanding of the diesel powertrain ...

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2023 Chevy Express To Drop Duramax Turbo-Diesel 2.8L Engine

Chevy Express's 2.8L Duramax Turbo-Diesel engine will no longer be available in 2023.   The Duramax engine is a torque-rich and fuel-efficient 2.8L I4 LWN turbo-diesel..The 2023 Chevy Express won't be able to be bought with this four-cylinder diesel engine, according to GM Authority, as the American automaker has opted to remove it from ...

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New 2.7L Turbo And 3.0L Duramax Engines Bring Impressive Power, Fuel Economy, And Towing Capacity

3.0L Duramax Engines and 2.7L Turbo Deliver Impressive Power, Fuel Efficiency, And Towing Capacity.   The Chevrolet Silverado offers two incredible engine options that deliver fantastic performance even when towing! Today, we'll look at the 2.7L turbo engines and General Motors' 3.0L Duramax turbo-diesel.   "We engineered the ...

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