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kyle4381 · 08-20-2008, 09:25 PM

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***Josh*** · 08-21-2008, 10:16 PM

Those are so sweeet. I want one bad but cant bring myself to trade in the Silverado thats almost paid for yet. I wish they would throw a Duramax in a suburban. What kind of mileage is it getting?

kyle4381 · 08-22-2008, 11:00 AM

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Luis_gz06 · 08-22-2008, 11:42 AM

I don't have a Duramax, but I have a 08 Dodge 6.7 Cummins Diesel and it's already at the Dodge doctor cause of the engine check light and the DPF crap they put on it. Also the catalyct converter came out to be bad. What a disgrace. I Should've gotten the old 5.9 Cummins engine. At least they don't have all that epa/dpf crap.

kyle4381 · 08-22-2008, 01:27 PM

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djracer · 08-22-2008, 02:59 PM

The Gm is the best of the new diesels but they all have issues with the new emission crap! What's gonna happen when its in regen mode and the convertor is 1350 degrees and you have a blow out! Wait on triple A in the middle of the rd or burn it down!

I just bought an 02 Duramax crew slt 4wd. It still has almost a full year of warranty left on the fuel system and it got 8 new injectors 5k ago.

Luis_gz06 · 08-22-2008, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by kyle4381

The DPF is nice, as long as it does not plug up or cause any problems. Is the new cummins quieter? Well I guess it would be if it is broke down.

Hopefully everything gets fixed with yours.

It is a quiet engine normally, but it is quieter at the dealer right now

. I think they should just remove all that emissions stuff out. I don't think is never gonna work out. Diesel fuel is just too dirty for these filters. It's gonna keep clogging too much if they don't find better alternatives.

thirdstreettito · 08-22-2008, 08:10 PM

I personally wouldn't get one with DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter), just because I love the black smoke. But it is a nice truck!

***Josh*** · 08-22-2008, 08:49 PM

My dad has one of the new Cummins and loves it, he is getting about the same mileage as the Duramax it seems. I'm gonna keep dreaming and wait till the emissions stuff gets worked out and then bite the bullet and get one.

Josh

72BlckButy · 08-22-2008, 08:57 PM

Hey Kyle, what the specs on the wheels/tires your running on there?

chevyboy55 · 08-22-2008, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Luis_gz06

Diesel fuel is just too dirty for these filters. It's gonna keep clogging too much i

Are you using Bio Diesel or regular diesel? Just wondering because I've heard horror stories about bio. Lane county(Eugene,Ore) stopped using it because of the filter & injector problems they were having with their buses.

70cstjr · 08-23-2008, 01:09 AM

I made those motors for 5.5 years till the decline in sales and high fuel prices laid me and 290 others off, oh well, gotta job at honda..anyways, i can tell you from experience we were very proud of our high quality and were very proud of the motor we made

RussTburb · 08-23-2008, 05:28 AM

I can't wait till I get my 'Max! Oh and for the record the new emission stuff is reaking total K-os throught the Transit Industry. We have the Cummins guy at our shop so much, he has his own key! jk. Anyway the engine it self is a good engine, (ISL) but the DPFE programing and the HIGH EXHAUST TEMP alarms and oh the VD turbo are ALWAYS giving us fits. And you know as soon as we get the bugs worked out it'll be 2010 and A-HOLE new set of standards will come out! Yippee! And for us Transit guys that means UREA! For those of you who don't know about UREA, its mostly derived from COW p!$$. YE HAW! But Cummins claims that, even in California, the air going in will be dirttier then the air coming out! we'll see.

Luis_gz06 · 08-23-2008, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by chevyboy55

Are you using Bio Diesel or regular diesel? Just wondering because I've heard horror stories about bio. Lane county(Eugene,Ore) stopped using it because of the filter & injector problems they were having with their buses.

Im using the ULSD(Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel), which those engines require to use. According to the owner's manual.

kyle4381 · 08-24-2008, 01:14 PM

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72BlckButy · 08-24-2008, 09:54 PM

That thing is killer!

Did you end up having to put a leveling kit on it?

kyle4381 · 08-31-2008, 02:19 PM

yes it has torsion keys right now. I am looking at putting a 4" lift on it for a little more clearance.

72BlckButy · 09-02-2008, 09:54 PM

So I take it the NNBS HD's actually use keys? I'm guessing the HD's suspension is completely different from the basic 1500 trucks, as they don't use keys, you can only use a top mounted, or bottom mounted spacer.

Again great looking truck!

08-20-2008, 09:25 PM	#1
kyle4381 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: AZ Posts: 416	New 07.5 Duramax ... Last edited by kyle4381; 03-05-2010 at 11:33 PM.

08-21-2008, 10:16 PM	#2
*Josh* He's got mean nasty FANGS! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 6,503	Re: New 07.5 Duramax Those are so sweeet. I want one bad but cant bring myself to trade in the Silverado thats almost paid for yet. I wish they would throw a Duramax in a suburban. What kind of mileage is it getting? __________________ 2004 K2500 Burb 1999 C3500 1985 Cutlass Supreme 1969 C-10 1967 C-10 Panel josh@67-72chevytrucks.com

08-22-2008, 11:00 AM	#3
kyle4381 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: AZ Posts: 416	Re: New 07.5 Duramax ... Last edited by kyle4381; 03-05-2010 at 11:33 PM.

08-22-2008, 11:42 AM	#4
Luis_gz06 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,378	Re: New 07.5 Duramax I don't have a Duramax, but I have a 08 Dodge 6.7 Cummins Diesel and it's already at the Dodge doctor cause of the engine check light and the DPF crap they put on it. Also the catalyct converter came out to be bad. What a disgrace. I Should've gotten the old 5.9 Cummins engine. At least they don't have all that epa/dpf crap. __________________ 1972 Chevrolet Blazer 4x4 (Almost done stay tuned) 1970 Chevrolet Pickup Longhorn CST/20 (SOLD)

08-22-2008, 01:27 PM	#5
kyle4381 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: AZ Posts: 416	Re: New 07.5 Duramax ... Last edited by kyle4381; 03-05-2010 at 11:33 PM.

08-22-2008, 02:59 PM	#6
djracer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wetumpka, Al, U.S. Posts: 8,891	Re: New 07.5 Duramax The Gm is the best of the new diesels but they all have issues with the new emission crap! What's gonna happen when its in regen mode and the convertor is 1350 degrees and you have a blow out! Wait on triple A in the middle of the rd or burn it down! I just bought an 02 Duramax crew slt 4wd. It still has almost a full year of warranty left on the fuel system and it got 8 new injectors 5k ago. __________________ Kevin Special Thanks to All who have helped on the TRUCK! My Pass Time Show http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p...Chapter1-0.mp4 So Far my best Times are: Motor only: 6.44 1/8 @ 104.13 10.39 1/4 @ 125.83 Nitrous Times: 5.785 1/8 @ 118.65 with a 1.336 60ft 9.168 1/4 @ 142.58 with a 250 shot dead out of the hole!

08-22-2008, 08:10 PM	#8
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: New 07.5 Duramax I personally wouldn't get one with DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter), just because I love the black smoke. But it is a nice truck! __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

08-22-2008, 08:49 PM	#9
*Josh* He's got mean nasty FANGS! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 6,503	Re: New 07.5 Duramax My dad has one of the new Cummins and loves it, he is getting about the same mileage as the Duramax it seems. I'm gonna keep dreaming and wait till the emissions stuff gets worked out and then bite the bullet and get one. Josh __________________ 2004 K2500 Burb 1999 C3500 1985 Cutlass Supreme 1969 C-10 1967 C-10 Panel josh@67-72chevytrucks.com

08-22-2008, 08:57 PM	#10
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: New 07.5 Duramax Hey Kyle, what the specs on the wheels/tires your running on there? __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

08-23-2008, 01:09 AM	#12
70cstjr Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: laura, ohio Posts: 935	Re: New 07.5 Duramax I made those motors for 5.5 years till the decline in sales and high fuel prices laid me and 290 others off, oh well, gotta job at honda..anyways, i can tell you from experience we were very proud of our high quality and were very proud of the motor we made __________________ PROJECT CIRCUIT RIDER

08-23-2008, 05:28 AM	#13
RussTburb Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Blaine,Wa. U.S.A Posts: 261	Re: New 07.5 Duramax I can't wait till I get my 'Max! Oh and for the record the new emission stuff is reaking total K-os throught the Transit Industry. We have the Cummins guy at our shop so much, he has his own key! jk. Anyway the engine it self is a good engine, (ISL) but the DPFE programing and the HIGH EXHAUST TEMP alarms and oh the VD turbo are ALWAYS giving us fits. And you know as soon as we get the bugs worked out it'll be 2010 and A-HOLE new set of standards will come out! Yippee! And for us Transit guys that means UREA! For those of you who don't know about UREA, its mostly derived from COW p!$$. YE HAW! But Cummins claims that, even in California, the air going in will be dirttier then the air coming out! we'll see. __________________ "Red-heads not war-heads, Blondes, not bombs, Brunettes, not fighter jets!" Fligh of the Choncords 72 burb 3/4 ton 2wd 06 2500 suburban 8.1L 4x4 84 chev 4x4 diesel 96 Geo Metro with the 4cylbb, lol! Almost 300k just won't die! 89 Honda Civic, runs on the smell of an oily rag! 2008 Aerolite 26qs Travel Trailer (aka "THE BARN") Last edited by RussTburb; 08-23-2008 at 05:31 AM. Reason: typos

08-24-2008, 01:14 PM	#15
kyle4381 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: AZ Posts: 416	Re: New 07.5 Duramax ... Last edited by kyle4381; 03-05-2010 at 11:34 PM.

08-24-2008, 09:54 PM	#16
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: New 07.5 Duramax That thing is killer! Did you end up having to put a leveling kit on it? __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

08-31-2008, 02:19 PM	#17
kyle4381 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: AZ Posts: 416	Re: New 07.5 Duramax yes it has torsion keys right now. I am looking at putting a 4" lift on it for a little more clearance.

09-02-2008, 09:54 PM	#18
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: New 07.5 Duramax So I take it the NNBS HD's actually use keys? I'm guessing the HD's suspension is completely different from the basic 1500 trucks, as they don't use keys, you can only use a top mounted, or bottom mounted spacer. Again great looking truck! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)



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