Originally Posted by 07DominatorSS (Post 3254682)

While you're at it, about the injectors, why don't you find out why they won't even offer a DMAX/Allison combo in the Suburban/Yukon XL? Even if you had to order the damn combo, maybe the morons at GM would finally get their heads out of their asses, and build a useful SUV! I mean as far as I know, the Presidents Fleet of Secret Service vehicles has this combo, now why can't we?

Originally Posted by Baja_Bigdog (Post 3254370)

The above is not accurate.....

DMAX of Moraine, Ohio is a manufacturer of Diesel engines for trucks.Originally A joint venture between General Motors and Isuzu Motors, the formation of DMAX was announced in December 1998. General Motors acquired a majority stake of the venture in 2003, including all engine designs. The company's Duramax V8 engine has been extremely successful for GM.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DMAX_%28engines%29

The Duramax is a great motor!

Originally Posted by Irishtornado (Post 3254730)

Couldn't agree more. I've owned 3 and definately love my LBZ. I'll avoid the new model with all the emissions. Not a fan of having to put urea in a engine.

Originally Posted by SDFever (Post 3254674)

Well,,,,,,, which Duramax are you talking? Every single version of it in the light trucks are all 6.6 Litre.

Originally Posted by 07DominatorSS (Post 3254682)

While you're at it, about the injectors, why don't you find out why they won't even offer a DMAX/Allison combo in the Suburban/Yukon XL? Even if you had to order the damn combo, maybe the morons at GM would finally get their heads out of their asses, and build a useful SUV! I mean as far as I know, the Presidents Fleet of Secret Service vehicles has this combo, now why can't we?

Originally Posted by ttuton (Post 3254493)

Check out the current issue of Diesel Power for yourself

Originally Posted by Jamie B. (Post 3255391)

Diesel Power ? That magazine has stated things as fact on more than one occassion that have not been true.

I'm not saying this particular acticle is littered with misinformation, but I'd certainly not believe what you read in that magazine as gospel.

Back on topic : I really like the look and stats of the 2011 GMC dually's, which is hard for me to say since I've been a Cummins/Dodge guy.

Originally Posted by rlj676 (Post 3255356)

edit: actually I believe the 4.5 is common knowledge, just can't talk about the status.

Originally Posted by handfulz28 (Post 3255501)

Too late now! :D

Glad a clean balance sheet will bring the cobwebs off. And when they bolt a 6L90 behind it, it'll fit in the SUVs.

The Allison might be great, but I see no reason why a mild Dmax wouldn't work with a nicely prepped 4L85. That's my plan at least...