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I don't have one but I recently drove my nephew's 2011 crew with Dmax and Allison package. I was impressed with the power as delivered from the factory. He said slow down then MAT IT! I did and after second gear the thing started pushing us back in the seat. He has big wheels and tires on it and I swear it was fish tailing in second. When the turbo spools up it really takes off. Business expense for him but I couldn't see paying that myself but it sure is fun.

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I miss my 2006 ccsb. It was the lly with straight pipe but it was nice and pulled like a dream.

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My bro had a 2004.5 LLY and it was nice. I can't justify the extra price for the amount of miles I tow per year so I got the 6.0 gas and it works fine for me.

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YUP! Cant get enough of the stuff.

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I love my diesels,
2005 GMC Sierra with Duramax
1997 VW Passat with TDI
198? Ford LGT14D small garden tractor 3cyl diesel
1997 Cummins engine siting in garage,

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I love'em as well. But I don't have any Duramaxes.

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Okay, time to start this argument again.
Goes without saying, I'm a "Chevy-Guy"....
except for diesels.
Only way to go is Dodge Cummins.
You can have the Isuzus.

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I'd love to put a cummins in my 01 HD. I realize it would be a project but I like custom projects. More fun than just buying something

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I totally agree. I love building projects. Especially something different.

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I have a 2006 chevy 2500hd 46,000 miles cc shortbox LBZ,bought new,,I plan on keeping it for my son.. ..he is 4 now...and I just bought an old military troop hauler.. 1986 cucv 1008 26,000 miles 6.2 diesel...just painted it,,farm truck now....

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Nice trucks Jeremy!

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I'm a diesel guy,have been for many years. I have yet to own a Duramax which,although made by in partnership with Isuzu (a top 3 diesel manufacturer worldwide),are a very well designed engine that is made by GM. I've had 6.2s and 6.5TDs which have served me well since the '80s and still are. That's the whole idea of owning a diesel,you're supposed to run them forever. I'm a GM guy,but I have a lot of respect for the Cummins 12 valve diesels as an old school simple tried and true design. That's why I'd love to have one in my tried and true simple design '72 K2500. The only problem with Cummins diesels is they come in Dodges. I just can't bring myself to own another one after my experience with the one I had. Makes you wonder why there are so many good ole Cummins diesels being swapped into everything under the sun. I figure,now as I did when they came out in '89,those motors outlasted the trucks they were put in. No GM truck I've owned since has given me a reason to look elsewhere.

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I agree and I'd love to have that cummins in my truck, but for the price of the motor used and price to buy the swap kit its expensive.

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Are there any good performing Caterpillar engines well sized to fit a one ton or 2500hd silverado?

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I have had my eye on a 1ton close to me and would snag it if I could do a diesel/5speed but like said previously they are real expensive. probably set you back around $5k all said and done.

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IMO, no. The medium duty CAT engines suck. They don't like to start in the cold, are really hard to be able to turn up, and have a lot of injector issues as well. You could get a 3116 or maybe even a 3126 in a pick up but I highly doubt it'd be worth the time.

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Attaboy!!!
I'd rather hitch hike with a Chevy hubcap under my arm than drive a Dodge. Great diesel engines, cheap POS trucks. Almost the same with the Viper - except that V10 ain't much to brag about. Come to think of it, the Viper is a good looking body on a skateboard, not much to brag about there, either . Rides like hell, too.
If you've ever ridden in a truck with a big V8 on E-85 with boost, you'll throw rocks at rattlin' stinkers and know why some folks are so big on running it. Great power, runs cool and clean.
Just gotta find a better way to make it than by using food.

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You can keep your big block with boost. Any making 500hp or more still don't get very good mileage when you hook a real load behind them. I'll keep my rattlin stinker and do both. :lol:

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I can afford to get lower mileage, E-85 is .60 to a buck cheaper a gallon. Economy per mile is very similar.

Just gotta rag on the coal burners, drove a cabless diesel tractor in my teen years and developed a real hatred for diesel smoke...maybe because I looked like a kid from the other side of the tracks after a day with the wind in the wrong direction LOL

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:lol: Yeah, I'm sure that'll take it out of ya!

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Did you bring up a 2 year old thread just to trash talk Diesels?
If it wasn't for the Duramax I would be driving a Cummins powered Dodge....I used to tow with Big Blocks in the early 90's, I was lucky if those pig's would make it to 150,000 miles, Adding a Turbo will shorten the life expectancy even more.

I think I will keep my 650 ft. lbs., Quiet, Smoke free modern Diesel & run for 300,000 plus miles.

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Never noticed the date.
I agree, gasoline, turbos and towing don't go well together.
That's why E-85.

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I am looking at buying a diesel right now. Just trying to narrow down what exactly I want to buy. They seem to be hard to find around here. Not very many if at any on local lots.

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I was watching some videos on youtube of the 2stroke Detroit diesel conversion pickups and all I can say is wow! They have got to be some of the best sounding engines ever made! Probably a tad loud but they sound mean. Guess they have a narrow powerband, at least the 4cyl ones.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=K3yohoCqD2E

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I had been looking for a newer truck - my '71 with 4.56's is long on charm and durability, but a rusty cab with no insulation or a/c was making it difficult for me to use it for anything that involved highway driving, because the old 350 was screaming at 65.

I was on Chevy's site and decided to 'build' my dream new truck, and almost fell out of my chair when the price tag was like 55K. On a whim, I searched for similar used trucks, and found a 2012 at a local dealership. I drove it, and fell in love. Its a 2012 3500HD LT SRW, standard cab, long bed, 4wd and the Duramax/Allison combo. I did some research, and it looks like the Duramax is getting better real world MPG's than the 6.0. Of course, diesel is more expensive, so I guess its a wash. Anyway, I had to have it. Turns out, a 2 year old one ton with 28K already on the clock was in my budget. She's been happily parked next to the '71 for a week now.

I've really come to like the diesel, and it's the first one I've owned. I was a little disappointed, this one is so quiet, and the exhaust doesn't smell at all. I can't really find anything bad to say about an engine that makes 397 hp and 765 lbs of torque, all while getting 22 mpg (empty) for me on the highway. Plus you factor in the longevity of the motor and the advertised durability of the Allison...

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The durability is not advertised. Mine has 288k on it untouched. My '02 Duramax is also pretty well untouched. Just injectors, water pump, stuff like that. Never had the heads off. These things drive like a dream.

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Like others, I respect the Cummins engine, but not the package wrapped around it. I bought a new 2500 D/A in 2005. It had a fuel leak right from the factory but one trip to the dealer fixed that. Otherwise I have not laid a wrench to it to make repairs. I have moded it a little. I put a 4 inch turbo back exhaust, a 2007 intake plus closed up the gap between the hood and fenders. I do keep maintanence up on it, I dont go with cheap air, oil and fuel filters. I did add on a 2 micron fuel filter. Never has had any problems and I am really pleased with the tow ability. The way things are going, I'll keep this truck another 7 years before I look to replace it.

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I went to the parts department of my local Chevy dealer yesterday looking for a dust cover for my 66's transmission......This is what I left with.......:metal:
Getting ready for retirement.

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Nice truck Pdxhall!

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Thanks, man. I'm pretty stoked. I've only had it a few days. Still breaking it in but I love it so far. A very nice ride for what it is. The plan is an 11' camper and lots of traveling in our future. We had an '08 Tundra that we pulled a 22' toy hauler with but we want to be able to get places we can't pull a trailer in to.

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just sold this truck.it was fast.

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my 08

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/f...ps8e3d0c39.jpg

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I have an 05 LLY which I bought new. Diesel trucks have heavy initial investment. Either you have to have the extra money or need it for work. In my case, I bought it since I got $11,000 off of MSRP which brought it down to the price of a gasser at the time!
I also loved my 2010 VW TDI. I had to sell that one since I didn't want to take chance with their faulty fuel pump which could cost $8,000 to fix! otherwise I loved over 40 MPG.

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I've owned two Dodge cummins. My daily driver is an 09 2500 4x.l have nothing against the duramax. It would be second choice
I just have had good luck with the Cummins, otherwise I'd have a Chev.

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I've added a few goodies since buying my truck. We're getting ready for retirement and traveling. I put Coginito upper control arms and 2" of lift in the front to even out the stance. In the rear I added a Hellwig sway bar and airbags to help handling the Lance 1190 camper we'll be hauling around the country. Here are some new pics.

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So what are your thoughts on the Cognito UCA's? What else came with the kit, was it a leveling kit? I do not like the "rake" my Chevy has and want to level it out. Thanks

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I had read real good revues on them and yes, is was a leveling kit. I agree with you, I don't mind a little rake on a lowered truck but not on a 4x4. You can do the 2" lift with the stock UCA's but it's not recommended because your length of travel is very limited.