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**Boog** · 09-29-2011, 10:42 PM

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.

Doug_J · 09-30-2011, 05:09 PM

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

Vintage Windmills · 10-01-2011, 10:37 PM

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.

Maxxd07 · 10-02-2011, 12:40 AM

YUP! Cant get enough of the stuff.

4x4toy · 10-06-2011, 08:03 PM

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,

**Dieselwrencher** · 10-06-2011, 09:34 PM

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

63 & 64 Bowties · 10-07-2011, 03:41 PM

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.

Vintage Windmills · 10-07-2011, 05:12 PM

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

**Dieselwrencher** · 10-07-2011, 08:27 PM

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

jeremy zander · 10-08-2011, 07:05 PM

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....

**Dieselwrencher** · 10-10-2011, 08:56 PM

Nice trucks Jeremy!

**special-K** · 10-12-2011, 10:43 AM

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.

Doug_J · 10-12-2011, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

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.

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.

vin63 · 10-12-2011, 06:46 PM

I currently own 2 '07 Duramaxes (LBZ)...by far the best trucks I've owned or driven for my towing purposes (race car and horse trailers), and I think I've owned them all at one time or another. I routinely get 21+ mpg on the freeway unloaded and 14-15 mpg pulling the trailers with my Duramaxes.

Vintage Windmills · 10-12-2011, 08:30 PM

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

**Clyde65** · 10-14-2011, 03:53 PM

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.

**Dieselwrencher** · 10-14-2011, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Vintage Windmills

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

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.

BigBlocksRule · 12-18-2013, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

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.

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.

**Dieselwrencher** · 12-18-2013, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by BigBlocksRule

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.

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.

BigBlocksRule · 12-19-2013, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

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.

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

**Dieselwrencher** · 12-19-2013, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by BigBlocksRule

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

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

clinebarger · 12-21-2013, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by BigBlocksRule

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.

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.

BigBlocksRule · 12-23-2013, 09:15 AM

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

jbailly · 12-23-2013, 12:29 PM

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.

Vintage Windmills · 12-24-2013, 12:17 AM

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

09-29-2011, 10:42 PM	#1
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,513	any diesel lovers here? 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. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

09-30-2011, 05:09 PM	#2
Doug_J Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Moore,OK Posts: 178	Re: any diesel lovers here? I miss my 2006 ccsb. It was the lly with straight pipe but it was nice and pulled like a dream.

10-01-2011, 10:37 PM	#3
Vintage Windmills Vintage 4x4s Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Prior Lake, MN Posts: 4,305	Re: any diesel lovers here? 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. __________________ 67 GMC K1500 Custom- 305V6 SM420, PTO, Ram Assist, yellow (the outcast) (project period correct upgrades) 67 GMC C2500 351V6 TH400, AC, PS, PB (can't decide what to do with. Update, decided to keep and will restore ) 86 CHV K30 502 th400, apple red NEW 71 CHV K20 350 SM465, ochre (saved work truck) 71 CHV K20 292 SM465, white, tach, PTO, (future project) 72 CHV K20 350 350th, medium blue (project stocker) 01 CHV K2500hd crew, indigo blue ^3 dont run and the others don't see winter either '86 K30 Cummins "Fireside" thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=649649 '71 K20 "get driveable" thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590642 '72 K20 Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=493477&page=6

10-02-2011, 12:40 AM	#4
Maxxd07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: ND Posts: 520	Re: any diesel lovers here? YUP! Cant get enough of the stuff. __________________ Name: Les ---------------------- Couple 80s Couple 70s One 68

10-06-2011, 08:03 PM	#5
4x4toy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Southern Md Posts: 228	Re: any diesel lovers here? 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, __________________ 04 Yukon XL 2500 w/ Quadrasteer 61 Chevy C60, 261 inline six 86 Chevy C20 2wd, Banks 6.2 05 GMC Sierra 2500hd Duramax

10-06-2011, 09:34 PM	#6
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: any diesel lovers here? I love'em as well. But I don't have any Duramaxes. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

10-07-2011, 03:41 PM	#7
63 & 64 Bowties and a few others Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA Posts: 5,638	Re: any diesel lovers here? 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. Attached Images __________________ Bill US Army Vet -193rd Infantry BlueRidgeMuscleCars.com “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” Gandhi

10-07-2011, 05:12 PM	#8
Vintage Windmills Vintage 4x4s Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Prior Lake, MN Posts: 4,305	Re: any diesel lovers here? 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 __________________ 67 GMC K1500 Custom- 305V6 SM420, PTO, Ram Assist, yellow (the outcast) (project period correct upgrades) 67 GMC C2500 351V6 TH400, AC, PS, PB (can't decide what to do with. Update, decided to keep and will restore ) 86 CHV K30 502 th400, apple red NEW 71 CHV K20 350 SM465, ochre (saved work truck) 71 CHV K20 292 SM465, white, tach, PTO, (future project) 72 CHV K20 350 350th, medium blue (project stocker) 01 CHV K2500hd crew, indigo blue ^3 dont run and the others don't see winter either '86 K30 Cummins "Fireside" thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=649649 '71 K20 "get driveable" thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590642 '72 K20 Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=493477&page=6

10-07-2011, 08:27 PM	#9
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: any diesel lovers here? I totally agree. I love building projects. Especially something different. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

10-08-2011, 07:05 PM	#10
jeremy zander Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: shakopee minnesota Posts: 515	Re: any diesel lovers here? 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.... Attached Images __________________ WTB 1972 CHEVY 3/4 4X4 1971 chevy c30 4x4 NAPCO (project) 1972 chevy 3/4 4x4 350/350 4spd, tach, tow hooks,radio delete,heat delete,hubcaps,lockers 1972 chevy 3/4 4x4 383/350 dads original farm truck tilt,tach,tow hooks,hubcaps,radio delete,heat delete 2006 chevy LBZ crew cab duramax,4 inch,beadlocks 2015 chevy tahoe Z71 my fifth one,love em 2016 chevy 2500HD Z71 LTZ duramax midnite 2018 chevy suburban Z71 midnite

10-10-2011, 08:56 PM	#11
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: any diesel lovers here? Nice trucks Jeremy! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

10-12-2011, 10:43 AM	#12
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: any diesel lovers here? 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. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

10-12-2011, 06:46 PM	#14
vin63 It's Better With Nitro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 2,262	Re: any diesel lovers here? I currently own 2 '07 Duramaxes (LBZ)...by far the best trucks I've owned or driven for my towing purposes (race car and horse trailers), and I think I've owned them all at one time or another. I routinely get 21+ mpg on the freeway unloaded and 14-15 mpg pulling the trailers with my Duramaxes. __________________ 1963 C-10: Deluxe-optioned cab, shortbed, fleetside Pontiac 462 ci, Kauffman D-Port alum. heads 4L80E, narrowed sheetmetal Ford 9-inch Tubular front and rear suspension Custom 6-piston front disc and 4-piston rear disc brakes

10-12-2011, 08:30 PM	#15
Vintage Windmills Vintage 4x4s Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Prior Lake, MN Posts: 4,305	Re: any diesel lovers here? Are there any good performing Caterpillar engines well sized to fit a one ton or 2500hd silverado? __________________ 67 GMC K1500 Custom- 305V6 SM420, PTO, Ram Assist, yellow (the outcast) (project period correct upgrades) 67 GMC C2500 351V6 TH400, AC, PS, PB (can't decide what to do with. Update, decided to keep and will restore ) 86 CHV K30 502 th400, apple red NEW 71 CHV K20 350 SM465, ochre (saved work truck) 71 CHV K20 292 SM465, white, tach, PTO, (future project) 72 CHV K20 350 350th, medium blue (project stocker) 01 CHV K2500hd crew, indigo blue ^3 dont run and the others don't see winter either '86 K30 Cummins "Fireside" thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=649649 '71 K20 "get driveable" thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590642 '72 K20 Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=493477&page=6

10-14-2011, 03:53 PM	#16
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12-23-2013, 09:15 AM	#23
BigBlocksRule Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 2,047	Re: any diesel lovers here? Never noticed the date. I agree, gasoline, turbos and towing don't go well together. That's why E-85.

12-23-2013, 12:29 PM	#24
jbailly Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Creekside, PA Posts: 240	Re: any diesel lovers here? 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. __________________ 1967 Chevrolet Impala Sport Sedan Royal Plum Metallic (1967) My Dad ordered it. 33,xxx miles, parked since 1977.

12-24-2013, 12:17 AM	#25
Vintage Windmills Vintage 4x4s Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Prior Lake, MN Posts: 4,305	Re: any diesel lovers here? 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 __________________ 67 GMC K1500 Custom- 305V6 SM420, PTO, Ram Assist, yellow (the outcast) (project period correct upgrades) 67 GMC C2500 351V6 TH400, AC, PS, PB (can't decide what to do with. Update, decided to keep and will restore ) 86 CHV K30 502 th400, apple red NEW 71 CHV K20 350 SM465, ochre (saved work truck) 71 CHV K20 292 SM465, white, tach, PTO, (future project) 72 CHV K20 350 350th, medium blue (project stocker) 01 CHV K2500hd crew, indigo blue ^3 dont run and the others don't see winter either '86 K30 Cummins "Fireside" thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=649649 '71 K20 "get driveable" thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590642 '72 K20 Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=493477&page=6

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