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For a fair comparison, multiple generations of both the Cummins and Duramax engines are discussed, with the main focus being ...
A small company that bought GM's engine facility in Europe aims to convert diesel engines to run on hydrogen. The first in line is the 6.6-liter Duramax V8 ...
I do recognize that although we made 2 million engines, it could not be achieved without the support of all employees.” DMAX currently produces a variant of the Duramax V8 called L5P.
Specifically, the Duramax motor in the Silverado Medium Duty – the 6.6L Duramax Diesel V8 L5D – is rated at 350 horses and 700 pound-feet of torque.
As with the HD GMC, the Silverado HD is fitted with Duramax's 6.6 L Turbo-Diesel V8 engine, which delivers a similar power output of 470 hp and 975 lb.-ft. of torque.
Read about General Motors' announcement to equipped the 2009 trucks with a 4.5L V8 Duramax diesel engine, only on dieselpowermag.com, the official website of Diesel Power Magazine.
Aluminum heads — a Duramax hallmark — remain. Engine weight is said to be comparable to the LMM engine. 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 mule by Chris Doane for Brenda Priddy & Co.
The engine, which was intended to start production in early 2010 for use in GM’s full-size light duty trucks, was shelved as gasoline prices dropped and sales were plummeting across the board.
That’s 5 hp more than the Power Stroke 6.7-liter diesel V8 in the redesigned 2017 Ford Super Duty, although the Ford still beats the GM trucks with 925 lb-ft. Ram and its 6.7-liter Cummins ...
The workhorse Duramax 6.6-liter turbodiesel V8 engine General Motors uses in its heavy duty pickup trucks is being rebuilt to comply with tough new emissions standards that take effect in 2010.