Drove new duramax w/ allison

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I got to drive a new crew cab 4x4 dually last night with the duramax and an allison. The truck was a GM vehicle with a manufacturer plate and was supposed to be #10 off the line. The truck was LOADED w/pleather. A friend told me that he had just driven the truck as another friend had it home from work for the night. I wentr to his house and got him out of bed, away from his naked wife, to drive this thing, to see what the hype was about, as I was told that it will blow mine away,(coming from a big block gmc guy).
So anyway my friend lets me drive the truck, which you can barely hear run, and it actually seemed pretty quick. I was told the truck had 3. 73 gears, and it had the stock dually tires, small, compared to mine with 3. 55 gears and 285's. Seat of the pants feel was as quick or, Ihate to say this,quicker than my DODGE. It definantly would have beeten my truck if it did not have the 275's in it.
The trans shifted nice and firm and the truck was tight,2800 miles.
The truck was too quiet though as we could stand next to the front fender with the engine running, and carry on a normal conversation with out yelling or even talking loud.
The truck box was pretty slick, as the box side is plastic and the dually fender was all molded in as one piece of the side so no seam to collect road salt and rust the box side around the dually fender, but I'll bet they will be pricey to replace.
The truck was pretty nice, but i'll never get away from driving DODGE, and since this is my first CUMMINS that I've owned, I do not see myself driving anything else.

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2000 QC SHORT BED 4X4, 24 VALVE W/ 275 HP INJECTORS, 3. 54 GEARS W/ POSI, AUTO, BLACK WITH EVERYTHING EXCEPT LEATHER,285/75R16 KELLY SAFARI AWR, RAIDER NOMAD CAB HIGH CAP,FACTORY RAZ STEREO W/ STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS, KENWOOD 848 AMP, KENWOOD EXCELON 6X9 IN DOORS AND KENWOOD EXCELON 6IN. ROUND DUAL-MAGS IN REAR DOORS, MTX FACTORY FIT BOX W/ 2-10"SUBS UNDER REAR SEAT

ORDERED: 2001 ARCTIC CAT ZR800 TWIN LE BLACK...

 

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Care to elaberate about the naked wife?

 

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I wish I could. #ad
I have only met her once and that was dressed, in the winter, but she looked real good then. #ad


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2000 QC SHORT BED 4X4, 24 VALVE W/ 275 HP INJECTORS, 3. 54 GEARS W/ POSI, AUTO, BLACK WITH EVERYTHING EXCEPT LEATHER,285/75R16 KELLY SAFARI AWR, RAIDER NOMAD CAB HIGH CAP,FACTORY RAZ STEREO W/ STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS, KENWOOD 848 AMP, KENWOOD EXCELON 6X9 IN DOORS AND KENWOOD EXCELON 6IN. ROUND DUAL-MAGS IN REAR DOORS, MTX FACTORY FIT BOX W/ 2-10"SUBS UNDER REAR SEAT

ORDERED: 2001 ARCTIC CAT ZR800 TWIN LE BLACK...

 

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That truck should feel quicker since it is so much lighter. It would accelerate faster with the same amount of power. That engine just won't hold up to the torture that most people on here dish out at their Rams, especially if you start bombing it. Only time will tell, but I sure wish I could get my new truck with an Allison.

 

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I bet the naked wife will last a lot longer with your friend than that "truck" will.

 

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Wondering how he knew she was naked?

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2000 QC 4X4 24V 3500 4:10 All Options Auto Pac-Brake 4 wire Blue Chip Box Blue Chip Digital EGT&Boost defuel control VA Box Banks Pillar Gauges TST Torque Coverter TST Shift Kit Aux fuel/tool box combo Bright Box Geno's Garage Fender Trim Kit Garmin GPS III+ Kenwood 2 Meter Y2K+1 Tow Mirrors 1999 Excel 37' fifth, 1999 Concord LXI Y2K Cavalier Z-24. Wife says I need to add "One Dodge Diesel Dog" N9JPZ KB9RZQ PT Cruiser on order

 

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I'm thinking that if the guy left his nekkid wife to give a man a test drive in a truck, the wife is probably busy with someone who would have stayed home. Like, say, oh, the neighbor? Woo Hoo!

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Rob Hanson
1999 3500 SLT QC 4X4 6 spd, Braided SS fuel lines, Mag-Hytec Rear Cover, Cummins E-Brake, Blue Box, Bosch 275HP injectors, All-steel Cowl Induction Hood, Member of BOMB! (WW NW Chapter)

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I'd rather be... .
Cummin than Strokin.

 

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Leave a naked wife to drive a chevy?

 

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Now I know the other guys are wierd (leave a naked lady to drive a what). I thought that was the time to throw the keys and say "bring it back in the morning" - if it makes it that far #ad

 

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Well my wife drives a drives a chevy suburban 4x4. Can't talk her into driving it naked. She'll ride in the dodge/cummins naked however #ad


Works for me.

Wanted a diesel suburban, but found out what a wonderful engine that was so opted for the 350, but hopefully they will put the duramax in the burbs. Only way I''d own one. Since DC doesn't make anything close.

I agree with the earier post about hoping GM does make this eng work. It keeps DC and Ford on thier toes and ultimately we get a better product from all of them.

I love passing those V8 toyotas on those long hard pulls. Hehehe




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99' Quad Cab, 4x4, Auto, 3. 55, All options except fog lights and leather, Glasstite topper, Chrome Nerf Bars, VA CPC, Boost Mod & elbow, DiPricol EGT & Boost Gauges Pillar Mount, K&N Air Filter**, Turbo Silencer Ring Removed, Infinity sound w/pillar tweeters, 300w speaker system under rear seat, Metalic Red. Hum, transmission mods and injectors next? ** Removed K&N Replaced w/ paper filter - problems w/ K&N

 

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At the risk of getting WAY OFF TOPIC.

The 2500 Burban's are supposed to get "De-Tuned" Maxi's because the General can not fit the Allison under the C/K floor pan and he does not have plans to build a 2500HD Suburbus presently...

so, you get a mild maxi and a 480LE or whatever the heck the general calls their slushbox now.

(I can say "HECK!" here still right?)

Remember Grasshopper, every vehicle has its proper place in the universe... and if it is diesel... it is likely IN MY REAR VIEW MIRROR IF IT ISN'T A CUMMINS!

=)

[This message has been edited by Mad Max (edited 08-07-2000). ]