Well Max340, I am done, this is getting old now. I had fun and you took every piece of bait given except for the misspelled words I inserted. Semi-automatic was an added laugh. I was getting tired of reading boring posts with no heat so I figured I would create some. I am sure this is probably one of the "steamiest" posts now. I haven't had this many laughs since I was on Ls1.com, men and their machines, they never back down!!!!
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Top Fuel, you must have missed where I expressed my wishes for those who buy any truck to have the same enjoyment I do with my Ram. I am not eagerly awaiting the demise of the Duramax. I simply feel that GM has designed yet another limited use "they'll buy another in 5 years" vehicle. I see this as a waste. Nuff said.
Mr B, its unfortunate that people have to prove their superiority by alleging that its all a game. Which, ironically, only goes to prove how small they really are.
TO the moderators: I thought this forum kept the trolls out?
Mr B, its unfortunate that people have to prove their superiority by alleging that its all a game. Which, ironically, only goes to prove how small they really are.
TO the moderators: I thought this forum kept the trolls out?
I just read through this thread and this guy is so full of it his beloved duramax is burried in it he has no clue as to what he was talking about he sounds like a wannabe who hangs around the big boys to get the lingo then goes on the computer where he feels safe and starts in, he was dead serious with everything he said when he had no answers all of a sudden its a joke no go try that with someone else it wont work here I have done my share of diesel engine performance stuff and I am in no way an expert never claimed to be but what I read had me shaking my head thinking where in the hell did this guy come up with this stuff its these type of people that ruin sites like this and to the gus that put him in his place well done
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2001. 5 ETH/DEE 4x4, DRW QC, DD supermental injectors, EZ, HX40 machined out for more flow, Custom 4" exhaust turbo back staight pipe with 5" chrome tip in front of rear tires,spa's, mcleod clutch, fuel lines,mag hytech rear end cover,psycotty air system,relocated blow by bottle,Lucerix power heated mirrors,more to come
Steve St.Laurent
Staff Alumni
WOW, I hadn't read this thread in a while. Got kinda ugly in here didn't it? Sorry I didn't catch this one earlier guys. Mr. B - please review forum guideline #4:
and more importantly #9:
Stating "I was getting tired of reading boring posts with no heat so I figured I would create some. I am sure this is probably one of the "steamiest" posts now. " simply isn't appropriate at all. The users on here do not wish this site to become a battlefield and the moderators will not allow that kind of behavior on the site.
I'm moving this over to the General Diesel forum now because it's in the wrong forum. It'll be open for posting over there for now. If this thread continues down this path I'll lock it down.
-Steve St. Laurent
Lead Moderator
and more importantly #9:
Stating "I was getting tired of reading boring posts with no heat so I figured I would create some. I am sure this is probably one of the "steamiest" posts now. " simply isn't appropriate at all. The users on here do not wish this site to become a battlefield and the moderators will not allow that kind of behavior on the site.
I'm moving this over to the General Diesel forum now because it's in the wrong forum. It'll be open for posting over there for now. If this thread continues down this path I'll lock it down.
-Steve St. Laurent
Lead Moderator
"Are you the administrator of the GMC web site ? Is that why you are so pro durapuke"
YUP!
Bob Riley is EXACTLY the fella over in the GM group who will lock up your membership in A HEARTBEAT if you DARE come even CLOSE to spewing the SAME crap HE is freely pushing HERE!
He and I have had words on the issue of HIM using double standards on HIS board, where HIS guys can make outlandish claims and accusations concerning Dodge and Ford - but the INSTANT those claims are countered - ZOOM - there go your posting rights, while HIS buddies continue witout as much as a slap on the wrist.
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I'll say without the SLIGHTEST doubt, Bob is here ONLY to stir crap and cause trouble - and the smartest thing moderators on THIS board could do is remove HIS posting rights on THIS board! the LESS you discuss with him, the better off you AND this board will be!
Mark my words!
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http://community. webshots.com/user/davison71 Early '91 250, 727 AT, 307 rear... Banks Stinger exhaust, intercooler... US Gear OD... Tweaked pump, upgraded radiator... MORE than a match for every new PS Ford encountered so far...
"Dura" WHAT? NOW I know where all those recycled beer cans go...
YUP!
Bob Riley is EXACTLY the fella over in the GM group who will lock up your membership in A HEARTBEAT if you DARE come even CLOSE to spewing the SAME crap HE is freely pushing HERE!
He and I have had words on the issue of HIM using double standards on HIS board, where HIS guys can make outlandish claims and accusations concerning Dodge and Ford - but the INSTANT those claims are countered - ZOOM - there go your posting rights, while HIS buddies continue witout as much as a slap on the wrist.
#adI'll say without the SLIGHTEST doubt, Bob is here ONLY to stir crap and cause trouble - and the smartest thing moderators on THIS board could do is remove HIS posting rights on THIS board! the LESS you discuss with him, the better off you AND this board will be!
Mark my words!
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http://community. webshots.com/user/davison71 Early '91 250, 727 AT, 307 rear... Banks Stinger exhaust, intercooler... US Gear OD... Tweaked pump, upgraded radiator... MORE than a match for every new PS Ford encountered so far...
"Dura" WHAT? NOW I know where all those recycled beer cans go...
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Gary,
I think you may be confusing the two GM sites.
Besides driving a PSD, Bob is a Good Guy.
Gene
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I think you may be confusing the two GM sites.
Besides driving a PSD, Bob is a Good Guy.
Gene
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Gary,
I'm confused?? What crap? They are talking about a MR B. That is not me.
The only thing I have said over there is calling people personal names is not called for. Having a dissagreement is not the same.
Please elaborate as I was having a normal conversation with these guys.
Bob
PS. The GM site is not mine. I am a volunteer on that site just as the mods on this site are. I don't make the rules, I enforce them as the owners ask me to.
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[This message has been edited by Bob Riley (edited 04-12-2001). ]
I'm confused?? What crap? They are talking about a MR B. That is not me.
The only thing I have said over there is calling people personal names is not called for. Having a dissagreement is not the same.
Please elaborate as I was having a normal conversation with these guys.
Bob
PS. The GM site is not mine. I am a volunteer on that site just as the mods on this site are. I don't make the rules, I enforce them as the owners ask me to.
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[This message has been edited by Bob Riley (edited 04-12-2001). ]
Bob and Gene are both correct, and my Alzheimers musta kicked in again! 
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I was thinking of J. B. over in the GM group, NOT Bob - if you say both names REAL fast, you see the similarity - but EXTREMELY sorry for the mistake Bob - and can only hope ALL my remarks were equally in error as far as any crap stirring from Bob is concerned.#ad
I'll try to pay closer attention next time, I promise!
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http://community. webshots.com/user/davison71 Early '91 250, 727 AT, 307 rear... Banks Stinger exhaust, intercooler... US Gear OD... Tweaked pump, upgraded radiator... MORE than a match for every new PS Ford encountered so far...
"Dura" WHAT? NOW I know where all those recycled beer cans go...
#adI was thinking of J. B. over in the GM group, NOT Bob - if you say both names REAL fast, you see the similarity - but EXTREMELY sorry for the mistake Bob - and can only hope ALL my remarks were equally in error as far as any crap stirring from Bob is concerned.
#adI'll try to pay closer attention next time, I promise!
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http://community. webshots.com/user/davison71 Early '91 250, 727 AT, 307 rear... Banks Stinger exhaust, intercooler... US Gear OD... Tweaked pump, upgraded radiator... MORE than a match for every new PS Ford encountered so far...
"Dura" WHAT? NOW I know where all those recycled beer cans go...
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Well after reading the entire post I have this to say. 
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ABSOLUTELY CORRECT WIZ
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Could be Bob - all *I* know is that *I* personally find J. B. 's tactics as holder of a responsible position, to be absolutely and totally capricious and distasteful - which is why my mistaken comments up above were so strongly worded.
An administrator or moderator in groups such as this ABOVE ALL *must* be extremely ethical, level-headed and even-handed in the way they deal with posters and their differing opinions and viewpoints. The absolutely LAST tactic that is acceptable, is double standards that permit or encourage ONE set of rules for ONE group, and another book of rules for ANOTHER group or individual. Unfortunately, it's all TOO common on many boards, and THAT is EXACTLY what is happening over in the othet group I complained about!
I actually have a great deal of interest and attraction to both Ford and GM, as well as my present Dodge/Cummins - sure, I engage in some of the lighter razzing that goes on, but I've owned ALL the major brands at one time or another over the years, and liked them all at the time, tho' none were "perfect". SO, when I visit those other Ford or GM sites, I go there to learn and participate - NOT just to raise he!! and cause trouble - I also will step in to offer countering opinion when outlandish and false stuff is mindlessly spewed at other brands of truck - and THAT is what got me in trouble in the GM group, where ALL they want is GOOD commentary towards GM, and the unopposed ability to abuse and insult owners of competing brands.
Not realistic, ethical OR responsible in MY book!#ad
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http://community. webshots.com/user/davison71 Early '91 250, 727 AT, 307 rear... Banks Stinger exhaust, intercooler... US Gear OD... Tweaked pump, upgraded radiator... MORE than a match for every new PS Ford encountered so far...
"Dura" WHAT? NOW I know where all those recycled beer cans go...
An administrator or moderator in groups such as this ABOVE ALL *must* be extremely ethical, level-headed and even-handed in the way they deal with posters and their differing opinions and viewpoints. The absolutely LAST tactic that is acceptable, is double standards that permit or encourage ONE set of rules for ONE group, and another book of rules for ANOTHER group or individual. Unfortunately, it's all TOO common on many boards, and THAT is EXACTLY what is happening over in the othet group I complained about!
I actually have a great deal of interest and attraction to both Ford and GM, as well as my present Dodge/Cummins - sure, I engage in some of the lighter razzing that goes on, but I've owned ALL the major brands at one time or another over the years, and liked them all at the time, tho' none were "perfect". SO, when I visit those other Ford or GM sites, I go there to learn and participate - NOT just to raise he!! and cause trouble - I also will step in to offer countering opinion when outlandish and false stuff is mindlessly spewed at other brands of truck - and THAT is what got me in trouble in the GM group, where ALL they want is GOOD commentary towards GM, and the unopposed ability to abuse and insult owners of competing brands.
Not realistic, ethical OR responsible in MY book!
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http://community. webshots.com/user/davison71 Early '91 250, 727 AT, 307 rear... Banks Stinger exhaust, intercooler... US Gear OD... Tweaked pump, upgraded radiator... MORE than a match for every new PS Ford encountered so far...
"Dura" WHAT? NOW I know where all those recycled beer cans go...
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AMEN! This is what I like about this forum... lets stick to the facts guys. Beside I'm not in competition with the other brands. I bought a proven engine... at that price I wasn't gonna gamble on a beta test!
More power to those who do, it's the stuff progress is made of... I actually hope they are successful.
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2001. 5, QC, 2500, 2wd, auto, 3. 54, 4 disc, long-bed, all the stuff, heated leather, patriot blue over silver, Brolin CB Bracket, stock4now!
the Blue Angel is a real "country cadilac"
Forgive me for not reading all of the posts here. But what im seeing is alot of arguments about the QUALITY of these aluminum heads, and why would GM use them.
People seem to be forgetting that GM is not trying to have top notch quality. They are walking a tight rope. Trying to balance out selling a head that will barely outlast their period of responsibility (warranty), and still ease the consumers fears of reliability, thats all! Anything past that is a loss of sales. They seek to sell parts & service, and yet appear to have a tough product. Thats their business, thats the reason for all the cool names (Durrrra maaax, powwwwerrrr stroke).
If they wanted to make a Rolls Royce product they could. They have the know how, but if they did it would kill them. The price they would have to sell it for (to make up for the loss of sales in parts & svc & vehicle replacements) would be too high for the average consumer to pay. The name of their game is to stay in the consumers pocket, not make a rolls.
Cummins strategy on the other hand has always been to make a tough product that will power anything that does work, and survive off a reputation of reliability vs cost of use. They have never been an average consumer product. They have been more on the commercial/industrial side. This requires quality, not catchy sales names.
Thats why when you get a cummins you get CAST IRON HEADS, heavy main bearings, heavy cylinder walls, etc. Not aluminum, or a catchy name. Its not called a "cummings" do-do.
People seem to be forgetting that GM is not trying to have top notch quality. They are walking a tight rope. Trying to balance out selling a head that will barely outlast their period of responsibility (warranty), and still ease the consumers fears of reliability, thats all! Anything past that is a loss of sales. They seek to sell parts & service, and yet appear to have a tough product. Thats their business, thats the reason for all the cool names (Durrrra maaax, powwwwerrrr stroke).
If they wanted to make a Rolls Royce product they could. They have the know how, but if they did it would kill them. The price they would have to sell it for (to make up for the loss of sales in parts & svc & vehicle replacements) would be too high for the average consumer to pay. The name of their game is to stay in the consumers pocket, not make a rolls.
Cummins strategy on the other hand has always been to make a tough product that will power anything that does work, and survive off a reputation of reliability vs cost of use. They have never been an average consumer product. They have been more on the commercial/industrial side. This requires quality, not catchy sales names.
Thats why when you get a cummins you get CAST IRON HEADS, heavy main bearings, heavy cylinder walls, etc. Not aluminum, or a catchy name. Its not called a "cummings" do-do.
Most of you know that my business partner and I own a Duramax ($42,000). Naturally, I wish no bad fortune for Duramax.
Shortshift has hit the nail on the head - re-read his post.
I tease my partner, "I drive a truck, you drive a toy. " We have 8,000 miles and no problems so far.
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Joe
PS The Duramax passes the Dodge, but the Dodge passes fuel stations. I get 19 to 21, he gets 14-16#ad
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White 2001 QuadCab 2500 Laramie SLT, HO 6-speed, 3. 54 limited slip, Mopar exhaust brake, towing/camper options, Turbo liner, Grover Air Horns (not yet installed), 275 injectors w/ PS boost module.
Shortshift has hit the nail on the head - re-read his post.
I tease my partner, "I drive a truck, you drive a toy. " We have 8,000 miles and no problems so far.
#adJoe
PS The Duramax passes the Dodge, but the Dodge passes fuel stations. I get 19 to 21, he gets 14-16
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White 2001 QuadCab 2500 Laramie SLT, HO 6-speed, 3. 54 limited slip, Mopar exhaust brake, towing/camper options, Turbo liner, Grover Air Horns (not yet installed), 275 injectors w/ PS boost module.
B.G. Smith
TDR MEMBER
According to the latest information on the D-Max site, there has not been any failures of any kind, not even a flat tire. bg
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