Durapuke a non-issue

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OK guys, I just got back from the Chebby dealer with the skinny on the new motor... According to "them", the block is GM, and the components are Izusu, so the conclusion for me, is a no-brainer! First, I used to run a construction company using heavy equipment. A couple of our trackhoes used 6-cyl. Izusu diesels. They were ALWAYS broken! Secondly, the new Durapuke will be a V8! This makes it, like the Ford, a non-choice! One more time guys... . let's all go down to the truck stop and start tilting hoods. How many V8's do you see? NONE!!! Why? Because they DONT WORK for diesel application!! I borrowed a 99 Powerjoke from a buddy (I was in a pinch)... what a gutless turd! And it got a whopping 10mpg pulling 5,000lbs and no wind resistance! Do I love the little Cummins motor? YOU BET!... but until Chebby starts using a 3126 Cat, and Ford starts using the Int. DT466E 6, the IS NO OTHER CHOICE!!!

 

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GM produced the 5. 7L engine that single handedly destoyed the reputation of the diesel in the US. The 6. 5L was not much better.

GM should be banned from ever marketing or being affilated with Diesel power in the US.
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94 2500 SLT 4x4 5 Speed, 3. 54 LS, JRE 4" exhaust,Autometer Pyro & Boost gauges, Bosch 215HP injectors, Timing @ 14. 7 BTDC, JRE Stage III #4 plate 270/675, AFC spring kit,Pschotty Air, Optima Red Tops, Geno`s Exhaust Blanket, Synthetic lubes throughout.

 

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Sounds like a plan to me Hemi Dart.

 

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phords must be breathing easy now that they can share the load with GM (gutless motors) in the battle against the mighty Cummins #ad

 

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Lets jump this over the cyber wall to the general diesel forum and let who ever wants to feed on it take a chew.