GMTruckshow -Duramax on the dyno!

[TomB]

Went to the GM Truckshow today and witnessed the Duramax (Auto-3:73) being dynoed. They used a Mustang dyno and did 0-60 runs (8. 3 sec. ) as well as 1/4 mile runs (15. 8/86mph) all uncorrected. After the display I asked the dyno techs what the best rear wheel numbers they had seen in their many dyno runs all over the country. 265 HP / 440 Ft. Lbs. was the best they had recorded. 245/420 was more common. Seems about right with the drivetrain losses included.

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2000 Qc LWB ETC 6Sp 3:54 LSD, + all the options except leather, BD Stage ll Injectors,Edge EZ, Psychotty& K&N,
BD E-Brake with Shifter Control, ISSPRO EGT and Boost Gauges, Transfer Flow 50 Gal. Alum. Fuel Tank, Line X
16K Hijacker Double Rocker, Pulling a 35Ft. triple slide Spinnaker 5vr.
1996 Viper GTS
Suzuki DRZ400
1100 Yamaha Cruiser

 

[groundpounder]

Hey Tom thanks for the numbers!!!

 

[Archive]

I watched several NW BOMBers put 245 to the ground in their stock ETH. Its nice to hear some numbers finally. Thanks.

 

[jmeehan]

My local chevy lot finally got a duramax in so I went to look at it. Idles real nice, very smooth and sounds powerful. Under the hood was a nightmare though. Intercooler hoses over the rocker covers and electronics everywhere. I could only see one injecter line on each bank. Would be a real ***** to find fuel leaks on.
The salesman admitted that the Cummins was a better choice if you have to have a diesel in a pickup. Mostly because he cann't get the d-maxs to sell.
I just love my Cummins more every day!

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ex Ford tech, now driving '01. 5 2500 4X4 QC LB ETH/DEE SLT 3. 54, Patriot Blue

 

[Vaughn MacKenzie]

The one I test-drove accelerated great, but that was the workings of the Allison transmission, more so than the engine. Once we were over 60-70 and locked into high gear, acceleration and power were unimpressive.

Vaughn