Test Drove Duramax/Allison, Not impressed.

[KeithW75]

I had the opportunity to test drive a brand new 2500HD Chevy with the Allison and Duramax combination and the sticker on it was approaching the $40,000 mark. I figured since dodge has always been good about taking 4 or 5 grand off of my trucks so would chevy, WRONG! They said $1000 off was the max take it or leave it. Not that I was seriously considering giving up my truck. Just checking out the competition and seeing what the new 300hp truck was like. The salesman claimed it had 300 rear wheel horsepower. I was very dissapointed. It may have run a little better than a stock Dodge but I don't think it would outrun the HO Cummins. Sure couldn't touch a modified one. And think of what you could do to the dodge with the extra $8 or $9 grand you would save buying it.

 

[John Berger]

300 HP at the wheels #ad
Let's see: add 20% for driveline loss that makes a whopping 360 HP at the flywheel. Hmmmm... . #ad


It's good to know that Chevy has their own portion of ignorant salesmen.

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1999 Dodge Ram 3500 Quad Cab 2wd; 5 spd; 4:10 LSD rear; Mag-Hytec differential cover; US Gear EGT and Boost gauges. Amsoil foam air filter and synthetics from nose to tail.
Cummins Power, don't leave home without it

 

[mike r]

I'm sorry you wasted your time but the first two efforts they put out were garbage and their salesman used the same pitch on those motors (lots more power, torque, etc. ). Let's face it, GM is gonna help DC sell more trucks than DC could hope for. #ad


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'99 QC SB White/Agate Auto 3. 54's Mustang Bed Cover, Bed Liner,BD PNP, 4" ex, 275 injectors, ISSPRO PYRO/BOOST A-Pillar,LOUD JVC CD, boost module and elbow coming soon. transmission upgrades needed soon

 

[EMDDIESEL]

I am done with Generous Motors. Had nothing but problems in the past with them, i am with DC for good.

 

[Gonzo 1066]

I used to be pure bowtie. If it wasnt chevy I wouldnt drive it. After poor experiances with X bodies brakes, rust through, exploding V8 diesels and very poor dealer service. I swore NEVER AGAIN #ad
to GM. I bought and drove Toyotas and was amazed by the quality. When it came time for a full size truck again being a diesel mechanic there was only one choice. Any V8 diesel I have ever been around has weak torque characteristics. The idea of converting a gas enging to diesel isnt a good one IMO. My first dodge was the old body and the only thing I liked was the performance. Now with two of the new ones the truck will stand with any of them and the engine is beyond reach. Now I would almost like to be proved wrong by GM but the simple history of there engeneering tells me differnt. Good luck test drivers. Two bad it will cost you
$40. 000 to be a guena pig!!

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1995 2500 5 spd US Gear 2 speed,PackBrake, bombed,big turbo, injectors CUMMINS POWER!!. 2001 ETH 3500 PackBrake, gagues,otherwise stock. 1972 "1066" International Harvester 414 ci diesel pulling tractor, big pump,turbo and injectors. Alcohol injection,BINDER POWER!! .
GONZO

 

[Bad340fish]

Guys... don't forget

GM=Get Mopar #ad


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Clark
1999 2500 QC SB 5spd Flowmaster 3 chamber, K&N Re-0880
1968 Barracuda Formula S Viper Blue 11. 98@112

NHRA member for life

 

[John Dimartino]

I test drove my friends Duramax-he got it in december. I thought it rocked for a stock truck,my 96 TST#6 auto could barley stay with it empty,so i think thats great for stock-,the alison auto shifts way to much empty-its probably nice loaded though. I still wouldnt buy one-but the engine outperforms the Cummins-hands down,no comparison IMO.