2010 chevy duramax 4.5L-I'm in!

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07-28-2008, 10:37 PM
SShanks

2010 chevy duramax 4.5L-I'm in!

Ok...I've been really thinking hard about waiting till 2010 to get back into the performance sceen. GM is coming out with a 1/2 ton silverado with a 4.5L duramax diesel engine cranking out like 310 HP and 520 ft/lbs. of torque...thats an awesome platform to make a seriously fast truck...add a tune, cold air, and a good exhaust, and we're talking about some major power...and it gets 25 mpg on top of all that! I know I'm committing a huge sin here; talking about a diesel on an LS1 forum but what do you guys think about this?
07-28-2008, 10:40 PM
ducky

I personally would love to buy one. Do you know where there are pictures of them? I dont think ive seen any online..
07-28-2008, 10:40 PM
DamnYankee

We have a diesel section now - talk about it all you want. :)

I agree - sounds like a great start to a fast truck.
07-28-2008, 10:48 PM
SShanks

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Originally Posted by duckysbht

I personally would love to buy one. Do you know where there are pictures of them? I dont think ive seen any online..

I just heard a friend talk about it so i checked out on google...there's a few write ups there
07-28-2008, 10:52 PM
txarkitekt

Eff yeah--that might be my next purchase too! :thumb:
07-28-2008, 11:03 PM
SShanks

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Originally Posted by txarkitekt

Eff yeah--that might be my next purchase too! :thumb:

I just think that its amazing how easily a diesel can make power...they can gain 100 rwhp with a tune...thats nuts in a 9000 pound truck.
07-28-2008, 11:56 PM
00shortbox

Oh yeah! They are going to be powerhouses for sure. Not too sure about the DOHC idea though, I guess if they're built with some very strong parts they'll be ok.
07-29-2008, 08:15 AM
txarkitekt

DOHC? When was it suppose to be a DOHC?
07-29-2008, 08:20 AM
TurboMic

PickupTrucks.com: Spied - 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Duramax Diesel V-8
i already tried to order one.... im on a list
07-29-2008, 09:13 AM
ducky

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Originally Posted by TurboMic

PickupTrucks.com: Spied - 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Duramax Diesel V-8
i already tried to order one.... im on a list

I wonder how easy it will be to swap it into a reg cab since its a 1500? I bet it will only go into the NNBS trucks
07-29-2008, 10:44 AM
Ydtrack

Definitely interested in getting one of these, but the price of diesel as well as the price of the truck will be major factors.
07-29-2008, 10:51 AM
SShanks

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Originally Posted by 00shortbox

Oh yeah! They are going to be powerhouses for sure. Not too sure about the DOHC idea though, I guess if they're built with some very strong parts they'll be ok.

yeah...I agree. They also claim "six dozen fewer parts." I saw a pic of the motor and it looks like something out of a dune buggy. Lol!
07-29-2008, 11:31 AM
SShanks

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Originally Posted by Ydtrack

Definitely interested in getting one of these, but the price of diesel as well as the price of the truck will be major factors.

that's very true...I'm guessing that an extended cab will range between $25,000 and $28,000. As far as paying for the diesel, it should get 25 mpg stock. I have a friend with a 6.6L duramax dually with a tune and he gets 23 mpg.