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Demon 12sec Club

Joined: 09 Jan 2004 Posts: 1189 Location: You're not worthy
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Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2008 7:53 am Post subject: Anyone considering a Duramax Diesel swap? |
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http://www.18to1.com/
seriously...
i guess it's still technically a turbo buick  |
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91RSVert Member
Joined: 16 May 2007 Posts: 2736 Location: AR
1991 Chevrolet Camaro RS
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Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2008 8:00 am Post subject: |
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| I dont think I could have done it to that car. I would have done it to a regular regal, then cloned the outside. |
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Xophertony Rodeo Queen

Joined: 13 Oct 2005 Posts: 5306 Location: Portland, Oregon.
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Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2008 1:00 pm Post subject: |
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| yeah. GNXs are too rare to f**k with like that. |
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aaron_sK Member
Joined: 23 Jan 2006 Posts: 8834 Location: Back in beautiful Tacompton
1987 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
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Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2008 1:35 pm Post subject: |
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| Xophertony wrote: | | yeah. GNXs are too rare to f**k with like that. |
Honestly I don't see the big deal. I see GNX engines put in everything else (including f-bodies) and it's a killer car. I'd love to see them do it on biodiesel though. |
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dlp Member
Joined: 28 Mar 2005 Posts: 374 Location: Bothell, Wa
1990 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
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Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2008 6:38 pm Post subject: |
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| What a shame. Like mentioned before, why do that to a GNX? I like the idea just do it to a base model. The duramax is light for a diesel, but light compared to gas engines it aint. That thing would be spooky to go around corners in. |
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Demon 12sec Club

Joined: 09 Jan 2004 Posts: 1189 Location: You're not worthy
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Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2008 7:44 am Post subject: |
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| dlp wrote: | | What a shame. Like mentioned before, why do that to a GNX? I like the idea just do it to a base model. The duramax is light for a diesel, but light compared to gas engines it aint. That thing would be spooky to go around corners in. |
wait until the new duramax comes out... I believe it's a 4.5l engine, no manifolds and it's more or less self contained... quite a bit smaller as well. still rated at 310hp/520tq
http://www.sae.org/automag/technewsletter/080108Tech/01.htm
wouldn't that be a hoot  |
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QwkTrip 11sec Club

Joined: 17 Feb 2004 Posts: 3942 Location: Peoria, IL
1989 Pontiac Firebird
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Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2008 6:08 pm Post subject: |
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I really like that diesels are being made for 1/2 ton trucks. I just wish they had done it several years ago before the 2010 emissions. I won't touch any of these newer diesels until they have been proven over time. The eurea system, particulate filters that clog, high underhood temperatures, and large amount of new content worries me. I'll let somebody else go through the growing pains, even though a 1/2 ton diesel with 300+ Hp really interests me. Besides, let's get real... those are going to be expensive trucks!!! I'll have plenty of time to watch until the used trucks are in my price range.
I'll just be happy with my old 7.3L Powerstroke. A Banks Powerpack will give it some real life if I need anything more. |
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QwkTrip 11sec Club

Joined: 17 Feb 2004 Posts: 3942 Location: Peoria, IL
1989 Pontiac Firebird
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Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2008 7:53 pm Post subject: |
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| I saw an ad today that Banks is selling Duramax crate engines. Interesting development.... |
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