New Duramax Power Specs

SDcampowneroperator wrote:
And yet the '07 classic Duramax LBZ, with its 360 hp is still the most sought after, highest resale value truck. Compare them with any other in blue book or nada, as a percentage of now price, it equals up to a best year.

That is a true statement. Seems to be the perfect combo of power/emissions and reliability..............and value!

FishOnOne wrote:

I'm sure they're going to hold up just fine...

I haven't had one CEL and no repairs to date.

Are you saying your PSD making it to 100k is an accomplishment?

And yet the '07 classic Duramax LBZ, with its 360 hp is still the most sought after, highest resale value truck. Compare them with any other in blue book or nada, as a percentage of now price, it equals up to a best year.

And then here's me with my 10 YO LBZ D/A with 360/650.....
But it's paid for and gets 12 MPG, always loaded with my work junk on it. About 10.5 if I hang a 32 foot TT off the back.
And it hauls anything I hook it to over the mountain passes effortlessly.
And no DEF for this boy.
I would be interested in knowing what the the actual mileage is on the new ones.
When I went from an 03 LB7 to my current 07 Classic LBZ, I dropped 2 MPG.
I have 315,000 K on the odometer now. Been great but had to put an injector pump in it a few months back. 8 grand. Ouch. But that included 6 new Michies too, and an injector and a couple sensors.
Yeah I'll stick to my old LBZ for now...
:)

drittal wrote:

FishOnOne wrote:


Yeah lets put the best performing engine in a very very few selective trucks and call it "class leading".

In the meantime Ford and GM have a transmission that will provide real class leading power in all truck configurations. Now that's a "class act".

You mean like Ford did, and GM does with their 6.2l half tons??


Do all versions of the F150 have class leading towing and payload or do you have to select specific options and configurations to get it?

As for 3/4t tow ratings, a Ram 2500 4x4 has about 1,000lb more than F250 4x4. To claim the towing crown you have to have a regular cab 4X2 F250. If you move into crew cab, the F250 lags behind the Ram 2500, despite the power, despite the transmission, despite the beer can body panels.

Don't confuse "Class Leading" and "Class Act"... Those are simply two different attributes.

Again I'm glad GM has decided to step up their game and I'm certain the Duramax/Allison will be an outstanding drivetrain with great towing performance over hundreds of thousands of miles, and will not have varying degrees of power because of a lack of commitment to put a real HD transmission in all their truck series.

Blue kool-aid tends to cloud ones view from time to time, especially when one is a few quarts over full.

FishOnOne wrote:


Yeah lets put the best performing engine in a very very few selective trucks and call it "class leading".

In the meantime Ford and GM have a transmission that will provide real class leading power in all truck configurations. Now that's a "class act".

You mean like Ford did, and GM does with their 6.2l half tons??


Do all versions of the F150 have class leading towing and payload or do you have to select specific options and configurations to get it?

As for 3/4t tow ratings, a Ram 2500 4x4 has about 1,000lb more than F250 4x4. To claim the towing crown you have to have a regular cab 4X2 F250. If you move into crew cab, the F250 lags behind the Ram 2500, despite the power, despite the transmission, despite the beer can body panels.

jus2shy wrote:

drittal wrote:

Prove it. The Ford does have a very robust transmission, but the PS has enough torque to twist almost any part like a wet noodle in 1st gear with the converter unlocked. We know nothing about the transmission behind new Duramax.

Per the original post, I still see "A1000" with an RPO code of "MW7". Seems to scream Allison 1000 to me.

If that is the case, it either has been upgraded, has increased Torque management, or both. We don't know which atm.

drittal wrote:

Prove it. The Ford does have a very robust transmission, but the PS has enough torque to twist almost any part like a wet noodle in 1st gear with the converter unlocked. We know nothing about the transmission behind new Duramax.

Per the original post, I still see "A1000" with an RPO code of "MW7". Seems to scream Allison 1000 to me.

Given the tow ratings of 250/2500's there is no need for high numbers except for those with ego defects or teenager types.