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larry_barnhart · ‎Nov-17-2016

What was the model year of the first duramax exhaust brake in the pickups?

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sparechange · ‎Nov-18-2016

I have the efi live version on my 09 and am pretty happy with it. Only tow around 8000 lbs though but mountain passes have never been a problem

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Michelle_S · ‎Nov-18-2016

2011, the exhaust brake and new frame were why I upgraded from my 2005 to the '11.

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ktmrfs · ‎Nov-17-2016

bob213 wrote:
Pretty sure that you can add one with a custom tune to any year that doesn't have one(post waste gate models).EFI Live

not really via a tune. a tune can improve the factory grade brake by having the turbo vanes move more to give more backpressure. The Duramax exhaust brake uses the turbo vanes AND a variable gate on the exhaust.

Substantially more braking than just the turbo vane adjust.

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bob213 · ‎Nov-17-2016

Pretty sure that you can add one with a custom tune to any year that doesn't have one(post waste gate models).EFI Live

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larry_barnhart · ‎Nov-17-2016

2011 was my thinking as I was having a visit with another GM owner but could not say for sure. thanks,

chevman

chevman
2019 rockwood 34 ft fifth wheel sold
2005 3500 2wd duramax CC dually
prodigy

KSH 55 inbed fuel tank

scanguage II
TD-EOC
Induction Overhaul Kit
TST tire monitors
FMCA # F479110

Ranger_Smith · ‎Nov-17-2016

The 2011 lml

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vr200275 · ‎Nov-17-2016

I believe 2011 was the first year.