H2 Duramax

[H2duramax]

@s c5519
The duramax is actually pretty quiet inside the truck, though you do hear the turbo... but I love that sound. The black smoke from the exhaust is unburned diesel, this is usually because the person is running a programer or tunner on the vehicle and it has increased the fueling and the driver has his foot in the floor. Under normal everyday driveing the black smoke is a non issue it is directly related to how much pedal you use. I have a ppe hot+2 programer on mine at a mild setting and it only smokes when I put my foot in it. However in the world of diesel some people find the black smoke to be a must and hop there rigs up to produce excesive amounts of it.

As far as the pros and cons go...
Pros
-more mpg 17-22 I have seen people say they are getting better but this is what ive seen.
-more horse power and torque. I'm running a mild tune on mine and its pushing 500hp
- longevity. diesel motors are know for running for 300k with proper maintnace
-awesome. It just is.

Cons
-diesel cost. A higher price tag came with the new low sulfar diesel they are selling at the pumps and with the new requirements on clean diesel vehicles.'
-repair and maintnace. Everything on that motor is expensive.

Hope that helps.

[s_c5519]

Thank yes, very informative, especially the part of people preferring the black smoke! I bet it's kinda a James Bond thing, they feel like they are leaving others in a cloud of smoke....

I didn't realize it had a turbo too, that's all the difference.. and the sound, yes! I love the sound of turbos and superchargers. That really was quite the find!

$6k isnt too bad for one, teh guy on ebay is in NC... There doesn't seem to be anyone around that does that here in New England. Callaway is in CT but I think they only do Vettes and Camaros and I think a Silverado. I gots to call them though...