I’ll never own a diesel. Don’t have a need (haul more than tow). But you’ve got my sub. I love how you just let this man talk. You don’t interrupt. You don’t try to “steer”. You just let him run his mouth about all the LITERAL FACTS he knows. Wish more podcasts were like this.
My 2014 LML: S&B Cold Air Intake, 5in Exhaust, Deep trans pan, 64mm turbo, replaced A-Arms, EFI Live, CP3 Conversion, FASS @ 50,000 miles…..lived through 260,000 miles pulling trailers, has 358,000 now… I wouldn’t trade it for any other truck…. Runs low 13’s in the 1/4 mile
Same here! '13 LML exergy sportsman cp3 conversion, RDS 64mm turbo, stock injectors, head gaskets and bolts and tuning. 600rwhp, 220,000 miles and I love it.
This has been a great Podcast (part 1 & part 2). Looking forward to part 3 for sure. My buddy has a 2021 L5P and says it’s the best truck on the market today. He is a huge Duramax fan to say the least. I’m looking forward to the Cummins discussion because I have one and would love to know how I can make it last. See ya tomorrow.
I was a GM mechanic in the late 70"s and from the introduction of 5.7 diesel thru the 6.2, 6.5 and into the Dmax GM never could get the fuel system right for utmost reliability they always cheaped out and did the minimum for cost cutting not what was best for the consumer. An aftermarket fuel filter lift pump system with regular maintenance is the best way to ensure a long and healthy life from your GM diesel.
I can completely agree with the lb7 injectors, I had a 97 12v, sold it and bought a 02 duramax. The injectors went out and it was such a nightmare to work on i sold it and bought 12 ram with a 6.7.
I just bought an 03 LB7 DURAMAX FOR 4K. 229,000 miles ccsb 4×4 i did the injectors the day i got it. It is my first diesel i am absolutely in love with it 😍
I have an 02 ram 3500 and have had a lot of pump problems. Computer board shorted out and advanced the timing a bunch at 60mph. That collapsed a piston skirt. Was in a hurry, so I put another engine and it's bone stock except for 4 inch exhaust. I am addicted to old farm tractors and I pull a gooseneck with this truck. I load a 16000 to 17000 pound tractor in Central Iowa and bring it to eastcentral Illinois. I get out on the interstate, set the cruise at 72 and run 400 mile home and that Cummins never misses a beat! My son inlaw had an 02 chevy and had nothing but trouble with injectors and head gaskets! He now has an 06 ram!
Bought a 2003 lb7 new. Injectors went out and were replaced at 60k miles. All injectors were replaced, fass lift pump installed, fuel filters were changed regularly and diesel additive was used. My new injectors lasted almost the exact same amount of time as the originals did. Right around another 60k miles. Needless to say it got fixed again, sold and I won’t own another. My neighbor had a 2002 lb7 and had a similar story. I also had both wheel bearings go out and a knock in the steering I couldn’t seem to get rid of. Either way lb7 life wasn’t for me. I have a few friends with lbz or Lmm trucks that have 200k plus miles with the original injectors. I’m not a diesel expert or anything just a guy that likes trucks and has owned a few. Just wanted to share my lb7 duramax story. Thanks
We had Isuzu medium duty tilt cabs at work. They were the biggest pos we ever bought. In contrast the Hino's were the best we ever operated. I drove one for 240K. One head gasket,ignition key cylinder set, door key set, brakes,drums(great by the way). The turbos got shutdown immediately and we never replaced one. Absolutely the most reliable vehicle I've ever owned.
I have a 2010 LMM and I’m not looking for big power, I just want reliability, which it’s been so far. The only thing I do want to change the factory exhaust on it. Damn DPF is the one thing I hate the most.
I have a 2010 LMM too...and its very reliable...almost 190k miles...i have the dpf deleted...but still have the egr with efi live since i live in illinois😔
My 03 D/max has 339K on the dial now since i picked it up new. Stock except improved intake exhaust. Faas system and quantity fuel additive. This truck will outlive this ole man.
Any one that continually says "I'll be perfectly honest with you" leads me to believe that they might not be otherwise honest? I'm sure the man is honest but prefacing a statement saying I'll be honest is a bit concerning. As far a the L5P's breaking crankshafts other than his experience with One Ambulance Fleet's engines, I can find nothing about this issue with the L5P searching Goggle. I would certainly be interested in this issue in more details. I had heard the 6.7 Powerstrokes have broken crankshaft issues which do show up when Googled. The CP4.2 on the 6.7 Ford and the fact that it cannot be retrofitted to a CP3 is the single reason I went with a L5P vs the 6.7 Powerstroke. When RAM decided to switch to the CP4.2 in 2019 and 2020 then wound up recalling those trucks because of failed pumps was the nail in the coffin for me ever owning a CP4 equipped diesel. I am not willing to risk having one fail even if the odds are low.
It's a bad habit I picked up from a co-worker 15 years ago. I'm not too concerned about it, hasn't ever gotten me into any trouble in life. To be perfectly honest with you, yer the first person to ever mention it😉😆
May be wrong but I feel like if you're doing a transmission build on a 5 speed Allison it makes sense to spend a little more and do the 6 speed valve body/ TCM tune upgrade especially for highway speeds or with larger tires and trying to keep RPM's lower at 65mph and up. Duramax tuner is the way to go for that, Nick and the team are super knowledgeable. I am curious to know if anyone knows just how worth while a Fluid damper is for the Duramax and helping counter some of the firing order stresses?
Great points, I should have mentioned those. The 6 speed conversion is totally worth doing, it isn't cheap but if the customer is planning on keeping the vehicle, it's an excellent upgrade while you're in there. Nick and the team at Duramax tuner do an excellent job with tuning these trucks, they are one of my top three preferred tuners when it comes to the Duramax platform.
@@vinnyhimes1190I've been very happy with their tuning for my 05 LLY. Eventually the plan is to have them do a transmission build for it to put tune 4 and 5 to the ground. For now I stay in tune 3. This channel is super helpful and it's awesome to have folks like yourself with tons of knowledge come on to discuss topics of interest. Any thoughts on the fluid damper and if its worthwhile or important for a 500hp-600hp build?
@@ryllyduc1198 I've ran fluidampers on many engines including my personal engines. I am careful when recommending them, it's a great product, and they do work. We had one on our shop built LB7 sled pulling truck, and we still managed to snap the crankshaft. That was a high horse power application, and we were running an alternate firing camshaft. We took every precaution to avoid a snapped crankshaft, and we still snapped it. I wouldn't talk you out of the fluidamper, but I wouldn't claim that installing it will guarantee you'll never snap a crank.
@@vinnyhimes1190 True that, sometimes things still have a failing point unfortunately. Your experiences and advice is helpful for trying to decide if I'll spend the money on one vs other upgrades. Living in SC I may eventually be in contact with y'all's shop for some bigger preventative upgrades like head studs, gaskets and slightly bigger injectors. Thanks for your responses and time man.
@@ryllyduc1198 Absolutely, I'm always happy to help however I can. If you were to ask if you should get a Fluidamper, I would recommend it. Especially if you are looking to increase horse power. We would be honored to help you with those bigger more time consuming jobs if you need us.
I’ve had 2 lb7s one more stock one full built motor trans and compounds currently own a lmm and I’ve had a 03 6 speed Cummins and I’d take the lb7 all day long
@vinnyhimes1190 I've broken my back twice, although I feel lucky that it doesn't affect me as much as those with nerve issues, I feel your pain on the truck ride. I drive an Excursion that I've swapped in 2011 F250 rear leaf's, and new v-codes maybe from Junior at ATS. I plan on 05 up coil swap with some good shocks, although I'd like to hear your opinion on what works if you have one. If you don't think 6-speeds work well, how do you feel about an Allison 6-speed going in my 7.3 Excursion? Aftermarket clutches and a good converter. 500+ wheel. You praised the 6R140 in the PS episode, but I can't adapt and control one behind my 7.3...
We've done several Allison conversions here at the shop. I have nothing good to say about them yet. Tuning the trans after the conversion seems to be impossible, we've flown tuning guys out here and driven around for hours while they try to get the allison conversion to act right in a daily driven application. We'll get it 100% dialed in, give the vehicle back to the customer. They drive it for a couple weeks and the allison will go right back to it's bad habits. Having also broken my back, I wouldn't want to recommend this as an option for you. They shift so violently it feels like getting rear ended. Until someone can prove to me this can be resolved, I'm not recommending Allison conversions anymore. Will the transmission hold up, absolutely, will you enjoy it... most likely not.
@@vinnyhimes1190 What controller(s) have you used for the Allison Conversions? My plan was from Destroked that supplies a harness and an Allison Controller. From what I understand anyone that tunes Duramax trucks could tune it then. My thought was if it can be made right for a GM, then using this set-up should be no different. It's really tight lipped though on actual experience. This avenue does keep tap shift. I've also had experience with adaptive learning on a 6.0 5R110 screwing everything up. I could load a tune, it would be perfect for between 100 and 1000 miles. Then it would do stupid stuff. The tuner absolutely refused to turn off adaptive learning also. I wasn't a fan of that setup, engine or trans.
@@Jim_Lawrence I'm not interested in bashing brands especially on this platform as some of the brands we used and had issues with are sponsors of this podcast. I will say we reached out to multiple companies and nobody that offers the Allison conversion was able to help us, although they all tried. I did find CA Conversions in my quest to help our customers resolve the issues we encountered from doing the Allison conversions. CA Conversions wasn't interested in helping us with the kits we had installed, but we did end up ordering a CA Conversions complete Allison Conversion and we are installing it now on a 2008 F450, I will definitely let you know if this works out better than the other kits we've installed.
@@vinnyhimes1190 I understand 100%. I went back and forth with even putting a name in my comment. I have zero interest in bashing companies either. Maybe I will shoot you a call, if you'd be willing to take a couple minutes to talk through your experiences. One guy with a CA Conversions setup on his Excursion actually commented in a forum that he was really happy with them. I believe he was still 7.3. Hope it works out. I'm assuming that F450 is a Cummins swap also? If there was an economical way for me to swap a 6.7 6R140 in the Ex, I might do it. I already have everything for a 550 hp 7.3 though. The Allison is mainly to gain better overdrive. The deeper first and better spacing is just a bonus. Either way I need a trans to hold once I drop the injectors in...
Last Two new trucks I bought were manuals and I have never had a problem with them and I keep my trucks stock for power but do add lift pumps with the cat Balwin fuel filters at a 5 micron and cat at 2 micron .
Loved the podcast. I bought a 2016 Duramax 2500, LTZ. So far at 62000 I only had one problem, the service center destroyed the fuel pump when they changed it and only pump it on time and did not let the air out. I pull a fifth wheel and it does a great job. The only issue is when I'm going up a hill the turbo is maxed out on the OBD reader. Is this normal or should I do something to correct this?
I own 2 lb7s one has the fleece heads and its studded running a really aggresive tune its the one i drive and use the most I love it I tow a skid steer with a mulcher regularly it puts my GVW at about 25k lbs i considered the 6 speed conversion for a while BUT i did put tje fleece tapshifter in it that to me sealed the deal to not bother with a 6 speed conversion its not worth it in my opinion
I have a 2009 duramax diesel, brought used. What can a person do to make it more reliable? It already have a fass lift pump on it. It will be pulling a 18000 gooseneck trailer loaded. If the engine does blow. What pistons ,rods,crank and heads would you do on it to make it a better engine. Then whyfor a 450 hp engine.would it be possible to put a 10 speed Allison transmission in this truck or is it just a waste of money. Love the pod case.
Have to disagree about lml fuel systems or any of them except for lb7's, got a 2013 lml with 211k on it with the factory original cp4 NO lift pump, no fuel additives, beat the crap out of it daily, I think most of it comes down to the end users and how well they maintain there equipment.
I have had every generation of Duramax, other than an LML and all my trucks have held their injectors over 200,000 miles was the best one of all even though everybody said they blew head gasket mine never did I told heavy with that truck constantly. I don’t know what this guy customers are doing to those trucks but I don’t know anybody with the Duramax that had a broken crank.. I currently have a 2023 and a 2017 LP5 And they’re both holding up perfectly well . The issue people have with the injection system on these Duramax as they don’t understand you have to get reliable, clean fuel every single time you fill up .
My dads had every duramax generation since 2005 and I have my first a 2016 3500 srw. We have loved every single one of them. I am bias tho hardcore Chevy family. But everyone I know with a powerstoke or Cummins has had wayyyyy more issues then we have had. I love my lml VINNY!!!! 😂
I'm really happy to hear that, I obviously never get to talk with people like you, that have had great results out of their truck. I only get to talk to the people having bad results, which puts them, and their truck, in our shop. It's like working at a doctor's office, healthy people never come to see the doctor. I hope you and your family continue to have great luck with the Chevrolet platform!
It might of been just the seat and I was layed up for 2 years over my back and my father in-law had a Chevy that killed my back and I cranked the Lombard support where it wasn’t pushing on my lower back and it was 75% better.
@vinnyhimes1190 thanks for so much great content. Didn’t hear much on the LMM. I’m inheriting an 08 with 450k and want to make it last. Bone stock with exception of FASS on it. Water methonal? Delete? Banks intake, inter cooler and exhaust?
I’d assume the Lml head gasket issue is from the aluminum heads and cast bottom end. They heat and cool at different ratios. So running the ambulances super hard then shutting em off and then repeating that several hundred times you’re definitely gonna have a head gasket issue…. I agreee with the cp4 talk though. If you got a FASS and run some additives there isn’t a need to cp3 swap. Unless you’re just beating the crap out of it and want peace of mind.
Other than the front end I'm happy with my lly Duramax. I decided to throw out and upgrade whatever goes bad. It hasn't overheated in 100+ degree weather or left me stranded anywhere. Hopefully I won't have to rebuild my front end this winter.
I'm super happy to hear you've had a pleasant experience with your truck. Everyone in the comments seems to think I enjoy trucks breaking down and blowing up. I in fact hate being the bearer of bad news. Every time I have to call a customer to explain the bad news, I feel like I'm calling to let them know I've ran over their dog. I absolutely hate it. Best of luck with your LLY, I hope it runs forever with zero issues!
@vinnyhimes1190 I appreciate it! So far, I've had to replace the front bearing hub assemblies and ball joints. I recently had a scare and thought my ficm charred itself, but it turned out to be bad batteries. I know I'll have to do headgaskets eventually, but at 72k miles and no tunes, I hope it's not for a long time.
I just got a 2005 Dodge 2500 H.D 4 wheel drive, and I absolutely love this truck!!!! The 5.9 Cummins runs flawlessly for me !!! Did I buy the right truck?
If it runs flawlessly, I would say you definitely got the right truck. Congrats on your success story. I never get to see those working in a shop, I only see the bad cases.
Yo! The guy on the right read my mind. If they actually wanted to be productive and efficient they would be in long beds!!! The benefits far outweigh the losses.
The two broken cranks we have seen were on Ambulances, and they were bone stock. We service a massive fleet of quick response vehicles and they have proven to be capable of destroying things most customers don't have issues with. Have we seen it, yes, is your personal daily driven' vehicle going to snap a crankshaft, unlikely. Since this episode was recorded, we do currently, right now, as I type... have two daily driven customer's L5P's in here with cracked pistons. I believe bad tuning was the cause on both. Since most of the good reputable tuning companies have been fined and driven out of business by the EPA and their government bullying. There's a lot of shady tuning being sold out there, definitely beware of bad tuning. Research the tuning company and make sure they know what they are doing.
@@dkh100 I do not know who tunes those two trucks, they are long gone now. We repaired them and recommended the customer's seek out new tuning. We don't offer any tuning from our shop.
@@dkh100 definitely high EGT's from what we saw, caused by incorrect timing. You could see the spray pattern of the injectors on the bottom of the cylinder head😵
I always thought the broken crank thing got worse with the LBZ/LMM because of the heavier rotating assembly and counterweight, and I wasn't aware that the LML/L5Ps were snapping cranks that often as well. Are you guys seeing it in the newest L5Ps as well?
My 02 did well but wasn't jacked up ! We religiously replaced the fuel filter with instructions from gm guys. My techs and I changed it often and around 80k the injection pump was intermittent rollin coal ... Gm covered it under extended coverage. Later ones have issues when overrevved without load
@@amberwiegand7128I've never seen a broken crank in an LML. Not saying it doesn't happen, but I know dudes who run a very successful local shop (and they are Ford guys) they love the LML.
@@SHOPDUP ROTFLMAO!!!! I'm sorry our customer's trucks broke cranks, I will call them back and refund them and give them their broken crankshafts back, I will inform then that you said those broken cranks aren't broke.....🤔
You talked a lot about adding a FASS Diesel Fuel System to the Duramax's, is a FASS system necessary on a 2020 6.7 Powerstroke as long as the 2 filters are changed every 7K?
He is mostly saying that because most Duramaxs do not have a stock lift pump where a Ford does have a lift pump. He just referred to fass as a brand of lift pump.
Any thoughts on putting heads/ complete too from a lbz onto a lb7? I have a 04 with a fass and getting pissed about how stupid the process is just to do injectors not to mention the cost. I have done this 3 times in 200k and the injectors and parts came from industrial and gm. In fact I got frustrated enough that I just pulled the drivetrain out and been looking for a 8.1 to convert it to. Any information would be appreciated, thanks.
You could find an LLY head stud it and drop in your rig , LBZ heads won't work cuz of the ficm on the passenger side valve cover , but it's much easier to swap out your LB7 and replace it with an 4.5-05 LLY
If my turbo ever dumps on me I will get a 64 mm that’s the best size for stock power and will Handel a 450hp tune but Iam not going there but will do a second Gen swap with a Sneed Speed .
It's a good engine, if you own one I hope you never have issues with it. The repetitive issues we see with them coming through the shop is blown heads gaskets. LLY's and LML's seem to blow head gaskets more often than LB7's, LBZ's and LMM's although we have seen those platforms blow head gaskets as well, just not as often.
Scaired shitless now. I have 500$ deposit on a 2011 LML engine code is 8. Mint with 77k miles for 35k. I could get a lift pump for it but I don’t want it to blow up on me just getting it home. I might just run from the deal now scary stuff
There's a reason I didn't mention them, like my mom used to say, if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say it at all. Fass has been fantastic to work with over the past 15 years. I have yet to warranty one out.
NOX sensors live in a very hot environment, their like light bulbs, eventually they are going to burn out. The mileage at which this happens is massively inconsistent. There's no aftermarket resolution for this yet, so all we can do is replace them for now.
I’m not a diesel mechanic. My father in law is. He has all of his ASE cert’s. If there’s one thing I know from my own personal experience, as well as from what he taught me that I DIDNT listen to: GM products look nice. But they’re total shit. And that’s from tons of personal money spent. But still not as bad as Chrysler products. Even MORE money and personal experience. That’s NOT saying cumins sucks. Far from it. Their interiors are EXTREMELY comfy. But the package it’s wrapped in (dodge) is utter shit. I’ve never owned a Cummins. But I have owned several dodge’s. And their product SUCKS. Ford is hit or miss. Which this man covers rather succinctly. I haven’t owned a powerstroke but I have owned gassers from ford. And the triton was utter shit. Now have a 6.2 gasser. Not an issue… yet.
Vinny talks about putting a fast? on it and being done? I’ma green horn. What is he talking about? I’m selling my house and buying a loaded 13,000 lb toyhauler and trying to research the best truck to pull it.
Thanks for watching the episode! Vinny was referencing an aftermarket fuel lift pump and filtration system. FASS is one of the leading brands for the upgrade. It helps by supplying fuel to the injection pump, and filtering the fuel to minimize water and other contaminants.
What kills me that you have to pull the cab to work on it and GM doesn’t want to be left behind so they came out with a cab over motor inline 6 that you have to pull the cab to work on it. I thing that this new inline 6 half ton truck and if you sell them every 100K then you will be fine but the guy who is the second owner will be broke to maintain that truck !
Absolutely, they've been our number one selling product for many years now, we've had very few issues with them. Most of the issues we have had, were on high performance applications and Brad and his team have bent over backwards to take care of us. I will continue to sell their product as long as they continue to take care of us, and our customers.
Do you have extra cigar that thing I can smell it here and my craving for one is kicking in and Iam going to have to run to the gas station to get me a couple and I light mine and puff away and when it goes out I chew the rest of it ! Ha Ha !!!
6.6 has problems but Ford has had the 7.3, 6.0, 6.4, 6.7 ,esmwhile 6.6 been running since 2000 TAKE YOUR OWN ADVICE you’re delusional if you think a freaking 6.0 is reliable soon as I heard that last episode knew it was a Powerstroke fanboy video 😂😂. I’ve legit never seen such a biased opinion from a reputable experienced name in the industry it’s crazy work I’m grateful for men like Scott from SDP you want the truth raw and unfiltered contact him for anything Duramax related. Sales 101 is pointing out competitors issues while highlighting the things the brand you’re selling strengths yet it isn’t sales related lmao. I’m not biased but I bought a truck from Ford because my discount through my company ya know who gets those VENDORS. You’re right you aren’t a salesman because good ones know if you gotta spend more time trashing the competition you’re selling an inferior product. Not doubting this man knows his shit he does but I can’t sit by and watch him bash Duramax shops for “lying” to kids when he really just sat up here and acted like the stroke dominates sled pulls that would be the boys with a C followed by the boys with the D Ford ain’t ever relevant on a national stage. 6.6 has issues bruhhhhhh the 6 blow is a running walking meme they live in a bay.
You guys haven’t said anything about the new light weight block that is cracking you take 70 lbs out of a block it’s going to crack . Like I have always said don’t ever buy a new style engine or anything don’t be there test truck or car wait at least 3 years to four years. So don’t be that guy!
12v cummins all day fk the electric crap garbage 3 12v s hell yea pull cab to work on it 20k later junk new truck 80k junk emissions junk i get more waves and thumbs up in the beautiful 92 the other 13mill 800hp one fmvb have a spare built trans and lift no problems look at what zip ties does with his 12v lets see any modern do that i need mechanical runs on anything oil no bs easy to fix never let down stadalone allison way too much expensive diy rebuild not interested use t case for pto
Why would any body that buys a truck for what ever your going to use it for and I have never owned a short bed. But I hauled a shit load square nose Chevy short bed and they only had 2 door cabs with 350 or 454 and most of them went to Texas country cadalic !
This dude never owned a duramax but he is giving his poor review on a duramax and if he says his a death Wobble Ford rides better then gm trucks he is Definitely a Ford fan boy no matter if he puts 5 or 6 engines and no matter how many thousand s he has in his Ford he still going to make up shit and lie about how good and reliable his Ford is lol
They all have pros and cons. Our guest sees dozens of trucks a week, and usually when people drop off trucks, it’s to repair something. That’s why we wanted him on. It’s easy to have a guest on and just talk pros to sell parts. We wanted to hear the downside, so for a new diesel truck owner, they aren’t surprised.
@@TheDieselPodcast you are correct , I am a DURAMAX LOYALIST , and sometimes get offended of others opinions , still think your Podcast is great keep up the good job
@@rexgratteaux8655 these aren't my opinions at all, I'm only talking about the things I see come through our shop doors. I work at a diesel repair shop, I never get to see the happy, happy feel good diesel moments. I only see the bad, because the good ones don't come into our shop. 🤷♂
What do you think is the worst Duramax engine? What’s the best and why?
Vinny hit the nail on the head on the dirtymaxes...
@Timothy M Roberts I disagree. He was pretty off if you ask me.
@@SHOPDUP we are all entitled to our opinions. Vinny does not blow smoke...he's got the data to back up what he says
@@timothymroberts2949 oh ya? Where's the data that l5ps have crank problems? Where's the proof injector issues didn't end with lb7?
Vinnies uneducated as fuck
I’ll never own a diesel. Don’t have a need (haul more than tow). But you’ve got my sub. I love how you just let this man talk. You don’t interrupt. You don’t try to “steer”. You just let him run his mouth about all the LITERAL FACTS he knows. Wish more podcasts were like this.
Diesel cars are cool and 1/2 trucks are nicer also for the fuel economy. I have had a couple tdi’s and I love them.
My 2014 LML:
S&B Cold Air Intake, 5in Exhaust, Deep trans pan, 64mm turbo, replaced A-Arms, EFI Live, CP3 Conversion, FASS @ 50,000 miles…..lived through 260,000 miles pulling trailers, has 358,000 now… I wouldn’t trade it for any other truck…. Runs low 13’s in the 1/4 mile
Same here! '13 LML exergy sportsman cp3 conversion, RDS 64mm turbo, stock injectors, head gaskets and bolts and tuning. 600rwhp, 220,000 miles and I love it.
I bought a brand new 2006 GMC Duramax .. still own this truck, at 220k trouble free miles and still going.. love this LBZ
This has been a great Podcast (part 1 & part 2). Looking forward to part 3 for sure. My buddy has a 2021 L5P and says it’s the best truck on the market today. He is a huge Duramax fan to say the least. I’m looking forward to the Cummins discussion because I have one and would love to know how I can make it last. See ya tomorrow.
Thanks for watching!
I was a GM mechanic in the late 70"s and from the introduction of 5.7 diesel thru the 6.2, 6.5 and into the Dmax GM never could get the fuel system right for utmost reliability they always cheaped out and did the minimum for cost cutting not what was best for the consumer. An aftermarket fuel filter lift pump system with regular maintenance is the best way to ensure a long and healthy life from your GM diesel.
I can completely agree with the lb7 injectors, I had a 97 12v, sold it and bought a 02 duramax. The injectors went out and it was such a nightmare to work on i sold it and bought 12 ram with a 6.7.
Vinny is an absolute hoot ! Great Podcast!! Can't wait for part 3
Thanks for watching!
I just bought an 03 LB7 DURAMAX FOR 4K. 229,000 miles ccsb 4×4 i did the injectors the day i got it. It is my first diesel i am absolutely in love with it 😍
2004 LLY 514,983 miles. Original fuel system and trans. Rusty though.
I’m at 297k and been pushing 750 for the last 15k stock engine other than studs and grade c gaskets
Just bought a 2002 lb7. 153k no rust. It's a beautiful truck.
I have an 02 ram 3500 and have had a lot of pump problems. Computer board shorted out and advanced the timing a bunch at 60mph. That collapsed a piston skirt. Was in a hurry, so I put another engine and it's bone stock except for 4 inch exhaust. I am addicted to old farm tractors and I pull a gooseneck with this truck. I load a 16000 to 17000 pound tractor in Central Iowa and bring it to eastcentral Illinois. I get out on the interstate, set the cruise at 72 and run 400 mile home and that Cummins never misses a beat! My son inlaw had an 02 chevy and had nothing but trouble with injectors and head gaskets! He now has an 06 ram!
Would love to hear more about the duramax from the duramax tech vinnie was talking about
He's a Rockstar for sure! I've learned a lot just talking to him and the stuff he's diagnosed here is nothing short of impressive!
Gale banks has done over 1k horsepower on L5P’s without issue all stock inside
For how long and how many millions did banks spend in r&d to do that?
Bought a 2003 lb7 new. Injectors went out and were replaced at 60k miles. All injectors were replaced, fass lift pump installed, fuel filters were changed regularly and diesel additive was used. My new injectors lasted almost the exact same amount of time as the originals did. Right around another 60k miles. Needless to say it got fixed again, sold and I won’t own another. My neighbor had a 2002 lb7 and had a similar story. I also had both wheel bearings go out and a knock in the steering I couldn’t seem to get rid of. Either way lb7 life wasn’t for me. I have a few friends with lbz or Lmm trucks that have 200k plus miles with the original injectors. I’m not a diesel expert or anything just a guy that likes trucks and has owned a few. Just wanted to share my lb7 duramax story. Thanks
Did you change the fuel lines when you did the injectors ?
We had Isuzu medium duty tilt cabs at work. They were the biggest pos we ever bought. In contrast the Hino's were the best we ever operated. I drove one for 240K. One head gasket,ignition key cylinder set, door key set, brakes,drums(great by the way). The turbos got shutdown immediately and we never replaced one. Absolutely the most reliable vehicle I've ever owned.
I have a 2010 LMM and I’m not looking for big power, I just want reliability, which it’s been so far. The only thing I do want to change the factory exhaust on it. Damn DPF is the one thing I hate the most.
I have a 2010 LMM too...and its very reliable...almost 190k miles...i have the dpf deleted...but still have the egr with efi live since i live in illinois😔
Lml head gasket, could it be idle time? Government workers like there breaks.I wonder what numbers they rack up.
My 03 D/max has 339K on the dial now since i picked it up new. Stock except improved intake exhaust. Faas system and quantity fuel additive. This truck will outlive this ole man.
Any one that continually says "I'll be perfectly honest with you" leads me to believe that they might not be otherwise honest? I'm sure the man is honest but prefacing a statement saying I'll be honest is a bit concerning.
As far a the L5P's breaking crankshafts other than his experience with One Ambulance Fleet's engines, I can find nothing about this issue with the L5P searching Goggle. I would certainly be interested in this issue in more details. I had heard the 6.7 Powerstrokes have broken crankshaft issues which do show up when Googled.
The CP4.2 on the 6.7 Ford and the fact that it cannot be retrofitted to a CP3 is the single reason I went with a L5P vs the 6.7 Powerstroke. When RAM decided to switch to the CP4.2 in 2019 and 2020 then wound up recalling those trucks because of failed pumps was the nail in the coffin for me ever owning a CP4 equipped diesel. I am not willing to risk having one fail even if the odds are low.
We take it as a figure of speech. Any time we’ve asked Vinny for his opinion, he’s never been shy or held back.
It's a bad habit I picked up from a co-worker 15 years ago. I'm not too concerned about it, hasn't ever gotten me into any trouble in life. To be perfectly honest with you, yer the first person to ever mention it😉😆
@@vinnyhimes1190 Fair enough👍
May be wrong but I feel like if you're doing a transmission build on a 5 speed Allison it makes sense to spend a little more and do the 6 speed valve body/ TCM tune upgrade especially for highway speeds or with larger tires and trying to keep RPM's lower at 65mph and up. Duramax tuner is the way to go for that, Nick and the team are super knowledgeable.
I am curious to know if anyone knows just how worth while a Fluid damper is for the Duramax and helping counter some of the firing order stresses?
Great points, I should have mentioned those. The 6 speed conversion is totally worth doing, it isn't cheap but if the customer is planning on keeping the vehicle, it's an excellent upgrade while you're in there.
Nick and the team at Duramax tuner do an excellent job with tuning these trucks, they are one of my top three preferred tuners when it comes to the Duramax platform.
@@vinnyhimes1190I've been very happy with their tuning for my 05 LLY. Eventually the plan is to have them do a transmission build for it to put tune 4 and 5 to the ground. For now I stay in tune 3.
This channel is super helpful and it's awesome to have folks like yourself with tons of knowledge come on to discuss topics of interest.
Any thoughts on the fluid damper and if its worthwhile or important for a 500hp-600hp build?
@@ryllyduc1198 I've ran fluidampers on many engines including my personal engines. I am careful when recommending them, it's a great product, and they do work. We had one on our shop built LB7 sled pulling truck, and we still managed to snap the crankshaft. That was a high horse power application, and we were running an alternate firing camshaft. We took every precaution to avoid a snapped crankshaft, and we still snapped it.
I wouldn't talk you out of the fluidamper, but I wouldn't claim that installing it will guarantee you'll never snap a crank.
@@vinnyhimes1190 True that, sometimes things still have a failing point unfortunately.
Your experiences and advice is helpful for trying to decide if I'll spend the money on one vs other upgrades.
Living in SC I may eventually be in contact with y'all's shop for some bigger preventative upgrades like head studs, gaskets and slightly bigger injectors. Thanks for your responses and time man.
@@ryllyduc1198 Absolutely, I'm always happy to help however I can. If you were to ask if you should get a Fluidamper, I would recommend it. Especially if you are looking to increase horse power. We would be honored to help you with those bigger more time consuming jobs if you need us.
I’ve had 2 lb7s one more stock one full built motor trans and compounds currently own a lmm and I’ve had a 03 6 speed Cummins and I’d take the lb7 all day long
I totally agree 👍
I love my 02 LB7. 280,000. Runs great!
@vinnyhimes1190
I've broken my back twice, although I feel lucky that it doesn't affect me as much as those with nerve issues, I feel your pain on the truck ride. I drive an Excursion that I've swapped in 2011 F250 rear leaf's, and new v-codes maybe from Junior at ATS. I plan on 05 up coil swap with some good shocks, although I'd like to hear your opinion on what works if you have one.
If you don't think 6-speeds work well, how do you feel about an Allison 6-speed going in my 7.3 Excursion? Aftermarket clutches and a good converter. 500+ wheel. You praised the 6R140 in the PS episode, but I can't adapt and control one behind my 7.3...
We've done several Allison conversions here at the shop. I have nothing good to say about them yet. Tuning the trans after the conversion seems to be impossible, we've flown tuning guys out here and driven around for hours while they try to get the allison conversion to act right in a daily driven application. We'll get it 100% dialed in, give the vehicle back to the customer. They drive it for a couple weeks and the allison will go right back to it's bad habits.
Having also broken my back, I wouldn't want to recommend this as an option for you. They shift so violently it feels like getting rear ended. Until someone can prove to me this can be resolved, I'm not recommending Allison conversions anymore. Will the transmission hold up, absolutely, will you enjoy it... most likely not.
@@vinnyhimes1190 What controller(s) have you used for the Allison Conversions? My plan was from Destroked that supplies a harness and an Allison Controller. From what I understand anyone that tunes Duramax trucks could tune it then. My thought was if it can be made right for a GM, then using this set-up should be no different. It's really tight lipped though on actual experience. This avenue does keep tap shift.
I've also had experience with adaptive learning on a 6.0 5R110 screwing everything up. I could load a tune, it would be perfect for between 100 and 1000 miles. Then it would do stupid stuff. The tuner absolutely refused to turn off adaptive learning also. I wasn't a fan of that setup, engine or trans.
@@Jim_Lawrence I'm not interested in bashing brands especially on this platform as some of the brands we used and had issues with are sponsors of this podcast. I will say we reached out to multiple companies and nobody that offers the Allison conversion was able to help us, although they all tried.
I did find CA Conversions in my quest to help our customers resolve the issues we encountered from doing the Allison conversions. CA Conversions wasn't interested in helping us with the kits we had installed, but we did end up ordering a CA Conversions complete Allison Conversion and we are installing it now on a 2008 F450, I will definitely let you know if this works out better than the other kits we've installed.
@@vinnyhimes1190 I understand 100%. I went back and forth with even putting a name in my comment. I have zero interest in bashing companies either. Maybe I will shoot you a call, if you'd be willing to take a couple minutes to talk through your experiences.
One guy with a CA Conversions setup on his Excursion actually commented in a forum that he was really happy with them. I believe he was still 7.3. Hope it works out. I'm assuming that F450 is a Cummins swap also?
If there was an economical way for me to swap a 6.7 6R140 in the Ex, I might do it. I already have everything for a 550 hp 7.3 though. The Allison is mainly to gain better overdrive. The deeper first and better spacing is just a bonus. Either way I need a trans to hold once I drop the injectors in...
Last Two new trucks I bought were manuals and I have never had a problem with them and I keep my trucks stock for power but do add lift pumps with the cat Balwin fuel filters at a 5 micron and cat at 2 micron .
Shady shit with chevy dealer warranty void by adding water to fuel system
VGT Turbos are a recipe for blown head gaskets, Spooling up at too low of RPM. Tuning could probably fix it, or driving habits. Don't lug the motor.
Loved the podcast. I bought a 2016 Duramax 2500, LTZ. So far at 62000 I only had one problem, the service center destroyed the fuel pump when they changed it and only pump it on time and did not let the air out. I pull a fifth wheel and it does a great job. The only issue is when I'm going up a hill the turbo is maxed out on the OBD reader. Is this normal or should I do something to correct this?
I own 2 lb7s one has the fleece heads and its studded running a really aggresive tune its the one i drive and use the most I love it I tow a skid steer with a mulcher regularly it puts my GVW at about 25k lbs i considered the 6 speed conversion for a while BUT i did put tje fleece tapshifter in it that to me sealed the deal to not bother with a 6 speed conversion its not worth it in my opinion
Really enjoying your podcast thank you
I have a 2009 duramax diesel, brought used. What can a person do to make it more reliable? It already have a fass lift pump on it. It will be pulling a 18000 gooseneck trailer loaded. If the engine does blow. What pistons ,rods,crank and heads would you do on it to make it a better engine. Then whyfor a 450 hp engine.would it be possible to put a 10 speed Allison transmission in this truck or is it just a waste of money. Love the pod case.
Have to disagree about lml fuel systems or any of them except for lb7's, got a 2013 lml with 211k on it with the factory original cp4 NO lift pump, no fuel additives, beat the crap out of it daily, I think most of it comes down to the end users and how well they maintain there equipment.
I have had every generation of Duramax, other than an LML and all my trucks have held their injectors over 200,000 miles was the best one of all even though everybody said they blew head gasket mine never did I told heavy with that truck constantly. I don’t know what this guy customers are doing to those trucks but I don’t know anybody with the Duramax that had a broken crank.. I currently have a 2023 and a 2017 LP5
And they’re both holding up perfectly well . The issue people have with the injection system on these Duramax as they don’t understand you have to get reliable, clean fuel every single time you fill up .
My dads had every duramax generation since 2005 and I have my first a 2016 3500 srw. We have loved every single one of them. I am bias tho hardcore Chevy family. But everyone I know with a powerstoke or Cummins has had wayyyyy more issues then we have had. I love my lml VINNY!!!! 😂
I'm really happy to hear that, I obviously never get to talk with people like you, that have had great results out of their truck. I only get to talk to the people having bad results, which puts them, and their truck, in our shop. It's like working at a doctor's office, healthy people never come to see the doctor.
I hope you and your family continue to have great luck with the Chevrolet platform!
I love Vinny!!!!!
Oh Man! Lift pump Lift pump Lift pump! Oh yeah! Great Advice! Great informative video 🤠🏁💨💨💨
Yea the Edge tuners to me have a soft tune not just go crazy hp tune !
It might of been just the seat and I was layed up for 2 years over my back and my father in-law had a Chevy that killed my back and I cranked the Lombard support where it wasn’t pushing on my lower back and it was 75% better.
Love my LLY
LLY ❤
@vinnyhimes1190 thanks for so much great content. Didn’t hear much on the LMM. I’m inheriting an 08 with 450k and want to make it last. Bone stock with exception of FASS on it.
Water methonal? Delete? Banks intake, inter cooler and exhaust?
I’d assume the Lml head gasket issue is from the aluminum heads and cast bottom end. They heat and cool at different ratios. So running the ambulances super hard then shutting em off and then repeating that several hundred times you’re definitely gonna have a head gasket issue…. I agreee with the cp4 talk though. If you got a FASS and run some additives there isn’t a need to cp3 swap. Unless you’re just beating the crap out of it and want peace of mind.
I've read in diesel world magazine that they use the LML head bolts and gaskets on builds up to 800 hp.
Other than the front end I'm happy with my lly Duramax. I decided to throw out and upgrade whatever goes bad. It hasn't overheated in 100+ degree weather or left me stranded anywhere. Hopefully I won't have to rebuild my front end this winter.
I'm super happy to hear you've had a pleasant experience with your truck. Everyone in the comments seems to think I enjoy trucks breaking down and blowing up. I in fact hate being the bearer of bad news. Every time I have to call a customer to explain the bad news, I feel like I'm calling to let them know I've ran over their dog. I absolutely hate it. Best of luck with your LLY, I hope it runs forever with zero issues!
@vinnyhimes1190 I appreciate it! So far, I've had to replace the front bearing hub assemblies and ball joints. I recently had a scare and thought my ficm charred itself, but it turned out to be bad batteries. I know I'll have to do headgaskets eventually, but at 72k miles and no tunes, I hope it's not for a long time.
Hey what would he say about powerstroke Specialty here in Georgia the price of them to work on a truck crazy
I just got a 2005 Dodge 2500 H.D 4 wheel drive, and I absolutely love this truck!!!! The 5.9 Cummins runs flawlessly for me !!! Did I buy the right truck?
If it runs flawlessly, I would say you definitely got the right truck. Congrats on your success story. I never get to see those working in a shop, I only see the bad cases.
Yo! The guy on the right read my mind. If they actually wanted to be productive and efficient they would be in long beds!!! The benefits far outweigh the losses.
That new 10 speed is a Ford &GM collaboration and I think Ford didn’t use it for awhile they may be useing it now but don’t know for sure.
Broken crank on L5P? I have a 2017 L5P bone stock. Do they break cranks on stock power???? @Vinny
The two broken cranks we have seen were on Ambulances, and they were bone stock. We service a massive fleet of quick response vehicles and they have proven to be capable of destroying things most customers don't have issues with. Have we seen it, yes, is your personal daily driven' vehicle going to snap a crankshaft, unlikely. Since this episode was recorded, we do currently, right now, as I type... have two daily driven customer's L5P's in here with cracked pistons. I believe bad tuning was the cause on both. Since most of the good reputable tuning companies have been fined and driven out of business by the EPA and their government bullying. There's a lot of shady tuning being sold out there, definitely beware of bad tuning. Research the tuning company and make sure they know what they are doing.
@@vinnyhimes1190 i'm assuming some parts "fell off" do you know who the tuning company is? I had mine tuned in sometimes it worries me 2017 L5p
@@dkh100 I do not know who tunes those two trucks, they are long gone now. We repaired them and recommended the customer's seek out new tuning. We don't offer any tuning from our shop.
@@vinnyhimes1190 high egts basically did the damage? Or was it more of fuel and timing.
@@dkh100 definitely high EGT's from what we saw, caused by incorrect timing. You could see the spray pattern of the injectors on the bottom of the cylinder head😵
What’s a fast?,”after t staling injectors “
I in auburn Georgia had two different people who was fixing my truck lol now i putt back together 😂 myself
I always thought the broken crank thing got worse with the LBZ/LMM because of the heavier rotating assembly and counterweight, and I wasn't aware that the LML/L5Ps were snapping cranks that often as well. Are you guys seeing it in the newest L5Ps as well?
My 02 did well but wasn't jacked up ! We religiously replaced the fuel filter with instructions from gm guys. My techs and I changed it often and around 80k the injection pump was intermittent rollin coal ...
Gm covered it under extended coverage. Later ones have issues when overrevved without load
L5p is not breaking cranks. Now lml is one of the worst for that
L5ps aren't breaking cranks.. Vinnie is wrong.
@@amberwiegand7128I've never seen a broken crank in an LML. Not saying it doesn't happen, but I know dudes who run a very successful local shop (and they are Ford guys) they love the LML.
@@SHOPDUP ROTFLMAO!!!! I'm sorry our customer's trucks broke cranks, I will call them back and refund them and give them their broken crankshafts back, I will inform then that you said those broken cranks aren't broke.....🤔
You talked a lot about adding a FASS Diesel Fuel System to the Duramax's, is a FASS system necessary on a 2020 6.7 Powerstroke as long as the 2 filters are changed every 7K?
He is mostly saying that because most Duramaxs do not have a stock lift pump where a Ford does have a lift pump. He just referred to fass as a brand of lift pump.
Any thoughts on putting heads/ complete too from a lbz onto a lb7? I have a 04 with a fass and getting pissed about how stupid the process is just to do injectors not to mention the cost. I have done this 3 times in 200k and the injectors and parts came from industrial and gm. In fact I got frustrated enough that I just pulled the drivetrain out and been looking for a 8.1 to convert it to. Any information would be appreciated, thanks.
You could find an LLY head stud it and drop in your rig , LBZ heads won't work cuz of the ficm on the passenger side valve cover , but it's much easier to swap out your LB7 and replace it with an 4.5-05 LLY
Are you drinking Jim Bean Red Stag Black Cherry? That’s some bad ass whiskey ?
If my turbo ever dumps on me I will get a 64 mm that’s the best size for stock power and will Handel a 450hp tune but Iam not going there but will do a second Gen swap with a Sneed Speed .
Strange to hear that the chevys ride so rough. My experience is completely opposite.
Thoughts on a LLY?
It's a good engine, if you own one I hope you never have issues with it. The repetitive issues we see with them coming through the shop is blown heads gaskets. LLY's and LML's seem to blow head gaskets more often than LB7's, LBZ's and LMM's although we have seen those platforms blow head gaskets as well, just not as often.
The best dirtymax is a 6.0 Powerstroke. 😆
I'm a 6.0 ford guy. I like mine mainly because it's paid for.
Scaired shitless now. I have 500$ deposit on a 2011 LML engine code is 8. Mint with 77k miles for 35k. I could get a lift pump for it but I don’t want it to blow up on me just getting it home. I might just run from the deal now scary stuff
6.0 powerstroke is the best for the money but you must do few things to make them reliable
I've got a 2013 LML with an Air Dog lift pump. The guest keeps mentioning using a FASS system. Does the Air Dog work as well as a FASS?
There's a reason I didn't mention them, like my mom used to say, if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say it at all. Fass has been fantastic to work with over the past 15 years. I have yet to warranty one out.
@@vinnyhimes1190you'd be the exception. I know more than one dude who has had horrible experiences with FASS.
Is there a solution to the NOX sensor issues? I had to have mine replaced at 94K miles on my 2013.
NOX sensors live in a very hot environment, their like light bulbs, eventually they are going to burn out. The mileage at which this happens is massively inconsistent. There's no aftermarket resolution for this yet, so all we can do is replace them for now.
Isn’t a bottled water 16 ounces?
I literally see 50 01 to 07 Dmax powered trucks going down the road every day. Rare to see 6.0s and super rare to see 6.4s. But Dmaxes are junk🙄
That’s when you curse the guy in the white coat
I’m not a diesel mechanic. My father in law is. He has all of his ASE cert’s. If there’s one thing I know from my own personal experience, as well as from what he taught me that I DIDNT listen to: GM products look nice. But they’re total shit. And that’s from tons of personal money spent. But still not as bad as Chrysler products. Even MORE money and personal experience. That’s NOT saying cumins sucks. Far from it. Their interiors are EXTREMELY comfy. But the package it’s wrapped in (dodge) is utter shit. I’ve never owned a Cummins. But I have owned several dodge’s. And their product SUCKS. Ford is hit or miss. Which this man covers rather succinctly. I haven’t owned a powerstroke but I have owned gassers from ford. And the triton was utter shit. Now have a 6.2 gasser. Not an issue… yet.
Worst trucks is the tundra by far. Biggest POS ever made. Eats balljoint and head gaskets routinely. I've worked on hundreds of them.
Vinny talks about putting a fast? on it and being done? I’ma green horn. What is he talking about? I’m selling my house and buying a loaded 13,000 lb toyhauler and trying to research the best truck to pull it.
Thanks for watching the episode! Vinny was referencing an aftermarket fuel lift pump and filtration system. FASS is one of the leading brands for the upgrade. It helps by supplying fuel to the injection pump, and filtering the fuel to minimize water and other contaminants.
What kills me that you have to pull the cab to work on it and GM doesn’t want to be left behind so they came out with a cab over motor inline 6 that you have to pull the cab to work on it. I thing that this new inline 6 half ton truck and if you sell them every 100K then you will be fine but the guy who is the second owner will be broke to maintain that truck !
Dude preaches reliability and recommends Fass pumps lmaooo
Absolutely, they've been our number one selling product for many years now, we've had very few issues with them. Most of the issues we have had, were on high performance applications and Brad and his team have bent over backwards to take care of us. I will continue to sell their product as long as they continue to take care of us, and our customers.
Duramax’s do ride significantly better. It’s not even close.
Do you have extra cigar that thing I can smell it here and my craving for one is kicking in and Iam going to have to run to the gas station to get me a couple and I light mine and puff away and when it goes out I chew the rest of it ! Ha Ha !!!
I thought the ole Isuzu was better quality than that 😳
6.6 has problems but Ford has had the 7.3, 6.0, 6.4, 6.7 ,esmwhile 6.6 been running since 2000 TAKE YOUR OWN ADVICE you’re delusional if you think a freaking 6.0 is reliable soon as I heard that last episode knew it was a Powerstroke fanboy video 😂😂. I’ve legit never seen such a biased opinion from a reputable experienced name in the industry it’s crazy work I’m grateful for men like Scott from SDP you want the truth raw and unfiltered contact him for anything Duramax related. Sales 101 is pointing out competitors issues while highlighting the things the brand you’re selling strengths yet it isn’t sales related lmao. I’m not biased but I bought a truck from Ford because my discount through my company ya know who gets those VENDORS. You’re right you aren’t a salesman because good ones know if you gotta spend more time trashing the competition you’re selling an inferior product. Not doubting this man knows his shit he does but I can’t sit by and watch him bash Duramax shops for “lying” to kids when he really just sat up here and acted like the stroke dominates sled pulls that would be the boys with a C followed by the boys with the D Ford ain’t ever relevant on a national stage. 6.6 has issues bruhhhhhh the 6 blow is a running walking meme they live in a bay.
Lool guys that love longbeds cant go a day without telling people about them 😂
You guys haven’t said anything about the new light weight block that is cracking you take 70 lbs out of a block it’s going to crack . Like I have always said don’t ever buy a new style engine or anything don’t be there test truck or car wait at least 3 years to four years. So don’t be that guy!
6.0 is deff worse to work on than a lb7
You guys are messed up the best truck is the truck that’s paid off and still runs like a new one !
Litteraly facts doesn't even make any sense
12v cummins all day fk the electric crap garbage 3 12v s hell yea pull cab to work on it 20k later junk new truck 80k junk emissions junk i get more waves and thumbs up in the beautiful 92 the other 13mill 800hp one fmvb have a spare built trans and lift no problems look at what zip ties does with his 12v lets see any modern do that i need mechanical runs on anything oil no bs easy to fix never let down stadalone allison way too much expensive diy rebuild not interested use t case for pto
Why would any body that buys a truck for what ever your going to use it for and I have never owned a short bed. But I hauled a shit load square nose Chevy short bed and they only had 2 door cabs with 350 or 454 and most of them went to Texas country cadalic !
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We have sound - and had another listener check, they had it too. Maybe close the app and re-open?
This dude never owned a duramax but he is giving his poor review on a duramax and if he says his a death Wobble Ford rides better then gm trucks he is Definitely a Ford fan boy no matter if he puts 5 or 6 engines and no matter how many thousand s he has in his Ford he still going to make up shit and lie about how good and reliable his Ford is lol
45 minutes change. Clutch on side of the road . Is he a liar or what
Pessimist on every subject FORD DODGE AND GM
They all have pros and cons. Our guest sees dozens of trucks a week, and usually when people drop off trucks, it’s to repair something. That’s why we wanted him on. It’s easy to have a guest on and just talk pros to sell parts. We wanted to hear the downside, so for a new diesel truck owner, they aren’t surprised.
@@TheDieselPodcast you are correct , I am a DURAMAX LOYALIST , and sometimes get offended of others opinions , still think your Podcast is great keep up the good job
@@rexgratteaux8655 these aren't my opinions at all, I'm only talking about the things I see come through our shop doors. I work at a diesel repair shop, I never get to see the happy, happy feel good diesel moments. I only see the bad, because the good ones don't come into our shop. 🤷♂
I've had a bunch of diesel trucks, didn't work any of em, most I pulled was a boat or some jetskis lol