2001-2004 LB7 Duramax
GM’s 6.6L Duramax brought common-rail injection, aluminum heads, and 300 hp to the diesel truck segment.
GM’s 6.6L Duramax brought common-rail injection, aluminum heads, and 300 hp to the diesel truck segment.
The LLY Duramax moved the injectors above the valve covers and replaced the IHI turbo with a Garrett VGT.
Higher injection pressure, lower compression, and best-in-class horsepower and torque made the LBZ a home run for GM.
Essentially an LBZ with more emissions equipment, the LMM Duramax added a DPF on top of EGR.
The LML brought higher injection pressure, improved horsepower and torque, and SCR emissions technology to the Duramax line.
A Denso fuel system, an in-tank lift pump, a billet wheel BorgWarner VGT, and more than 900 lb-ft of torque made the L5P Duramax competitive right out of the gate.
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