Common questions

What kind of differential does a Duramax LB7 have?

What kind of differential does a Duramax LB7 have?

At a stock power level, the stock Allison usually does an OK job at transferring the torque from the flywheel to the rear differential, but even a bone stock LB7 can put a hurting on the Allison, so you can only imagine what happens when you turn up the wick or hook up an oversized as many truck owners often do.

Are there any problems with the Duramax LMM?

One problem can rear its head when you are pushing the power of the LMM to a level GM never imagined, and that’s with the pistons. Simply put, they can crack under pressure. There are a lot of factors which dictate the power level where a piston bites the dust, but it’s usually north of 600 horsepower.

What was the code name for the Duramax in 2011?

In an effort to keep up with the ever-tightening emission regulations, GM redesigned its Duramax for the 2011 model year, and this time the code name was LML.

Is the Duramax transmission the same as the engine?

The most difficult thing in matching a transmission to a particular car and engine is to get that shift to be positive without slip but still be smooth. The Allison 1000 transmission behind a Duramax is entirely different in the way it shifts.

At a stock power level, the stock Allison usually does an OK job at transferring the torque from the flywheel to the rear differential, but even a bone stock LB7 can put a hurting on the Allison, so you can only imagine what happens when you turn up the wick or hook up an oversized as many truck owners often do.

One problem can rear its head when you are pushing the power of the LMM to a level GM never imagined, and that’s with the pistons. Simply put, they can crack under pressure. There are a lot of factors which dictate the power level where a piston bites the dust, but it’s usually north of 600 horsepower.

The most difficult thing in matching a transmission to a particular car and engine is to get that shift to be positive without slip but still be smooth. The Allison 1000 transmission behind a Duramax is entirely different in the way it shifts.

In an effort to keep up with the ever-tightening emission regulations, GM redesigned its Duramax for the 2011 model year, and this time the code name was LML.

Are there any problems with the LLY Duramax?

In terms of LLY injector problems, GM had sorted out the internal failures with the 2004 ½ redesign, but the LLY Duramax would occasionally exhibit a trouble code for the injectors, but in most cases it turned out to be an issue with the injector harness rubbing through and causing a short or open in the wiring.

What kind of transmission does a Duramax diesel use?

It was the first to come bolted to the six-speed Allison transmission which provides a lower cruising RPM and greater fuel efficiency when compared to the five-speed on the LB7 and LLY.

Why is my Duramax range shift not working?

When i put my 2003 chevy duramax into gear sometimes it says range shift inhibited and won’t go any where. Clicking this will make more experts see the question and we will remind you when it gets answered. You can’t post conmments that contain an email address. An expert who has achieved level 1.

Is the LMM Duramax a reliable diesel truck?

The DPF system and the regeneration process it undergoes is one of the LMM Duramax truck’s biggest problems. Despite the DPF system, the LMM Duramax is still a reliable and capable diesel. You can find everything you need to know about this truck in our LMM Duramax specifications chart below.

How many versions of the Duramax diesel engine are there?

All told, there are six different iterations of the Duramax diesel engine: LB7, LLY, LBZ, LMM, LML, and L5P spanning from 2001 to the present day. Each version of the engine has its own issues and quirks, and some are less problematic than others.

When i put my 2003 chevy duramax into gear sometimes it says range shift inhibited and won’t go any where. Clicking this will make more experts see the question and we will remind you when it gets answered. You can’t post conmments that contain an email address. An expert who has achieved level 1.

All told, there are six different iterations of the Duramax diesel engine: LB7, LLY, LBZ, LMM, LML, and L5P spanning from 2001 to the present day. Each version of the engine has its own issues and quirks, and some are less problematic than others.

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