Can you put a Duramax in a Yukon?

The company Duramax Specialties takes the 2003-2013 Chevrolet Suburban and GMC Yukon XL and fits them with a diesel engine to make the big, capable SUVs even better towing rigs. The work goes way beyond just swapping out the engine, though. Customers can also further customize the look of the SUV.

Does the Yukon Denali come in diesel?

As with the Escalade, Yukon Denali buyers have a choice between two engines: a 6.2-liter V8 and a 3.0-liter turbodiesel inline-six. (Oddly enough, while the Duramax is a $995 option in regular Yukons, the diesel is actually $1,500 cheaper in the Denali — thus, arguably, making it the standard engine.)

Which is better a Duramax or a diesel Yukon?

(Oddly enough, while the Duramax is a $995 option in regular Yukons, the diesel is actually $1,500 cheaper in the Denali — thus, arguably, making it the standard engine.) Both motors make the same amount of torque — 460 lb-ft — but the diesel engine’s 277 horsepower lags well behind the gas engine’s 420.

What kind of engine does a GMC Yukon Denali have?

GMC As with the Escalade, Yukon Denali buyers have a choice between two engines: a 6.2-liter V8 and a 3.0-liter turbodiesel inline-six. (Oddly enough, while the Duramax is a $995 option in regular Yukons, the diesel is actually $1,500 cheaper in the Denali — thus, arguably, making it the standard engine.)

What’s the average price of a GMC Yukon?

These days, roughly one in four vehicles boasting the red block print logo sold are Denalis, with an average transaction price of more than $57,000 — higher than the average price of BMW, Jaguar or Audi. But before it was on small crossovers and midsize pickup trucks and massive heavy-duty rigs, the Denali name debuted on the Yukon.

How does Duramax specialties convert a Chevy Suburban?

Duramax Specialties also covers the battery tray, which is notorious for rusting out. A modified driveshaft with new universal joints, Flo-Pro aluminum exhaust system, a new 4×4 switch and hub bearings, Bilstein shocks, and a reconditioned frame are also featured, rendering this conversion quite a bit more than the engine swap mentioned earlier.

When did General Motors stop offering the Duramax?

For one reason or another, General Motors made a curious decision in 1999. They’ve stopped offering the 6.5-liter Detroit Diesel in 3/4-ton SUVs, only to revive this option under the Duramax handle for 2021.

How many liters does a Duramax engine have?

Duramax engines have been produced globally since 2001, and include: From what we know, one Duramax engine was developed but was never put into production. Developed entirely in-house by GM and assigned RPO Code LMK, the engine displaced 4.5 liters from a V8 layout.