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How does Duramax specialties convert a Chevy Suburban?

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.

Is there a 6.5 liter diesel in a Duramax?

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. In other words, U.S. customers were left with no compression-ignition alternative over the small-block V8 that’s notoriously thirsty in such a heavy vehicle.

What kind of transmission does a Duramax pickup have?

Nearly all Duramax powered pickup trucks were equipped with the Allison 1000 automatic transmission, with the five-speed version running from 2001 to 2005, and the six-speed starting in 2006 and running until 2019.

Where did the Chevy Suburban 2500 come from?

No accident or damage reported to CARFAX. 1st owner purchased on 04/15/10 and owned in TX until 07/07/15 • 2nd owner purchased on 08/13/15 and owned in TX until 07/13/16 • 3rd owner purchased on 07/13/16 and owned in LA until .

How many miles does a Chevy Suburban have?

Mileage: 155,387 miles Body Type: SUV Color: White Engine: 8 Cyl 6.0 L No accident or damage reported to CARFAX. Purchased on 06/17/03 and owned in TX until 04/26/11. Driven an estimated 12,336 miles/year.

When was the last time I serviced my Chevy Suburban?

Purchased on 07/12/13 and owned in OR until 06/06/21. Driven an estimated 11,422 miles/year. Last serviced at 73,630 miles in Portland, OR on 11/26/18 • Vehicle serviced. No accident or damage reported to CARFAX. Number of owners unknown.

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.

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