How much power can a stock LLY Duramax handle?

Without engine work, the stock LLY can put out ~500rwhp.

What causes white smoke in a GM 6.6L Duramax engine?

A common issue with the GM 6.6L LB7 Duramax engine is white smoke at idle. Worn and damaged injectors are often the cause however there are other causes and considerations that should be looked at prior to injector replacement. INJECTORS STUCK OPEN OR WITH EXCESSIVELY LEAKING NOZZLES DIANOSIS 1.

What to do if your Duramax has a cold start?

Perform a glow plug system and intake air heater check even if there is no complaint of a cold start problem. 1. Engine compression. 2. Dilution of the oil with fuel. 3. Engine coolant temperature sensor. 4. Rail pressure sensor. 5. Proper fuel supply to the high-pressure pump.

Where does the coolant go in a Duramax?

1. Coolant may enter the cylinder from a damaged seal between the fuel injector sleeve and the cylinder head. The injector sleeve is often dislodged during an injector removal. 2. Remove the glow plugs and the IGN 1 relay and pressurize the cooling system to 15-17 PSI. 3.

Are there any issues with the Duramax fuel pump?

The new injectors available from us and others are updated and do not have the cracking issue. Fuel Filter Housing Oring Leaks – The Duramax fuel system does not have any sort of low pressure fuel pump pushing fuel to the engine from the tank.

What happens to the head gasket on a Duramax?

Head Gaskets – As these truck reach the 100,000-150,000 miles we are seeing more and more head gasket issues. The Duramax has a multi-layer steel head gasket. When they have issues, they do not typically smoke out the exhaust or get coolant into the cylinders. What happens is the head lifts a little during the compression stroke.

What causes a fuel filter to leak on a Duramax?

Fuel Filter Housing Oring Leaks – The Duramax fuel system does not have any sort of low pressure fuel pump pushing fuel to the engine from the tank. The injection pump sucks all the fuel from the tank.

What to do about a Duramax 6.6 LB7 engine?

If you are having a problem with your 2001-2004 Duramax 6.6 LB7 diesel engine, please feel free to give us a call. We carry a full line of repair and performance parts for these engines that we install in our shop on a regular basis. Odds are we have run across your problem before and would be glad to help. Call us at 1-877-367-9351.