How high can you rev a Duramax?

Premium Member. Under engine braking (down hill in tow haul mode) its safe for the truck to rev to 4800rpm. Under full power you can rev it pretty high but the turbo runs out of air pretty quick past 3250. With an aftermarket turbo you can run up around 4000rpm with no issues.

How much horsepower can you get out of a 6.6 Duramax?

Mind blowing. The only thing in that engine that isn’t stock is the (Banks camshft).” For reference, the 6.6L V8 L5P Duramax engine is rated at 445 horsepower at 2,800 rpm and 910 pound-feet of torque at 1,600 rpm from the factory.

How much power can a Duramax handle?

Factory 6.6L Duramax engines will make 300 to 397 flywheel horsepower depending on the model. Virtually any model can be bumped up to around 600 hp (about 480 rwhp) with simple computer tuning, provided that the turbocharger and fuel system are in good working order.

What is the best year of Duramax to buy?

Any generation duramax will pull a 3 horse trailer handily. They all have their own quirks and issues that can be resolved, and once they are, you’ve got a reliable, strong truck for many miles. Most will say the 06-07 LBZ model to be the most desirable and reliable platform.

How much abuse can a Duramax handle?

Based on all of his tests and findings over the years, he tells us the bottom line is that cylinder pressure higher than 3,000 psi will kill any stock bottom end, be it an LB7, LLY, LBZ, LMM, or LML.

Do diesels have rev limiters?

Any car with an ECU petrol or diesel has a rev limiter. Mechanically controlled diesels would not have rev limiters and would keep reving until you see bit of the engine protuding through the bonnet.

How many miles does a Duramax last?

A poorly-maintained engine can quickly fall into disrepair before it even reaches the 100,000-mile mark while a well-maintained Duramax pickup truck should last 400,000 or even 500,000 miles.

How much HP can a Allison 1000 handle?

As you’ve probably deduced up to this point, the stock Allison will handle roughly 350 to 400-rwhp in five-speed form and 425 to 450-rwhp in six-speed trim. However, if you push things past that point the clutches will eventually slip and bring on the Allison’s notorious “limp mode” condition (i.e. limp home mode).

How much HP can a stock Allison handle?

What is the best Duramax ever made?

The Duramax L5P, the current model first released in the 2017 model year, easily takes the crown as the best Duramax engine yet produced.

How much horsepower can the Allison 1000 handle?

It’s the electronic side of the transmission sensing excessive slipping and placing the unit in fail-safe mode, where only one forward gear is available. As you’ve probably deduced up to this point, the stock Allison will handle roughly 350 to 400-rwhp in five-speed form and 425 to 450-rwhp in six-speed trim.

What kind of car is a salvage Duramax?

Have a rebuildable Penna salvage 03 Chevrolet duramax 6.6 w/ Allison trans 4wd 153k miles. Runs and driveway drives. No smoke. Hardly any rust.

What kind of car is a Duramax Silverado?

Crew Cab Silverado Dual Rear Wheels 3500 LT HD 4WD with a 6.6L DURAMAX TURBO-DIESEL V8 powerhouse with the legendary Allison 1000, 6-Speed

Who is the owner of the Duramax pickup truck?

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What kind of truck is the 2019 Chevy Duramax?

2019 CHEVY 2500 HD CREW CAB LTZ, 4WD, Duramax diesel, Allison auto, 17,000 miles, heated seats, Nav., moon roof. Loaded. Local Truck! Trades Welcome Keith 541-517-8677 SUMMERS