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The 5 Best Duramax LB7 Performance Upgrades

January 11, 2022 by Jake Mayock Leave a Comment

Best Duramax LB7 Performance Upgrades

The Duramax LB7 was the first engine released under the new 6.6L Duramax platform. The LB7 was considered a strong and stout engine for the time, producing 235hp and 500lb-ft. of torque which was upgraded to 300hp and 520lb-ft. of torque in 2004. However, the LB7 produces about half the power as the diesels of today do, such as the L5P. Fortunately, the LB7 is a … [Read more...] about The 5 Best Duramax LB7 Performance Upgrades

The 3 Most Common Duramax L5P Engine Problems

June 2, 2021 by Jake Mayock 33 Comments

Duramax L5P Engine Problems

The Duramax L5P was introduced in 2017 as a replacement for the LML. Featured in the Silverado and Sierra HD work trucks (2500HD/3500HD), the L5P uses the same 6.6L turbo-diesel powerplant that has been in use since the LB7 since 2001. While the engine uses the same 6.6L design, many major engine components were completely refreshed in order to create comparable power levels … [Read more...] about The 3 Most Common Duramax L5P Engine Problems

The 4 Most Common Duramax LML Engine Problems

January 9, 2021 by Jake Mayock 14 Comments

Duramax LML Engine Problems

Following the short lived LMM engine, the Duramax LML was introduced in 2011. Featured in the same 2500 and 3500 HD work trucks, the LML sported the same 6.6L turbo-diesel design that Chevy diesel trucks have been using since 2001. However, the LML was actually the biggest overhaul Duramax had done to the 6.6, claiming to use nearly 60% of freshly designed parts not used in … [Read more...] about The 4 Most Common Duramax LML Engine Problems

Duramax P2563 Engine Code: Vane Position Sensor

November 9, 2020 by Jake Mayock 1 Comment

Duramax P2563 - Vane Control Position Sensor When your Duramax begins throwing a P2563 code, a scan tool will read 'Turbocharger Vane Control Position Sensor Performance'. The vane position sensor controls the unison ring and turbo vanes located within the Duramax's Garrett turbocharger. P2563 and P003A are common engine codes amongst 2004.5 to 2016 Duramax turbo engines which … [Read more...] about Duramax P2563 Engine Code: Vane Position Sensor

Duramax LBZ Upgraded Performance Intake Guide

November 2, 2020 by Jake Mayock Leave a Comment

Duramax LBZ Cold Air Intake Guide

Duramax LBZ Guide to Performance & Cold Air Intakes If you had the 8.1 Vortec engine in your truck instead of a Duramax, I'd probably be telling you an intake is a waste of money. However, for turbo-diesel engines it's one of the first mods we recommend for people just getting started. Outside of an upgraded intake being a building block to more power, it is probably one … [Read more...] about Duramax LBZ Upgraded Performance Intake Guide

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