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vtblazer · 03-01-2008, 05:15 PM

Looking for some input, good-bad or indifferent.

I'm trading in my 01 Duramax for another Duramax.
The 01 is an ext cab and the 06 is a 4-door crew cab w/plow.

The 01 has 150K on it and just had the injectors fail and get replaced.
(barely under warranty too) whew...
The 06 has 60K on it. (yeah I know, High)

The 01 is an LS model and the 06 is an LT w/cloth and the Bose system.

My understanding is this year Duramax has the highest HP/Torque numbers and was the first year of the 6 speed Alison.

Whatcha got to say?

Tagg33 · 03-26-2008, 08:55 AM

I'll tell you what I know. In '06 they started the high output LBZ duramax and6 speed trans. The simplest way to verify which series you have is the VIN# of the truck. The 8th digit is the engine ID and it will either be a 1, 2, D, or 6. 06-07 LBZ is a D. My brother owns a 06 LBZ and I own a 07. They are very strong/fast engines. This is my first diesel truck and I am really enjoying it. I have 24000 miles on it now and my fuel mileage seems to be getting a little better every month. I get about 21 mpg.

vtblazer · 03-26-2008, 02:06 PM

Turned out the deal on the 06 fell through and I ended up getting an 05 crew instead from a different dealer.

I was a little bummed about loosing the LBZ and the 6spd though.

Like this one alot more than the 01, quieter, rides better and has more power, so all's good.

1LoC10 · 03-28-2008, 01:12 AM

Nice, im getting mine in a couple days... cant wait

72BlckButy · 04-03-2008, 05:22 AM

I'm envious... aside from the fuel prices.

finch · 04-05-2008, 07:43 PM

keep an eye on that '05. if you do any towing make sure you watch your temps like a HAWK. LLY's are known for overheating.

are you on dieselplace.com?

vtblazer · 04-05-2008, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by finch

keep an eye on that '05. if you do any towing make sure you watch your temps like a HAWK. LLY's are known for overheating.

are you on dieselplace.com?

Yeah, I've read that.

Towed with it already but nothing during warmer temps.
So far nothing over 210.

Yes to dieselplace.com

03-01-2008, 05:15 PM	#1
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Lookin' @ an 06 - Input Please Looking for some input, good-bad or indifferent. I'm trading in my 01 Duramax for another Duramax. The 01 is an ext cab and the 06 is a 4-door crew cab w/plow. The 01 has 150K on it and just had the injectors fail and get replaced. (barely under warranty too) whew... The 06 has 60K on it. (yeah I know, High) The 01 is an LS model and the 06 is an LT w/cloth and the Bose system. My understanding is this year Duramax has the highest HP/Torque numbers and was the first year of the 6 speed Alison. Whatcha got to say?

03-26-2008, 08:55 AM	#2
Tagg33 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 247	Re: Lookin' @ an 06 - Input Please I'll tell you what I know. In '06 they started the high output LBZ duramax and6 speed trans. The simplest way to verify which series you have is the VIN# of the truck. The 8th digit is the engine ID and it will either be a 1, 2, D, or 6. 06-07 LBZ is a D. My brother owns a 06 LBZ and I own a 07. They are very strong/fast engines. This is my first diesel truck and I am really enjoying it. I have 24000 miles on it now and my fuel mileage seems to be getting a little better every month. I get about 21 mpg. Attached Images __________________ Ryan 84 SWB, C4 IFS Crossmember, C4 IRS, RE7 bags, WCC 3pc 22"s My reBuild: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=346328

03-26-2008, 02:06 PM	#3
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: Lookin' @ an 06 - Input Please Turned out the deal on the 06 fell through and I ended up getting an 05 crew instead from a different dealer. I was a little bummed about loosing the LBZ and the 6spd though. Like this one alot more than the 01, quieter, rides better and has more power, so all's good. Attached Images

03-28-2008, 01:12 AM	#4
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: Lookin' @ an 06 - Input Please Nice, im getting mine in a couple days... cant wait __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all <<

04-03-2008, 05:22 AM	#5
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Lookin' @ an 06 - Input Please I'm envious... aside from the fuel prices. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

04-05-2008, 07:43 PM	#6
finch Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 365	Re: Lookin' @ an 06 - Input Please keep an eye on that '05. if you do any towing make sure you watch your temps like a HAWK. LLY's are known for overheating. are you on dieselplace.com?



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