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| 01-04.5 LB7 Performance Parts Discussion Discussion of Performance Parts For the 01-04 LB7 Duramax Trucks No Advertising |
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11-29-2012, 04:49 PM
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| New to Chevy and the Duramax I'm new to Chevy and would like to know overall how is the Duramax and what is the best low cost way to improve mileage and some HP. I'm not into mega HP, big tires, tricking out my pickup. I just want good fuel usage and some help when I do pull something. I just bought a 2001 Silverado that is in awesome condition and runs very nice.
__________________ New to the Chevy World 2001 Silverado 6.6 LB7 STOCK Looks and drives like new! |
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11-29-2012, 04:57 PM
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| Welcome to the forum, and good luck with new truck!
__________________ 2007 Classic lbz Turbo back exhaust, Efi live auto cal from idaho Rob egr blocked, trans go jr, grizzly locker,leveled 285-75-16 wrangler duratracs radials on pro comp wheels,remote start, afe intake air dog 165, billstien 5100s,Afe intercooler pipe, pcv valve reroute, diamond eye down pipe , bushwacker pocket flares, BD exhaust manifold, g2 diff cover with girdle stage 5 trans coming soon. line x bed liner,extang trifold toneau,edge cts, allison deep pan with transynd fluid suncoast filter lock. |
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11-29-2012, 05:00 PM
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| Welcome to the Duramax family How long have you owned your new DMax???
__________________ Glenn 2007.5 Silverado CCSB LTZ Z71 GFX 2500HD Glowshift Pill 3 Gauge pod Autometer Cobalt Gauges BFGoodrich T/A KO 265 70R 17 stock rims winters TOYO All Terrain Grapplers 265 70R 17 summer American Racing Dale Earnhart Signature Series Rims |
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11-29-2012, 05:08 PM
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| Welcome to the forum. I would suggest looking into EFI live tunes (an autocal is a very good reasonably priced option) from either Kory Willis or Rob Coddens. Then I'd say since it's an lb7 I would get an airdog II 165 lift pump (for the added filtration) and then an alligator cat filter adapter. Honestly prolonging the life of those precious injectors should be your #1 priority and the previously mentioned products will do just that. Also make sure you run a good fuel additive to assist.
__________________ Tyler- 2007.5 3500HD SRW Long N' Looow EFI by Kory Willis, Garrett, DJM, DPC, PPE, Airdog, Nitto, Profab, Airlift, Cognito.. just to name a few. BIG thanks to Will with Troll Performance Tuning and Matt with Blackout Diesel Performance 2004.5 LLY Ext Cab 8' ~EFI, Fabtech 6" and much, much more.. SOLD |
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12-01-2012, 09:34 AM
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__________________ New to the Chevy World 2001 Silverado 6.6 LB7 STOCK Looks and drives like new! |
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12-01-2012, 09:38 AM
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| Has the injector issues been fixed? Do aftermarket injectors work with out the issues of the stock injectors? What kind of fuel additive do you use? One more question: Overall, how good is the lb7 motor and the Allison trans?
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12-01-2012, 10:26 AM
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| DuramaxForum Veteran  Join Date: Nov 2009
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| I love my lb7, very reliable when left at or near stock power levels. I would also recommend what others have: EFI Live optimized stock tune from one of the vendors on the site, AirDog or Fass pump with filters, cat 2 micron filter adapter, gauges never hurt anyone, and a nice free-flowing exhaust. I wouldn't worry to much about additives as long as you have proper filtration you should be fine. Injectors will still go out in the lb7 trucks, and that is why filtration is king. Overall my opinion, the lb7 is the best all around duramax. It is reliable, gets decent fuel mileage without any mods, and doesn't have any emmisions junk to go wrong. You'll love it!
__________________ My Stormtroopers 2003 ccsb lb7 s364 12.6@107 Sold! 2011 Sierra 1500 ccsb 5300 vortec 2005 ccsb lly stock...ish |
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12-01-2012, 10:51 AM
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| Senior Member  Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Spokane Valley WA
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| I loved my LB7, it put out great power, was very reliable, and pulled mileage numbers that my LBZ has not touched. They do have the injector issue of course, and the 5 spd allison is pretty quick to limp. But, install a few choice mods, such as an AD or FASS, good EFI live tuning, and a free flowing exhaust, and 23ish mpg is easy to pull down.
__________________ 2006 CC/SB LT3 2500HD 4x4 D/A 285-65 18 TOYO A/T's on Black Monster's, Cognito UCA, EFI Live DSP5 thanks to Rob, Alligator Stage V trans w/ML converter, ADII 165, Autometer Cobalt pyro and boost guages, Rare Parts HD tie rods, blocked and shimmed, 5" Magnaflow straight pipe 2001 CC/SB 2500HD 4x4 D/A - SOLD 1993 Z28 M6 Lloyd Elliot ported heads and intake, LE 1.6 cam, 1.6 RR, 52MM BBK TB, 30lb/hr injectors, PCMforless tune, K&N FIPK, Pacesetter longtubes, Pacesetter ORY, Magnaflow catback -the cat  Dynaspark billet optispark, RAM kevlar clutch, 275-45-17 pirellis on 17x9.5 ZR1's up front, 315-35-17 on 17x11 ZR1 rears |
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12-01-2012, 03:48 PM
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| Welcome. Guys said have pretty much said what you need. Good luck.
__________________ Justin 2001 LB7 Silverado 2500HD LT CCSB 4x4. EFI Live by Idaho Rob, 298K+ and rolling, Undercover Bed Cover, Vortex spray in bed liner, Westin steps, Bilstein Shocks, Road Master Active Suspension, MBRP 5" Exhaust, Edge Insight CTS, K&N drop in filter, AirDog II 100, Nicktane w/ CAT 750, Running on LMM Blacked out Wheels & Michelin LTX M/S2 tires. ADRENALINE TRUCK PERFORMANCE APPALACHIAN COAL ROLLERS Merchant Automotive CENTRAL FLORIDA DURAMAX |
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01-24-2013, 09:32 PM
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|  I can't figure out where to go ask a new question....  So I'll ask it here.. I have a cassette player in the lower part of the console (not in the stereo itself) and was looking for some kind of electronic "something" to replace the cassette player with. I still have the stock stereo. Any ideas? Thanks
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