06-07.5 LBZ & LLY Duramax PowertrainDiscussion of components that are directly involved in the power production and all that is needed to get and keep the truck moving . Engine , Transmission Ect
Might be going to look at a truck today and wanted to get some pointers on what to look for good and bad. It's an '06 CC LB LBZ. What things do I want to watch for and stay away from? Is there a way to tell if it has been chipped/programmed? Any advise would be great, thanks.
Check out the exhaust manifolds to see if has been drilled and tapped, that will be a sign if towed alot of used a power adder.
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That could be a good thing, the previous owner could have cared that the extra power didn't hurt his truck. I'm saving up for a pyro guage just to protect my truck with a programmer.
The LBZs are really good trucks and have no common problems. Like tyler said about the only way you can tell that it was programed is a pyro hole in the manifold, but just because theres not a hole doesn't mean it wasn't programmed. There is no sure fire way of knowing.
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It doesn't do anything other than read the exhaust temp, but most people that run a tuner will have one. So if you see where one has been most likely it has had a chip or tune on it.
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05 Chevy LLY Crew Cab LT Dually 4x4 with lots of go fast goodies!!!
Suncoast Tranny, TTS lift pumps, 5" straight pipe, and much more!!!
Ok Thanks I'm Pretty New At All This. I Keep The Programmer In Stage 2 And Only Tow A 22' Foot Boat Nothing Real Heavy.
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Well.....finally got to look at the truck and yea it was at a dealer. I can't always trust what they tell me so I wanted to know what to look for. It all looked ok except for an oil leak. It was enough to where it was dripping on ground, not alot but a spot nun the less. It seemed to be coming from the oil pan. That ruined it right there for me. I would think than an 06 with 70k would not leak quite yet! I put it off for now and I'll look at a few more to get my feet wet. Thanks.
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