Hello all,
Few weeks ago I purchased my first Duramax. I consider this my "dream truck". I've always wanted a white duramax since I started looking at trucks. Financially I was never able to get into one until now. Had an 07.5 gasser previously I build from stock I bought used. I have done build threads in other forums (Honda stuff) and found it to be both fun and rewarding, plus there is always more to learn and discuss as the build goes on. Better than making a new thread every time. Anyways, sorry for the long winded intro, I'll get to the meat of it now. I am not looking to make this a race truck, but I do want some more performance/mileage for towing my cars around to the tracks. I also plan to lift it and make it my own unique build.
2016 CCSB 3500HD LTZ Z71- Summit White
Currently it is still bone stock except for 20% tint on the front windows and 35% on the windshield and color matched bow ties
I have not debadged it YET, I'm sure I will get that done before long.
I plan on doing 5k 35W HIDs in the headlights and 25W 5K HIDs in the fogs next and slapping a set of weathertech mats in it.
I'm sure I'll do other small things here and there, just haven't put too much thought into it yet
Planned suspension mods:
Cognito 7-9 w/ fox resi shocks, upgraded tie rod/pitman/idler components, upgraded front and rear sway bars
Hoping to squeeze some 24x12's wrapped in 37's under it. IMO 35's just look too small on these trucks. Based of the research I have done its possible, just takes some finesse.
AMP steps
Planned Performance Upgrades:
Delete emissions BS
Fass 150
MBRP DP
Flo pro 5" straight piped (may throw an FTE res in if drone is too loud during towing)
EFI Live and Mini Max tuner
Not too sold on an intake, from what I have seen it's basically just for looks/added sound, I'd rather spend money elsewhere. Please tell me if I am incorrect.
My goal is 450whp/900tq
Nothing too crazy, I have my cars for going fast. This will be a tow rig 1/2 the time and grocery getter/mall crawling pussy truck the other half. I have a company rig so this truck will typically see 1000 miles or less a month.
I am new to the duramax world, but not to the tuning/building/mechanic world so i am looking to learn along the way but I'm not retarded.
Opinions, input and helpful hints are appreciated and encouraged. If you're a negative asshole keep it to yourself
I am beyond excited to start wrenching and playing with this thing as the funds allow. I'm thinking performance first as it will be cheaper and slowly gathering suspension/tires/wheels until she's ready to go up. Doing a lot of price shopping and research along the way. A family friend locally here owns Sound Diesel Performance so I plan on using him as a resource for knowledge/help/parts as much as possible as well. If you guys have vendors you like and prefer with good pricing give them a shout out as well. I'll work on getting some pics up.
Thanks
-Andy
Few weeks ago I purchased my first Duramax. I consider this my "dream truck". I've always wanted a white duramax since I started looking at trucks. Financially I was never able to get into one until now. Had an 07.5 gasser previously I build from stock I bought used. I have done build threads in other forums (Honda stuff) and found it to be both fun and rewarding, plus there is always more to learn and discuss as the build goes on. Better than making a new thread every time. Anyways, sorry for the long winded intro, I'll get to the meat of it now. I am not looking to make this a race truck, but I do want some more performance/mileage for towing my cars around to the tracks. I also plan to lift it and make it my own unique build.
2016 CCSB 3500HD LTZ Z71- Summit White
Currently it is still bone stock except for 20% tint on the front windows and 35% on the windshield and color matched bow ties
I have not debadged it YET, I'm sure I will get that done before long.
I plan on doing 5k 35W HIDs in the headlights and 25W 5K HIDs in the fogs next and slapping a set of weathertech mats in it.
I'm sure I'll do other small things here and there, just haven't put too much thought into it yet
Planned suspension mods:
Cognito 7-9 w/ fox resi shocks, upgraded tie rod/pitman/idler components, upgraded front and rear sway bars
Hoping to squeeze some 24x12's wrapped in 37's under it. IMO 35's just look too small on these trucks. Based of the research I have done its possible, just takes some finesse.
AMP steps
Planned Performance Upgrades:
Delete emissions BS
Fass 150
MBRP DP
Flo pro 5" straight piped (may throw an FTE res in if drone is too loud during towing)
EFI Live and Mini Max tuner
Not too sold on an intake, from what I have seen it's basically just for looks/added sound, I'd rather spend money elsewhere. Please tell me if I am incorrect.
My goal is 450whp/900tq
Nothing too crazy, I have my cars for going fast. This will be a tow rig 1/2 the time and grocery getter/mall crawling pussy truck the other half. I have a company rig so this truck will typically see 1000 miles or less a month.
I am new to the duramax world, but not to the tuning/building/mechanic world so i am looking to learn along the way but I'm not retarded.
Opinions, input and helpful hints are appreciated and encouraged. If you're a negative asshole keep it to yourself
I am beyond excited to start wrenching and playing with this thing as the funds allow. I'm thinking performance first as it will be cheaper and slowly gathering suspension/tires/wheels until she's ready to go up. Doing a lot of price shopping and research along the way. A family friend locally here owns Sound Diesel Performance so I plan on using him as a resource for knowledge/help/parts as much as possible as well. If you guys have vendors you like and prefer with good pricing give them a shout out as well. I'll work on getting some pics up.
Thanks
-Andy