isuzu

boostnlb7 · 12-26-2012, 05:29 PM

ive heard chevy haters talk about how our motors are made in japan, from isuzu.. i know a few parts are made from isuzu?? im not sure.. looking for some input on how much of the motor gm/isuzu make..

**2500-HD** · 12-26-2012, 05:57 PM

do note that the new powerstroke is not only ford but an austrian company as well

Carbonic · 12-26-2012, 06:06 PM

We live in a global market so you would be hard pressed to find anything that requires hundreds of parts to be made strictly in one country. Isnt the facility used to manufacture these engines outside of Dayton, Ohio?

ahlegg21 · 12-26-2012, 06:08 PM

Some of the part are from Japan, and complte motors are assembled in Ohio..... A lot of the technology is Japanese

**2500-HD** · 12-26-2012, 06:24 PM

of all the companies to use they chose one that has been in the market of diesel engines for close to a century. isuzu is well known for their diesels as being some of the best in the market as well as a lot of them sold. i hate jap and chi..you know it, stuff. but in this case gm made a good choice. it was obviously a good decision seeing as the longevity of this motor series and the overall reliability of it.

it was designed in japan as a joint venture, testing and calibration was done in the us at a gm lab along with a few isuzu engineers. its assembled in moraine ohio and the design and rights fully belong to gm, along with other isuzu diesel motors (part of the agreement). with well over 1 million (closer to 2 million now) motors produced with relatively few issues, id say it was/is a very successful motor.

i still dont like jap cars though...

boostnlb7 · 12-27-2012, 10:06 AM

i agree.. but what parts are made in japan on our motors. i know they are assembled here, is the whole motor made in japan?

DMAXchris · 12-27-2012, 10:21 AM

Certain parts are cast in Japan. I think the block and heads come from overseas. I remember reading about a foundry at the Moraine plant, so I'm not sure what is cast here. The pistons were out-sourced. The fuel system & ECM is Bosch (German).

C.J. · 12-27-2012, 11:06 AM

I bought my duramax because it was not a GM design.

DMAXchris · 12-27-2012, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by C.J.

I bought my duramax because it was not a GM design.

Same here. I wish they would've let the Germans & Japs do the interior and suspension too!

boostnlb7 · 01-01-2013, 07:12 PM

And i agree they do have great designs. I.love my truck.. I would just like to see more things be made in the usa guys. Could create more.jobs too

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boostnlb7 DuramaxForum Veteran Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: in the woods of michigan Posts: 1,188	isuzu ive heard chevy haters talk about how our motors are made in japan, from isuzu.. i know a few parts are made from isuzu?? im not sure.. looking for some input on how much of the motor gm/isuzu make.. __________________ couldnt pass hazing to be a "pup bro" 03 lb7 ccsb 4x4-6" bds- 20"mkw's- p195/65/14 intercos- auto meter boost/pyro/trans gauges- traction bars- 5'' DE straight pipe- PPE BIV- AD II 200 lift pump- edge insight CTS- spectre CAI- 45% over injectors- LMM cp3 & FPR -EFI live dsp5 flashed by tony burkhard with danville tunes- thanks to Brent @ Lincoln Diesel

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Carbonic DuramaxForum n00b Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 20	We live in a global market so you would be hard pressed to find anything that requires hundreds of parts to be made strictly in one country. Isnt the facility used to manufacture these engines outside of Dayton, Ohio? Last edited by Carbonic; 12-26-2012 at 06:09 PM.

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2500-HD the SLEDGEHAMMER Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: upstate nj Posts: 2,437	of all the companies to use they chose one that has been in the market of diesel engines for close to a century. isuzu is well known for their diesels as being some of the best in the market as well as a lot of them sold. i hate jap and chi..you know it, stuff. but in this case gm made a good choice. it was obviously a good decision seeing as the longevity of this motor series and the overall reliability of it. it was designed in japan as a joint venture, testing and calibration was done in the us at a gm lab along with a few isuzu engineers. its assembled in moraine ohio and the design and rights fully belong to gm, along with other isuzu diesel motors (part of the agreement). with well over 1 million (closer to 2 million now) motors produced with relatively few issues, id say it was/is a very successful motor. i still dont like jap cars though... __________________ 04.5 2500hd

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boostnlb7 DuramaxForum Veteran Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: in the woods of michigan Posts: 1,188	i agree.. but what parts are made in japan on our motors. i know they are assembled here, is the whole motor made in japan? __________________ couldnt pass hazing to be a "pup bro" 03 lb7 ccsb 4x4-6" bds- 20"mkw's- p195/65/14 intercos- auto meter boost/pyro/trans gauges- traction bars- 5'' DE straight pipe- PPE BIV- AD II 200 lift pump- edge insight CTS- spectre CAI- 45% over injectors- LMM cp3 & FPR -EFI live dsp5 flashed by tony burkhard with danville tunes- thanks to Brent @ Lincoln Diesel

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DMAXchris Longbeds FTW Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Natrona Heights, PA Posts: 13,313	Certain parts are cast in Japan. I think the block and heads come from overseas. I remember reading about a foundry at the Moraine plant, so I'm not sure what is cast here. The pistons were out-sourced. The fuel system & ECM is Bosch (German). __________________ 06 LBZ EC/LB 4x4 Built Motor/Trans • Bullseye s375 • Stock CP3 • Built and Tuned by Blackout Performance • 11.76 @ 115 There are a lot of hacks in this industry. Be very careful with who you choose to do work on your truck!

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boostnlb7 DuramaxForum Veteran Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: in the woods of michigan Posts: 1,188	And i agree they do have great designs. I.love my truck.. I would just like to see more things be made in the usa guys. Could create more.jobs too __________________ couldnt pass hazing to be a "pup bro" 03 lb7 ccsb 4x4-6" bds- 20"mkw's- p195/65/14 intercos- auto meter boost/pyro/trans gauges- traction bars- 5'' DE straight pipe- PPE BIV- AD II 200 lift pump- edge insight CTS- spectre CAI- 45% over injectors- LMM cp3 & FPR -EFI live dsp5 flashed by tony burkhard with danville tunes- thanks to Brent @ Lincoln Diesel

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