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03-25-2008, 04:03 PM
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| Going back to Chevy
First of all my biggest mistake in life was buying a Ford....biggest p.o.c ever!! I've had nothing but trouble with only 30k miles.Dealers suggestion is just be patient we've had some troubles with this year (05)..My suggestion is I'm gettin rid of it!!Second I like the new 07 1/2 - 08 models , but are kinda expensive so I'm looking for something used. I've been shopping for 06-07 (not clear on which ones are LBZ/LLY) & whats the difference in motors??? & If I can find a used 07 1/2 for a fair price does anyone recommend over 06/07? I tow a 26 ft weekend warrior & someday in the near a 39 ft 5th wheel. | 
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03-25-2008, 05:31 PM
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| Unless you just wanted the NBS i would stick with the 06-07 model with the LBZ. It is basically the same engine just doesn't have all of the Emissions crap on it. Engine RPO Codes
__________________ KYLE 
05 Chevy LLY Crew Cab LT Dually 4x4, Crank it up Diesel Tie rod sleeves and centerlink, BD Diesel Remote Fuel Filter, EGR Blocked, TTS Dual Lift Pumps, FPRV Shim, Bullydog Outlook Monitor, AFE Stage 2 CAI and modded turbo mouthpiece, BD Diesel Manifold, Diamond Eye Turbo Direct Pipe, Diamond Eye 5" exhaust straight piped, Level Kit, Suncoast Stage IV w/ 1056 Torque Converter and Allison Deep pan EFI Live Tuned by IdahoRob!!!!
1981 VW Rabbit Pickup, 1.6L Diesel, 4 Speed Manual, 35 MPGs | |
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03-25-2008, 05:44 PM
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Originally Posted by BigRedChevy  Unless you just wanted the NBS i would stick with the 06-07 model with the LBZ. It is basically the same engine just doesn't have all of the Emissions crap on it. Engine RPO Codes | What he said.....^^^^^ | |
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03-25-2008, 06:01 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Indiana
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| i would go with 06-07 i got my truck up for sale. i pull 28 ft enclose weekend warrior tows great. but def. 06 or 07
__________________ 2007 Chevy Classic LBZ, AFE stage 2, Turbo back 5 Inch Magnaflow, EGR block off plate, PPE lift pump, PPE pick up tube out of the tank. Got the efi live tuning from fleece performance on my truck now it is a great tune getting the transgo jr. kit for now  | |
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03-25-2008, 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by fordh8tr First of all my biggest mistake in life was buying a Ford....biggest p.o.c ever!! I've had nothing but trouble with only 30k miles.Dealers suggestion is just be patient we've had some troubles with this year (05)..My suggestion is I'm gettin rid of it!!Second I like the new 07 1/2 - 08 models , but are kinda expensive so I'm looking for something used. I've been shopping for 06-07 (not clear on which ones are LBZ/LLY) & whats the difference in motors??? & If I can find a used 07 1/2 for a fair price does anyone recommend over 06/07? I tow a 26 ft weekend warrior & someday in the near a 39 ft 5th wheel. | LLY's are from 2004.5-2005 and LBZ's are from 2006-2007.5... The LBZ has 360 hp, 650 ft lbs of torque, a controller which is programmed different, and a 6 speed tranny...Some of the later LLY's have 6 speed trannies. The LLY has 310 hp and 565 ft lbs of torque.
__________________ '06 LBZ
17,000 miles to date
PPE hot +2 e.t (Jan 22,2008) sold on Jul 29,2008, EFILive (July 29,2008), egr block plate,pyrometer and boost gauges,Line-X bedliner, power step, matching door handles (Escalade), billet grille, clear braw to prevent rock chips, led tail lights, high intensity headlamps, two 10" subs, rockford fosgate 1000w amp for subs 5w-40 synthetic engine (Feb.17,2008), 75w-90 synthetic differentials (Feb.17, 2008), fuel additive (Feb.23, 2008) | |
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03-26-2008, 10:22 PM
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Originally Posted by justinv i would go with 06-07 i got my truck up for sale. i pull 28 ft enclose weekend warrior tows great. but def. 06 or 07 | Thanks for the offer, Looking for a long bed + I'm in Socal & I'm trying to work out a deal now on a 07.Will keep you guys posted, thanks again.
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03-26-2008, 10:28 PM
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| 06/07 power
Since we are on the 06/07's what kinda power upgrades have you guys made & what works well.Banks,Edge ,RBP etc.... | |
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03-27-2008, 07:25 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: bay area
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Originally Posted by fordh8tr Since we are on the 06/07's what kinda power upgrades have you guys made & what works well.Banks,Edge ,RBP etc.... | for Duramax, EFI Live and PPE have been the highly recommended tuners...I run PPE but do not run above level 2 because it can cause tranny issues if you are not careful...Many folks run theirs at higher levels but they are either planning for a future tranny upgrade, are very easy on the pedal, or just don't care...My PPE goes to level 7 but level 2 already adds a very noticeable amount of power...I haven't really driven my truck enough to give much advise.
__________________ '06 LBZ
17,000 miles to date
PPE hot +2 e.t (Jan 22,2008) sold on Jul 29,2008, EFILive (July 29,2008), egr block plate,pyrometer and boost gauges,Line-X bedliner, power step, matching door handles (Escalade), billet grille, clear braw to prevent rock chips, led tail lights, high intensity headlamps, two 10" subs, rockford fosgate 1000w amp for subs 5w-40 synthetic engine (Feb.17,2008), 75w-90 synthetic differentials (Feb.17, 2008), fuel additive (Feb.23, 2008) | |
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