Boy is GM stupid. When they do come out with one it will probably be a detuned one like they put in their vans. I wrote to Bob Lutz at GM two weeks ago and he still hasn't responded. They have NO towing motors for the 3/4 and one ton Burbons the big dummies.
Duramax Suburban?
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I encourage everyone to call Robert Lutz (he should go by Bob Klutz) at 313 556 6500. They will ask you to fax him first which I did and ask why they have no diesl for a big gas guzzler like a Burbon but they have the powertrain for the p/u's. I hope Kirkorian parts out the company as it deserves to go out of business. I'm no Ford fan but the Mustang went from the drawing board to the street in no time. GM is a dinosaur that needs to die.
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This is a question I have been asking for years. Ever since the Dmax was released I wondered when they would mount in a 3/4 ton suburban. With the popularity of the Excursion, GM basically handed that market to Ford.
I heard a rumor of '09 it is comming?
I grew up with GM and Deisel as my old man was an Engneer at DDA. Recently my family needs changed to needing a 7 psng, kids + friends, 4x4, and wanted the best fuel econony as possiable. Also need to tow around 6k lb of boat every so often, so though.. hey how about a 2-3 yr old burb deisel... look around and WTF... GM has no Deisel burb out there?
A silly question based on a fause premise...
If the duramax was in the burb, and some modest mods made, intake, exaust, chip, with normal hwy miles what do you think you could tweek the mpg up to?
I grew up with GM and Deisel as my old man was an Engneer at DDA. Recently my family needs changed to needing a 7 psng, kids + friends, 4x4, and wanted the best fuel econony as possiable. Also need to tow around 6k lb of boat every so often, so though.. hey how about a 2-3 yr old burb deisel... look around and WTF... GM has no Deisel burb out there?
A silly question based on a fause premise...
If the duramax was in the burb, and some modest mods made, intake, exaust, chip, with normal hwy miles what do you think you could tweek the mpg up to?
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If the frame could stand up to the 6.6 V8...(I don't know much about that aspect)...I would say with the lighter setup you could easily get 19-20 city and about 25-27 highway....that's my thoughts anyways. And I did hear that GM is making a 1500 with a diesel in 09 that will get around 30MPG. Not sure how true that is...but who knows?
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the 3/4 ton Sub sits on a reg. 3/4 ton frame just like the Duramax and the 01 thru 05 are avalible with the 8.1L gas engine so it is possible to put a duramax in them Home Chevrolet Duramax Suburban - Four Wheeler enjoy
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wasnt the suburban in one of the diesel magazines?
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Yes it was in one of the past Diesel Power mags. But it was a company that takes your suburben and does a swap for you.
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