2004 2500 HD GMC with Durmax\Allison

[VegasDude]

Just traded in the 2001 HD for a fully loaded GMC HD Crew Cab. Instead of the 8.1 I went with the duramax diesel. This truck is a trip!! The XM radio and On Star systems are just awesome and the diesel engine is fantastic. In town i'm already getting over 17 mpg.........my 8.1 was just over 10 mpg. The add on's are too long to list, but I will give it a shot!

 

Duramax diesel engine

Allison Tranny

Westin platnium plus step bars for the crew cab (the 3 step one's)

On Star

XM radio

Bose system

6 place cd changer

Full Leather interior

Tow package

Skid plate package

Controls located in steering wheel

Rear radio control with head set option

SLT package

Tinted windows, all but the front!!

Bed and tailgate liner

Heated and turn signals in the side mirrors

Heated front seats

Center line wheels

265 firestone M\S tires

Fog lamps

GMC fitted Mud Flaps all round.

Snug top........just added today.....!!

Husky Front mats

and other stuff I need to explore...............just an awesome truck. My 01 had 51,000 trouble free miles on it. Looking for more of the same from this truck.

[linda]

what....no DVD system?

[VegasDude]

Nope, didn't want that feature............... Didn't want to be tempted to watch movies while riding.............

[Machine]

Nice purchase. Wait until the Dmax is broken in...it's gets better and better.

 

When you start to get bored with its current performance - put the Edge Juice on it and then hold on.

[VegasDude]

Edge Juice........? Tell me more............

[Shaners]

Sounds like a sweet truck!!! Congrats

[99silveradoz71]

Sounds like a nice ride. You should get in touch with Sincity about a get together out there. It seems there's a few of you out that way.

[o4yukonxl]

Nice truck! How's the noise level in the cab? Does it run like your 8.1?

[Firetiger(MN)]

 

 

Isspro Gauges with the Edge Juice/Attitude mounted on the right.

 

Stop on over HERE and you'll find out all you ever wanted to know about the Duramax and more. Great site.

 

[BlackSilver]

The fun has just started. Compared to my old 8.1 the DuraMax is simply heaven.

[VegasDude]

The engine is quiet in the cab. I haven't towed anything yet so I can't compare to the 8.1. So far it has plenty of power, seems to have more pickup than the 8.1 I am getting a little over 17 mpg which is about 7 mpg better than the 8.1. Now don't get me wrong that 8.1 was a great engine a lot of power and very dependable, but this diesel seems to be just as good and better gas mileage. I am sure when I tow this weekend, it will be awesome. Will let you know on that..............!!

[KyleBst264]

I hooked my 7,000 lbs. 20 ft. Haulmark enclosed car hauler to my '03 2500 HD 4x4, Ext. Cab w/Duramax & Allison and went through the part of town with the most hills. I almost had to go back home because I nearly thought I had left the house without the trailer. It literally towed that trailer like it wasn't there, was still managing 16.3 mpg for fuel mileage too.

[VegasDude]

Ok, I am new to diesels what are EGT's? I read on that diesel site. "I only ran(pick a number) so many EGT's...........

[Firetiger(MN)]

EGT=Exhaust Gas Temperature. That's the top gauge in my picture. A pyrometer probe is installed into the exhaust manifold to read the temperatures.

 

Heavy loading/towing + steep grades can cause some high EGT's. Get too hot for too long and you can possibly cause damage to the turbo/engine. Spikes of high temps aren't necessarily a big deal, but long duration hot spells can be an issue if not careful.

 

Performance chips can, and usually do, increase EGT's without load/towing. I've hit 1100°+ on a hard 0-60mph run which really isn't that hot but my chip isn't as hot as some of them out there either.

[ToyHaulin]

I am looking for about the same thing you just got except Ext Cab version. I am guessing you are in Vegas, hence the name. What dealer did you get it from or did you have to special order it? I went to Courtesy today and they do not have a single Duramax on the lot. Thank you in advance for any info. Also Congrats

 

 

KT