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Starting to hear some sketchy unverified rumors about the next gen. HD's, which some are saying should debut late next year:

 

Revised Duramax (some say will still be a 6.6L) and a new gasoline engine, possibly an iron-block Gen VI of unknown displacement.  It seems that the Gen. VI's can accommodate a longer stroke than the current Gen. V, so read into that what you will.

 

Revised chassis also featuring the new E-coat as the light duty 2027's will have.  The current HD chassis dates to 2011 with a few minor modifications over the years.

 

A medium duty 4500/5500/6500 derivative that will replace the current Silverado Medium Duty. 

 

The next gen. HD's will possibly be built at Flint and Oshawa, and medium duty production will move to a GM plant from the International plant, which is in the process of closing. 

 

Post whatever HD rumors you hear and we'll see how accurate they turn out to be! 

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12 hours ago, C/K Man said:

Revised Duramax (some say will still be a 6.6L)...

Wonder what happened to the "MEGA"max 8.3 rumors.

 

12 hours ago, C/K Man said:

Revised chassis also featuring the new E-coat as the light duty 2027's will have. 

I haven't had any rust issues, but the wax sure is ugly.

 

12 hours ago, C/K Man said:

A medium duty 4500/5500/6500 derivative that will replace the current Silverado Medium Duty.

Good to hear, considering the joint venture with International ended. 

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