Triple Threat: Power, Durability, and Fuel Efficiency
Duramax diesel: Since 2001 the Duramax diesel engine has been the engine of choice for Chevy and GMC trucks. The original goal was to create an engine that was designed to deliver the most power possible in full size pickup trucks, to create an engine that would be able to get any job done in any situation. This engine will perform any job you throw at it and still be going strong. Besides the power that this engine is able to deliver it is able to do it with a fuel mileage is incredible for the sheer power that this beast can produce. Take for example the GM/Isuzu Duramax diesel produces 300 horsepower and an impressive 520 foot-pounds of torque at only 1,600 rpm. Comparing this with GM's big block Vortec 8011 gasoline engine which cranks out a higher 340 horsepower, but just a mere 455 foot-pounds of torque at 3,200. With the Duramax diesel engine you will be able to haul heavier loads at a standstill which is useful in hundreds of application in the work arena. Besides the engines power and fuel mileage these engines have great durability. Take for example the Duramax Diesel LT2, with its two hundred and fifty to three hundred thousand mile reputation this engine will be going be working for the next twenty to thirty years. With the Duramax diesel engine you can be prepared to do any job for well to the future. If you can imagine the possibilities. If you work in construction or rock working you will be able to load up thousands of pounds of materials that you need to get the job done and deliver them to the site in less trips with power to spare. The power can also be useful in domestic life with help in towing trailers for moving. Starting on hills is no longer a problem, for the torque delivered from this engine will make moving heavy loads in hilly areas easy. All in all the Duramax diesel engine delivers a triple threat of power, durability and fuel efficiency; the three key ingredients in making one of the best engines that you can possibly put in a large truck..