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GM will invest nearly $100 million dollars to build a brand new Duramax 4.5 liter V8 engine that will be used in the Chevy Silverado truck line
by 2009. Fuel
efficiency will stand to improve by nearly 25% as compared to standard gasoline engines. Carbon Dioxide will be reduced by around 13%
compared to normal diesel engines. The V-8 Duramax will be NOx compliant in all 50 states as it is one of the cleanest diesel engines
ever built. The engine is expected to yield just over 310 HP and 520 ft·lb of
torque. We are proud to carry and extended line of Chevy Duramax Diesel Trucks in the Sacramento area. Come see our inventory today.
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Chevy Duramax Diesel Trucks
Here is the recipe for some good clean fun. First, add Chevrolets new 6600 liter V-8 Duramax engine
into a new Silverado. Next, add
the new Allison 6-speed transmission and lastly, fill it up with diesel. You now have a truck that has all of the power (and ultra clean burning engine) you need to haul you to your next dream vacation destination. Towing your boat or trailer through the mountains with
this powerful work horse will be a breeze thanks to 360 HP at 3,200 RPM's or
650 lb-ft of torque at 1,600 RPM's.
General Motors new Duramax 6.6 Liter turbo-diesel V-8 engine has been upgraded to comply with the most stringent of
2007 federal emissions regulations & continues to deliver outstanding power & torque ratings that GM customers have come to expect.
The new diesel particulate filter system has been upgraded to meet government (mandated) emissions
regulations for any diesel engine that is manufactured on or after January 2007. The new code requires a 90% reduction of particulate matter
& 50% reduction to the NOx.
The Duramax offers outstanding acceleration & powerful towing
performance. All the benefits of the 2006 engine have been carried over into
the new engine. The additional benefits include enhanced efficiency & a more smooth
& quiet engine.
Drive home today in your new Chevrolet Duramax Diesel!
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2008 Silverado 2500 Duramax Diesel Truck Review
The 2008 Silverado 2500 Duramax diesel truck has the 6.6L Turbo engine available. The V8 Turbo engine offers
365 horsepower at 3200 RPM with 660 pound per feet of torque at 1600 RPM. The engine starts very well in colder
temperatures because of the Glow plugs, which convert electricity into heat when starting. The advanced pilot
injection and electronics from the direct injection system helps to reduce combustion noise and reduces emissions.
The engine also has an air-to-air intercooler and computer controlled vanes, which is because of the variable geometry
smart turbocharger that is located between the cylinder heads. The cast aluminum cylinder heads have a four-valve design
that helps maximize power and reduces emissions.
The exterior dimensions for the 2008 Silverado 2500 Duramax diesel depend on the cab size. The Silverado comes in a regular
cab long box, which has a wheelbase of 133 inches, length of 224.7 inches, height of 76.4 inches for a 2WD and 76.3 inches for
a 4x4. The width is 79.9 inches. The ground clearance is 9.6 inches for the 2WD and 9.5 inches for the 4x4. The truck seats three
passengers and has a fuel tank capacity of 34 gallons. The curb weight is 5,308 pounds for a 2WD and 5,554 pounds for the 4x4.
The extended cab with a standard box has a wheelbase of 143.5 inches. A length of 230.3 inches, height of 76.8 inches for
the 2WD and 76.9 inches for the 4x4. The width is 79.9 inches with a ground clearance of 9.5 inches. The truck seats 6/5 passengers
(standard/optional) and has a fuel tank capacity of 26 gallons. The curb weight is 5,596 pounds for a 2WD and 5,847 pounds for the
4x4.
The extended cab with a long box has a wheelbase of 157.5 inches. A length of 249.2 inches, height of 76.6 inches for the 2WD
and 76.7 inches for the 4x4. The width is 79.9 inches with a ground clearance of 9.5 inches. The truck seats 6/5 passengers
(standard/optional) and has a fuel tank capacity of 34 gallons. The curb weight is 5,735 pounds for a 2WD and 6,006 pounds
for the 4x4.
The crew cab with a standard box has a wheelbase of 153 inches. A length of 239.9 inches, height of 71.7 inches for the 2WD and
77.1 inches for the 4x4. The width is 79.9 inches with a ground clearance of 9.5 inches. The truck seats 6/5 passengers
(standard/optional) and has a fuel tank capacity of 26 gallons. The curb weight is 5,742 pounds for a 2WD and 5,983 pounds
for the 4x4.
The crew cab with a long box has a wheelbase of 167 inches. A length of 258.7 inches, height of 76.7 inches for the
2WD and 76.9 inches for the 4x4. The width is 79.9 inches with a ground clearance of 9.5 inches. The truck seats 6/5
passengers (standard/optional) and has a fuel tank capacity of 34 gallons. The curb weight is 5,899 pounds for a 2WD and
6,169 pounds for the 4x4.
The Silverado 2500 Duramax diesel is an extremely versatile truck that will satisfy all of your needs. Shop online today!
2008 Chevy Duramax Truck HD 2500
The 2008 Chevy Truck HD 2500 will give the driver up to twenty percent better gas mileage. The suggested price for the truck
is $24,935 verse other full size trucks that are $25,013. It will have a zero to sixty acceleration of 5.6 seconds over other
full size trucks that have 7.08 seconds. The 6.0L V-8 353 HP engine will work together with the 6-speed automatic transmission
to give ultimate performance. Weighting in at 5,308 pounds of curb weight, the 2500 offers a heavy-duty ride. The short and long
arm front suspension offers a smooth ride as does the rear leaf suspension.
The front springs are a torsion bar while the shocks are gas pressured. The rear leaf springs are gas pressure as well. The
truck comes with four wheel disc brakes and sixteen inch painted steel wheels. The vinyl seat trim will be easy to clean and the
front driver seat direction controls will make it easier to drive and maneuver around. There is a rear view mirror for day/night
driving and a vanity mirror on the passenger side. The audio system is satellite, Am/FM, XM with an in dash CD player with MP3
capabilities. The truck has Internet access, a trip meter and manual front windows.
The safety features on the 2008 Chevy Duramax Truck HD 2500 are the OnStar navigation system, anti lock brakes daytime running
lights and front impact bags for the passenger and driver. The side impact bars will protect from side door crashes. The safety
features are however rated lower than other trucks. The cab can seat three people and has legroom of 41.3 inches, headroom of 41.4
inches and 65.2 inches for shoulder room. Hip room is measured at 62.5 inches. The cab will fit three people, but there are going to
be smaller in stature.
The cargo capacity is rated higher over other trucks with a cargo length of 97.8 inches and 50.6 inches in width. The gross
weighted vehicle rating is at ninety-two hundred pounds with a front and rear GAWR of forty-two hundred pounds and six thousand
eighty-four pounds. The payload is rated for 3,892 pounds and the trailer weight is 10,400 pounds. The maximum tongue weight is
at 16,000 pounds. The cargo volume is 75.5 cubic feet. The truck is not rated highly for off road driving as it has a drive type
of rear wheel.
The 2008 Chevy Duramax will give the driver a nice ride when loaded down and will offer a bouncy ride unloaded. It is
however quieter than most other trucks from its counterparts Dodge and Ford. Since the fuel capacity has been expanded, you
will spend less time at the station filling up. The ease of the driving the 2500 will mean that anyone can handle a truck this large.
Be prepared for the off center steering column that will take some getting use too. The nice thing is the transmission, which slows
the load down slowly with a tap of the brakes instead of putting all the weight on the transmission.
The crew cab with a long box has a wheelbase of 167 inches. A length of 258.7 inches, height of 76.7 inches for the
2WD and 76.9 inches for the 4x4. The width is 79.9 inches with a ground clearance of 9.5 inches. The truck seats 6/5
passengers (standard/optional) and has a fuel tank capacity of 34 gallons. The curb weight is 5,899 pounds for a 2WD and
6,169 pounds for the 4x4.
We can help you find your next Duramax truck purchase. Shop our inventory today!
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