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: Anyone else hear of 6 Cyl. diesel for 2007? Wholly Kaw 09-14-2005, 01:33 AM Supposedly for the envoy (and it's chevy cousin). A GM Tech told me today that they have some mules running around with 'em as we speak. Anyone..... Bueller... Bueller... :D :D :D Chris N5CWM 09-14-2005, 02:31 AM Man you're getting my hopes up! If it's true, I'll be the first in line! A Chevy Trailblazer diesel would be perfect for my wife who drives 2,000 miles a month just commuting to/from work. Better yet a VW Jetta TDI diesel but the TB would be a lot safer vehicle for the interstate she drives on every weekday at rush hour. Reineke 09-14-2005, 03:02 AM Look for one in a half ton long before anything is thought of with the TB. Stuff I have read indicate a 6 cylinder Isuzu baby Dmax. Time will tell. Hopefuly the new halfies with be built with the new 6 cyl in mind so we won't have to hear for 10 years that it won't work because the transmission is too big... Diesel Tech 09-14-2005, 11:44 AM They have been running the V6 duramax for a couple years now. I was able to drive one awhile back and it ran pretty nice. It looks like a current engine , just missing the rear two cylinders. The one I drove was in a pickup at GM. Not sure when it will be released or what it will come in. thefermanator 09-14-2005, 01:16 PM It would be great for a 1/2 ton or even a 3/4 ton as an option. I wouldn't mine being able to get a v-6 diesel with a 5 speed auto in say a 1500 suburban or tahoe. Milage and towing, what could be better. Oh yeah the mack daddy DURAMAX/ALLISON at 400HP in a Suburban:ro) . dozerboy 09-14-2005, 09:30 PM I think if it was to come out in 07 we would be hearing more whispers about it, but I might go for one. epitaph 09-16-2005, 01:47 AM http://www.shadetreemechanic.com/duramax_diesel.htm Duramax Diesel 7800 Specifications Duramax 7800 200 Horsepower Displacement 7.8 Liters / 475.9 Cubic Inches # of Cylinders 6 In Line Bore 4.53 Inches Stroke 4.92 Inches Compression Ratio 16.0 : 1 Dry Weight 1180 pounds Fuel Grade # 2 Diesel Engine Power 200 HP @ 2200 RPM Torque 520 pound Feet @ 1450 RPM Governed full load setting 2400 RPM No Load Governing speed 2550 RPM Low-Idle, Curb Idle 600 RPM ___ Also while i was on vacation in one of the carribean islands last year I noticed a midsize izuzu truck with a 3.0 duramax in it... Max Power 09-16-2005, 10:06 AM That is a 7.8L that is used in bigger trucks. That will never see a 1/2 ton or 3/4 ton because it probably weighs twice what our motor does. Jperry 09-16-2005, 12:43 PM Definatly look to the carribean for things to come. Seems they get all the neat stuff LONG before they are approved to be imported to the USA. I remember seeing a Diesel outboard motor on a boat down there. As far as I know they are still not approved for import here. Just imagine counter rotating D-Maxes on the back of fishing boat! epitaph 09-16-2005, 12:52 PM If i had to say anything id say the truck had the dimensions of a dakota, it was quadcab and had running boards and big tires. had big 3.0 DURAMAX stickers on the side of each bed and an IZUSU grille. | ||