Anyone into Diesels?

[hvy_chevy_one]

I got a 2002 GMC 2500HD Duramax with a 220hp tuner, intake, boost valve, straight piped exhaust, custom Hummer H2 rims, 8k HID Headlights, LED marker/turnsignals, Adding more stuff to it soon. Anyone else on here like diesels as much as me? post pics of your diesel's, even if they are cars or suv's...heres a pic of my truck(matches my quad now haha)

[Ajmboy]

That's a nice truck!

[wylde1]

Awesome looking truck, bet it sounds good. Diesels have come a long way. I remember back in the day the old VW Rabbits with the extension cord coming out of peoples houses to their parking places so they could start em up in the winter.

[jigolbeep]

What programer you running? Ever limped your trans??

I love my Duramax... MBRP turbo back 4 inch, k&n, diablo predator programmer...

[hvy_chevy_one]

I have the PPE tuner in mine..Limped the trans a good 30+ times haha..doesnt like the 220hp tune to well..Im glad to see im not the only diesel lover on here haha..Nice truck man!

[jigolbeep]

lol... I cant believe your allison is still going... I limped mine when i first put my programmer on... I limed it on a 4 to 5 shift and its only 120hp... I backed it down to 80hp and it still pulls anything i hook onto like nothing is there...

[hvy_chevy_one]

haha i know im suprised its still holding up too. Almost time to get a built tranny though, if i ever get the money haha..Ill tell you these things can pull just about anything you put behind it

[hvy_chevy_one]

heres an updated pic of mine. Blacked out the whole front end and back bumper..Yay! no more chrome lol

[hvy_chevy_one]

anyone else?

[marioweldinginc]

I have a 99 F450 with a 7.3L Diesel. I have over 205,000k on it and weighs in at 11,600lbs. It still pulls hard too!

[hvy_chevy_one]

big ole beast F450 nice..I almost got a 99 F250 Powerstroke before i got this truck, the 7.3 are really strong running motors

[marioweldinginc]

Yeah cant say say the 4R100 is a strong tranny though. Im on my 3rd and now 1-2 shifts are getting harsh again. Time for #4

Haha put 700r4 instead of 4R100 woops. Head was stuck in my chevy days

Edited July 31, 2011 by marioweldinginc

[hvy_chevy_one]

haha 700r4 in a p-stroke lol...yea the 99 i almost bought, the trans was jacked up wouldnt shift into OD, so id have to redline the hell out of it and finalld "BANG!" and it shifted lol

[jeeptuff]

I love a diesel, but that's what I do for a living (heavy diesel mechanic). I have a gas pot 02 Ford super crew 4x4 as a tow pig. For a daily I have an 05 Audi A4.

[Fastrider]

Diesels are the only way to go here in Australia. I used to drive a Nissan Patrol which is one of the more popular models here. If you are in the outback and gas stations are 650+ KM (400 Miles) apart and there is a chance they only carry diesel, you want to be running on it.

I can see why you call these trucks, they are probably great for carrying or pulling seriously big loads but dont look like the ideal off raod machines. Ground clearence looks to be an issue with those long wheel bases. For that I am thinking, Jeep, or Humber? Would they be the top brands in the US for that purpose.

[Earthmover]

I love diesels have done all my life. Im driving a 02 f250 with the 7.3ltr PS. & drive an 97 T650 Kenworth 450HP. 18spd. pulling 50ton gross for a living. Just love the low reving get up and go

[kurt25]

A link that comes in handy, you guys might want to dig in it.

Diesel Parts - DotComDiesel.com

[dieseljeeper]

howdy, new here but with a diesel and truck I think I like it! I have a 6.7l powerstroke that replaced my 95 7.3 that I sold my son. I also have a 1953 m38 a1 that I powered with a Kubota v2203di diesel out of a carrier reefer. I added a Borg Warner k03 turbo and a WRX intercooler. Im running a SM465 trans, d18 transfer case, d44 lrear with an old style detroit locker (noisy), disc brakes on all 4 and a d30 in front with a powerlock. It is a work in progress. Right now the body is off getting the new floors and hat channels when it was built the first time.