Bedlam
PNW
Moderator
Joined: 06/13/2012
View Profile
|
The 8.1 V10 30-valve is available in chassis cabs from F450 to F750. The F450 and and F550 still use the 5R110 transmission while the F650 and F750 use the 6R140.
Chevy Sonic 1.8-Honda Passport C70B-Host Mammoth 11.5-Interstate Car Carrier 20-Joyner SandViper 250-Kawasaki Concours ZG1000-Paros 8' flatbed-Pelican Decker DLX 8.75-Ram 5500 HD
|
8.1 Van
Millstone NJ
Senior Member
Joined: 03/20/2008
View Profile
 Offline
|
Bedlam wrote:The 8.1 V10 30-valve is available in chassis cabs from F450 to F750. The F450 and and F550 still use the 5R110 transmission while the F650 and F750 use the 6R140.
What 8.1 V10 30-valve ? Ford has a 6.8L V10 30-valve .
2002 Chevy Express LS 3500 8.1 155" WB passenger van 3.73 posi (GT4/G80)
2003 Thor Citation 41-ZBSR 41ft TT
|
Bedlam
PNW
Moderator
Joined: 06/13/2012
View Profile
|
Sorry, typo on my end. I meant the 6.8 is still available in the larger chassis cabs. I have no idea if GM still has any applications for the 8.1 V8.
|
Steakman
Calgary, Alberta
Senior Member
Joined: 06/01/2003
View Profile
Offline
|
Quote:...
The premium $ on pre '07 diesels is stupid high and newer gasser lack the displacement to do the job...
Things have chaged significantly since I bought my 06 LBZ D'max. (Feb 07)
Fuel has changed (500ppm down to 15ppm S), and with it came some of the most stringent emissions controls around..Canada too. As such I think the discussion has changed as well.
Most of us (at least I think most of us..?), with pre 07 diesels are quite happy to hang on to them - I know I am and would have no issue spending 10-12K for a major overhaul should that be requried: (HG's, Studs, Injectors to start...New down pipe, EGR delete etc).
I simply cannot see buying a new vehicle that is KNUTS on emissions with DPF and all that******at 75K+ in $CAD. What the heck for..?? (only if I needed a live in Model of the Artic Fox type that was in the 13-15k lbs range...then a Dually would be the only way...but at this stage...quite pleased at 268 k Miles.
It's all about Maintenace - Fluids - Learnin how to do body work/painting...(which i did), I plan on keeping this truck till I drive it to my grave.!
See you in 6 months..(-:
stk
M'self and the Bride...of 32 yrs
'06 GMC DMax CCSB 594,545 km (368,890 miles)
2003 Citation 26RKS.
|
Bedlam
PNW
Moderator
Joined: 06/13/2012
View Profile
|
I agree with you. I replaced my previous diesel with a new one because I wanted to haul more than I could with the old truck platform - It wasn't because I was looking forward to all the new emissions. I even researched the new gassers and was strongly considering one of them until I realized I would be demanding close to the upper limits of these engine ratings.
|
|
|
jim summers
Summers-Alaska, Winters -lower 48
Full Member
Joined: 07/31/2006
View Profile
Good Sam RV Club Member
Offline
|
Steakman I agree. I have an 03' Dmax that I love w/ only 90k miles. Never an injector problem. I would like some specific recommendations on the things I can to do to keep it in tip top shape. And improve its performance too. I don't want to loose it. Any idea where I might find these ? There are so many diesel sites but I never see this question. thnx
`03 Duramax, Nash 25R TT, Equalizer WD
|
Bedlam
PNW
Moderator
Joined: 06/13/2012
View Profile
|
The older injectors and pumps will last longer if you add a lubricant to your fuel. The sulfur used to be that lubricant but now requires a fuel supplement. If you have not been using a cetane booster, starting now will still help you get maximum remaining life. Biodiesel also better lubrication than the low sulfur diesel - If you run this, you may not need to add anything.
My truck was a dedicated RV hauler, so I followed the severe duty maintenance schedule. I'm not sure if helped, but I never had problem because of it.
|
jim summers
Summers-Alaska, Winters -lower 48
Full Member
Joined: 07/31/2006
View Profile
Good Sam RV Club Member
Offline
|
been reading about Standyne. when I go south soon I'm gonna' try their products. Been using Lucas stuff for yrs. thnx
|
jevanb
michigan
Senior Member
Joined: 07/20/2006
View Profile
Offline
|
jim summers wrote:Steakman I agree. I have an 03' Dmax that I love w/ only 90k miles. Never an injector problem. I would like some specific recommendations on the things I can to do to keep it in tip top shape. And improve its performance too. I don't want to loose it. Any idea where I might find these ? There are so many diesel sites but I never see this question. thnx first of all put in a lift pump (airdog, FASS) you CP3 and injectors will like it. look up EFI Live lots of good tuners out their I use rob`s tunes, put in a down pipe and 4 inch back to a muffler as it will drop you exh temps 200 degrees while towing, and a EGT gage or a CTS monitor. also install (nicktane) adapter on your fuel filter and then you can run larger better filters (CAT)
2006 CC 4x Lbz,
2012 Wildcat 344QB
Pullrite Superglide
|
Steakman
Calgary, Alberta
Senior Member
Joined: 06/01/2003
View Profile
Offline
|
I have been a member of DieselPlace.com for 8 yrs...pretty much to the day. I would argue that it is likely the best source of information on GM diesels on the net today...over 125,000 members, massive archives and discussion boards for the old 6.2/6.5 liter units as well as every D'Max engine - LB7, LLY, LBZ, LMM, LML....a massive DIY Section and some incredibly knowledgeable members.
My goto place for research of anything to do with my vehicle..often finding information that even the dealers know squat about.
Being a member has taught me to research and how to do many standard and some not so standard maintenance things at one tenth the cost and five times the satisfaction of doing it myself.
I consider myself as NOT part of the "entitled class"...nor a non info type. knowledge is power.
I digress...it happens on occasion...something about a cpl of rum n cokes on a Sat Nite! Lol
Btw..Jevanb's advice is solid- have done all that and then some.
Add a secondary oil filter system, lift pump for sure, use B DIESEL or Opti-Lube as additive, block that EGR, stick to 265's for tire size. I could go on...but not the forum for it.
Cheers,
Stk
|
|
|
