Is the new 4.5 Duramax a good option for the HD Series?

[Max Attitude]

Production costs, materials, etc.

Could you elaborate? I'm really wondering how it would be cheaper. :noidea:

 

[mmangels22]

Could you elaborate? I'm really wondering how it would be cheaper. :noidea:

because it costs less to produce than the 6.6 does. So instead of the 8k premium for the 6.6, you could pay 3-4k for the 4.5L.

 

[whatnot]

because it costs less to produce than the 6.6 does. So instead of the 8k premium for the 6.6, you could pay 3-4k for the 4.5L.

And they aren't putting an Allison behind it which is about half of the 8K premium.

 

[durallymax]

on my sticker it lists the allison as a 1700 option.

 

[whatnot]

Is that all? Was the 8.1L gass quite a bit more that the 6.0? I thought an 8.1 with an Allison was about half the option price of a Duramax.

 

[Max Attitude]

because it costs less to produce than the 6.6 does. So instead of the 8k premium for the 6.6, you could pay 3-4k for the 4.5L.

How does it cost less? Because the parts are a little smaller maybe. Still probably the same amount of parts. I really don't think it'll be a whole lot cheaper than the 6.6 but it doesn't really matter...all just speculation anyways.

 

[durallymax]

I assume the 4.5L will be cheaper, it is designed to maximize efficiency in the production of it thus making it cheaper to produce per unit, however you know they will have the cost of engineering it and retooling a factory added into the sticker.

I know the allison option as stated on my sticker wasnt over $2,000. Kinda surprised me too. I think the Dmax was 5 thousand something. I know it wasnt 6,000 and I know it wasnt less than 5,000

 

[Max Attitude]

I thought the Duramax Allison combo was around 7-8k.

 

[durallymax]

I believe its $7,500 on the new ones

 

[mmangels22]

from what i have read and understood, the 4.5 will be in the 1/2ton, and a new 6.9 dmax will be coming out!

 

[EFI Support]

GM Media released a statement last week placing the 4.5L project on indefinate hold.

Link and press release are below

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Cindy

http://media.gm.com/servlet/GatewayS...38&docid=52890

GM Statement Regarding the Duramax 4.5L V-8 Diesel

Given the current economic climate, GM has reviewed and updated its U.S. product portfolio and has decided to place on indefinite hold its previously announced plan to add a Duramax 4.5L V-8 diesel engine in 2010 to its Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra light-duty trucks.

Chevrolet and GMC will continue to offer a heavy duty Duramax 6.6L V-8 diesel, which is class-leading in both horsepower and torque. Light-duty truck customers can also choose from several fuel-efficient gasoline engines with GM’s Active Fuel Management mated to a six-speed transmission or a new 2-Mode hybrid that provides up to 40 percent improved city fuel mileage and 25 percent improvement in overall fuel efficiency. In fact, no other full-size pickup has better fuel economy.

GM remains optimistic that the Duramax 4.5L V-8 diesel may be a viable option in its future portfolio.

 

[kslb7]

I think they should put the 4.5 in a beefed up Colorado. Kinda like a miniHD.

Or slam it in a Colbolt!

 

[Nemo]

It would be a good motor for the 1/2 ton, tahoe, etc. but not the 3/4 and 1 ton trucks...

-Nemo