For 2001, GM released its 6.6L Duramax engine, which, at the time, was considered by many to be the most advanced diesel powerplant ever installed in American pickup trucks. The fact that the same ...

The Duramax diesel engine has seen quite a few changes over the years. Here's what separates some of the most popular ...

If we were to oversimplify how power is made, we’d say this: As more pressure is created in the cylinders, more torque is delivered to the wheels. That pressure can be a result of increased boost ...

The 6.6-liter LB7 Duramax turbo-diesel engine was the result of a joint effort between General Motors and Isuzu, and was utilized by the first-generation Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD. The ...

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When it comes to pickup trucks, most enthusiasts take a hardline stance. You're either a Ford fan, a Ram fan, or a Chevy fan. There doesn't tend to be a lot of compromise or love lost between the ...

The LBZ variant of the Duramax from the 2006/2007 Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra pickups is one of the most well-loved diesel engines by Chevy fans.

Matt Nelson is an automotive journalist with nearly a decade of experience in all things cars. He's spent years working at dealerships in sales, finance, and service. He's since traded in his pens and ...

When the LLY Duramax V8 debuted midway through the 2004 model year, it had an SAE-certified output rating of 310 horsepower and 520 pound-feet of torque, with the latter growing by 85 to 605 pounds of ...

A Chevy Silverado with a Tennessee vanity license plate bearing the letters "LBZ". - Tennessee Torque/YouTube The Chevy LBZ is often considered the "Holy Grail" of Duramax diesel engines, often ...