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bracker8040
03-11-2007, 06:02 PM
I was just wondering how many miles do you guys get out of your duramax Im a cummins man but got nothing against a dmax just wondering cause im thinking of getting one thanks guys
Burner
03-12-2007, 07:44 PM
what are you going to do with it?
bracker8040
03-12-2007, 08:45 PM
Just looking at one for a daily driver I like the 4 doors they actually have room in there unlike a dodge I was thinking efi live and drive it just wanted to no how many miles they could I dont mind high miles as long as the motor lasts
Burner
03-12-2007, 09:01 PM
I agree, the GM CC has more room than the DC version...until you get a Mega. If you have not seen or been in a Mega, I suggest it. A "daily driver" @ 450 RWHP could last 1,000,000 miles...if you never punch it. What kind of HP are you looking for and how much are you willing to spend to keep it?
bracker8040
03-13-2007, 08:17 AM
450 would be good enough for my daily driver Ive just always had chevys except the last three have been cummins the truck I have now has 250,000 on it and I was just wondering if that was a big deal for a dmax. Im not the nicest to things I drive my truck a little harder than most but my cummins doesnt care
Burner
03-13-2007, 09:48 PM
..well, for 450 HP you "should" have

A lift pump with a filter

A built CP3

A SunCoast transmission (ok, I'm partial to SunCoast) ...A built trans with Converter.

A trans cooler from Mike L.

There are several boxes/systems to choose from for your wants. However, I would read as much as possible on this. Several power-adders work and can attain the power but they do not do it in a good way.

.......and a bit reserved. Heat is your main enemy. (IMHO) The Duramax can run all day long @ 1300 degrees EGT, 210 engine and 200 trans temp.


Just like your Dodge, hot rodding a cold drivetrain/engine is never good. Even worse is shutting down a hot system, mainly the turbo.

$.02
Dieselson
03-14-2007, 09:40 AM
450, well, just a PPE Hot +2 or EFI Live and a lift pump, and a built tranny. If you keep them stock, merchant auto just rebuilt a dmax with 505,000 Miles.
McRat
03-14-2007, 09:52 AM
Yeah, one of my customers is over 500,000. It's a hot shot truck and spend most it's miles towing. Realistically, they seem to need replacement at 300,000.

Truth be told, very few owners keep a vehicle more than 250,000 mi.
C.A.P
03-14-2007, 09:54 AM
By the time I hit 250,000 miles Ill be extinct !
Noreaster
03-14-2007, 10:10 AM
mines at 107,000 I think 200,000 is very do able.
bracker8040
03-14-2007, 03:08 PM
the reason im asking is because i seen one with 193,00 didnt no if that was a lot of miles or not
Burner
03-14-2007, 05:33 PM
By the time I hit 250,000 miles Ill be extinct !

.....what'da mean 'will be' :poke:
C.A.P
03-15-2007, 12:41 AM
Hell Rich , I am a dinosaur now ! If Darwin had his way Id be a goner ! As for the Dmax it is like the 6 million dollar man . We will build it stronger ....faster .....better ..........
maxdoutdmax
03-20-2007, 06:50 PM
I have an 02 chevy and it now has 138,000 miles on it and it has had an edge 150 hp chip and a superchip since 40,000 miles and it still runs great and our work truck is an 01 and it has over 300,000 on it and still counting and it has a edge chip also