GM starts the battle of the light duty diesel
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GM starts the battle of the light duty diesel
Just got my Diesel Power today and GM has announced that it has produced a 4.5L V-8 for its 1/2 pickups for the 2009-2010 model years. Rated power is supposed to be at 340HP and 590TQ. It is also supposed to meet 50 state requirments. Going to be a big fight in the Big 3 next few years.
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i was reading something at the *********** the other day while waiting for the parts guy and it was talking about a diesel charger for the European market in either 08 or 09. that would be pretty cool to see stateside.
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Probably because everyone is buying big honkin trailer pullin diesels and using them as mall cruisers 
. I say good for the big 3 on noticing this.
When I bought my truck Cummins out numbered 1500 gassers 3 to 1 at the dealership.
. I say good for the big 3 on noticing this.When I bought my truck Cummins out numbered 1500 gassers 3 to 1 at the dealership.
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Just got my Diesel Power today and GM has announced that it has produced a 4.5L V-8 for its 1/2 pickups for the 2009-2010 model years. Rated power is supposed to be at 340HP and 590TQ. It is also supposed to meet 50 state requirments. Going to be a big fight in the Big 3 next few years.
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Just got my Diesel Power today and GM has announced that it has produced a 4.5L V-8 for its 1/2 pickups for the 2009-2010 model years. Rated power is supposed to be at 340HP and 590TQ. It is also supposed to meet 50 state requirements. Going to be a big fight in the Big 3 next few years.
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yeah all three companies are coming out with diesel in 1/2 tons and even some SUV's...I just don't understand the need to make those motors so big and overpowered...I've also heard some pathetic mpg advertisements...I read somewhere 26mpg highway??? thats pathetic!,,,In a small 1/2 give me a 3.5 V6 diesel that gives 160hp and somehting like 350lb torque and give me 32-35mpg and I'll line up at the dealership like it was Star wars part 1
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I think we'll see fewer and fewer gasoline powered trucks being made in years to come for sure.The problem with the 1/2 ton diesel truck is still the fact that its a half ton.You'll see all these guys buying 1/2 tons because they are cheaper and still getting a huge camper to pull.Gonna make for some fast trucks for sure though
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Something just doesn't add up.... displacement of 4.5L and power ratings that rival the current engines in the 3/4+ trucks. Don't get me wrong, it doesn't take large displacements to make big power but how are they squeezing those numbers into 2010 emissions standards??
...and I wouldn't say GM is starting anything. Cummins announced their light-duty diesels last year and then announced they would be going into Dodge vehicles in the corresponding fall.
...and I wouldn't say GM is starting anything. Cummins announced their light-duty diesels last year and then announced they would be going into Dodge vehicles in the corresponding fall.
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yeah all three companies are coming out with diesel in 1/2 tons and even some SUV's...I just don't understand the need to make those motors so big and overpowered...I've also heard some pathetic mpg advertisements...I read somewhere 26mpg highway??? thats pathetic!,,,In a small 1/2 give me a 3.5 V6 diesel that gives 160hp and somehting like 350lb torque and give me 32-35mpg and I'll line up at the dealership like it was Star wars part 1
X2,3,4,5,6.......to Infinity and BEYOND!
Jesus, we ALREADY have enough power, get us MILEAGE!
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Not a crazy idea at all, well unless you are one of those fancy degreed marketing geniuses at DC. << Sarcasm mode off>>
The Grand Cherokee is currently being offered with a MB V-6 TDI. My local dealer is currently having 2 built. For 09 they will be offering the Cummins v-6
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Something just doesn't add up.... displacement of 4.5L and power ratings that rival the current engines in the 3/4+ trucks. Don't get me wrong, it doesn't take large displacements to make big power but how are they squeezing those numbers into 2010 emissions standards??
That was my first thought. I call BS on those GM numbers.....
I'd really like to see a <4.0L 6 cylinder diesel for medium sized SUVs offered. Looks like we'll be getting a Hummer H3 this fall and a small diesel would be ideal in that ride.
