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2011 LML Duramax Diesel Engine - Inside The 2011 LML Duramax

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Old 02-08-2010, 07:30 PM
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2011 LML Duramax Diesel Engine - Inside The 2011 LML Duramax

Now With Urea Injection And Nine InjectorsAutomotive manufacturing history includes two brutal horsepower wars. The first involved gasoline engines and started when the GI's returned home from WWII. It ended with the 1973 oil crisis. This oil embargo gave birth to the next slow-starting and fierce-ending feud, which we are all veterans of-the diesel horsepower wars. Notice how power levels have recently leveled off? It's because in 2010, manufacturers need to address what's coming out the tailpipe just as much as they have to worry about what numbers the engine makes. Since we're optimistic and believe the past is a guide, we predict we'll see the emissions restrictions turn into a catalyst for better performing diesel engines. Fortunately for us, a world without problems is a very boring place for engineers.


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nine injectors instead of 8 wow how can you beat that
 
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Old 02-09-2010, 09:52 AM
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Duramax is doing some crazy things nine injectors oo boy wonder how annoying that will be to replace
 
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I was wondering why they weren't using the exhaust fuel injection event like Cummins uses.

GM added a ninth injector after the turbo to supply the fuel needed to create heat that will burn off the emissions built up in the exhaust aftertreatment system. A major benefit of this new system includes not having to deal with oil dilution, which results from biodiesel or regular diesel going past the piston rings and getting into the crankcase. In addition, fuel economy should improve with this more precise setup.
I don't know if I buy the "more precise setup" part, but I find the "Diesel in the oil" explanation intriguing. Have there been active-regen-related oil contamination problems that I have not been aware of?


The good news with the downpipe injector is that you can easily hijack it for a built-in flame thrower exhaust.
 
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Old 02-09-2010, 07:00 PM
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whats the mpg like on the new LML?
 
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Old 02-11-2010, 10:29 PM
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19mpg average predicted hwy, 15mpg city
 
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Old 02-12-2010, 11:26 PM
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I noticed there were no HP numbers...maybe nothing to brag about??
 
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cant wait to see this at the chicago auto show on friday
 
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how does the regeneration of DPF work is it more effective ?
 
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Old 02-14-2010, 11:44 AM
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the 9th injector is used for the regens, instead of dumping fuel into the cylinders it injects fuel directly in front of the dpf
 


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