I just bought an 05 duramax.

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03-27-2012, 07:29 PM

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Keep in mind the stock trans can only handle 100 hp more than stock. Otherwise, you'll be buying a new one pretty quickly!

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03-27-2012, 08:34 PM

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Thats good to know! thanks man

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03-27-2012, 10:16 PM

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that's 100hp on a good day, many don't make it that far a few do.

after your intake, exhaust, egr blocker, EFI Live & gauges, i would upgrade the transmission next

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03-27-2012, 10:45 PM

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like a torque converter or?

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03-28-2012, 06:41 AM

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Converter and Shift Kit

Luke

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03-28-2012, 08:23 AM

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so far my 06 is holding a 100hp tune without limping, but it's also an edge evo tune so.....

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03-28-2012, 11:15 AM

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You'll be good with this

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03-28-2012, 07:07 PM

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right on thanks guys!

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04-11-2012, 03:15 AM

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ok now i put a k&n intake and filter on my stock 05 lly and now i have intermittent power loss! some times i hit the gas and shes all there other time i punch it and its like im towing my house! do i need a tuner for the intake!?!

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