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I just bought an 05 duramax.

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Old Mar 26, 2012 | 02:27 PM
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Default I just bought an 05 duramax.

What do i need to know about it? I'm new to diesel but i love it!
 
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Old Mar 26, 2012 | 03:33 PM
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Well first off what are your plans for it?
 
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Old Mar 26, 2012 | 04:11 PM
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Originally Posted by 1AMatt
Well first off what are your plans for it?
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Old Mar 26, 2012 | 04:15 PM
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its gonna be my toy hauler. i need lots of torque and power
 
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Old Mar 26, 2012 | 05:21 PM
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the Duramax is a great engine, LLYs and LBZs where good years

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its gonna be my toy hauler. i need lots of torque and power
first things first - upgrade the ins & outs, get a higher flowing intake, fix the restricting mouth piece with an LBZ or Kodak one, and a 4+ inch exhaust. ether turbo back (best) down pipe back (good) or cat back (ok) exhaust
 
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Old Mar 26, 2012 | 08:11 PM
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sweet thats why i bought an 05

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whats the best tuning system for it?
 

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Old Mar 26, 2012 | 08:55 PM
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Originally Posted by DirtyMaximus
sweet thats why i bought an 05

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whats the best tuning system for it?
EFI live will make you poop your pants.

And then your tranny will limp.
 
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Old Mar 26, 2012 | 09:21 PM
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how so?
 
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Old Mar 27, 2012 | 12:13 AM
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EFI live will make you poop your pants
how so?
unless you drive with out clothes...

no, EFI Live is the best in terms of customization. light HP increase, tow tunes, high HP, race tunes, etc

what ever you want EFI Live can probably do
 

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Old Mar 27, 2012 | 12:33 AM
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That's what I'm hearing. sounds like that's what I'm getting!
 
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