Cummins or Duramax?

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10-18-2011, 06:05 PM

Budgreen

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Originally Posted by monster12valve

i dont think u can make a wrong choice. the LBZ duramax is a BEAST and the cummins....well it speaks for itself. i dont think u can go wrong with either.... think it all depends on which brand u like.... personally i like cummins.. there alot easier to work on (alot more room I6 vs V8) also i think.

if the cummins is so ultra reliable, room to work on it should not be a consideration

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10-19-2011, 01:36 AM

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^^ Valid point. Obviously any vehicle can have gremlins. Though I think I like the cummins better. If I got a dmax I would want a 2007.5 or newer for the new body style. Not sure if the motor in those is as good as the previous years if they changed it though.

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10-26-2011, 08:04 PM

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if the cummins is so ultra reliable, room to work on it should not be a consideration

im talkin putting on aftermarket parts. hey bud you live close... did you start bombin that dmax yet?

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10-26-2011, 08:16 PM

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Dont forget the room in the backseat if it's a issue for ya. That's my biggest downfall to me for the dodges. My backseat is depressing. I feel bad for others back there.

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10-26-2011, 09:46 PM

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Hmm. That's something to consider. I would be hauling other people in it. Then I'd also have my daughter's carseat and my girlfriends son's car seat in the back too. Something to think about...

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10-27-2011, 07:23 AM

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Surprised anyone hasn't chimed in about the ifs vs the proven strait axle. Duramaxes are great but It is hard to beat a 6 speed Cummins in those years. I'm sure you'll be happy with both.