So why exactly didn't GM put the DMax into the Brub and Yukon?
I mean I am in the market for a new family cruiser and I either need to get a 7 year old burb or an Excursion. I just don't get why they didn't offer the diesel in the SUVs
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So why exactly didn't GM put the DMax into the Brub and Yukon?
I mean I am in the market for a new family cruiser and I either need to get a 7 year old burb or an Excursion. I just don't get why they didn't offer the diesel in the SUVs
6.2 NA, SM465, Dana 18, Saturn OD, Dana 60's all crammed into a 1970 Series IIa 88" Land Rover
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no d-max in burbans
My guess is the Allison tranny not fitting. Imagine hooking that burban up to that 7 ton trailer and pulling it (and the family, the luggage, the dog, the groceries, plus all the holiday gifts for Uncle Bill and family) across the country. I'd bet the D-max would be up for the job, but I seriously have questions about the old trannies.
I don't know much about the new one. But that's my guess...http://www.thedieselpageforums.com/t...ons/icon10.gif
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Oil Burning Roverholic
I don't understand why they wouldn't modify the floor in the same way they do with the pickups.
It just boggles the mind the decisions that car makers make.
6.2 NA, SM465, Dana 18, Saturn OD, Dana 60's all crammed into a 1970 Series IIa 88" Land Rover
1998 K2500 Burb, relocated PSD, upgraded injectors, cold air intake.
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The GMT-800 pickups (01-07) don't have a modified floor/tunnel. GM's answer was a 2" body lift. It's my guess the high center of gravity of SUV's, and accompanying public controversy, made GM very hesitant to do the same for the Suburbans. You can probably thank the publicity of the Samuri, Bronco II and Explorer for their reasoning.
Oil Burning Roverholic
Ahh that makes more sense. Also explains the more ruged stance on the HDs
So I guess if someone didn't fear the sawzall and they had a 03 Sub and a wrecked 03 HD pickup the conversion would be straight forward?
6.2 NA, SM465, Dana 18, Saturn OD, Dana 60's all crammed into a 1970 Series IIa 88" Land Rover
1998 K2500 Burb, relocated PSD, upgraded injectors, cold air intake.
http://www.aloharovers.com
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And you heard it here first!Originally Posted by DmaxMaverick
Dmax Burb Article
The Constitution needs to be re-read, not re-written!
If you can't handle Dr. Seuss, how will you handle real life?
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The Allison will NOT fit in the new GMT-900 'Burb, without a body lift of some sort. It was in the latest Truck Trend mag. (if you can believe them)
GM needs to get off their rears and get a Diesel in the 1500 pickups and the tahoe/'burb lineup. It needs to be capable of 25+mpg and they won't be able to build enough of them. I heard the new 6 speed auto in the Escalades are really nice.....
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