'07 Duramax California Emissions ?

[Bubba 1]

Hi,

New forum member here. Have "quoted" The Diesel Page
several times. I'm almost to purchase an '07 DM with
California Emissions. Am I getting a weaker (than 49 states) motor ?

Some say "After 2005, all 50 states have same diesel emission standards"

What say ye ?

[Kennedy]

They are pretty much the same with the exception being the ECM programming particularly how they handle a DTC. This is easily enough brought to main stream and even better. ;)

2007 is a split model year with early being LBZ "Classic" and late being LMM new body. Some feel teh LBZ is teh moset desireable and I guess if you were to keep the exhaust/emissions stock I would agree. Once the exhaust and tuning are modified they are every bit as good as the LBZ.

[Bubba 1]

I was hoping you would respond !

I didn't make clear truck's an LBZ,
and yes, I seeked it out to buy from it's reputation.

So, You think all LBZ's, California and 49 state are created equal ?

Thanks.

[DmaxMaverick]

I was hoping you would respond !

I didn't make clear truck's an LBZ,
and yes, I seeked it out to buy from it's reputation.

So, You think all LBZ's, California and 49 state are created equal ?

Thanks.

Yes. As John said, all the same, except for some CA emission programming. Power levels are the same, regardless of emission standard.

[Kennedy]

I was hoping you would respond !

I didn't make clear truck's an LBZ,
and yes, I seeked it out to buy from it's reputation.

So, You think all LBZ's, California and 49 state are created equal ?

Thanks.

Physically yes with only differences being in the programming.

Actually the LB7 is the only one with true major hardware distinction.

[Bubba 1]

Thanks, that's what I need to know.

Same hp @ 360, same torque @ 650, same driveability that is
no stumbling, balky habits like the California
gas motors sometimes had.

I have some friends warning me to stay away from Calif. LBZ's
(they really didn't know why, just "stay away". hahaha)

Good forum y'all have. I know Chevy SB's, know nutin' about diesels.
Had a 6.5T dumptruck, nightmare to repair.
Although I live in a large metro area, no one to
fix the 6.5 except local Chevy dealer and some kind of expensive.