Excellent 2004 duramax info here to come for you guys!!!! keep an eye here..

[Duramaxerado]

Hey guys, I have been beating myself to death trying to find information on the 2004 duramax lineup and it looks like I have finally got some of the right people involved who can get us some classified inside formation.

I have a current thread going here on one of my hayabusa boards and I want you guys to check it out as well. It may yield some excellent information that some of you have been wondering so please keep an eye on it if you are interested. ;) ;) ;)

BTW, I am FastGixx on this board. :D

http://www.lab***s.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=392670#392670

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[Paintdude]

Just a heads up guys www.labusas.org is NOT a G rated site.....

[Duramaxerado]

No it is not...

I am over 18.. smile.gif


Been a member there since 1999.. Never had any problems.

[GBurton]

Paintdude

You are right and I see no reason for the garbage mouth language on that site! It does NOT add anything to the topic. In fact I overrode what they were trying to say by using my back button. I my option, if someone is unable to express his or her point without resorting to pure profanity I doubt that they have anything worth listing to or reading.
Duramaxerado this is not aimed at you. On this site your comments have been fine but your "alter ego AKA FastGixx" well I really don't need to read that garbage.

I am glad that type of language is not normal for this site. Thanks MP for keeping a handle on it.

Before someone takes a pot shot at me for taking a stand, after 20+ years in the Navy and Coast Guard plus 18+ years in a construction crew, I doubt there are any comments or words that I have not heard before. I just chose not to use that type of language.

George

[Paintdude]

I only commented so anyone on a computer at thier place of employment might not know what they are clicking on...and get into trouble when the boss looks into the cache or history file in the PC...Some places get real nasty to employees for that kind of stuff..Just a heads up is all...

[orange2]

Fastgixx, just get the truck, its hard to believe they are going to drop the duramax for an inline just yet. Maybe in the future. I would say that a big inline would be the way to go, all them semi tractors can't be wrong. Hell you know it, your a bigger gear head than me.

[hoot]

When you get the good info, post it here, less the language.

Thanks

[FisHn2DMax]

WoW, It's a rare day that I'm totally without words, but after going to labusas "Site" ..................... ( :confused:

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[conradv]

No Comment. :rolleyes:

[orange2]

If you are refering to labusas, it sure ain't for everyone, but there are some really decent people on it once you get past the language. Plus you can find out alot of info in a short time if you ask. Anything from millionaire real estate guys to dimrod ghetto types. You were warned. And fastgix. hahaha.

[NWDmax]

After previewing that site any info that is gleaned lacks credibilty because of the language used and the way it is presented.Imho anything there is suspect.....
Blake :(

[Duramaxerado]

bahahahahahahhaaaaaaaaaa tongue.gif

[Duramaxerado]

Perhaps people shouldn't judge a book by its cover..

The site is exactly like you see it..

No rules, no bs, straight up say what you want to say, do what you want to do, post what you want to post, and freedom of speech.. I have met many of the members and most of them are really good people. All classes of people with one thing in mine, Exceptionaly fast motorcycles and freedom.

Don't get me wrong, I also have my other board that I spend a good bit of time on as well and it is for hayabusas and hayabusas owners just like this site is for diesel owners.. No BS..

Big time performance guys with lots of technical information with 1300 - 1500 cc street sportbikes making 300-400-500-600 horsepower at the rear tire.. Believe me, it takes more than a smartmouthed punk to build and ride a machine like that.. You guys can check that place out at www.suzukihayabusa.org The site is owned my a good friend of mine..

Just remember guys, most of you are not priests or angels and have probably experienced more "hardcore" stuff than many members on labusas.org. there is a time and place for everything. No reason to bash the site or its members. There are good people there and I am one of them.

Relax......

[Lower_Suburbia]

Well I heard from my brother who heard from his buddy who's sister dates the janitor of the school that the daughter of one of the big wigs from Ford who were having lunch with the big wigs from Dodge talking about the new GM lineup and they said Dmax was going to be replace by a hamster in a round cage. Now everybody can pass that rumor around too. :rolleyes: :D

[mackin]

Oh my virgin eyes !!!!!! tongue.gif Are we not truck drivers???

MAC :D :D :D

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[hoot]

Not to be a preacher but I am trying to not do things that I teach my kids not to do.

Sounds silly? It ain't easy.

[Duramaxerado]

Right on hoot..

you have my respect for that!!!! smile.gif

[roegs]

I'm with Hoot. I try and set a good example for my family. If that site is the definition of free speech, than I guess I'm not interested. I've ridden many fast bikes, and wrenched in a motorcycle shop for years. Not all "Big time performance guys with lots of technical information" talk like that.

IMHO, sites such as that are part of what give bikers a bad rap.

[Duramaxerado]

damn guys.. you people need to lighten up..

cut the drama..

dont go to the damn site if you dont want to..

quit being a bunch of girls.. Nobody is making you do anything. :rolleyes:

[Lower_Suburbia]

No actually we don't need to lighten up. :mad:

This group is a pretty responsible adult group of people we happen to care about such things a common decency and respect for others. :rolleyes:

We or at least I try to use the same language I would when talking to my Grandmother or Mother. Now if that other group talks like that around their mothers. :confused:

Well I guess that says enough doesn't it. :eek:

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[Duramaxerado]

Sorry..... My Grandmother doesn't use the "internet" :rolleyes:

[dieselburb]

Does anyone else hear dueling banjos? Then it's not just me, thank goodness. Fastgismoduckguy, buy the prepackaged, full serving requirements of daily power in your JUICE box and you won't have to worry about what truck you order. ZOOM ZOOM, PULL PULL: they'll take a beating and some still have the ticking.

[orange2]

I'm sure none of you bible beaters has ever used a bad word have you? Get off your high horses, there are guys over there that would give you the shirt off there back. Language doesn't equal intelligence, I don't swear in front of my parents but I have had some lively discussions over their, and I am a good person and a good father, but I wouldn't want my daughter to read some of the things i have said either. You all where warned so don't make a big deal about it.

[56Nomad]

I sure hope this string fizzles out soon :(

[mdrag]

I did not need a pass word to access that forum - it is therefore a PUBLIC discussion and available to anyone with internet access to read, young or old.

You have a choice where you point your browser and what you deem acceptable, offensive etc. Many participate in this forum while at work, so links to potentially objectional material is not a good idea.

We'll let Duramaxerado be the messanger. I'm going to edit his post - the topic will remain open for the time being IF it gets back on topic...

[motovet]

Some people have a trashy mouth all the time and others only in certain situations.It always sounds funny to me when I hear a f#@% fest going on, but if I would have recorded some of my early years conversations I would have shocked myself I am sure. Why you should hear me in the garage when I experiance a mechanical blunder...not pretty. In my opinion it is ok to pass judgement on others...but to express it, well I just don't get that. FIIIZZZLLL...thread worthy?

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[hoot]

We've all done wrong and all still do.

I just find it interesting that when typing a post people find it necessary to type out the words that they know many others might find objectionable. What is the point? Does it give you personality?

What happens is the ones that don't like it DO leave.
What's left?

You say we're girly or your grandma doesn't surf the net?

Your daughter or son might. Will it destroy their lives? Probably not but it certainly is not an influence most GOD loving people want their kids, or anyone for that matter engaging in.

Some people stand up for trash and the ways of the wicked while others stand up for truth.
No one forces you to do that either.
Which way do you choose?

I read a bumper sticker the other day....

Real Men Love Jesus

Yikes, this post is in for it :eek:

BTW: I have friends that talk trashy and are great people. If you knew my personal history, you'd be calling me a hypocrite. The key is change.

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[jbplock]

A well known theologian once said,

"When in Rome do as the Romans do"

So when posting on this board we use the "Kings English" ...

On the other board you do what ever you want...

smile.gif

[orange2]

Good points, the bike talk section is a free for all, if you go into the individual bike sections about the zx 12 or hayabusa none of the language is anything but all business for the most part. Bike talk is definately not for everybody, I wouldn't want my kid reading most of the stuff on it when she grows up either. This site is nice and I like coming here to read about the truck I just bought and wasn't sure about buying cause it wasn't a Dodge, but you guys all helped me make my mind up so until the duramax blows up I appreciate your opinions.

[sdaver]

you guys crack me up you bitch about censorship and and the moderators at times (myself included)and you all break out the bibles and morality issues when someone posts a site that offends you.........dont like it dont go there......With a open mind there are things to be learned there........by the way there is a lot of sites a heck of a alot worse.......... :D dave

[kbrowns]

Paintdude,
I for one appreciate the heads up, I am at work checking this board out. And yes my work really frowns on those type of sites(as in "here is the door"). But I am very interested in the 2004, i will be ordering/buying in the next 6-9 mo. Does anyone have any info. I've heard about the power increase(340hp?) and the redesigned head. Is there anything else going to be done with the engine? What about the rest of the truck?

[SoCalDMAX]

Quote: "Not to be a preacher but I am trying to not do things that I teach my kids not to do.
Sounds silly? It ain't easy."

I agree, I try to lead by example. I just keep thinking about how much you pick on poor ol' Dukey... if only the kids knew how much you razz somebody who rides the short bus...Bwhahahaha!! LOL :D

Thanks for the heads up on the language, I guess I'll read it at home. I see merit in all sides of the argument about the language. I guess I just move on if I don't like what I see/hear.

I do really like the atmosphere here, and the credibility of the membership is above question.

This brings me to another point: Between how hot this topic is; "what color did you order" and the other topic "running out of things to discuss" it's becoming glaringly obvious that these trucks just don't have that many problems. Kinda like discussing your kitchen appliances... unless they break, you don't think much about them. ;)

Regards, Steve

[hoot]

-----------------quote----------------------
I agree, I try to lead by example. I just keep thinking about how much you pick on poor ol' Dukey... if only the kids knew how much you razz somebody who rides the short bus...Bwhahahaha!! LOL
-----------------------------------------------

A little razzin don't hurt no one, as long as it's clean fun. When it gets nasty I tend to back off.

My daughter is getting my "edge". I gotta make some changes in my demeanor ;) It's a continous battle but it only gets better as long as you keep at it.

Back on topic.....

I would like to see the 2004 info ... now, right here on this site. Why do we need to go to some obscure site when this here is The Diesel Page!

Are the heads in fact different?
Is there a variable geometry turbo?
Cooled EGR?
More Power?

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[Duramaxerado]

Ok guys, bash me if you wish or even think negatively about me because of what I do away from this site. I promise it will not hurt my feelings especally since you only know me as Duramaxerado and FastGixx now.

I am 26 years old, single and live alone with no kids... I don't think I will be a bad influence to any of my children any time soon. When I do have children I will make sure that I do not hang out with the "boys" when they are with me and I will clear my cache and cookies when I am finished online.. Problem solved. Beware though, if your children are in to Hayabusas they may just happen to run across my good ol busa site from LA. ;)


Now finally for the information some of you have been curious about. I spoke directly with a friend of mine who works in General motors truck assembly plant in Michigan and the current production Duramax engine will be in service until the year 2004 meaning NO changes will be made for the 2004 year trucks.

It appears that some minor changes will be made in the year 2005 and the changes will most likely affect performance. I got this info directly from the horses mouth. Take it however you like but it will most likely be 100% accurate.

Expect the 2004 trucks to be exactly like the 2003s except that the 2004 HD trucks will have a MSRP and Invoice price of about $1000.00 - $1,200.00 higher.

With the current rebate on the 2003 trucks you can not beat the deal.

We ordered 2 nearly identical 2500 HD duramax crew cab trucks and I got them both for $200.00 BELOW invoice price each. They went in to holdback money to sell these trucks to me. I got a phenominal deal and I can hook you up with my dealer / sales MGR if you are interested. They are located 15 min from Richmond, Virginia and they currently have several alocations available for duramax orders.

I am paying 38,700.00 + tax's / tags for my personal truck after rebate and it has a MSRP price right at 48K. ;)

It is a 2003 crew cab short bed LT 4x4 with the following options on top of the LT pkg.

Duramax
Allison
Skid plates
tow pkg
bed rail protectors
spare tire lock
XM Satelite radio
roof mounted running lights.

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[Toddster]

Buy a Harley ! You won't have to visit this offending *** bike site ! :D

[Duramaxerado]

Here are pics of MY Harley... :D :D :D


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[Duramaxerado]

There is "harley" anything around here thats faster!!! :D

[Paintdude]

Get a ZRX and come on over to the old geezers site... www.ZRXOA.org We are called Hooligans..with canes and walkers..Most of our members are 40-50 yrs of age.....By the way,all of our images and offesive forum are only viewable to registered users...I would give the ZRX site a PG-13 rating for the non regitered user..

[RATDOC]

DURAMAXERADO:
Great price.......I'm paying $39,000.00 for mine INCLUDING some stuff you didn't list.....like dual alternators and the heavy duty trailering options.
Tom

[Duramaxerado]

Great price RatDoc.

Do you have the exact truck as mine that I listed above?

I do have the heavy duty trailering pkg. Order option code Z82 - invoice is 163.40 and MSRP is 190.00 on that option.


The only reason I did not get the dual alternators is that it will just make for more stuff to break and for more expensive repairs later on down the road since I am keeping the truck for a LONG LONG time!!

Besides, I will not be powering anything els with the truck other than the truck its self and the lights on a trailer that I connect to it.

Sounds like you got a killer deal as well and even though it is possible, it would be hard to believe that there are many others out there who got a better deal than 200 below invoice. I had to get 2 trucks and play several dealers against eachother to get that deal.

Whats the Invoice price on your truck?

[Paintdude]

Mine is paid for.. smile.gif

[Duramaxerado]

Mine will be as well as soon as it gets here.. smile.gif

[Toddster]

Nice bike ! Now does that thing burn home heating oil or on road fuel ? Oh $hit, this is TheDieselPage ! I must be getting Busa's and Dmax's confused :confused: Oh wait, I got it ! Stock Dmax = Harley.....Dmax + 230hp chip = Busa....Now I'm starting to understand the meaning to this annoying thread ! :eek:

[Duramaxerado]

:D :D :D :D :D :D :D

Thanks!! smile.gif

[Duramaxerado]

C-116 works well with that compression when your on the button! :eek: tongue.gif smile.gif :D

[SoCalDMAX]

If fuel prices keep rising at this rate, C-116 will be cheaper than premium in a few weeks...

Regards, Steve

[SoCalDMAX]

Waitaminnit,

I read your post about 2005 model Duramaxes. It didn't reveal any info. If it's 100% accurate, what exactly are these performance improvements?

You mean after sifting out all the 4 letter words all that was left was:

"It appears that some minor changes will be made in the year 2005 and the changes will most likely affect performance."

I coulda called Miss Cleo and gotten more technical info than that.... I've been telling all the powersmoke girls to hang onto their panties, the 2005 Dmax was gonna come with more power than anybody could possibly make with the 6.0L... Just Kidding! LOL

Honestly, I'm not envious of any improvements they make in the coming yrs. If it's some new creature comfort or drivetrain improvement, the aftermarket will come up with something to match it. I've already added stuff to this truck that no mfr would ever bother to add, just not a big enough market to bother with.

Regards, Steve

[Duramaxerado]

See there.. you weren't comprehending what I posted.. You were reading between the lines!!!

I posted that the current issue duramax powerplant is set up for production through 2004 meaning that no mechanical changes will be made to the engine in 2004. If by any chance it is different in any way it will be computer controled with the fuel system, timing, and maybe even added boost???? Gotta wait and see but i highly doubt they are changing a thing with the tune of the engine on the duramax's final production year unless they renew production of that engine in the medium duty trucks.

They currently have current plans to use the exact same duramax powerplant through 2004.

I did find that a 600-750 hp V-12 will most likely be available in 2007 though!! :eek:

The engine is in testing now..


Your right about the fuel prices..

I can buy C112 right now for 1.20 a gallon more than premium gasoline here.

The way it looks it may be just as expensive to buy fuel for your 13.1 383 smallblocks as it is your honda 4 banger beater.. :D

[orange2]

Hey Fastgixx, don't forget to tell everyone about the 24000 dollar personal loan you took out to pay "cash" for your truck. Oh yea, you get the title. Banking laws must be different in Virginia than Iowa. Flame away.

[orange2]

My truck will be paid for in 5 years and I buy used. Lucky me. I don't have enuff in a savings account to get a personal loan. Just busting your chops alittle gixx. After i reread my post I sounded like a jerk, few too many captain cokes tonite. I got a predator coming, not the juice, wasn't clear in the other post, I can't type as fast as I think so not everything always ends up in the post. Hope it is all it is supposed to be.

[Bush Pilot]

Hey I am the new guy on the site. If you look at my membership number the ink is still not dry. I have been watching you abuse each other here thought it might be a good place to hang out.

I do have a question about my truck. I have the 2003 Silverado LT D/A Crew Cab, shorty, with all the factory goodies but still stock.

Does anyone know what the passenger air bag system is in this thing. The window stick said it has a passenger sensor system. The owners manual said if it does then there is and indicator in the rear view mirror that comes on when the key is put into the ignition. Which mine don't have. Called the dealer they said it does have the sensor system but the Crew Cab does not come with the mirror option. Didn't sound right so I called Chev coustomer service who said after two days reseach that crew cabs have the key disabling system. When I asured them that this was not true, they changed there mind and said that it has and air bag that cannot be turn off. Supposed to verify this tommorow.

Who knows. Its for sure they don't

[Duramaxerado]

First of all orange, why is that your business to post my personal business on this board??

Second of all, I am borrowing the money from myself.. Not a "personal loan"

I have 60 grand in equity in my house.. Revolving home equity credit line since you care about it. The exact figure I am borrowing from my house is 19 grand to go wo with money I have saved.... not money from a lawsuite or fraudulent activity whatsoever.. Money I worked for and earned.

Me paying CASH for the truck is my business.. I simply stated that my truck will be paid off meaning there will be no lien against it.

house is mine, money is mine, truck is mine as well.. whats the difference???

The ultimate plan is to sell the house this summer and move up to a much nicer house.. I will sell the house and still walk away with lots of money after first mtg and equity line is paid off.. Not to mention the 19 grand is 100% tax deductable.. so what???? Is there something wrong with that??

Don't be a Prick.. I worked for everything I have.. Bought my house at 20 years old ( almost 21)


Is there anything els you or anyone els cares to know about my personal finances?? :rolleyes: :rolleyes:


btw, boat and bikes paid off too.. something wrong with that??????????

dont bash me for being somewhat sucessful and smart with my money.. Bash yourself for not being that way.

lesson.. Its not how much you make, its how you spend it.

now..... stay out of my business Prick. :rolleyes:

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[Duramaxerado]

where's the finger icon? :rolleyes:

[mdrag]

This may be a good time to Log out, choose the JOIN US link, choose the REGISTER link, and review the registration agreement - which everyone agreed to follow when they joined TDP. Pay particular attention to the following:

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You agree, through your use of this service, that you will not use this BB to post any material which is knowingly false and/or defamatory, inaccurate, abusive, vulgar, hateful, harassing, obscene, profane, sexually oriented, threatening, invasive of a person's privacy, or violates any other law. You agree not to post any copyrighted material unless the copyright is owned by you or you have permission from TheDieselPage.com. ..."

Personal attacks will garner the attention of the moderators and administrators...the yellow flag is out. Play nice and keep it civil.

mdrag

[orange2]

You posted it not me. When you get older you will not have to put such things on the net. Truely rich people find no need to tell everyone about it like you do. Like I said I ain't in your position. You are young, and a hot head, like I used to be. 5 years of ageing makes a big difference. Thats how you come off sometimes, I think others would agree. You know alot about bikes and such, thats obvious by your posts, but you haven't done things that haven't been done by others.

[Duramaxerado]

I agreed mdrag and I have followed the rules so far except for my post above.


Orange, gotta beef with me or want to be a smart A**, take it on the dark side.


If your going to hang here with me and reply on my threads, read the rules and either agree or get out.

I am not here to bust anyones balls or **** people off. I am here to meet new people wiht the same interest as me and to learn more about my vehicle.

jealousy kills.


I apologize for others having to put up with this crap.. I should have never even posted this thread.. Live and learn.

If I am not wanted here and people do not like the way I come across, I can leave or stop posting.. All you have to do is ask.

Up until now I have really enjoyed this place.

Chris

[mdrag]

Bush Pilot,

I can't speak specifically to the mirror icon issue, but the airbag disable switch was NOT present on the 2001/2002 trucks. I have a SPA DG-111 boost/EGT gauge mounted in the dash cubby where that switch would be - pics at the first link in my sig.

ON EDIT: Meant to say not present on 2001/2002 crew cabs.

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[orange2]

I was in no saying or thinking you have done anything illegal to get your money. I also said I wish I was in your position at such a young age, You were bragging about it on the dark side, whats to hide here? If we met I don't know if we would beat each other to death or drink each other to death, probably the later. I said I was just screwing with you, I didn't post anything that couldn't be found since you gave them the fastgixx user name. Tone it down, what is your blood pressure?

[Duramaxerado]

Sorry.. I am not rich by any means..

I wake up every morning and make my living in a dirty filthy body shop fixing wrecked cars.

with a simple down payment of 5-8k, I could not afford payments on this truck without it severely altering my lifestyle. I make the best with what I got. Set goals and go after them.

Like I said, Its not how much you make, its how you spend it.


It seemed that you were the only pne out of 9800 members who had a problem with what I posted.

Heck, I bet half the members here have their vehicles paid off.. Whats the big deal?

Is it because you know me from the dark side?

If so, know me as FastGixx over there and know me as Duramaxerado over here.

If you have questions or concerns and you wish to talk with me about them, I will give you my number and you can call me or just give me yours and I will call you..

now shaddap. redface.gif

[Duramaxerado]

Blood pressure? Whats that??

I got Diesel fuel running through my veins.. :D


I am totally calm to be honest.. Jill and I just got back from Chili's and I am stuffed!!!!!

I can hardly move!

[sdaver]

I hear chilis has some great deserts from the dark side.........unforunatly for me my diet for my fat a$$ won't allow :D :D :D dave

ps. never buy bigger jeans..they just get tight too..........next time you guys are on the dark side tell darth vader I said hello

[Duramaxerado]

LOL!!

Man, I had to untuck my shirt in order to get my AZZ out of the booth!! lol..

2 cokes, a huge basket full of chips and salsa and I was only able ot eat half of my fajitas.

I have a good lunch left over for tomorrow.. :D

I am still stuffed.

gonna drink a glass of tea and then go hop in bed to see whats on Jills mind.. :D

[orange2]

Dude, I don't have a problem with any of it, I was just messin with you which I have said over and over. But at times you do come off in a bragging sort of way. Let it go, most of what I was saying was not a put down or ment to be. I am not jealous of you, I have alot. Not more but alot and i am happy with my life. I thought you were giving up the auto body thing? Not my type of work, cars are big puzzles and I suck at puzzles. Anyway, shouldn't have gave you crap about certain things, didn't mean for it to get this out of hand, my apologies to you. Bring that busa to Iowa, iwanna ride it!! Never been on a nitrous bike. Never even been on a busa, just my pokey 12r. Are you gonna take your truck or wait? I think I would take it, can't believe they will change to an inline six anytime soon. When the variable turbo comes that may be interesting. i read that the new 6.0 fords are not out pulling the duramaxes in the real world according to a guy who has both. Don't matter to me, by the time I get my truck paid for it will be all old news.

[Duramaxerado]

Its all good Orange..

Thanks!!!! ;)


Yes i am going to go ahead and accept the truck being that it will be here in 2-2.5 weeks and I couldn't stand to wait any longer.. Especally after hanging out here! :D

I am continuing with my colission repair career until this excellent job I have lined up with the state goes through ( hopefully 3-4 months).. I make decent money at it and after 9 years in the business it is difficult to walk away..

I will most definitely make it to Tony's party in IL this june and I will be hauling he busa along with me. If you can make it there you can take it for a ride.. I have never rode a 12 before so something different will be a change for sure.

The bike makes over 200 rwhp on motor alone so you really have to have a wild hair growing to go out and play with the spray.. Its tons of fun on motor alone. I went with a #45 dry NX jet from schnitz and thats about a 60 shot. Plenty enough to straighten your arms out and take your breath away for a moment or two.. :D With 18/40 gearing it will barely tote the front wheel off the ground through 4th gear to about 170 mph. Its a rush!! One time when I was in Ohio motorhead and I went for a ride together. He pulled over on the side of the highway and told me to get on his bike for a ride on it. He told me to stay off the horn button because that would put me at stage 2 boost since the horn was wired through his progressive controler and stage 2 was about 20 psi boost (400hp) I rode it making about 320-330 at the rear tire with 12% OD 5th and 6th gears with 18/38 gearing. That fooker was NUTS!!! It pulled incredibly smooth and VERY hard with 250+ mph gearing on the bike. The bike can easially loop you in 5th gear and it has a 2 degree rake and 4 inch arm on it. If you have never rode a turbo bike before, its insane. I took his to about 170 and did not have enough room to play on it any more.. I reeled traffic in to fast and had to ease off it. If you make it to the party I am sure there will be a few turbo bikes there as well. You may be able to talk your way in to a ride on one. :confused: :D

I don't know what pauls plans are but I still have his 2002 Turbo GSXR 1000 here that I built for him and if he does not get it before the party, I may bring that out there with me as well. That bikes a riot!! :D

Anyway, let me know if you can make it. I should be there..


Its all good.. I have no prob with you..

thanks!!

Chris smile.gif

[pinehill]

"It seemed that you were the only pne out of 9800 members who had a problem with what I posted."

It may have been that the rest were too polite to say so.

[Duramaxerado]

Orange, check this truck out.

It belongs to one of the members here and is absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!!!

My truck is the same as this except for the wheels and tires ofcourse.. I am really digging those weld wheels though!! smile.gif


http://www.monkey.net/steve/images/new_rims&caps.jpg

[Duramaxerado]

Look at the oil stain in the driveway.. Looks like he had a Ford parked there at one time or another! :D :D :D :D :D

[FisHn2DMax]

Bush Pilot,

Sorry, I was trying to get back to your question, but the kids here kept fighting :rolleyes:

As I understand it, the Crew Cab does NOT have the off switch option, or the "mirror airbag indicator". Only the Extended cab and regular cabs have this feature and the ability to turn it off so you can safely place a child in front. Because the Crew Cab gives you the full rear seats with doors for children, there is no option to turn the air bag off. I thought I read in the owners manual that the passenger air bag deployment speed/rate of inflation in the Crew cab is based on the weight of passenger in front seat? Anyway, I do know our 03 crew cabs do not give us the option to be turned off, nor do we have an indicator in our mirror. Basically, keep the little ones in the back seat!

Hope this helps...

Good Luck,

;) ;) :rolleyes:

[Duramaxerado]

you may be right pinehill :rolleyes:

Orange is labusas afterall and it could have been that trashy dirt bag scum of the earth attitude showing a little right? :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

[orange2]

Where at in IL? I am about 7 hrs from chicago. I have thought about a turbo for my 12 but since I got a daughter now those plans are on hold for a couple years. It is hard to imagine 400hp going thru a bike tire, definetaly would be an experience i would never forget. Maybe it would actually go fast enuff to scare me, I have had my 12 to 215 on the lie meter more than once and i wish it had more. Have to be more careful now that I am a daaddy, never thought I would be but have absolutley no regrets. Greatest thing that has ever happened to me.

[Duramaxerado]

Are you sure about that Fishn??

I could have sworn that the 03 crew cab LT I drove had the manual key switch on the dash which allowed you to turn it on and off.. :confused:

hmm.. I am going to go check it out again tomorrow to be sure..

[orange2]

I got a neighbor with a pewter crewcab D/A, can't wait to pass him once I get my predator. I would like to get some bigger wheels and tires, those welds have caught my eye also. My 18 year payment plan on my daughter is holding those purchases back though. :D

[Bush Pilot]

Fishn2DMAX and Mdrag, I appreciate the help. I suspect you are right that the option was not offer on the Crew Cab. The confusion came from the window sticker which indicated that the truck had the option. The saleman even briefed me on how it worked. Doesn't make any difference, I don't have little kids anyway.

Mdrag I did go to your site and look at your pics. Nice truck.
Again thanks.

[FirstDiesel]

CC don't get the switch. In most places the law is if you have kids and a back seat that's where they go so no switch in a CC.

[kbrowns]

Boy!!, seems like this has drifted far away from the original topic. My dad can beat up your dad,come on!!! He posted the info he had heard,verify it or rebuke it, but don't make it personal. The topic is about the 2004HD. I had heard about the VGT(forgot about that one), heads,more power,cooled EGT. Seems odd that GM would drop the Duramax after only approx. 4yrs. They invested a lot of money in this venture. And with a few changes they could be king of the hp hill again, always good for advertising. Pluse the engine appears to be as good as originally hyped on durablility,performance(not including the fuel mileage), so why change? If I remember right(and the mind is going) that DMax Man when he was working for Isuzu America/DMax Ltd. had said changes were coming for 04. And that 2yrs ago they were already testing them. I find his info usually very credible. Some one has to know, what about DMax Man. Haven't seen him here for a while. If your here now would be a good time to step in with some trusted info.

[GMC D-Max]

Yeah!! Who let the kids out of daycare?!?
:rolleyes:

[orange2]

Daycare!! Now that hurt, go take some geritol. :D

[More Power]

I watched this thread for a couple days, and noticed it was becoming increasingly more confrontational and going in the wrong direction.

The forum registration agreement is pretty clear about what's acceptable and what isn't.

MP