207ss Posted January 24, 2009 Report Share Posted January 24, 2009 My buddy decided to change his stock turbo to a Garret40 along with adding a PPE deul feuler. In the mids't of our dillusional work convresations of making trucks faster we pondered the question...Could a factory duramax turobcharger be installed in a silverado ss? I think this turbo might be even more diffacult to install because it would coming off an LBZ, meaning it is a variable vain turbo. I would assume, in my ignorance, that it would be more difficault to install the variable vain than an earlier modle turbo's because added electronic controled peramiters of the turbo??? Any thoughts or knowledge??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detjoe Posted January 25, 2009 Report Share Posted January 25, 2009 nope, not worth the hassel. and to get a VVT to work you must be a rocket sicentist! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcmahan Posted January 25, 2009 Report Share Posted January 25, 2009 nope, not worth the hassel. and to get a VVT to work you must be a rocket sicentist! too much crap to figure out, plus alot of fab work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
207ss Posted February 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 Yeah thats what I figured Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbocoop Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 (edited) yeah it'd be cool but thats way too much work for the resluts youd get I think. But if I ever blow up my motor I wanna put a duramax 6.6 in my SSS, now thats gonna be some work. How badass would that be though, if they can put one in a vette I can put one in my truck Edited February 3, 2009 by Turbocoop (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nevada79 Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 Not even the Duramax guys want the VVT why would you? Anything is possible and it certainly would be unique. I myself have dreamed of putting a Duramax in an SSS Turbocoop. I once saw a Duramax truck with all the SS cladding and it awesome. I thought what a cool tow rig that would be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbeast ss Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 nope, not worth the hassel. and to get a VVT to work you must be a rocket sicentist! not worth it??????i seen does motors put down 1000 hp with twin turbos on stock internals and getting 20+mpg.i would trade that motor for my lq9 anyday,our lq9 with +10 psi boost has trouble keeping the rod in the block.........lbz on a sss would be sick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delay18 Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 not worth it??????i seen does motors put down 1000 hp with twin turbos on stock internals and getting 20+mpg.i would trade that motor for my lq9 anyday,our lq9 with +10 psi boost has trouble keeping the rod in the block.........lbz on a sss would be sick AGREED!! I absolutely love the Duramax. I was actually looking for a 2500 with a diesel when before I found my SS and feel in love with it. I cant even imagine a built Duramax in my truck. The 1000hp is nothing amazing compared to all the tq. Talk about roasting all 4!! Plus the ability to run WVO in it, and making your own bio for less than $1/gallon. Needless to say thats my next truck when this one is paid off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quik Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 not worth it??????i seen does motors put down 1000 hp with twin turbos on stock internals and getting 20+mpg.i would trade that motor for my lq9 anyday,our lq9 with +10 psi boost has trouble keeping the rod in the block.........lbz on a sss would be sick rods in block is cause of tune and 16 little bolts. upgrade the bolts and have dead on tune without having a Heat pump for a blower and youll make numbers you never thought would be possible. just find yourself a nice solid turbo and be done with it instead of that turbo. now if you want to use a budget one use a Holset from cummins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Tim Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 (edited) ummm... here's someone to talk to if you want to do it it's a neat idea http://performancetrucks.net/forums/showth...k+unusual\ look at post 6 http://performancetrucks.net/forums/showthread.php?t=396264 Edited February 28, 2009 by TXblueSS (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riddle Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 yeah it'd be cool but thats way too much work for the resluts youd get I think. But if I ever blow up my motor I wanna put a duramax 6.6 in my SSS, now thats gonna be some work. How badass would that be though, if they can put one in a vette I can put one in my truck Look for an LB7 that be the one to get. I would love to do this too, the VVT is wayy to big and bulky, it would have to be mounted down stream, wouldn't fit on the Intake and the variable vanes are a restriction. the best way to do what u want is to Clad a real duramax 2500, and lower it. ~Danny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbeast ss Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 (edited) rods in block is cause of tune and 16 little bolts. upgrade the bolts and have dead on tune without having a Heat pump for a blower and youll make numbers you never thought would be possible. just find yourself a nice solid turbo and be done with it instead of that turbo. now if you want to use a budget one use a Holset from cummins so if i upgrade to a turbo,upgrade the bolts and a dead on tune ill have 1000hp lq9???? ....... dont think so im compering both the lq9 and the lbz, stock for stock the lbz could handle more power period....sad to say put its the truth.pretty good for a isuzu motor i think Edited February 28, 2009 by blackbeast ss (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
207ss Posted February 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 thanks for all the repllies. I think ill just do some research and buy a kit that has allready worked well for someone else... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quik Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 (edited) so if i upgrade to a turbo,upgrade the bolts and a dead on tune ill have 1000hp lq9???? ....... dont think so im compering both the lq9 and the lbz, stock for stock the lbz could handle more power period....sad to say put its the truth.pretty good for a isuzu motor i think well there are afew bone stock LQ9s making huge numbers. 1 i recall is mid 8s on power. thats pretty impressive and isnt to far from the 1k you asked for. motors die cause of tunes. these motors are rock solid but fail cause of tunes and ppl making them leaner and not taking appriotate measures. also mid 8s to wheels is almost 1k at flywheel Edited February 28, 2009 by Quik (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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