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    Default 4.5L Duramax For 2010- New Pictures?

    Hello All-
    I stumbled across some different pictures of the 2010 (LMK) 4.5L Duramax (new to me anyway). Thought I would share them...

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    Way cool...now there is an engine that would make sense to swap into a rolled caged GM Colorado - then head off to Bonneville for Speed Week...

    So much for changing the alternator in your driveway. Looks like you need a hoist...

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    With all that's going on with GM and the economy does anyone know if this engine is still slated for introduction for the 2010 model year?

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    Quote Originally Posted by mattb5150 View Post
    With all that's going on with GM and the economy does anyone know if this engine is still slated for introduction for the 2010 model year?

    Matt
    Looks like it (at this point anyway). Check out the below link and click on "Truck Engines- 2010": http://media.gm.com/us/powertrain/en...owertrain.html
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    looks like the fuel filter will be fun to access. Maybe from underneath the vehicle, or through the fender well.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ccole View Post
    Looks like it (at this point anyway). Check out the below link and click on "Truck Engines- 2010": http://media.gm.com/us/powertrain/en...owertrain.html
    I don't think that means much, because this - LINK - shows it in 2008...
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    Don't leave us in suspense how do you know? For how long? Good grief we've been waiting for 10 years.

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    Tonawanda Engine plant is designated to build it, old machines were pulled out, floor is ready for new, with the economic downturn, and bailout GM put a hold on a lot of things.
    Really not a good thought process for turning a business around, but then they always blame the labor force and union for their problems, and the public believes it!!

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    Ford shelved their light-duty diesel program as well. They blame the cost imbalance between gas/diesel and the rising fuel economy capability of the newest direct-injected gas engines. I haven't heard from anyone who blames the union for the lack of a light-duty diesel. The leadership at GM/Ford made the decision not to move ahead with their diesel programs.

    GM and Ford had the past 8 years to establish a foothold in the light-duty diesel consumer market when 1/2-ton & SUV diesels would have been wildly popular.... They let it slip away...

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    Unhappy It's Official - GM has shelved the 4.5L


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    Disappointed to see that - especially as I consider that moving ahead with the program could place them as a market leader in light-duty trucks when they need anything they can get to convince people to put faith in them.
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    Default What, no 4.5? No reason to check out the new trucks now!

    I used to go to the car (truck) lots and look at the new vehicles, I used to actually care what was coming out and waiting for Diesel options in SUV's, smaller trucks, and cars. But I don't get an option, in reality, they don't make a vehicle (none of the big 3) that I'm interested in paying for, for the 5 or more year duration. I really don't go looking any more, just the used car lots for that old 6.2 or 6.5 hiding out abandoned. It's not just because I'm cheap, it's I'm completly un-interested in what they're offering. From the tone in this thread, I'm certainly not alone. I have no desire for another 3/4 ton or 1 ton truck just to get a Diesel, have one, don't want another.

    I love driving (lately) of the 1982 SHORT BED 6.2's I have, get's better fuel economy than a new gasser, and it's a cool truck that sounds sweet. Just don't have anything close in new. Piss on GM, Ford, and Goats...

    The big 3 should probably just ramp up reproduction parts and keep the older stuff on the road, because their new stuff just plain sucks (sales show it too).
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    Yep... I have been holding onto my 2007 2500HD Dmax with 6000 miles with anticipation of trading it on a 1/2 ton 4.5L Dmax. Well, after being disappointed again by GM putting a "temporary hold" on the project, I traded it in today on a "white diamond" edition 1/2 ton Silverado gasser. I really have no justifiable need for a 3/4 ton Dmax, but I simply wanted to drive a diesel GM truck. And, I hope I am wrong on this, but I have a fear that all this emissions/politics/GM financial status/eroding MPG's from DPF's/diesel fuel prices/etc.,etc is going to further drive market price of Dmax trucks down; and I didn't want to be stuck with a "potential" 50K pink elephant diesel truck. As mentioned above, I hope I am wrong about that.

    Meanwhile, I will keep my ol' 6.5 for daily driving and hopefully someday, GM will jump back on the bus of 1/2ton diesel trucks. (and, hopefullly consumers will be kind enough to welcome the 1/2ton diesel with open arms)
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    Man, I wouldn't trade off a diesel for a gasser, or buy a new gasser. I'm exactly to the point where I'd hold out for an electric vehicle before I'd buy a new gasser. I don't even like electric one bit. I hold electric cars at a very low regard because in my view the batteries and electric motors (starter) on my trucks are the LEAST reliable component, why would I want a vehicle that is entirely reliant on electric components?

    This news of the 4.5 dmax being delayed (cancelled in reality) makes me even more upset the Gov bailed out GM, I wouldn't have...

    Heck, look how responsible AIG has been? GM is the same...

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    I agree, I am not real excited about stepping down to a gasser vehicle, but it just makes more sense for me right now.
    Quote Originally Posted by john8662 View Post
    Man, I wouldn't trade off a diesel for a gasser, or buy a new gasser. I'm exactly to the point where I'd hold out for an electric vehicle before I'd buy a new gasser. I don't even like electric one bit. I hold electric cars at a very low regard because in my view the batteries and electric motors (starter) on my trucks are the LEAST reliable component, why would I want a vehicle that is entirely reliant on electric components?

    This news of the 4.5 dmax being delayed (cancelled in reality) makes me even more upset the Gov bailed out GM, I wouldn't have...

    Heck, look how responsible AIG has been? GM is the same...
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    Quote Originally Posted by ccole View Post
    I agree, I am not real excited about stepping down to a gasser vehicle, but it just makes more sense for me right now.

    traded a 2007 with only 6000 miles on it ? that musta been a trade in hit.....how much did they give you for trade ?
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    Default 4.5L Duramax For 2010- New Pictures?

    Just read a release saying the 4.5L Duramax is on hold! Engineering of the engine is complete but integration engineering into the chassis and all that goes with that process is on hold until GM is in better financial condition. I was looking forward to this engine, not that I was buying but felt like a good market was available for the 4.5L. Grafting one of these into an old pickup say a 50's model would be neat. bob..............


    Sorry, I go to another thread below and I see the 4.5 hold by Gm is already being discussed.
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