Cummins and Duramax Towing Video

[Cummnz]

Let's hear your thoughts on this video since you all own D-Max's.Before you go flame me I happen to like D-maxs..they would be my second choice in truck.This is a long video, so dial up guys beware
http://videos.streetfire.net/search/...af013f4333.htm

[DieselMonk]

thats a bad link, can't watch it.

[kconnair]

Try this one - The Dmax wins.... as you would expect......

It may not be towing, but still a spanking....

http://videos.streetfire.net/search/...b3015e6155.htm

[Cummnz]

Don't be hijacking my thread...go post that in the competition forum! ...My video is real world, that is not

[ThumperTDC]

Originally Posted by Cummnz

Don't be hijacking my thread...go post that in the competition forum! ...My video is real world, that is not

Your video link isnt working.

[Cummnz]

Ok try this link...

http://videos.streetfire.net/search/...af013f4333.htm

[DmaxMaverick]

Welcome to TDP Forums, Cummnz!

The video doesn't reflect an objective test comparison.

That whiner should go and buy a Dodge. He didn't take any comparitive factors into consideration. True that a specific production run of Duramax LLY's did have heating issues, but they are limited to those runs, and effective remedies are available for cheap or free. Only a small % of that run had the problem, but we don't know why. None of the other models have this issue.

Comparitive factors:
He had no idea what he was competing with. A 90's Cummins can't compete with any Duramax, heat or no. The Dodge driver was probably wondering why he couldn't shake that Chevy after spending 8 grand on upgrades. Doubt he had his A/C on, but we'll never know.
The load he had was considerably heavier than what the Dodge was hauling.
The coach/jeep is much more aerodynamic than a backward-trailered U-haul truck. Huge factor at those speeds. Keystone Cougar trailers are lightweights.
His A/C was on from the start.

P0193??? Probably his fault (should have changed the fuel filter). This will very likely lose his case. Still, limp mode is better than dead in traffic.

He may have a valid claim for his issues, but he needs to compare apples to apples if he wants to use it as a factor of argument.

If your first choice is Cummins, stay with it. Not likely you'll be happy with anything else. If you want a GM product, don't get an LLY and you'll sleep better. You won't shake that video, and will be looking for flaws.

You brought your question to a GM Diesel enthusiest website. Expect some bias. You'll get the same at the other sites, but probably worse than you'll find here. Brand loyalty here usually doesn't cross into ignorance.

[Cummnz]

DMAXmaverick: Thanks for the response..it turns out he did sue GM and won $30,500 and he kept the truck.Now..to correct you if I may on the first paragraph you typed..A}The dodge was a 2001-2002 model B}The truck was probably stock condsidering there were no gauges on the pillar and if he DID spend $8,000 he would have budgeted for the gauges as well C}There was no black smoke EVER from the dodge,you know any slightly modified Cummins huffs like a freight train under load. D}It was 90+ degrees and HUMID outside there, {i used to live in that part of Texas} we NEVER drove without the A/C on..EVER! E}That jeep and trailer weighed 2/3 of what the Chevy was towing, yes 1/3 less weight slightly more aerodynamic makes a difference,not to the point of two stock trucks running up and hill and the 04.5' LLY getting pounded on the grade that bad. As far as I am concerned looking at this logically and not from a Cummins OR D-max bias the odds were fairly even maybe slightly more in favor {because of a small weight difference in the dodge}.This particular guy in the GM had an overheating issue regardless and I'm glad he got his money, even if he was a moron lol

[DmaxMaverick]

If you assume a truck, even a Dodge, is stock because you don't see gages or smoke, you'll be one of the "passed and the curious". Most of the Dodge owners I know make very respectible power, and don't smoke. There's no rule that says your gages have to be on the pillar. Mine aren't. Get out and see more Dodges. Cheaper upgrades make more smoke.

A stock 2001-2002 Dodge won't compete with an LLY. Perhaps the Dodge would have an advantage once the LLY overheats, but he couldn't gain from the start, before he overheated.

A/C use is your choice. Most of my heavy towing is done in 100

[Cummnz]

Maverick..Maybe you should read what I posted in my first post..I can already tell you are a guy who jumps to conclusions by the way you speak here..as well as assuming this dodge is tuned up with $8,000 worth of upgrades {but yeah no gauges or smoke so he's the silent horsepower guy who sneaks up on you LOL!!} ok..assuming that AND here's what I said in my first post..so if any "brand war" is happening, then you need to read more carefully and welcome the Cummins guys as you would another Chevy guy..

Before you go flame me I happen to like D-maxs..they would be my second choice in truck.