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11-27-2005, 12:24
The Diesel Page 2005 Rendezvous
Vendor Demos and Displays (http://www.thedieselpage.com/rendez/renven05.htm)
The final day of The Diesel Page 2005 Rendezvous included a number of campground activities, in addition to the much-anticipated Vendor Seminars and Product Discussions. Many of the 6.5L and Duramax diesel products highlighted during the seminars have not appeared in these pages before. Products that improve power, improve reliability, improve durability, simplify maintenance procedures and increase fuel economy were all discussed. Read on to learn more about what we saw in Salt Lake City, and how these new products can improve your ownership experience.
2007 Chevrolet Tahoe (http://www.thedieselpage.com/features/2007Tahoe.htm)
New GMT-900 Body-Style
Read about GM's GMT-900 body styling changes. How will this translate to the 2500HD/3500 pickup trucks?
6.5L Turbo Diesel (http://www.thedieselpage.com/members/features/pierce.htm)
Competes at Edge Products' "Weekend on the Edge"
Those of us who like the 6.5 were pleased to see Ron Pierce's 1984 Chevy compete both at the track and on the dyno, as part of Edge Products' Weekend on the Edge this past September. Among a field of Cummins, Powerstrokes and Duramax powered trucks, the single 6.5 stood out as both a unique and capable performer. Go here to see what makes Ron's truck special!
Lubrication Specialist, LLC
Universal Auxiliary Fuel Filter (http://www.thedieselpage.com/reviews/landuytfuelfilter.htm)
For the Duramax 6600
Fuel Quality can determine whether your diesel fuel injection system provides typical service or whether you are plagued with frequent visits to the dealership. GM recently upgraded the factory fuel filter element in an effort to help protect the Bosch high-pressure common-rail fuel injection system used by the Duramax 6600. Trapping more and smaller particles in the fuel can improve both fuel quality and injection system longevity. Lubrication Specialist Greg Landuyt has developed an easy to install and cost effective auxiliary fuel filter kit that can add a significant safety margin to the diesel fuel you're using.
The Diesel Page 2005 Rendezvous (http://www.thedieselpage.com/features/ren2005.htm)
Salt Lake City, UT
The Diesel Page's Seventh Annual 2005 Rendezvous was held this past September in conjunction with Edge Products' Weekend on the Edge , near Salt Lake City, Utah. This was an enthusiasts weekend, that included diesel pickup drag racing, a chassis dynamometer session and vendor displays that filled three days with cranking turbochargers, lots of black smoke and TDP member camaraderie.
KD Fuel Pressure Gauge (http://www.thedieselpage.com/reviews/jkfuelpressure.htm)
for the Duramax 6600
As diesel fuel injection systems become more complex and more sensitive to fuel quality, owners have become more tuned-in to the nature of diesel fuel systems. Being able to check fuel pressure (vacuum) can help an owner diagnose a future problem or allow him to monitor the condition of the fuel filter in an on-going basis. This not only can save you a lot of frustration in the high-stakes game of vehicle service, but can save you money on fuel filters by not replacing them till the fuel restriction gauge tells you it's time.
Got Boost? (http://www.thedieselpage.com/reviews/jkboostvalve.htm)
KD Boost Valve for the 2001-2004 LB7 Duramax 6600
There's an old saying that says "offer a great $5 part that installs in 5 minutes, and you'll sell a million of them." Well, the KD boost valve might be a little more than $5, but it is still inexpensive, installs in minutes, and offers a lot of bang for the buck. This simple device increases maximum boost pressure about ~5-8 psi, and makes the factory LB7 turbo a lot more responsive under all operating conditions. Combine this with any one of a variety of Duramax power mods, and you'll see an even bigger improvement in power than what a power mod by itself delivers.
Stay tuned for more great articles and GM diesel coverage... :)
Vendor Demos and Displays (http://www.thedieselpage.com/rendez/renven05.htm)
The final day of The Diesel Page 2005 Rendezvous included a number of campground activities, in addition to the much-anticipated Vendor Seminars and Product Discussions. Many of the 6.5L and Duramax diesel products highlighted during the seminars have not appeared in these pages before. Products that improve power, improve reliability, improve durability, simplify maintenance procedures and increase fuel economy were all discussed. Read on to learn more about what we saw in Salt Lake City, and how these new products can improve your ownership experience.
2007 Chevrolet Tahoe (http://www.thedieselpage.com/features/2007Tahoe.htm)
New GMT-900 Body-Style
Read about GM's GMT-900 body styling changes. How will this translate to the 2500HD/3500 pickup trucks?
6.5L Turbo Diesel (http://www.thedieselpage.com/members/features/pierce.htm)
Competes at Edge Products' "Weekend on the Edge"
Those of us who like the 6.5 were pleased to see Ron Pierce's 1984 Chevy compete both at the track and on the dyno, as part of Edge Products' Weekend on the Edge this past September. Among a field of Cummins, Powerstrokes and Duramax powered trucks, the single 6.5 stood out as both a unique and capable performer. Go here to see what makes Ron's truck special!
Lubrication Specialist, LLC
Universal Auxiliary Fuel Filter (http://www.thedieselpage.com/reviews/landuytfuelfilter.htm)
For the Duramax 6600
Fuel Quality can determine whether your diesel fuel injection system provides typical service or whether you are plagued with frequent visits to the dealership. GM recently upgraded the factory fuel filter element in an effort to help protect the Bosch high-pressure common-rail fuel injection system used by the Duramax 6600. Trapping more and smaller particles in the fuel can improve both fuel quality and injection system longevity. Lubrication Specialist Greg Landuyt has developed an easy to install and cost effective auxiliary fuel filter kit that can add a significant safety margin to the diesel fuel you're using.
The Diesel Page 2005 Rendezvous (http://www.thedieselpage.com/features/ren2005.htm)
Salt Lake City, UT
The Diesel Page's Seventh Annual 2005 Rendezvous was held this past September in conjunction with Edge Products' Weekend on the Edge , near Salt Lake City, Utah. This was an enthusiasts weekend, that included diesel pickup drag racing, a chassis dynamometer session and vendor displays that filled three days with cranking turbochargers, lots of black smoke and TDP member camaraderie.
KD Fuel Pressure Gauge (http://www.thedieselpage.com/reviews/jkfuelpressure.htm)
for the Duramax 6600
As diesel fuel injection systems become more complex and more sensitive to fuel quality, owners have become more tuned-in to the nature of diesel fuel systems. Being able to check fuel pressure (vacuum) can help an owner diagnose a future problem or allow him to monitor the condition of the fuel filter in an on-going basis. This not only can save you a lot of frustration in the high-stakes game of vehicle service, but can save you money on fuel filters by not replacing them till the fuel restriction gauge tells you it's time.
Got Boost? (http://www.thedieselpage.com/reviews/jkboostvalve.htm)
KD Boost Valve for the 2001-2004 LB7 Duramax 6600
There's an old saying that says "offer a great $5 part that installs in 5 minutes, and you'll sell a million of them." Well, the KD boost valve might be a little more than $5, but it is still inexpensive, installs in minutes, and offers a lot of bang for the buck. This simple device increases maximum boost pressure about ~5-8 psi, and makes the factory LB7 turbo a lot more responsive under all operating conditions. Combine this with any one of a variety of Duramax power mods, and you'll see an even bigger improvement in power than what a power mod by itself delivers.
Stay tuned for more great articles and GM diesel coverage... :)