Post by tuffytractor on Sept 13, 2008 0:18:47 GMT -5
Well guys, even though I have been buried at work I managed to get out and get a new toy I've been lusting after for quite some time. I've been looking for a used Duramax for almost 8 months, I had some good fortune when the seller of this truck was downsizing his car collection, as he was retiring. His wife and he had a deal, they would downsize from 7 vehicles to 5, he gave up his Sierra Pickup, she gave up her Porsche. He kept the Ferrari! Without further adieu, here she is.
Needless to say, he had put a little extra into the truck. Over-sized tires and rims, Magnaflow 4" exhaust from the catalytic converter back with 5" tip. www.magnaflow.com/
K & N lifetime Intake filter (let that baby breath!) and box.www.knfilters.com/
Amp Research electric power step, very cool!
www.electricstep.com/eshop/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=24&idproduct=59
Electric rear sliding window. Bed Rugz bed liner www.bedrug.com/.
He also put in an after market rear entertainment system for his grand kids. Did I mention the guy with the Ferrari is 73? Thought it was time to let go of his under used vehicles!
So I got a great deal! SLT package, which is power everything, leather, tow package, XM, On Star, CA Emissions, the whole shebang with No tax and I paid about half what I would have if I purchased new. The truck had about 13,500K miles when I flew down to pick it up. Flew into Las Vegas then took a shuttle down to Lake Havasu.
Since I've brought it home I've opted for a few improvements. I've ordered a bumper that should be able to protect the truck from a strike from a deer, called Buck Stop. I've seen at least 4 cars pulled over to the side of the road with the front ends wiped off, from hitting deer, up at my property. Not so much at night, as at dusk. By the testimonials on the site, they've taken deer at 70 mph, with no damage. I hope not to find out, but if I do, I think this will help.
www.buckstop.biz/colors.html
Should end up looking like this, but it won't arrive till sometime next week (this photo is from their website)
I also opted for the Diablo Predator tuner for the Duramax LBZ 6.6 turbo diesel.
www.diablosport.com/ Holy Shit, I can't believe how much power that thing adds on. Select from a series of tunes, from Tow to an additional 120 horse. I'm telling you, you can't believe it. In addition it adds about 1-3 mpg to the regular mileage as well. When you go into the dealer, you just load back in the stock settings, no violation of the warranty! I also put in synthetics through out, Red Line. It was do for the service, so I put on an over-sized transmission (keep the heat down) pan with a sensor port and put a gauge package on the pillar of: Turbo Boost, Tranny Temp, EGT (exhaust gas temp). www.realtruck.com/php/watermark.php?code=qvrfryxvgf_cntr_1_vzntr_0001.wct&src=pli&id=1023
I'm also adding the Extendo bed www.extendobed.com/ and topping it with a Leer top www.leer.com/gmgallery.html, the XL, color matched to the truck. It also locks with the same remote as the truck, so the whole vehicle is locked when you lock it up, including the shell. I've also ordered and received, (yet to install) an electric tailgate lock, that uses the same remote key fob as the truck, manufactured by Pop & Lock www.truckspecialties.com/poplock_electric.htm. I'm sure it won't be the last thing but I've also added (ordered) a Valley Odyssey II Brake Controller. www.brakecontroller.com/ I've always used a time delay type controller, this one is a progressive controller, I'm looking forward to giving it a try.
Most of this stuff is on order and will land within the next two to three weeks, I'll update with photos and mounts when I can. I really like this truck! Rob has the newer body style of the same truck, from last reports he really likes it as well. Hopefully I can get at least 500K out of this vehicle. My Yukon is up for sale if anyone is interested in a 8.1 V8 with a 142K on it? ;D well, just thought I would ask?
Needless to say, he had put a little extra into the truck. Over-sized tires and rims, Magnaflow 4" exhaust from the catalytic converter back with 5" tip. www.magnaflow.com/
K & N lifetime Intake filter (let that baby breath!) and box.www.knfilters.com/
Amp Research electric power step, very cool!
www.electricstep.com/eshop/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=24&idproduct=59
Electric rear sliding window. Bed Rugz bed liner www.bedrug.com/.
He also put in an after market rear entertainment system for his grand kids. Did I mention the guy with the Ferrari is 73? Thought it was time to let go of his under used vehicles!
So I got a great deal! SLT package, which is power everything, leather, tow package, XM, On Star, CA Emissions, the whole shebang with No tax and I paid about half what I would have if I purchased new. The truck had about 13,500K miles when I flew down to pick it up. Flew into Las Vegas then took a shuttle down to Lake Havasu.
Since I've brought it home I've opted for a few improvements. I've ordered a bumper that should be able to protect the truck from a strike from a deer, called Buck Stop. I've seen at least 4 cars pulled over to the side of the road with the front ends wiped off, from hitting deer, up at my property. Not so much at night, as at dusk. By the testimonials on the site, they've taken deer at 70 mph, with no damage. I hope not to find out, but if I do, I think this will help.
www.buckstop.biz/colors.html
Should end up looking like this, but it won't arrive till sometime next week (this photo is from their website)
I also opted for the Diablo Predator tuner for the Duramax LBZ 6.6 turbo diesel.
www.diablosport.com/ Holy Shit, I can't believe how much power that thing adds on. Select from a series of tunes, from Tow to an additional 120 horse. I'm telling you, you can't believe it. In addition it adds about 1-3 mpg to the regular mileage as well. When you go into the dealer, you just load back in the stock settings, no violation of the warranty! I also put in synthetics through out, Red Line. It was do for the service, so I put on an over-sized transmission (keep the heat down) pan with a sensor port and put a gauge package on the pillar of: Turbo Boost, Tranny Temp, EGT (exhaust gas temp). www.realtruck.com/php/watermark.php?code=qvrfryxvgf_cntr_1_vzntr_0001.wct&src=pli&id=1023
I'm also adding the Extendo bed www.extendobed.com/ and topping it with a Leer top www.leer.com/gmgallery.html, the XL, color matched to the truck. It also locks with the same remote as the truck, so the whole vehicle is locked when you lock it up, including the shell. I've also ordered and received, (yet to install) an electric tailgate lock, that uses the same remote key fob as the truck, manufactured by Pop & Lock www.truckspecialties.com/poplock_electric.htm. I'm sure it won't be the last thing but I've also added (ordered) a Valley Odyssey II Brake Controller. www.brakecontroller.com/ I've always used a time delay type controller, this one is a progressive controller, I'm looking forward to giving it a try.
Most of this stuff is on order and will land within the next two to three weeks, I'll update with photos and mounts when I can. I really like this truck! Rob has the newer body style of the same truck, from last reports he really likes it as well. Hopefully I can get at least 500K out of this vehicle. My Yukon is up for sale if anyone is interested in a 8.1 V8 with a 142K on it? ;D well, just thought I would ask?
