I can't justify payments on a $40,000.00 truck vs. a truck that, by the time I would end up putting 40 grand into it, I would likely be too old to drive anymore.
Gm had many problems with the 2004 motors. My friend lost number 1 glow plug and it wasted the motor. The replacement motor was $11,000.00... At first the dealership on the road offered to split the cost. Even thats still high. So she wrote a letter to GM. Got a vice president to call her back. He gave her his personal cell number and told her that GM would cover all the costs. Turns out the front trans seal let go also and the ac pump went bad same time. She was told this was a bad year for this motor and we knew we had problems. So a new motor and a 5 year 100,000 mile warranty... All free plus a phone number to call anytime... Truck only had around 35,000 miles on it..... Our trucks will be there to tow home all these broken electronic new trucks....
a stock 6.7 (2011) 397 HP
a stock 6.4 (2008-10) 350 HP
a stock 6.0 (2005-07) 335 HP
a stock 6.0 (2003-04) 325 HP
a stock 7.3 (6 speed-2000-03) 275 HP
a stock 7.3 (automatic 2000-03) 250HP
a stock 7.3 (early 99) 225 HP
a stock 7.3 PSD(94-97) 225 HP
a stock 7.3 idi turbo 190 hp
a stock 7.3 idi N/A 180 hp
You pick which is best for you.
While every year they got more powerful , they ALL have their own issues
rule #1......there's nothing you can ever do to change a closed mind. no matter what you "educate" them with, it will never make an impression upon them.
that being said, for your own education, go spend a few days over in the IDI tech articles and the FAQ and you'll OD with facts on the IDI.
There i fixed that for you. I was unaware that the duamaxs had any bad years. They are run like a scalded dog and i have yet to see any problems, And i used to work at a GM dealer
Another guy I work with has a '04 Duramax. His wife's truck. Creampuff. Never even towed anything with it. Allison tranny took a dump. This isn't a common problem that I know of, but it was about $6000 to fix.
MY only ***** about an IDI.. is there is a guy I work with, laughs at em and my "old junk ****"..
Which is fine, but I would really like to just flat ass annihilate him with the IDI.. at least a close enough run, that he shuts up.. Gets tiring hearing "why you putting money in that old ****?" everyday...
He runs an 04 Maxipad, chip, KandN, exhaust, 450hp.. maybe?
And I know, my 6.9 or a 7.3 will never show that Maxipad who the daddy is...
Wouldn't trade longevity or reliability for his Maxi though...
And I own my truck, neeener neeener.
a stock 6.7 (2011) 397 HP
a stock 6.4 (2008-10) 350 HP
a stock 6.0 (2005-07) 335 HP
a stock 6.0 (2003-04) 325 HP
a stock 7.3 (6 speed-2000-03) 275 HP
a stock 7.3 (automatic 2000-03) 250HP
a stock 7.3 (early 99) 225 HP 235
a stock 7.3 PSD(94-97) 225 HP 215
a stock 7.3 idi turbo 190 hp
a stock 7.3 idi N/A 180 hp 185
stock 6.9 idi n/a 170
Also remember that IDI's had different power ratings for high altitude emissions, whereas a PSD of any sort wasn't affected.
You pick which is best for you.
While every year they got more powerful , they ALL have their own issues
He is... small mans syndrome to the MAX....
37's on 22's.. mud terrain no less, and it WILL NEVER see dirt (his words)...
His wifes camaro.. equally as obnoxious, and it will outrun an Enzo..., ask him.
Again, my truck is paid for , 8 injectors cost what one of his do.... and I am number 1393 of approximately 4000 built ever....
Another guy I work with has a '04 Duramax. His wife's truck. Creampuff. Never even towed anything with it. Allison tranny took a dump. This isn't a common problem that I know of, but it was about $6000 to fix.