Diesel Tech & Duramax Discussion

6.2L / 6.5L Detroit Diesel (1982–2000) Discussion dedicated to GM’s early diesel platforms found in squarebody and OBS-era trucks and SUVs. Covers maintenance, troubleshooting, mechanical and electronic injection systems, cooling upgrades, reliability fixes, swaps, and restoration-focused diesel builds specific to the 6.2L and 6.5L Detroit Diesel engines. Transmissions (Allison Focused) All discussion related to Allison transmissions used behind Duramax engines. Topics include maintenance, common failures, upgrades, torque converter options, shift tuning, towing performance, rebuild strategies, and transmission cooling solutions. Diesel Tuning & Emissions Discussion around diesel tuning, supporting modifications, emissions systems, and performance optimization. Covers tuning strategies, monitoring, supporting hardware, legal considerations, drivability improvements, and long-term reliability when modifying diesel trucks. LML / L5P Dedicated space for modern Duramax platforms. Discuss DEF systems, emissions components, tuning considerations, reliability upgrades, towing performance, fuel system concerns, and performance modifications for LML and L5P-equipped trucks. Duramax 2001–Present General Duramax diesel discussion across all generations. Talk engine reliability, maintenance, towing setups, upgrades, common failures, diagnostics, and ownership experience for Silverado, Sierra, HD trucks, and diesel SUVs equipped with Duramax power. LB7 / LLY / LBZ / LMM Focused discussion for early-generation Duramax platforms. Covers injector issues, overheating solutions, turbo upgrades, fuel system maintenance, emissions equipment, performance mods, and platform-specific fixes for LB7, LLY, LBZ, and LMM trucks.