Rumored 'Big-Block' Duramax Diesel Could Be 8.3L and We’re Off the Rails Now (www.thedrive.com)

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Rumored 'Big-Block' Duramax Diesel Could Be 8.3L and We’re Off the Rails Now::You'd expect diesel engines to get smaller as time goes on, but recent reports claim GM's truck power plant could grow by more than a liter.

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[-] Bye@lemmy.world 7 points 9 months ago

Holy shit I thought the 6.6 in my 2500 was huge, but imagine how much the block would weigh on an 8.3L. I mean at some point your front suspension gets absolutely crazy. Would be smart if they could make it a straight six though instead of a V8, way better balance characteristics and that’s why many of the big diesels have that layout.

[-] EpicFailGuy@lemmy.world 4 points 9 months ago

Packaging, that's a big V8 already to fit under the hood. Tracktor trailers have big big long hoods

[-] ikidd@lemmy.world 3 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

I know they've gotten more compact, but the 8.3L in our L8000 with it's transmission probably weighs as much as my F350.

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