If you are driving a heavy duty truck from GM or Chevrolet, there is a fairly good chance that you have a Duramax Diesel under the hood. These engines represent an extremely popular line of diesel engine products, produced by General Motors. Both GMC and Chevy heavy-duty trucks utilize these 6.6L V8 engines, which offer three-hundred-and-sixty-five horsepower, as well as six-hundred-and-sixty-five pound-feet of torque.
Second only to Ford’s Powerstroke, this diesel engine is well-reviewed and popular for a number of reasons. There are some fascinating facts behind this diesel engine, as well as something interesting historical tidbits. In other words, there is a lot under your hood, if you have a Duramax.
About The Duramax Diesel
The Duramax diesel was first introduced to the market with a 6.2L displacement. The 6.5L followed soon thereafter. Below are a variety of interesting pieces of information about the Duramax Diesel:
• The current 6.6L Duramax was first announced towards the end of ’98, as a collaborative venture between GM and Isuzu. The project was largely designed to create a viable improvement over the 6.2L and 6.5L, which had failed to find the degree of popularity that GM had been hoping for.
• At present, there are six versions of the Duramax 6.6L. The 7th is slated for release at some point in 2017. The versions produced thus far include LB7, LLY, LBZ, LMM, LML, and LGH.
• 7.8L and 2.8L Duramax engines are also available.
• If you are curious as to which Duramax is under the hood of your truck, finding out is as straightforward as checking out the 8th digit of your VIN number.
• The reason as to why there have been so many different versions of the Duramax is simple. Improvements have been made to not only embrace emissions, but to also take advantage of improvements that will allow vehicles to remain competitive.
• Contrary to popular belief, the aluminum cylinder heads of the Duramax do not cause a significant degree of problems. These cylinder heads have scored big in the reliability department over and over again.
• DEF refers to diesel exhaust fluid, which deals in the component known as urea. This element is crucial, in terms of allowing the SCR to transform nitrous oxides into comparatively safer elements. You may want to familiarize yourself with the Duramax LML Emissions System Overview.
• All Duramax engines include engine block heaters.
These are some of the basic facts you want to keep in mind.
What is a Detroit Diesel Series 60 Rebuild Kit form HDKits?
Simply put, it is the most complete Detroit Diesel Series 60 rebuild kit in the market. Whether it’s the rocker cover gasket as part of the basic Series 60 In-Frame Kits or the oil pressure regulator and relief valves as part of the Super Overhaul Kits, we include it! Our kits consist of all parts needed to rebuild your diesel engine correctly. We only offer high quality aftermarket parts that come with a two year factory warranty against defects in material and workmanship. All parts are manufactured to factory specification to ensure quality. Our parts are sourced only through reputable American companies such as Interstate-McBee, Maxiforce, Mahle-Clevite, PAI, Federal Mogul.
Please visit our website for complete details on all of our Detroit Diesel Series 60 Kits
HDKits has been in business since 2003. Our experienced staff in combination with our vast library of up to date technical support helps us ensure that you get the right parts every time. Pertinent information, however – like the engine model & serial numbers, would have to be provided in order to enable us to find a suitable match. All trucks with Series 60 engines have a serial number and/or model number etched on the block on the driver’s side or the side where the air compressor is mounted. There are other ways such as year, make and Vin # of the truck, but having the engine serial # is the best way for us to ensure compatibility.
Below is a view our Detroit Diesel Series 60 electronic parts catalog that works in conjuction with your engine serial #.
Detroit Diesel’s inline 6 cylinder Series 60 engine has been a success from the start of production in 1987. Available in 12.7L and 14L displacements, the Series 60 was the first heavy-duty diesel engine with fully integrated electronic controls in the world, and with the evolution of its electronic controls, it’s still the leader. The Series 60 engine is the most popular heavy-duty diesel engine in the truck market for 12 years in a row. The overhead camshaft and cylinder head design not only maximizes engine power and performance, but optimizes fuel economy too. The Series 60 has also successfully crossed over into the off-highway markets. The Series 60 delivers up to a maximum 825 horsepower and is available for Truck, Bus, Construction & Industrial, Gen Sets, and Marine applications.
What are the most popular Detroit Diesel engines?
The easiest way to categorize Detroit Diesel engines is by classifying them as “2 Cycle” or “4 Cycle” engines. A 4cycle or 4 stroke engine is an internal combustion engine in which the piston completes four separate strokes—intake, compression, power, and exhaust—during two separate revolutions of the engine’s crankshaft, and one single thermodynamic cycle. Below is a list of the most popular Detroit Diesel “4 Cycle” engines:
Detroit Diesel Series 60 (S60) engine 6 cylinder In-line (11.1, 12.7 & 14L)
Detroit Diesel Series 50 (S50) engine 4 cylinder In-line (8.5L)
Detroit Diesel Series 40 (S40) engine 6 cylinder In-line (6.7, 7.6 & 8.7 L)
Detroit Diesel Fuel Pincher engine 8 Vee (8.2 L)
A two-stroke or two-cycle engine is a type of internal combustion engine which completes a power cycle in only one crankshaft revolution and with two strokes, or up and down movements, of the piston in comparison to a “four-stroke engine”, which uses four strokes to do so. This is accomplished by the end of the combustion stroke and the beginning of the compression stroke happening simultaneously and performing the intake and exhaust (or scavenging) functions at the same time. Below is a list of the most popular Detroit Diesel “2 Cycle” engines:
Detroit Diesel Series 53 engines: 2-53, 3-53, 4-53, 6V53, 8V53
Detroit Diesel Series 71 engines: 2-71, 3-71, 4-71, 6-71, 6V71, 8V71, 12V71, 16V71, 20V71
Detroit Diesel Series 92 engines: 6V92, 8V92, 12V92, 16V92
Detroit Diesel Series 149 engine 8V149, 12V149, 16V149, 20V149
HD Kits has a complete line of rebuild kits and parts for all of the popular Detroit Diesel engines. For more product information please check us out at: www.heavydutykits.com
When to use a Detroit Diesel Series 60 Rebuild Kit by HDKits?
HDKits brand rebuild kits are used, when necessary repairs and overhauls are needed by a diesel engine. Loss of horse power, excessive blow by, excessive oil consumption and water in the oil are all very good signs that it is time for an overhaul. High mileage is also a very good indicator of your engine’s condition. On such a situation, down time is kept to a minimum since we can usually deliver your kit within 3 business days anywhere in the contiguous United States for free.
The lead time can be shortened to 24 hours, depending on the specific requirement of the owner.
Why should you purchase your next Detroit Diesel Series 60 engine Rebuild Kit from HDKits ?
Our passion for parts is what drives us. We have the greatest selection, lowest prices, the quickest service and, to top it all off, we ship everything for FREE!. All of our parts carry a two year factory warranty, unlimited mileage. In other words, we stand behind the parts we sell. Furthermore, our strategically located warehouses help us ensure that you receive your parts order quickly, keeping down time to a minimum. Through the years, HDKits has built a solid reputation in the diesel industry for fast and reliable service at a fair price. Visit us at www.heavydutykits.com for more information.
We offer a full line of engine rebuild kits for Komatsu engines and machines. With an extensive coverage of engine models, we will build your kit to the specifications required for your specific serial number.
We pride ourselves in being an industry leader in the supply of Komatsu kits and spare parts. Our knowledge and experience with these engines, gives us a distinct advantage over other suppliers.
Click on the link below to see pricing for our Komatsu kits. If you do not see what you need, go ahead and give us a ring, toll-free, at 888.642.6460 for pricing.
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