Duramax V8 engine

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Duramax LML
Overview
Manufacturer DMAX Ltd.
Production2001–present
Layout
Configuration 90° V8
Displacement 6.6 L; 402.7 cu in (6,599 cc)
Cylinder bore 4.06 in (103 mm) [1]
Piston stroke 3.90 in (99 mm) [1]
Cylinder block materialCast gray iron
Cylinder head materialAluminum
Valvetrain OHV 4 valves x cyl.
Valvetrain drive system Gears
Compression ratio 16.8:1, 17.5:1
Combustion
Turbocharger Garrett variable-geometry vane with intercooler
Fuel system High-pressure common-rail direct injection
Management Bosch
Fuel type Diesel
Cooling system Water-cooled
Output
Power output 250–550 hp (186–410 kW)
Torque output 460–1,050 lb⋅ft (624–1,424 N⋅m)
Emissions
Emissions target standard EPA
Emissions control systems Oxidizing catalyst, DPF, EGR
Chronology
Predecessor 6.2 and 6.5 L Detroit Diesel

The Duramax V8 engine is a family of 6.6-liter diesel V8 engines produced by DMAX, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Motors in Moraine, Ohio. The Duramax block and heads are supplied from reliable vendors of General Motors.[ vague ] This engine was initially installed in 2001 Chevrolet and GMC trucks, and has since become an option in pickups, vans, and medium-duty trucks. In 2006, production at Moraine was reportedly limited to approximately 200,000 engines per year. [2] On May 9, 2007, DMAX announced the production of the 1,000,000th Duramax V8 at its Moraine facility, [2] followed by the 2,000,000th on March 24, 2017. [3]

Contents

Engine RPO codes

LB7

RPO LB7 (engine code "1") was first introduced in 2001 and continued until early 2004. It featured a 32-valve design with high-pressure common-rail direct injection and aluminum cylinder heads. [4]

The following trucks use the LB7:

Specifications

  • Block / Head: Cast Iron / Aluminum
  • Compression: 17.5:1
  • Injection: Direct; Bosch high-pressure common-rail
  • Power / Torque: 300 hp (224 kW) at 3,100 rpm / 520 lb⋅ft (705 N⋅m) at 1,800 rpm

The LLY was introduced in 2004 and completely replaced the LB7 mid-year.

LLY

The LLY (internally called the 8GF1) (engine code "2") is a 6.6 L; 402.7 cu in (6,599 cc) turbocharged engine which debuted in mid-2004 and continued until the end of 2005 (except the Hummer H1 in 2006). It is a 32-valve design with high-pressure common-rail direct injection and aluminum cylinder heads. The LLY was GM's first attempt to implement emissions requirements on their diesel trucks. To meet this goal, they turned to a newly developed Garrett turbocharger with a variable geometry vane system and installed an EGR valve. Learning from problems with injectors in the previous LB7, GM changed the valve covers to allow access to the injectors without having to remove the valve covers, saving significant labor costs if injector replacement became necessary.

The following trucks used the LLY engine:

Specifications

[5]

  • Block / Head: Cast gray iron / Cast aluminum
  • Compression: 17.5:1
  • Injection: Bosch high-pressure common-rail
  • Power / Torque: 310 bhp (231 kW) at 3000 rpm / 605 lb⋅ft (820 N⋅m) at 1600 rpm
  • Head casting is 8GF1
  • Block casting is #22351021213

LLY/LBZ

There are two VIN codes for the LBZ. The first is VIN 2 produced in late 2005 and early 2006. The VIN 2 engine is mechanically and physically the same as the VIN D engine but utilizes LLY engine tuning due to the LBZ tuning taking longer to be EPA certified and placed into production.

The second is VIN D. This was introduced in 2006 and continued into 2007 sold only in the "classic" body style. It has an improved engine computer tune that produces increased power and torque over the 2005 LLY version of the engine. This also marked the first appearance of the Duramax in the Express/Savana vans. The LBZ is one of the more sought-after Duramax engines because of its strength, reliability, and being pre-emissions (DPF appeared on the next generation LMM in 2007).

Changes include:

LBZ applications:

LLY applications:

Specifications

[5]

  • Block / Head: Cast gray iron / Cast aluminum
  • Compression: 16.8:1
  • Injection: Bosch high-pressure common-rail
  • Power / Torque: 360 bhp @3200 rpm / 650 lb-ft @1600 rpm
CodeYearsPower outputTorqueRedline
LB7 (Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD / 3500 Classic (auto trans),
GMC Sierra 2500HD / 3500 Classic (auto trans))
2001–2004300 bhp (224 kW)
@ 3200 rpm
520 lb⋅ft (705 N⋅m)
@ 1600 rpm
3450 rpm
LLY (Chevrolet Kodiak Medium Duty (LRX option),
GMC TopKick Medium Duty (LRX option),
Hummer H1 Alpha)
2004–2005310 bhp (231 kW)
@ 3000 rpm
605 lb⋅ft (820 N⋅m)
@ 1600 rpm
3200 rpm
LBZ(Chevrolet Kodiak Medium Duty (LPD option),
GMC TopKick Medium Duty (LPD))
2006–2007605 lb⋅ft (820 N⋅m)
@ 1600 rpm
LLY (Chevrolet Express, GMC Savana)250 bhp (186 kW)
@ 3200 rpm
460 lb⋅ft (624 N⋅m)
@ 1600 rpm
3450 rpm

LMM

Allison 1000 attached to Duramax 6.6 Diesel Allison 1000 attached to Duramax 6.6 Diesel.JPG
Allison 1000 attached to Duramax 6.6 Diesel

The LMM (engine code "6") debuted part way through 2007 and ended production with the start of the 2011 calendar year and is mated to the 6-speed Allison transmission. The LMM was the only Duramax offered for model years 2007–2010. [6] A version was used in the Trident Iceni. [7]

Specifications

[8] [9]

  • Block / Head: Cast gray iron / Cast aluminum
  • Compression: 16.8:1
  • Injection: Bosch high-pressure common-rail with CP3.3 injection pump
  • Power / Torque: 365 bhp (272 kW) at 3200 rpm / 660 lb⋅ft (895 N⋅m) at 1600 rpm
CodeYearsPower outputTorqueRedline
LML (Chevrolet Silverado/GMC Sierra HD)2011–2016397 bhp (296 kW)
@ 3000 rpm
765 lb⋅ft (1,037 N⋅m)
@ 1600 rpm
3450 rpm
LMM (Chevrolet Silverado/GMC Sierra HD)2007–2010365 bhp (272 kW)
@ 3200 rpm
660 lb⋅ft (895 N⋅m)
@ 1600 rpm
LMM (Chevrolet Kodiak/GMC TopKick (LYE option))330 bhp (246 kW)
@ 3000 rpm
620 lb⋅ft (841 N⋅m)
@ 1600 rpm
3250 rpm
LMM (Chevrolet Kodiak/GMC TopKick (LRX option))300 bhp (224 kW)
@ 3000 rpm
520 lb⋅ft (705 N⋅m)
@ 1600 rpm
LMM (Chevrolet Express/GMC Savana)250 bhp (186 kW)
@ 3200 rpm
460 lb⋅ft (624 N⋅m)
@ 1600 rpm
3450 rpm
LGH (Chevrolet Express/GMC Savana)2010–2016260 bhp (194 kW)
@ 3100 rpm
525 lb⋅ft (712 N⋅m)
@ 1600 rpm

Emission controls:

  • Additional combustion control, including an even more efficient variable-geometry turbocharging system, cooled (enhanced) exhaust gas recirculation (EGR), and closed crankcase ventilation to reduce nitrogen oxides (NOx)
  • Additional exhaust control, including oxidizing catalyst and new diesel particulate filter (DPF) to reduce soot and particulate matter
  • Increased-capacity cooling system
  • New engine control software
  • Use of low-ash engine oil (CJ-4)

Applications:

LGH

The 6.6L Duramax diesel engine (VIN code "L") is used on 2010 interim and 2011 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vans and 2011 Chevrolet Silverado/GMC Sierra HD trucks with RPO ZW9 (chassis cabs or trucks with pickup box delete). The LGH engine is rated at 335 bhp (250 kW) at 3,100 rpm and 685 lb⋅ft (929 N⋅m) at 1,600 rpm. Similar to the LML, this engine also uses a DPF and DEF system to meet emissions standards.

LML

The 6.6L RPO LML (VIN code "8") is the 2011–2016 version of the Isuzu/GM Duramax V8 diesel engine. It is a further advanced version of the LMM engine with the majority of the changes addressing a required drastic reduction in engine emissions. Some mechanical aspects of the engine, such as piston oil flow design for improved temperature control and oil pump design, were also improved to enhance durability even further.

The LML engine was significantly updated for 2011 to comply with the new federal emissions standards for diesel engines, provide better engine rigidity, and further noise reduction. The engine gained new 29,000 PSI piezo injectors as well as a completely reworked fuel system which was now powered by the Bosch CP4 pump, that also now supports up to 20% biodiesel mixtures and a urea injection (to reduce nitrogen oxides) with a 5.3 gallon DEF tank. This engine has a fuel injector in the exhaust tract, to allow raw fuel injection during the particulate filter recycling routine. The RPO LML engine is rated at 397 hp (296 kW) at 3,000 rpm and 765 lb⋅ft (1,037 N⋅m) of torque at 1,600 rpm. [11]

L5P

The L5P Duramax is the latest version of the Duramax V8 diesel engine.(engine code Y). Introduced in the 2017 model year, it was the most powerful diesel engine GM had produced, with 445 hp (332 kW) at 2,800 rpm and 910 lb⋅ft (1,234 N⋅m) at 1,600 rpm. Design specification performance can exceed 550 bhp (410 kW) at 3,050 rpm and 1,050 lb⋅ft (1,424 N⋅m) at 1,975 rpm.

L5P Gen2

The L5P Duramax received an increase in horsepower and torque for the 2024 model year; 470 hp (350 kW) at 2,800 rpm and 975 lb⋅ft (1,322 N⋅m) at 1,600 rpm. Design specification performance can exceed 550 bhp (410 kW) at 3050 rpm and 1,050 lb⋅ft (1,424 N⋅m) at 1975 rpm. [12]

L5D

The L5D Duramax is a downrated version of the L5P for the Chevrolet Silverado MD and International CV trucks (Class 4, 5, and 6). The L5D was downrated to increase reliability and reduce downtime. The L5D was introduced in 2018 for the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado MD and International CV trucks. Specifications for the L5D are 350 hp (261 kW) at 2,600 rpm and 700 lb⋅ft (949 N⋅m) at 1,600 rpm.

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