SubLo Posted April 26, 2007 Share Posted April 26, 2007 For all those who continue to mock turbo-diesel "performance", along with the Audi R12 and the Banks Sidewinder here's another outstanding example: http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070420/FREE/70418005/1029 ________________________________________________ [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/vbpicgallery.php?do=view&g=1980"]'05 BSM OBXT Row-your-own, W.I.P. :rolleyes:[/URL] [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/vbpicgallery.php?do=view&g=1242"]'06 Shrek B # 64 - The car the wife loved to hate :( Sold...[/URL] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordJim Posted April 26, 2007 Share Posted April 26, 2007 Doubt diesel performance? I'm dying for a diesel. AWD TDI? Sign me up! - Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommyh Posted April 26, 2007 Share Posted April 26, 2007 Diesel, AWD, Wagon with a clutch and I'd be all over that like Subicity on Val-z Martin Luther - "Who loves not women, wine and song remains a fool his whole life long." EL4NFZT7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommyh Posted April 26, 2007 Share Posted April 26, 2007 I really should learn to read the artical before posting... ...damn, I want that car!! Martin Luther - "Who loves not women, wine and song remains a fool his whole life long." EL4NFZT7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jj808 Posted April 26, 2007 Share Posted April 26, 2007 I think the number of people that "mock" diesel engines these days is rapidly dwindling in numbers. Especially after what Audi is doing with their R12. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigJack Posted April 26, 2007 Share Posted April 26, 2007 Anyone see pimp my ride lately...they did a 65 impala....biodiesel...800hp 25mpg....smoked a lambo in the quarter.....the show is stupid but the car was crazy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTGT Posted April 26, 2007 Share Posted April 26, 2007 Impressive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubLo Posted April 26, 2007 Author Share Posted April 26, 2007 Anyone see pimp my ride lately...they did a 65 impala....biodiesel...800hp 25mpg....smoked a lambo in the quarter.....the show is stupid but the car was crazy Errr... that's what the first post of this thread refers to. ________________________________________________ [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/vbpicgallery.php?do=view&g=1980"]'05 BSM OBXT Row-your-own, W.I.P. :rolleyes:[/URL] [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/vbpicgallery.php?do=view&g=1242"]'06 Shrek B # 64 - The car the wife loved to hate :( Sold...[/URL] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin Posted April 26, 2007 Share Posted April 26, 2007 I always wondered what a Duramax would be like in a car. I'll bet if they left it in turbo form, put a taller gear set on, and didn't pump the power as much as they did an honest 30+mpg would be easily achieved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fox06LegacyGT Posted April 26, 2007 Share Posted April 26, 2007 Diesel, AWD, Wagon with a clutch and I'd be all over that like Subicity on Val-z :lol::lol: on another note...that thing is pretty slick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rao Posted April 26, 2007 Share Posted April 26, 2007 I always wondered what a Duramax would be like in a car. I'll bet if they left it in turbo form, put a taller gear set on, and didn't pump the power as much as they did an honest 30+mpg would be easily achieved. It would be very cool and also illegal. No light truck motors in cars. Your emissions laws at work. I don't doubt diesel performance a bit; I've seen Expeditions drive to the track, go through tech and run mid 12's. What I do doubt is diesels success in the marketplace. Rob IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR CAR YOU SHOULD NEVER DRIVE IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin Posted April 26, 2007 Share Posted April 26, 2007 It would be very cool and also illegal. No light truck motors in cars. Your emissions laws at work. Well, if the manufacturer wanted to certify the car to be emissions compliant it would still be cool. Of course the answer is to go out and get an old school car that has no emissions laws the pertain to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubLo Posted April 26, 2007 Author Share Posted April 26, 2007 I always wondered what a Duramax would be like in a car. I'll bet if they left it in turbo form, put a taller gear set on, and didn't pump the power as much as they did an honest 30+mpg would be easily achieved. Wonder no more: http://bankspower.com/DmaxTypeR.cfm Well, it's not exactly a car (or truck for that matter), but a custom. Anywho, it's got a Banks tweaked Duramax. Pretty sick if you ask me. ________________________________________________ [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/vbpicgallery.php?do=view&g=1980"]'05 BSM OBXT Row-your-own, W.I.P. :rolleyes:[/URL] [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/vbpicgallery.php?do=view&g=1242"]'06 Shrek B # 64 - The car the wife loved to hate :( Sold...[/URL] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin Posted April 26, 2007 Share Posted April 26, 2007 Wonder no more: http://bankspower.com/DmaxTypeR.cfm Well, it's not exactly a car (or truck for that matter), but a custom. Anywho, it's got a Banks tweaked Duramax. Pretty sick if you ask me. I've seen that already, very cool. Now if I can find an old RWD mid 90's Impala sedan or wagon, and see if I can cram in an LB7 and an Allison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlrtime Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 +1 for a AWD Turbo Diesel wagon... manual would be a bonus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iyalla Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 I don't think there are many enthusiast left that doubt diesel power. Its just that we don't have a lot of them here The torque numbers some of those tiny engines in Europe are getting are insane and the torques the big diesels are getting are just nuts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godwhomismike Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 I always wondered what a Duramax would be like in a car. I'll bet if they left it in turbo form, put a taller gear set on, and didn't pump the power as much as they did an honest 30+mpg would be easily achieved. GM has been working on a V6 Duramax for a bit now and should be unveiling it soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDII Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 pretty cool.... until you need to refuel. Need forum help? Private Message legGTLT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 pretty cool.... until you need to refuel. Why? Diesel pumps in South Dakota land are plentiful. Just wear gloves to avoid getting the go juice on you, it is admittedly stinky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommyh Posted April 29, 2007 Share Posted April 29, 2007 pretty cool.... until you need to refuel. I havn't seen a gas station in my area that doesn't have at least one diesel pump yet. Heck even the discount-grocery-store-stations gotz the diesel powa Martin Luther - "Who loves not women, wine and song remains a fool his whole life long." EL4NFZT7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegGTLT Posted April 30, 2007 Share Posted April 30, 2007 Diesel, AWD, Wagon with a clutch and I'd be all over that like Subicity on Val-z Quote of the week. Please PM joeleodee For All Site Questions. He is the acting Admin and can resolve anything related to LegacyGT.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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