"Saint" this is for you lol
. Remember you asked me on Silverado and its diesel engines and I gave you a quick summary. Well here it is in full from GM it self.
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FOR RELEASE: 2005-08-01
2006 Duramax 6600 Turbodiesel to Deliver Class-leading Torque in a More Powerful and Refined Package
·Engine output for Chevy Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD increased to 360 horsepower and a class-leading 650 lb-ft of torque
·Significant updates result in smoother, more refined operation, as well as reduced emissions
·New glow-plugs reduce start time by as much as 50 percent
PONTIAC , MICH. – Later this year, GM Powertrain will introduce a new 6.6L Duramax 6600 turbodiesel V-8 (RPO LBZ) for the 2006 model year Chevy Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD with class-leading horsepower – 360 (268 kw) at 3200 rpm and class-leading torque, at 650 lb.-ft. (881 Nm) at 1600 rpm. In addition to the power increase in the Silverado and Sierra, all 2006 Duramax engines have been significantly revised to deliver lower emissions and significantly improved quietness and smoothness in every application.
The 2006 Silverado HD and Sierra HD with the Allison 6-speed automatic transmission will be equipped with a significantly revised 310 horsepower Duramax 6600 (LLY) through the third quarter of 2005. It will be replaced in these applications in the fourth quarter of 2005, by the higher output, 360-horsepower Duramax (LBZ).
“The introduction of the Duramax diesel in 2001 represented a significant evolution in North American diesel pick-up truck market and propelled GM’s heavy duty diesel pick-up truck market share to over 25 percentage points,” said Charles Freese, GM Powertrain executive director, diesel engineering. “The introduction of the improved, 2006 Duramax turbo diesel once again sets a new benchmark to which all others will be measured.”
The Duramax 6600’s horsepower and torque increase and emissions reduction are enabled by a strengthened iron cylinder block and a lower compression ratio. The lower compression reduces stress on the engine by reducing the peak cylinder firing pressure. This, in turn, allows more fuel to be burned – more fuel means more power – while the lower compression helps reduce NOx emissions. Lower compression also helps reduce noise and vibration, making the all variants of the 6600 a quieter and smoother engine.
A revised variable-geometry turbocharger also enhances the driving experience of the Duramax 6600. Aerodynamic changes to the turbo’s vanes help tailor controlled application of turbo power for seamless and immediate response at full throttle. The turbo, which spins at up to 120,000 rpm, is high-speed-balanced, reducing vibration and resonance – and contributing to the engine’s overall smoothness and refinement. The revised turbo also helps reduce emissions, while maximum boost remains at 20 psi.
Another new feature of the Duramax 6600’s turbo system is the capability of the variable-geometry turbocharger to provide exhaust braking. This function is available on some medium-duty truck models and can replace add-on exhaust brake hardware. With the new system, braking is controlled by a signal from the engine controller and can be activated by the driver.
The comprehensive list of changes and upgrades to the 2006 Duramax 6600 includes:
·Cylinder block casting and machining changes strengthen the bottom of the cylinder bores to support increased horsepower and torque
·Upgraded main bearing material increases durability
·Revised piston design helps lower compression ratio to 16.8:1 from 17.5:1
·Piston pin bore diameter increased for increased strength
·Connecting rod “ I ” section is thicker for increased strength
·Cylinder heads revised to accommodate lower compression and reduced cylinder firing pressure
·Maximum injection pressure increased from 23,000 psi to more than 26,000 psi
·Fuel delivered via higher-pressure pump, fuel rails, distribution lines and all-new, seven-hole fuel injectors
·Fuel injectors spray directly onto glow plugs, providing faster, better-quality starts and more complete cold-start combustion for reduced emissions
·Improved glow plugs heat up faster through an independent controller
·Revised variable-geometry turbocharger is aerodynamically more efficient to help deliver smooth and immediate response and lower emissions
·Air induction system re-tuned to enhance quietness
·EGR has larger cooler to bring more exhaust into the system
·First application of new, 32-bit E35 controller, which adjusts and compensates for the fuel flow to bolster efficiency and reduce emissions
The Duramax 6600 also has a new intake air heater to reduce smoke and emissions during cold or light-load driving. The system features a 1000-watt grid heater located in the air intake duct, which is triggered automatically by the engine controller. It heats up the incoming air to speed warm-up of the engine.
In addition to 50 more horsepower and 45 more lb-ft of torque in the Silverado and Sierra, changes to the 2006 Duramax 6600 build on a host of improvements introduced for ’05 – improvements that bolstered an already strong foundation. The Duramax 6600 features a rigid cast iron cylinder block with induction-hardened cylinder bores; four-bolt, cross-drilled main bearing caps; forged steel, nitride-hardened crankshaft; aluminum pistons with jet-spray oil cooling; aluminum cylinder heads with four valves per cylinder; integrated oil cooler and a charge-cooled turbocharging system. Features, such as easy-access fuel filter and timing gears, reduce maintenance time and effort.
A new, 32-bit E35 engine controller monitors and adjusts the engine’s operation. Designed exclusively for the Duramax diesel engine, the controller helps the injectors precisely meter fuel to the cylinders and can compensate for the variability of the injectors and fuel flow. This sophisticated, more powerful controller also can support up to five injections per cylinder and eliminates the need for an engine-mounted drive unit to fire the fuel injectors.
The new Duramax 6600 in the Silverado and Sierra heavy-duty pick-ups will be available exclusively with the new Allison 1000 6-speed automatic transmission, featuring class-first features, like tap-shift range selection mode.
In addition to the Chevy Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD, the Duramax 6600 (LLY) is also available at varying power outputs in the Hummer H1 Alpha, Chevy Kodiak and GMC Topkick. For 2006, the Duramax is available for the first time in GM’s full-size vans, Chevy Express and GMC Savana, providing power and capabilities matched with quietness and smoothness not found in competitors’ diesel-equipped vans.
The Duramax 6600 was introduced in 2001 and was developed in a partnership with GM Powertrain and Isuzu Motors. Since its introduction, more than 650,000 6.6L Duramax diesels have been built and sold.
The Duramax 6600 is assembled at the DMAX facility in Moraine, Ohio , a joint venture between General Motors and Isuzu created specifically to produce diesel engines.
2006 Duramax 6600 Specifications (LLY, LBZ)
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FOR RELEASE: 2005-08-01
New Allison 1000 Transmission Offers Six-Speed Performance and Range Selection Mode
·First-in-class six-speed automatic transmission with two overdrive gears
·Engine speed reduced by 250 rpm at 60 mph
·Enables improved fuel mileage and range
·First-in-class tap-shift range-selection feature allows driver to easily select desired gears for greater control
·Part of GM’s rollout of 10 six-speed automatic transmission variants by the end of the decade
PONTIAC , MICH. – The Allison 1000 transmission grows from a five-speed automatic to a first-in-class six-speed automatic for the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD trucks equipped with the Duramax 6600 6.6L V-8 diesel or Vortec 8100 8.1L V-8. Also new for 2006, the Allison 1000 six-speed features a class-first tap-shift range selection function, as well as offering enhanced fuel mileage, quietness and control. The range selection function allows the driver to easily select the desired gears to match driving conditions, such as towing a trailer on a steep grade.
“Changes to the Allison 1000 represent a ‘best of all worlds’ scenario,” said Kevin Wayman, Allison 1000 chief engineer. “Performance, quietness and fuel mileage are all enhanced without degradation to product durability.”
The sixth gear – essentially a second overdrive gear – enables a wide, 5.08:1 overall forward gear ratio coverage and allows the vehicle’s engine to operate at lower rpm, particularly during higher-speed driving on highways and freeways. Its 0.61 ratio sixth gear provides a 1550-rpm engine speed at 60 mph, compared with the five-speed transmission’s 1800-rpm engine speed at 60 mph. The engine uses less fuel at lower rpm, enabling increased fuel mileage and range. The ratios of gears 1 through 5 remain the same as the Allison 1000 five-speed, including the 0.71:1 fifth gear.
A tow/haul mode is retained on the Allison 1000 six-speed, but it is complemented by a new range selection feature. It allows the driver to select the desired gears, via a thumb-activated switch on the shifter, providing a feeling of enhanced control in unique driving situations, such as towing on a steep grade. The range selection feature holds the gear pre-selected by the driver and electronic safeguards prevent the transmission from being shifted in a manner that could cause engine damage or loss of vehicle control. Grade braking and cruise grade braking are only available when the tow/haul mode is selected and the transmission is not in the range selection mode.
Diesel-engine vehicles equipped with the Allison 1000 six-speed feature cruise control grade braking. Working in harmony with the tow/haul mode, the cruise grade braking system will automatically downshift to help maintain the pre-selected cruise speed when driving on downhill grades.
A new low-traction mode also is standard on vehicles equipped with the diesel engine. When the driver selects second gear while stopped and wheel slip occurs, the transmission torque-manages the engine to limit tire slip on slippery road surfaces.
In addition to the sixth gear and range selection feature, the Allison 1000 also benefits from complementary upgrades that include:
·Upgraded 310-mm torque converter that improves torque capacity
·New 22-tooth pump that improves NVH
·New solenoids provide better converter lock-up control and shift feel
·Upgraded rotating clutch that improves torque capacity
·New A40, 32-bit transmission control module
The Allison 1000 also has a unique, GM-patented elevated idle mode, which allows for faster interior warm-up of diesel-equipped vehicles. The system, which is activated through the vehicle’s driver information center, is synchronized with the engine. When elevated idle is active, the transmission increases the load on the engine so that it will generate heat more quickly and warm the interior in less time.
In 2004, GM Powertrain announced plans to introduce 10 six-speed automatic transmissions globally by the end of the decade. The introduction of the new Allison 1000 six-speed automatic is another step towards realizing that goal.
Allison 1000 Series Specifications (MW7)
Type: Six-speed rear-wheel-drive, electronically controlled, automatic overdrive transmission with torque converter clutch
Engine range: 6.6L - 8.1L
Maximum engine torque: 650 lb-ft
Maximum gearbox torque: 900 lb-ft
Gear ratios:
First: 3.10
Second: 1.81
Third: 1.41
Fourth: 1.00
Fifth: 0.71
Sixth 0.61
Reverse: 4.49
Maximum shift speed: 4850 rpm
Maximum validated gross vehicle weight:
GVW
12000 lb – 3600 series
11400 – 3500 dually series
9900 – 3500 non-dually series
9200 – 2500 HD series
GCW
23500 lb – 3500 dually, 3600 series (6.6L Duramax)
22000 lb – 3500 dually (8.1L), 3600 (8.1L), 3500 non-dually (6.6L Duramax, 8.1L)
6-position quadrant: P, R, N, D, M, 1
Case material: die cast aluminum
Shift pattern: (2) two-way on/off solenoids
Shift quality: force motor control / adaptive shifts
Torque converter clutch: Variable Bleed Solenoid Control
Converter size: 310mm (diameter of torque converter turbine)
Fluid type: DEXRON® VI
Transmission weight: dry: 150 kg (330 lb)
Fluid capacity (approximate): shallow pan: 12L (13 qt.) (dry)
Power take off: provision available
Pressure taps available: main pressure
Assembly sites: Baltimore , Md.
Additional features: Tap-shift range selection mode; elevated idle mode; low traction mode; shift stabilization; tow/haul; grade braking
Applications: 2006 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 2500HD and 3500
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