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Old 05-22-2018, 07:42 PM   #24 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by 19bonestock88 View Post
Honestly I’m surprised they used a 3.0L in-line six diesel when they already had the 2.8L Duramax that’s being used in the Colorado and the G series van... seems like they coulda bumped boost pressure a little and that woulda worked fine. We’ve already seen what that engine is rated in the Colorado...
They also want best in class, they need every bit of 3 liters to be best in class with new 3 liters coming out from Ford and Dodge. If you want almost class leading the 2.8 was probably fine but that doesn't make for a good ad. Making it an inline 6, as there is plenty of room for it on the full size, might also land you a new legendary powerplant rather than another also ran.
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