DuraMax Suburban?

As I understand it, GM would have to do some major re-tooling for the Duramax/Allison combo to fit the Sub/Yukon XL

I asked a guy at a dealership about it. He said it would not fit. Note that it is not available only in the 2500HD and 3500 models. I don't think that Suburban has an HD model.

It is a great engine. I am a bit disappointed at what has happened to the price of fuel. Last spring when I got my Duramax Diesel was $1.35 and cheaper than regular gas. Now it is about $2.00 and about 35 cents more than the cheapest regular.

Supply and demand (i.e., Big Oil and Average Joe).

The price for diesel should drop after winter, as should heating oil. Too much Big Oil $$$ lining the pockets of the politicians/legislators "elected" to protect "our" interests. Sad, ain't it?

From what I can find out it is China outbidding other countries driving the cost up. They run on Diesel and have lots of dollars to spend.

With the mass media focusing on the problems in the Middle East, it's really China in the Far East the world has to watch out for. Russia is worried about their neighbor who has always had interest in the Siberian oil fields -- Russia and USA, makes for strange bedfellows don't you think? Anyhow, Yankee companies are already in Siberia helping to develop that region's oil industry...

Yo, I'd like one too ;-)

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Dennis

I was just at the LA Auto Show the other day, and I saw they now have the Duramax in the Hummer H1(origional hummer) Lets hope teh Suburban is next!

Unfortunately, the H1 has nothing in common with the Suburban, it is a totally unique platform. The H2 is built on the Sub's frame, and I think GM made a mistake by not offering the Duramax in their heavier trucks like the H1, H2, Suburban and Avalanche. Not having the Duramax option is one of the prime reasons that has kept me away from all of these vehicles (that, of course, and the money).

Cheers - Jonathan

They had to raise the H1 by two inches to make room for the Duramax and Allison.