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Hey guys, My dads mold shop did the nameplate for the 4.5liter diesel engine that was scheduled to be put in the 09 half ton chevy and GMC trucks. All i know is that it is supposed to put out unparalleled torque and power with amazing fuel economy. I know they converted a factory somewhere in New York or the Northeast to make this diesel, but I just don't know if GM will still go through with it since they suspended operations back in December.
I just got the thinkin about this today when I saw that diesel is down to $1.85 and gas is $2.03.
Anybody know somethin' I don't???
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It sounds promising to me, but I think a 4.5 is a little small. I guess it depends on how much air is pushed through it as to how much power it has. You know more about it than I do though.
You sure you didn't see the fuel oil price? Diesel is still $2.25 here
Nope, diesel around here is plummeting like a lead brick..
I think 4.5liters is about right since they speculate it'll put out over 550 lb/ft torque and something like 310 horsepower. They also say it will get 40% better fuel economy than a 5.3 half ton in city/highway, but the real kicker is it will get 80% better economy when pulling than a 5.3
I prefer to talk in intelligent terms so I would prefer the badge miniature max
Actually it would've been a good concept except when digging a little further I discovered Ford is offering a 4.4liter diesel and Dodge is going for a 4.8 I think
i cant see the article, but a 4.5 diesel would be awesome
the 6.2 and 6.5 that they put in the 90's trucks got over 20 mpg
although they didnt have as much power as the 4.5
Anybody got anything on that 4.5 Diesel??
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