In what order of modifications/ repairs would you make to an 06 Duramax LBZ. Completely stock right now and runs correctly. And......GO!
CK5
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06 LBZ
- Thread starter firemedicsafd
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EGR delete, EFI live, EGT gauge, and bigger exhaust. Depending on what tune, probably head gaskets, and arp head studs.
Before any of that: Transgo shift kit, fresh fluid and a deep pan.
-Rob
-Rob
Yup, I forgot the name if it, but Castrol TranSynd is the ONLY fluid you should run in that trans. I recommend you do a Double Drain / Fill (Change it once, drive a little, change it again). Keeping that trans happy is the key.
-Rob
Maintenance
don't touch a thing
GO
lol
don't touch a thing
GO
lol
bigger tie rods and create a savings fund for injectors 
no, straight axle swap will save you in the long run, even if it's 2wd, just SAS it anywaybigger tie rods and create a savings fund for injectors
Depends on usage.
Just drive it...and maintain.
And post pics of it!
And post pics of it!
Here she is. I shall call her.....RUBY!
Oooh that is sexy! Need some mods! Lol!
Nice truck man!
Nice truck man!
I wouldn't do anything to that engine if it is running properly. 650ftlbs is nothing to stick your nose up at. The trans will not last long if you add a tuner to it without upgrades anyways.
The LBZ is a pretty solid engine all around. You shouldn't need to do injectors on it for a long, long time. Weak spot of those engines is the turbo vane position sensor. Need a tech 2 to re calibrate it after replacing it. A crows foot socket will allow you to remove and replace the sensor without pulling the turbo or wrecking the wiring.
The LBZ is a pretty solid engine all around. You shouldn't need to do injectors on it for a long, long time. Weak spot of those engines is the turbo vane position sensor. Need a tech 2 to re calibrate it after replacing it. A crows foot socket will allow you to remove and replace the sensor without pulling the turbo or wrecking the wiring.
If you lift or even level it plan on bigger tie rods, shorter ball joint and front end parts life and all that fun snowball effect stuff.
What is the intended use for this grandpa wagon?
What is the intended use for this grandpa wagon?
Oh and definitely no wheels wider than the tires with zero backspacing.
intended usage is to occaisionally pull a trailer of the 1 or 2 vehicle size to haul my K5 and a friends YJ to places to wheel. And DD
