Feb 5th, 2008 by RJ Menezes
General Motors is set to do a major revision on it’s line of Duramax Diesel V8 engines. The overhaul is needed to meet stringent new emission standards set to take place in 2010. The engine is used in many of the General’s heavy duty pickups and vans.
GM is set spend about $69 million to upgrade the Duramax. That major investment also include renovations to the engine’s assembly plant in Moraine, Ohio. This is basically a sign of GM against the wall on this issue of emissions.
The 2010 Duramax diesel will remain at a displacement of 6.6 liters with most of the major changes to the engine involving the emissions system. GM noted that it will use selective catalytic reduction to reduce NOx emissions so the engine can continue to be sold in all 50 states. Vehicles using the engine will also get a diesel particulate filter standard. Anything to help really.
Co-developed with Isuzu, the Duramax Diesel is a mainstay in GM’s lineup. Hopefully with this hefty investment it will continue to power many more of General Motor’s products in the near future.
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