That is a good looking truck! Decided to go all out for the duramax?
Thanks my friend! The resale on the D-Max was the deciding factor. This will be my first diesel so I have zero ideas, but I am open to some from those that understand what I can do that won't cost crazy $$$. Beyond the typical mud guards, bug deflectors and tonneau covers, haven't really thought much about it. I know that Banks is making some great stuff for this engine, but will be very pricey if I had to guess.
Got anything planned for the first mods?
The Banks I - Dash is a great gauge that plugs into the USB port. The I - Dash will monitor just about every function on the engine. No real break in required on a diesel. I doubt you'll ever see high EGT's since there are not many long climbs in Florida. Run it hard it will love it. I remember there are some good climbs up in Appalachia. We always tied to keep EGT temps at 1200 or less, depending om where the sensor is mounted. After a long climb if you see a high EGT just let it idle foe a bit. Diesels drop Exhaust temps quickly. You will love the power!!
Congratulations my friend...that is awesome news and I am very happy for you and your family. May God Bless you all and keep you healthy!
I know...right?
As soon as I heard the autoworkers were going on strike, I thought "my truck should be worth more soon and I can probably flip it again". I love my ZR2 and have plans on improving it but the thought is always there to turn it over!!!
That is my hope as well my friend. Regardless, I am excited to get a loaded 2500 ZR2
good luck bro. thought you were gonna get a gasser....
congrats on the kid!!
Everyone is talking me into the diesel. Resale will be far greater and I may struggle to trade a gasser. The Duramax will retain most of its value...the gasser may kill me on a trade.
It's always been on the column for the HDs, also no paddle shifters, manual is on the column shift. If you gave the HD guys that console shift, they'd lose their shit.
It appears that my dealer buddy has three BLACK 2500HD ZR2 Bison's coming in soon...hopefully. Two are identical in options and the third without the power retractable step. I want the step so that takes me down to two. The cost is about $9500 more than the one I placed on order and it has far more than what I really want or need (sunroof as an example plus the Bison package which I really didn't want/need). My buddy is willing to sell me this truck for just over $88K (Supplier is $90,612) so I said what the hell and locked it down so I have first right of refusal upon delivery. I have attached the build below. It is showing in 3800 status now and I'll get another update in a few weeks. It was built the week of September 25.
