First arriving as a replacement for the 6.6L LML V8, the turbo-diesel 6.6L L5P V8 Duramax engine is an extremely robust and capable powerplant, producing upwards of 445 horsepower at 2,800 rpm and 910 ...

Known under the VIN code Y, the L5P Duramax is the latest evolution of the 6.6-liter turbo diesel that powers the Silverado HD and Sierra HD. Introduced for the 2017 model year and mated exclusively ...

Gale Banks and the rest of the crew at Banks Power have tried one way after another to kill their Duramax L5P diesel test engine, but so far, it just ain’t happenin’. People had their doubts when they ...

Enhancing performance of the 6.6L Duramax L5P diesel engine that powers '17-to-current GMC and Chevrolet trucks is not an easy proposition. General Motors' calibration engineers have made it very ...

The world of diesel performance has undergone a tremendous amount of change in recent years. For all intents and purposes, on newer pickup trucks, SUVs, and vans, gone are the days of individuals—and ...

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Introduced for the 2017 model year, the L5P is the Duramax V8 turbo diesel General Motors utilizes in heavy-duty pickups like the Silverado HD. Manufactured in the United States, the 6.6-liter turbo ...