Duramax Owners

[Bill and Ann]

I can't believe the chip would get me an extra 5 mpg as I said before I am already getting 14+ and 24. I am with you Glen....Is it worth it?

[Karl]

Hey! We are guys! Of course its worth it ... ...just having another new toy makes it all worthwhile!

VROOOOOMMM.......VROOOOMMMMMMMMM!

[t1mrtork]

HERE HERE Karl! I'm with you. Of course I am bias about the subject as my buisness is making exspensive toys for you older boys! Remember, there is no substitute for cubic inches! Except for chips and bigger turbos, and bigger exhaust, and propane for the diesels and, well you get the picture.

[chopstyx57]

Don't get me wrong, my 2500HD pulled the Monte just fine before I installed the chip. The chip just made the towing experience even more enjoyable. It does not pull down or even come out of overdrive on hills anymore and passing on a two lane is not nearly as uncomfortable. The increase in fuel mileage was just a bonus for me.....the increased performance is worth every dime I paid for it! The gauge is also very nice. I admit, I was just in it for the power, but I figured, what the heck I deserve it. Why they don't just give us this increase from the factory is a mystery. My advice.....Splurge and spring for the chip, you won't be sorry.

Happy Holidays!

[Montana_2203]

Ok.... I think I will not get the chip just yet, however...
Now to another question concerning the dual wheels vs. single.... I have a single wheel '02, 2500HD duramax, my unit a 3400RL.... I have 265 tires and keep at least 65psi inflated.... question: other than the safety/handling thing... and much better control stopping if you have a blowout... etc..... is there any other reason to have dual wheels?... the weight is really not an issue and in fact adding 2 more tires actually reduces the overall weight capacity cause it increases the total unit weight... anyway, just wondering if anyone is perfectly happy with the single tire settup.....

[Karl]

I am fully happy with the single rear wheel setup, but have nothing against the duals. Personally I do not like the "look" of the dually's, but that is definitely a personal opinion. If I were pulling a livestock trailer though, I would want the dually. My feeling is.... that as long as your trailer brakes are working well, there is sufficient stopping power even in a panic stop. By the way, I keep my tires at the max (80 or 85 lb) when pulling.

[Montana_2203]

quote:Originally posted by Karl

I am fully happy with the single rear wheel setup

... thanks Karl.... I needed that!!!! I will not concern myself with wanting either a "chip" or a "dually"!!

[sreigle]

This is a Duramax thread so I'm not sure if you're interested in SRW owners in general or just the GM variety. If the former, then I'll add that I'm perfectly satisified towing 13,980 lbs of Montana with a single rear wheel setup. While fulltiming we've towed approximately 40,000 miles with SRW.

[Glenn and Lorraine]

Couldn't agree more Steve. I am very happy with my SRW. Doubtful I would ever have a daulie.

[Bill and Ann]

I put 265's on our truck also. I find that keeping the air at 80 PSI makes the truck ride better ever when not pulling the unit.

[sreigle]

I agree with Bill and Ann about the 265's. Our F350 had that size and the F250 also comes with that size tire but in 17 inch.

[Montana Sky]

I run my tires at 80psi on the coach and truck when towing, and when not towing I run the truck 55psi. The ride does well for me, and as for the dually question, I agree that the dually sure does look cool, after towing my 3400RL I dont see the need for it. I have the shortbed and the single rear wheel and no problems yet. =)