EPA Targeting Older Diesels (Non-DPF)?

Duramaxtuner recently announced a settlement with the EPA. We have the founder of Duramaxtuner on the podcast to talk about what the infractions were, why they were surprising, and what the process was like. We also talk about new products (tuning, turbos), 3.0L Duramax and tons more!
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[@FixItStupid]

Jail The EPA Make Greed LAW'S Who Makes Law & Gets Stock In The Co. That Make The NEW LAW $$$ Buy DPF $$ ALL GREED LAW JAIL THE EPA Just Ask EPA About Nuclear More Greed LAW's That Really KILL EPA LIES Of Greed KILL @ 38 CPM EPA ? Fluoride In The Water BY LAW Oh EPA ? Lawyer To LAW MAKER = Greed LAW'S $$$$$$$$$$$

[@jcadams8232]

Wrong attitude when a person says that you take the risks of radical new agency regulations that retroactively infringe on preexisting rights. Gun owners, farmers, ranchers have dealt with agency abuses for years. The best organization to contact is New Civil Liberties Alliance. The Pacific Legal Foundation, Mountain States Legal Foundation and Southeast Legal Foundation are also good orgs to contact when agencies go crazy radical.

[@jcadams8232]

The only reason EPA seeks settlement instead of coming in like Houthi pirates is because they know they are on thin ice............. for years lawyers have been disarmed from properly assessing limits of agency power. Corporate counsel can be the worst about going along to get along. Instead contact firms that specialize in questioning agency overreach and abuse and infringements on preexisting rights.

[@Michael_V936]

Look under a military pickup they ate fully deleted from the factory the hypocrisy

[@theadventuregeneralist7024]

Lets delete the EPA lol

[@jeremy63391]

once and for all along with their followers

[@stevemcmahon5747]

Epa again, an agency not accountable to the American people, non elected tax collectors.

[@Thebipolarachiever]

It’s crazy that we pay for the EPA and they do this to us

[@deutzallis6497]

​@Thebipolarachiever epa looks like they're in bed with china. They make the exhaust particles smaller so they get deeper into our lungs, who knows what that causes. Now we can't smelt our lead so it goes to china and 12 hours later it's falling back on our heads again and then epa says we gotta clean our air up and fine the hell out of us. They lie. Talk about perpetual motion.

[@jonsaircond8520]

100% F the EPA Just wait until you see the plans on your AC you think it's expensive now wait a few years

[@chevyboyforlife4234]

We need to get rid of all the 3 letter agencies

[@dac232009]

Someone needs to tell trump to make it a priority to replace the epa

[@pantyraiderpat7600]

It’s wild that an unelected agency can make such laws and enforce them in the way they do.

[@95GTSpeedDemon]

*in walks ATF*

[@YZXRYDR]

Welcome to the 2A world.

[@konstruct11]

This is the deep state, unelected officials who rule like kings they can’t be fired. They think they can’t be stopped.

[@mph5896]

Don't F with the government, they will rock your world.

[@foonus406]

We are living in the era of Alphabet agencies. Every day we wake up and there are new rules, restrictions, and fees. It's long past the point it needs to stop, as people have gotten accustomed to accepting it, knowing that once they have an agenda any opposition from the plebs is irrelevant.

[@GDG184]

The EPA is the ATF of the automotive enthusiast world.

[@tcmtech7515]

The ATF actually plays by the rules it's bound to.

[@fifthlomat717]

@@tcmtech7515 Absolutely does not the ATF changes rules and makes sudden decisions all the time not to mention defying the constitution.

[@charlesprice7608]

@@tcmtech7515what rock have you been under? Pistols Braces, Solvent Traps, Key Cards, etc…

[@TheMrDarius]

@@fifthlomat717you are speaking 💯 truth.

[@TheMrDarius]

@@tcmtech7515the atf is a trash organization just like the epa. They do all sorts of unconstitutional stuff. Don’t believe me? Look at the courts overturning their decisions based on unconstitutional practices.

[@dwight072]

EPA is out of control

[@chucknorris3984]

ALL the 3 letter agencies are out of control. But who's out trying to stop their overreach? Exactly. All you see are their cultists following orders fighting for them.

[@212caboose]

EPA has been out of control for decades

[@melrobinson6919]

While being totally IN control, sadly.

[@richardprice5978]

yah a classic 20+year old that might not have parts ( look EPA / government if im being forced to keep the 1980's cat and air-pump -ect intact and or voluntary upgrade emissions please make it available and or subsidies for me 😉 , not block parts and software support ect as im seeing happening now ) available for it ??? 🤔 ??? little exssive to me being the population is small and mile's drivin is probably under 5k yearly miles or at least my truck ( my dally/only-car 69 charger's the same way ish but its a gasser ) hasn't gone much more than 100 miles a year and my siblings 2000's TJ does under 5ish k yearly nowadays ( there planning on v8 + 10speed-auto and upgrade's ect just as a point that the local government and EPA is blocking easy updates to the platform ect ) aka around town and hills/off-road event's i totally see 9~ years and newer and definitely working/business licensed/operated as use is way higher and in theory matters more than classic's/off-road *toy's*

[@heavyhauler79]

Dump the EPA!!!!!!

[@BiggHoss]

The Diesel community needs to man the fuck up and start fighting this in court. Same exact thing with the ATF and guns. We need to organize, and fight.

[@FixItStupid]

Jail The EPA Make Greed LAW'S Who Makes Law & Gets Stock In The Co. That Make The NEW LAW $$$ Buy DPF $$ ALL GREED LAW JAIL THE EPA Just Ask EPA About Nuclear More Greed LAW's That Really KILL EPA LIES Of Greed KILL @ 38 CPM EPA ? Fluoride In The Water BY LAW Oh EPA ? Lawyer To LAW MAKER = Greed LAW'S $$$$$$$$$$$

[@GMCJay_lly]

Agreed

[@BiggHoss]

@@GMCJay_lly It'd take time and money but it's a very probable win, especially since our current SCOTUS has made many rules upholding the 10th Amendment and the ongoing stuff with the ATF, this is our chance.

[@muffdiver777yummy8]

problem is they are all in bed together. we are well passed the point of doing anything within the "system"

[@lindylou7973]

There are two USSC cases being heard this year that we really need to watch as both have the potential to limit Chevron deference, the broad discretion given to federal agencies to make regulations, many of which are well outside the law passed by Congress. The cases are Relentless, Inc. v. Department of Commerce and Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo.

[@Denastus]

The EPA needs a wake up call if they think that switching vehicles to electric is environmentally beneficial.

[@kyles234]

It's never been about the environment. It has been about destroying the middle class. Otherwise all government vehicles would have the same crap that makes them unreliable and burn more fuel.

[@Denastus]

@@kyles234 yeah. Sounds about right

[@compactc9]

Its all about controller us, not saving the environment.

[@Denastus]

@@compactc9 no shit I'd be a a controller 🎮🎮🎮

[@tinkerne-round4079]

They are worrying so much about small land vehicles, when ships burn super high sulfur bunker oil, aircraft burn incredible amounts of diesel fuel. They will even dump raw fuel to lighten the aircraft before landing. I don't think trains are forced to use exhaust fluid. Pickups produce minimal amounts in comparison.

[@snookysnax]

I know, dumping fuel outa aircraft to keep the passengers and crew from burning to death in a crash landing seems so "un-necessary".

[@iansteward4708]

Obviously harming passengers isn’t the issue but where is the oversight when it comes to where/how much etc. is dumped.

[@graywolf2694]

Some planes still use leaded fuels....

[@stevenvonsancho]

They are not worried about land vehicles they want your money the problem is you guys think like mechanics and they think like gangsters

[@Buck1954]

AV Gas is the leaded stuff they took away from us. So all those lovely leaded fumes come floating down to us.

[@Thebipolarachiever]

It’s crazy that we pay for the EPA and they do this to us

[@FixItStupid]

Jail The EPA Make Greed LAW'S Who Makes Law & Gets Stock In The Co. That Make The NEW LAW $$$ Buy DPF $$ ALL GREED LAW JAIL THE EPA Just Ask EPA About Nuclear More Greed LAW's That Really KILL EPA LIES Of Greed KILL @ 38 CPM EPA ? Fluoride In The Water BY LAW Oh EPA ? Lawyer To LAW MAKER = Greed LAW'S $$$$$$$$$$$

[@cuttnhorse2013]

Your tax dollars at work!

[@212caboose]

*the gov't. Fixed it for you

[@fladave99]

Cheat on your taxes, eat meat and drive a truck so it dont really matter.

[@alphaforce6998]

No we don't, and they didn't do anything other than send an invitation that could have been declined. Life is rough when you identify as a man but don't actually have any balls.

[@tompilling4154]

Similar to the recent court rulings on the ATF the EPA doesn't have regulatory authority only Congress. Manufacturers need to challenge their authority otherwise its going into creep instead everything.

[@Howitzer_Hill]

Great idea. Please find a layer that will take this case. One from the county that grew up on a farm/ranch and drives an older diesel truck. I promise one is out there.

[@spanishtreasure9551]

there coming after folks

[@mountainskyaerialphotograp3921]

So, is this a "RULE" rather than legislation passed?

[@buckhorncortez]

Federal agencies have been given the power to write rules and regulations to interpret and enforce laws by Congress through Administrative Procedure Act 5 U.S.C. §§ 551-559; Public Law 43-474 (48 Stat. 1236), Public Law 90-618, found in 18 U.S.C. ch. 44 § 921, and 26 U.S.C ch 53.

[@ActinOut]

​@buckhorncortez historically that is there; however, courts are saying not so fast, the constitution doesn't really allow them just pass that along to agencies like that.

[@danstennis1817]

The government will take whatever you let them have.

[@erosfleming2911]

If we all agree to go back to the CONSTITUTION... Just that would happen!

[@kaiserbailey]

Exactly

[@FixItStupid]

Jail The EPA Make Greed LAW'S Who Makes Law & Gets Stock In The Co. That Make The NEW LAW $$$ Buy DPF $$ ALL GREED LAW JAIL THE EPA Just Ask EPA About Nuclear More Greed LAW's That Really KILL EPA LIES Of Greed KILL @ 38 CPM EPA ? Fluoride In The Water BY LAW Oh EPA ? Lawyer To LAW MAKER = Greed LAW'S $$$$$$$$$$$

[@foonus406]

We are living in the era of Alphabet agencies. Every day we wake up and there are new rules, restrictions, and fees. It's long past the point it needs to stop. People have gotten accustomed to accepting it, knowing that once they have an agenda any opposition from the plebs is irrelevant.

[@cpuwizard9225]

Hope the cost of taking what's mine is worth the lives they will spend to do it.

[@kblackav8or]

If you ever wondered weather this administration doesn't hate your lifestyle and things you like to do, this should make it clear. They are after your rights and the things that you enjoy and make you happy.

[@jcadams8232]

The only reason EPA seeks settlement instead of coming in like Houthi pirates is because they know they are on thin ice............. for years lawyers have been disarmed from properly assessing limits of agency power. Corporate counsel can be the worst about going along to get along. Instead contact firms that specialize in questioning agency overreach and abuse and infringements on preexisting rights like the New Civil Liberties Alliance.

[@imagoodlistener2730]

Precisely. It tears me up that there are no good shepherds in the sense you mention. DEF for example. Take a perfectly semi reliable vehicle, complicate things further, raise costs, and make it unreliable. Sad times we live in. Sometimes I wish the government cared less. But it's also the citizens. The Karen's. For the complaint is more powerful than the constitution.

[@lisam4503]

in 2019 Trump was in office! Biden wasn't in office when his company began being investigated. The Republican Party created the EPA under Richard Nixon! Emissions compliance requirements are nothing new and began in the 1970's.

[@MACE1-1]

Exactly, this has nothing to do with diesel more so It has everything to do with control and weakening the nation...

[@mustangracer5124]

The evil left covets the though of the 'little people' suffering under their thumbs.

[@pacifickaihomesllc3605]

Epa legally does not have the authority to pass any law.😮

[@jimandersen3003]

They do a lot of things they aren't legally allowed to.

[@buckhorncortez]

They don't pass laws. They write rules and regulations to interpret and enforce laws passed by Congress. Federal agencies have been given the power to do that by Congress through Administrative Procedure Act 5 U.S.C. §§ 551-559; Public Law 43-474 (48 Stat. 1236), Public Law 90-618, found in 18 U.S.C. ch. 44 § 921, and 26 U.S.C ch 53.

[@alpham777]

@@buckhorncortez One day somethings legal, then the next day the ATF or EPA writes a rule against it and starts enforcing it. Sounds the same as passing laws to me bud.

[@eriksaxon458]

They don't have authority to inforce laws either, but they still do. And you know why ? Because we have let them get away with it for too long.

[@patarmstrong3582]

Subtle difference between laws and regulations. Either way, we comply or not.​@@alpham777

[@chargermopar]

Still chugging along here with my 7.3s!

[@cargotoolshop5319]

Keep it running

[@tmikkelsen8066]

Love my 7.3.

[@cargotoolshop5319]

Whole different subject guys but my buddies all have the new Ford 7.3 gassers, and they love them, they have tow trucks and the gasser can be started on cranked on without warning it up, a diesel truck would have to be plugged in and warmed up before using it, you should try one, apparently the power is pretty impressive

[@tmikkelsen8066]

@@cargotoolshop5319 thats pretty rad. Maybe if i ever need another truck. Love what cleetus mccfarland did with his 7.3 gasser.

[@nou8257]

@@cargotoolshop5319 So the 7.3 gasser is better cus it doesn't need glow plugs... my 7.3 takes 1 glow plug cycle (unless its just super cold) takes like 30-60 seconds it starts up i shift into gear and drive it didn't need warming up to use.

[@diesel_enduro]

We should start making the EPA officials travel around on their own jet airplane's that are running EGR, DPF & SCR

[@cornpopwasagoodguy9870]

Don't forget the presidential limo, which has an LML Duramax with no emissions equipment.

[@79SUPERWAGON]

​@caterpillarcurt9870 alot of government vehicles and emergency vehicles are none emissions tuned straight from the factory. They "Have the parts" but there tuned out.

[@alphaforce6998]

Yeah but you won't, because just like the clown here who created liabilities for himself by volunteering information instead of refusing, you are perfectly content existing in some illusion of comfort rather than "risking" it to exercise your God-given rights. Is sportsball on TV today? Better go watch that instead. That's what really matters.

[@Trentonborr]

Planes gonna get a derate 😂

[@okgroomer1966]

The EPA is why I still have my 600k+ 7.3 idi. I have a 2011 duramax too and while it's been a good truck it has given me plenty of emissions headaches. The Ole 7.3 hasn't needed a thing aside from batteries in over a decade. She's a real slug, but always faithful

[@caseihpopper]

Same with mine batteries and a few O-rings here and there

[@zubrickadvisors6742]

Mine too. I'll never let them get her.

[@craigwiess1656]

Put head studs and head gaskets in my idi, just replaced the glow plugs. I have a rebuilt motor if something happens to the original one.

[@ronaldjones743]

Yes they are very dependable I have one too and everyone I know calls me when their crap is broke down.

[@ronaldjones743]

​@@craigwiess1656they're so easy to rebuild. Nothing fancy but always roars to life when you turn the key

[@neooverby3750]

I have a 2005 powerstroke I won’t give it up until the parts support is gone even then I will do all I can to keep it going. having a pre dpf/scr truck is priceless

[@Jimo225]

does your emitt fumes? when I'm at the redlight with passenger side window upen I can smell exhaust fumes comming in from my exhaust. its a 6.0

[@joesalazar770]

Hey jimo225 do u fart common your working for the epa

[@codystrom8708]

I’m still actively deleting the EGR on any diesel truck I own!!! If the government was serious about this nonsense they would stop flying airplanes!!

[@bondobilly9369]

And they wouldn't be able to order non emissions diesels either

[@joesalazar770]

That's right what the government does is ok for all of the continents inhabitants. If they can do it the people can as well they are trying to end all the bessiness they can here so there's no work or economy my thought is they want to give it all to China or another nation so we become a third world nation like others that have worked there way up. Let's not forget this nation come out of the same as the other nations it's nothing new but to put your own nation in a shit hole is pure treason it must not be tolerated period.

[@nou8257]

I wouldn't advertise it they are gonna eventually chase after vehicle owners

[@acesonflush346]

​@@nou8257They already are unfortunately

[@timothyberlinski2299]

What pisses me off is the military is exempt from emissions, nothing said about cruise ships during 250 tons of diesel per day, etc

[@stephenmiller5023]

I’ve owned my ‘02 GMC LB-7 powered rig for 22 years almost now ,as I bought it after original owner had it only a year . Within a year of my ownership it got one of the first Banks 6-gun tuners with 6 position switch , Banks Big head waste gate, a full Down pipe back 4” stainless exhaust and an S&B intake . It’s had 2 full sets of injectors & after last set I added an Air-dog 100gpm lift pump system & recently added the PPE deep trans pan & a Yukon industries Rear Diff cover with full fluid changes to both . It sits on an 8” lift with 37”’s and has been my daily driver through thick & thin & used for heavy recreational hauling most of it’s life since my purchase. Hands down one of the best vehicles I’ve EVER OWNED . Still looks almost like new & I get offers all the time from people to sell them my truck . No way am I giving up this rig . I’m 64 almost & will not buy a newer rig that has “ Automatic chronic failure” built in with regards to all the EPA mandated crap on cars & trucks these days . Thanks for posting this one & so sorry the Government finally got into your pockets Nick. You guys have always been my go -to channel for information on social media and I appreciate all you do & post . Take care , & Happy 2024 from California 😎👍

[@billfincher8519]

Agreed Bought my 03 D/max new and only has 329K on the dial. Runs/pulls great. Stock with no smog no bull. It'll out live me.

[@Melanie16040]

You might want to watch Gale Bank's video series testing aftermarket differential covers. They tend not to be a good thing.

[@stephenmiller5023]

@@Melanie16040 The rear differential cover I purchased is basically a cast iron copy of a stock GM rear cover with same internal contour as original . Just about twice as stout as stock . No additional cooling fins internal or external. Same fluid capacity & level as stock . I watched his entire series on all those other after market covers & that’s why I chose this one from Yukon . I’m not an aluminum cover fan for differential protection as I occasionally get into rock infested environments and feel any less than stock strength is asking for trouble …

[@joesalazar770]

These places are done they are all saling out to the epa they are going to end there bessiness.

[@MrStaybrown]

I own a LB7 which I bought brand new in Nov 02, it's still running great. 20% industrial injectors, airdog lift pump, efi live, Randy's Transmission Allison 1000. It runs efficiently, cool, smokeless, and strong.

[@pecsxj1]

I just tuned my 02 LB7 last year after I bought it from my dad, who was the original owner. It had 80K on it then and has 87K on it now! Yes, it was a southwest (Utah) truck and is now a southern truck!

[@jakeglad]

Abolish the EPA

[@patarmstrong3582]

Think about that.

[@keithmceuen8775]

I’ll tell you the conversation the EPA has in the back office it’s what companies are biggest and find anything you can to get money out of them

[@robertsample42]

I still have my 2001 LB7…202000 Miles .It still runs like new.I’ve had it 23 years.

[@kman-mi7su]

I got one better, a 1988 Ford F250 7.3 IDI and I drive it almost weekly. It's not my daily but it sure is handy when I need it. Definitely a "Certified Dirty Idle" truck. Old school mechanical. I'm not getting rid of it or modifying it either, it is still useful and does what I need it to do.

[@melrobinson6919]

Same... I ordered my '01 7.3 PSD F350 from the factory in September, 2000. 176,000 miles of mixed use driving including plenty of towing. Only mechanical repair was a water pump that I replaced myself and, um, the weak link, the 4R100 tranny. On it's third iteration. I plan on the truck outlasting me.

[@kman-mi7su]

@@melrobinson6919 Mine has the C6 trans. They call them the toughest trans-Ford ever made. They're much simpler and only a 3-speed auto so you won't win any races or top speed contests. But, they're bulletproof and to further ensure that, I added an upgraded trans cooler.

[@robertsample42]

@@kman-mi7su …I still have all the OEM Injectors and hoses on mine and the spare tire has never touched the ground.

[@melrobinson6919]

@@kman-mi7su I had an '83 F350 with the 351W in it with the C6, which was a bulletproof tranny. Trouble was I had the 4.10 rear end, so 60 mph was 2750 rpm. I added a Gear Vendors OD unit which doubled the forward gears to 6 and the Gear Vendor in 3 over gave me 60mph at a much better rpm of about 2250. Then I did an engine swap to a 460 gas hog. Better power, but even worse gas mileage. Had to install an external fuel pump and it constantly vapor locked in the heat out at Lake Mead where I boat, so I sold the truck and ordered my '01 7.3.

[@skylinefever]

The way I see it, the system would love every car not connected to The Matrix to die. That includes things like OBDI gasoline engines. Gotta have that 15 minute city for the WEF to enforce.

[@chazman4461]

This is the end goal.

[@ronaldjones743]

Fuck the WEF

[@jasonmerlino3903]

That's why I fully restored my 2004 lb7... All brand new and fully built. Nothing to worry about.

[@dartgts383]

Very nice that you gave up the shipping records so the EPA can go after your customers , me making a choice to go back to a 98 24V cummins was a smart one ...

[@wespower133]

Same. I’ll stick to my 7.3 Powerstroke and 12v

[@79SUPERWAGON]

Nothing they can do about it they will just come in a seize everything any way. This is happening to everyone not just diesels and so far everyone that has hired a attorney has lost. There trying to make it were you cant even build a race car if it came from a factory with a VIN# at any time.

[@alabamamotionpictureproduc6626]

So did they say something about coming after pre2007 diesels? I wouldn't mind dropping a 6bt in my old super duty.

[@CptFUNK1]

I hate the complexity of modern cars. The fact that many systems are so interconnected that a broken tail light can brick your vehicle and cost multiple thousands of dollars to fix is unacceptable.

[@youngguns1319]

You dont have to buy them you can drive order stuff like i do to avoid this problem its a simple Easy fix when they are not selling trucks and lossing money they will start making them the way we want or they will no longer be

[@joesalazar770]

Yes but this is all for the environment🤔 yea ok sure it is.

[@joesalazar770]

True the manufactures pay the epa off to increase bessiness why I keep all older vehicles ones they never came with deisel engines. They are cheap to build maintain and drive I get 39 mpg out of my one tom 4 wheel drive dodge ram. No B's no epa tampering and no crap from anyone that knows anything. It's simple when your pulling keep the smoke minimal and non of us will have an issue these older trucks are way beyond epas time they are vintage not enough on the road to even matter like j Leno's cars. It's just stupid push more into driving older rebuilt more reliable vehicles maybe time to open up a rebuilding shop instead of buying new have your older vehicles completely rebuilt inside and out anyway you want them no epa interference period I'm sure enough goes on they'll poke there noses in

[@southerncross3638]

I agree, I just replaced a turn indicator bulb on a 2005 cadillac srx ,what a joke, owners manual says take to dealership 😅

[@patarmstrong3582]

​@@youngguns1319take the time to spell. You're on a public forum.

[@graywolf2694]

They care so much about old trucks and are slowly disappearing, so tired of the EPA.

[@nou8257]

They want to force us to buy brand new throw away junk

[@DUCKSAREEVILLLLLLLL]

Older Diesel vehicle particulates are mainly a problem in cities like LA where they are in a bowl and emissions dwell for a long time due to geography. They are not a problem in rural areas or even in suburbs. The regulations are horribly thought out, as older diesels are so much more efficient.

[@fladave99]

Funny how global warming was SAVED by TESLA and now its colder than F%CK! THANKS ELON

[@dingleberryxo7623]

So,where do older Diesel vehicle particulates go in rural areas ? I own several diesels and live rural.

[@aaronj08ar]

It's not about emissions, it's about control...

[@DUCKSAREEVILLLLLLLL]

@@dingleberryxo7623 Same place the dust with manure in it goes, I guess.

[@timothykeith1367]

@@dingleberryxo7623The rural diesel particulates go to the same place that other rural dust goes. Some west Texas cities use snow plows to remove natural dust in the winter when crops aren't irrigated and tilled fields are bare. There are studies that claim rubber dust from tires is more harmful than diesel particulates.

[@TIREDOFEVIL]

Love my ol 7.3 PS, EPA can suck a big one.

[@gregspeth7910]

2006 Chevrolet Duramax, 102,000 miles. I have owned it 90,000 miles . Starts and stops . Anaheim California

[@dudeman8323]

Dood, drive more. 2005, 743,000 miles...

[@smokedog123456789]

NO MORE EPA!!!

[@foonus406]

send the EPA to Ukraine..

[@Setboy6673]

That’s why I bought a 99 SuperDuty 7.3. Never had egr and most came from the factory w/o cat

[@bellat8448]

My 99 7.3 did not have a cat from the factory

[@Dipperdap1]

@@bellat8448 My 1996 didn't and my 2002 didn't either.

[@jonsaircond8520]

Yes my 99 doesn't have anything and I'm never getting rid of it

[@WranglermanLevi]

@@jonsaircond8520 Same

[@failranch9542]

'99s in Cali had cats and must retain them if licensed in Cali. I put 4" Diamond Eye on mine because I don't live in Cali!!!

[@alvinhyman6838]

It's good to see someone that has a brand loyalty step up and give credit where it's due. But, he understands the numbers and how they affect drivability. From what he stated it's like he and Banks are looking looking at making use of what's there. Banks has a short video stating that you can only use the maximum torque in first gear on a Duramax because of shift points for the transmission. His concentration on transmissions lately are a way of getting more power to the ground without modification of the engine. The learning curve of these newer engines is actually still in the early stages. Great way to take the podcast to put good information out to everyone that's looking and still have many questions!

[@VegasEdo]

The real issue is the EPA imposing restrictions and manufacturers producing emissions systems that fail to the point that the private sector is forced to come up with solutions. The emissions standards had good intentions with poorly implemented solutions. I think we all agree on defeating to roll coal is not the solution.

[@graywolf2694]

Yes I like clean air and hate smog but I don't want a 6k filter to be the only thing to shut my truck down.

[@imagoodlistener2730]

Ill take the occasional coal roller for reliability any day.

[@goadshane]

These trucks can be tuned clean without all the crap. Emissions equipment has nothing to do with clean air. A truck without is better for the environment than a truck with emissions. The chemical reaction with def dpf and the heat is nasty for the environment.

[@lisam4503]

The worst emissions are the ones you can't see! In truth NOX emissions are the worst immediate threat to human health and wildlife. A lot of bad was done to make ICE vehicles our primary source of transportation. From adding lead to gas, destroying our public transportation system, bad building plans to force people to need to buy a car and gasoline and MBTE. @@goadshane

[@Zach________]

@@imagoodlistener2730rolling coal puts soot in your oil and injectors dumping constantly becomes a blowtorch on your pistons

[@ryanburris8417]

I'm still driving my LBZ. It has about 300k miles and running strong. I did replace the injectors recently because they wery starting to go out, so I replaced them with 30% over and replaced the cp3 while i was in there. I did use tunes from duramaxtuner.

[@jamesdeanvegas]

It’s funny no one ever talks about doing anything about it it’s always. Oh well we have to submit, are overlords said this is best. Yet the same dealerships sell non emission stuff to military and over seas. No emissions. Cuz that’s okay just not for us. Give me a break.

[@paco291]

There’s a SCOTUS case right now that will end all this. Has to do with Chevron Deference.

[@blackmanops3749]

Hasn't been decided yet.

[@paco291]

@@blackmanops3749soon

[@djjmann]

Yeah, politicians are trying to claw back the Chevron Deference so that they can rule on their own personal judgement, without any working knowledge of what they are voting on. It is the Big Government way of thinking. We absolutely need to maintain the Chevron Deference, especially in regards to EPA. Hopefully the SCOTUS keeps it in place, as if they discarded it, they would have a mountain of prior cases being re argued

[@nou8257]

I will believe it when I see it

[@tg9388]

Great podcast Patrick and Nick thanks for sharing extremely valuable information for us to help us understand how to keep my 2022 L5P DUALLY w 110,000 miles get to 200k this year now that my STR and new pigtails are installed 🎉 looking forward to ECM and Transmission tuning coming soon with phase 2 Chris and Jeremy project 🎉

[@securenc1]

Great interview... thanks guys.

[@kdw75]

I like my old Cummins trucks since they were so clean they didn't even come from the factory with a catalytic converter. They just have a muffler and resonator. So many people toss those into new trucks bodies around here. There are tons of new F series Fords and even new Dodges running the 12v and 24v Cummins 5.9 engines.

[@sams7655]

Is it true that the government trucks they get are non def and non dpf? Why are they allowed to run all of their trucks and vehicles without emissions?

[@tomprovenza7857]

Only DOD (Armed Forces)

[@mddunlap03]

....becuse they say it hurts reliably to much

[@danerickson1733]

All trucks made and sold in Southern countries are sold without the emissions on them.

[@M35RaideR]

THEY say that "Global Climate Change" is the gravest danger the world faces yet they seem to only focus on America and Americans - follow the money that is Their goal to bleed the people of this nation. @@danerickson1733

[@FixItStupid]

Jail The EPA Make Greed LAW'S Who Makes Law & Gets Stock In The Co. That Make The NEW LAW $$$ Buy DPF $$ ALL GREED LAW JAIL THE EPA Just Ask EPA About Nuclear More Greed LAW's That Really KILL EPA LIES Of Greed KILL @ 38 CPM EPA ? Fluoride In The Water BY LAW Oh EPA ? Lawyer To LAW MAKER = Greed LAW'S $$$$$$$$$$$

[@ryanburris8417]

What about the additional cost of fluids and maintenance with the newer L5Ps etc when discussing the comparison between an LBZ and a newer truck.

[@DirtyDuramax]

I love my LLY and i see my body style duramax all the time in my area. I’m in the Philly area. It’s also common to see stock work trucks all the time.

[@carlbarnes4293]

What kind of fuel mileage do you get?? I've had mine about 13 years, basically stock except for 6 position switch and an efi live tuning. Did the bigger intake from am lbz. But the best I've gotten is 14mpg??

[@willhinto7874]

I have an 06 lly get 18 at 75 mph 22 at 55 275k on it runs like a champ

[@DirtyDuramax]

@@carlbarnes4293 well the cluster tells me i avg 20 city and 22-23highway. I know it’s not completely correct. I’m prob around 20 highway at around 60-65mph i would guess. I have 4” straight pipe, built trans, 20 over injectors, fleece lbz cp3, and tuning by diesels unlimited in md.

[@DirtyDuramax]

@@willhinto7874 I’m at 276k. I’m about to pull the motor and go through it completely and check the bearings and reseal

[@dudeman8323]

'05 here, LLY 743,000 miles, installed new injectors at 610k just because, probably still ok. Gets 20 -22 mpg driving average 60 to 80 depending on speed limit, mostly highway.

[@triplethreatzxandzedd6746]

Regarding diesel electric hybrids, Edison Motors recently announced plans to make hybrid conversion kits for pickups

[@coryament]

wait until he has to emission test the generator

[@triplethreatzxandzedd6746]

@@coryament if they can get it classified as an on-board generator for utility instead of an auxiliary range extender then they might be free & clear or might just be a battle of semantics and terminology... Since they're also being designed as conversion kits on top of that there isn't really a precedent We just need to wait and see

[@jcadams8232]

And I bet Congressional inside corporate traders have already bought lots of stock in that corporation.

[@Howitzer_Hill]

The day they open to the public in the stock exchange is the day I become a millionaire.

[@robertbowman9108]

He seems convinced that they will allow him to run none compliant emissions. The EPA is just going to run him through court till he's bankrupt or gives up, they don't care what the diesel is classified as

[@johnnystanley4469]

Great podcast lovechearing from nick at calibrated he is a very smart individual

[@matthewriordan-solidaxlesa5810]

You will never have a bigger carbon footprint as big as the people telling you to reduce yours

[@MyBallers]

Sounds like he is being held at gunpoint by the epa with these answers.

[@ryansiwuda8295]

He is man they come in there and can do whatever they want including jail there the same as the mafia was lol

[@GMCJay_lly]

His lawyer probably told him to be careful about what he says.

[@MyBallers]

@@GMCJay_lly exactly what I was thinking, play nice like you like the epa

[@hondamojo1]

Even with proper tuning, what's the average life of a DPF/catalytic converter ,and how much will it add to the the long term overall cost of ownership of Diesel?

[@cargotoolshop5319]

From having new trucks, they make it 30K miles and warranty will cover it, my dad's made it 95K miles and plugged, we had no warranty, it was $1800 for a filter or $800 to delete and tune, with us running a business my father didn't know what to do, a fine for a trucking company would put you out of work

[@alpham777]

I'm a Diesel tech, I would say 70% of the trucks in our fleet (healthy mix of all commercial sizes and brands) end up in our shop from an emissions issue. I have not done serious engine work in awhile but I pull cans and replace sensors constantly on these stupid things. We got 1 379 in the fleet still that really only comes in for PM's and wear items.

[@NobleHorton]

I literally just sold my 4th Gen Mega Cab I bought brand new in 2018 and purchased an 06’ 3rd Gen Mega Cab DRW for emissions reason especially living in California. Yes I payed a pretty penny for it and purchased it out of state

[@stephencooper5040]

I forget the name of the court case… but here just recently there were oral arguments heard in a supreme court case where the SCOTUS will likely slap down the “chevron doctrine.” Which is the thing allowing the EPA to just make up laws that Congress has made no mention of. I forget the name of the plaintiff, but it’s “…… v national marine fisheries service.” I only did a cursory google search.

[@michaelwright1602]

"Chevron Deference" for those wanting to search for this.

[@patarmstrong3582]

No chance in hell anything changes about Chevron doctrine. Not one single chance in hell.

[@MDAdams72668]

I'm not sure why we are excited about trucks getting 100-200k the older trucks went a million miles on oil and filter changes

[@rgroller4683]

If they get smacked down today during the supreme Court briefing that I just heard 10-15 minutes ago Chevron difference may be no more!

[@patarmstrong3582]

That is never going to happen.

[@Josh-re7ik]

I have a 2002 cumming dodge 3500 4x4. It has over 300k miles and still running good. I maintain it with Maintenance. Never turned it up and i get around 16 miles per gallon.

[@necummins8696]

I love my 06 Cummins. Nicely modified worktruck. LET THE COAL ROLL

[@automotiveandmore]

As a 3.0L Duramax LM2 I can vouch for it being an awesome platform. Like it more than my old 6.0L Powerstroke.

[@jimandersen3003]

yep. just as poorly designed. second owner gets screwed when the unchanged oil pump belt breaks and kills the engine while the 8 or 10 speed trans costs $5000 to fix.

[@automotiveandmore]

@jimandersen3003 there are no reports of them breaking prematurely. They only get replaced between 150-200k and theey only come with 10 speeds just like L5Ps. You clearly are dont have any knowledge in the subject lol

[@nou8257]

@@automotiveandmore Let us know how the cost of that rubber oil pump belt feels when they charge the labor to drop your transmission to replace it in your truck made by a Chinese company

[@automotiveandmore]

@nou8257 If I couldn't afford that repair every 150k-200k, I wouldnt have bought the vehicle, lol. I can afford it, so thanks for your concern. Remember, just because you can't afford to drive what I drive, it doesn't mean I can't afford it.

[@nou8257]

@@automotiveandmore Well I sure am glad you are well off enough to afford things that my broke ass can't.

[@CO84trucker]

I know some folks in TX who have a souped up 5.9 RAM 2500 that failed emissions in South Texas. Therefore truck is registered with parents in an emissions-exempt part of Colorado!

[@Sam-gc9yp]

They're aren't any emissions in Texas

[@zacknelson8918]

Texas just in 2024 removed all emissions testing

[@wm2086]

Right diesels are safety only

[@brendanhayes2752]

Diesels only have safety tests in Texas.

[@brentmcmahon8188]

Same way in Missouri just safety !.

[@ralphnorris-vk8ff]

I have an 02 ram. All stock except for 4inch exhaust and it does everything i need it to do. If I had plenty of money, the only thing I would change is I would like for the turbo to spool up at a little lower rpm. It won't start building any good boost till about 1800rpm. I would love it to start about 1500.

[@jimandersen3003]

More power than the 12 valve or older 7.3 PS without intercoolers. yours is what, 300 HP?

[@ralphnorris-vk8ff]

@@jimandersen3003 my 02 is rated 235. It is not the high output

[@eddieb4227]

I have been a mechanic for 45 years. First diesel I rebuilt was a big cam 400 at the age of 16. To hear that people believe that there was no emissions before 2007 1/2. There was emission in the 60's. The pumps had a safty wire on them that was stamped. Starting In the late 70's the CHP had there eyes certified for opacity. They could pull you over and give out a ticket.

[@740-Diesel]

Thanks again for getting him on Patrick!

[@MyBallers]

Delete the EPA and the trucks!

[@foonus406]

send the EPA to Ukraine..

[@zacknelson8918]

​@@foonus406send them to mars!

[@patarmstrong3582]

Ukraine is our ally, ignoramus.

[@chip7522]

2007 LBZ stock except for a FASS lift pump 145,000, retired towing my 5er around the country. Good podcast and info. I’m leaving mine stock.

[@patarmstrong3582]

Lift pump isn't stock... fail.

[@chip7522]

Another keyboard warrior. Yay

[@lakebuster]

I have a 2006 Ram 2500 with the 5.9 and 84k miles also have a 2016 Ram 2500 with the 6.7 not deleted. Never had an issue with either truck, but Ram has mailed me a notice that the 2016 needs an ECM update. Glad I did not jump up and bring it to the dealer. If Cummins put a cheat code in it is working!

[@darkbeer9928]

I wouldnt update nothing

[@Gramskee]

On my letter with no update, u can't register your truck when it's due.

[@darkbeer9928]

@@Gramskee Theres no diesel emmisions testing wherr I live. They dont really if its got emmisikns or not.

[@Gramskee]

@@darkbeer9928 dpf is all on trucks no matter what state your in, but the letter reads no update no registration, registering your truck is kinda needed to drive on the roads.

[@darkbeer9928]

@@Gramskee Texas dont care about that.

[@highcountry4068]

Become ungovernable. I love my 2002 lb7 and lmm 07.5! The real big money trucks..

[@not-fishing4730]

California already has Smog Inspections for older diesels in order to re-register them every other year. (I have an LLY but without a tune)

[@kyleboman6]

That’s part of why I left. It’s a ploy to make money that they will spend on keeping homeless and trash on the streets.

[@trevinvaldez2763]

No they don't. I have a 97 an can do whatever I want

[@justinfannon8159]

98 is the cutoff

[@melrobinson6919]

​@@justinfannon8159Yeah... Looks like I have two more smog tests to do on my '01 F350 7.3.

[@willhinto7874]

Have an LLY with 275 k purs like a kitten no tune

[@pancakes7529]

My fully loaded ZF6 LB7 is truck perfection.

[@life_iz_a_beach]

Powerstroke 6.0 BulletProofed. Running a champ. Just another proof about autoglobal industry controled by marketologys not by engineers With love from Malibu, CA

[@robertl9065]

Love my 97 7.3. Doesn’t have any of the emissions crap.

[@barman882007]

Its Suppost to have a cat buddy

[@FixItStupid]

@@barman882007 Jail The EPA Make Greed LAW'S Who Makes Law & Gets Stock In The Co. That Make The NEW LAW $$$ Buy DPF $$ ALL GREED LAW JAIL THE EPA Just Ask EPA About Nuclear More Greed LAW's That Really KILL EPA LIES Of Greed KILL @ 38 CPM EPA ? Fluoride In The Water BY LAW Oh EPA ? Lawyer To LAW MAKER = Greed LAW'S $$$$$$$$$$$

[@davidmclamore3492]

​@@barman882007 wrong

[@chubbsmcgee2096]

@@davidmclamore3492valve cover sticker says otherwise

[@failranch9542]

@@davidmclamore3492 it depends. 49 state truck no.

[@charlesswearengin2404]

My sister owns a 2004 35' motor home in California, it has 350 Cat in it and no admissions in it. California is now attempting to add admission to it.

[@sams7655]

Add admission to it, do you mean add emissions?

[@charlesswearengin2404]

@sams7655 sorry and yes

[@justinfannon8159]

That’s going to work out well I’m sure.

[@matthewnosal6893]

They were doing it to school buses back in 2010. Once the DPF’s were full they would replace and recycle them. Crazy times. Down here in Texas..

[@failranch9542]

@@sams7655 No. Admissions. She's taking it to college.

[@Hitman-ds1ei]

The positive I see in soot reduction is less in the oil, oil filtration is such a big factor to engine life, fire rings in late model diesel engines that minimise carbon build up on piston above top ring to minimise bore scuffing at high milage shows reduction of soot means reduction of carbon deposits and all this is additional engine life not just efficiency of fuel milage, the life achieved by working diesels has increased monumentally in my 45 years as a diesel fitter and that has built an expectation from owners and I just don't mean motor vehicles but across the board on hiway off hyway, mining, marine, everywhere !

[@joshuaquilliam2887]

Ever pulled the intake plate off an emissions Cummins? Yah the soot goes right back into the intake. Grid heater clogs up, rings stick, it's straight garbage. It keeps you buying a new truck to stay in warranty.

[@Rorschach1024]

Im curious what you guys think of the Edison Motors conversion kits.

[@alross18058]

A guy in new jersey a few years ago posted his deleted Ram on fakebook marketplace for sale stating it was deleted and within a few days the state EPA showed up at his door and told him he cant sell it unless all emissions equipment is restored or he must have the truck destroyed

[@melrobinson6919]

Big Brother is watching you, me and everyone.

[@Rt-iy5hp]

FUCK EPA

[@adambatchelder4121]

Hear in California the magic year for no emissions testing is 1997 and older so obviously that means first and second gen Cummins are going to be around for ever basically. The used values are already way above 3rd generation. Lots of guys hear will eather drive there old trucks for ever or completely walk away from diesel and buy a new gas truck.

[@adem5762]

No, Diesel phased out, as you transition to gas, they too are phased out. If you are caught on the highway with a diesel or gas vehicle , it gets impounded and crushed. How do you not know these poluting vehicles are going the way of the dinosaurs. You think hydrogen will save your engines...no, that will be outlawed as well.

[@jimandersen3003]

The 6.0 guys, who love them, actually register them out of state after money saving deletes of the absurd egr cooler. Horrible design.

[@billfincher8519]

There are great aftermarket parts for the 6.0. Once they've been upgraded their a nice pulling power plant. Easy to work on. I put 8K in my 03 D/max with upgrading fuel related issues. Maintenance and practicality pertanant

[@cragre28]

Nick and his crew tuned my 2006 Duramax in person several years ago. I was hauling/hotshotting for a living and was driving right by their headquarters, so I made an appointment and stopped by, dropped my gooseneck trailer and took a ride while they tuned it. it got better mileage, was super fun to drive and the exhaust brake was amazing. My dad has an 06 crew cab 4wd LT3 with under 100k miles and I am thinking about buying it.

[@4xprops457]

My second gen VP 44 bone stock 20 to 23 miles to the gallon! I baby It take care of it it’s a classic to me it’s all I have as a old car or truck and I’m not getting rid of it. I already had to give up my radio control airplane HOBBY I’ll be damned if I’m given this up to.

[@cotrevor1]

You vote in the people and the Laws we have!!!!

[@FixItStupid]

No Term Limits & Make Greed LAW"S

[@FixItStupid]

Jail The EPA Make Greed LAW'S Who Makes Law & Gets Stock In The Co. That Make The NEW LAW $$$ Buy DPF $$ ALL GREED LAW JAIL THE EPA Just Ask EPA About Nuclear More Greed LAW's That Really KILL EPA LIES Of Greed KILL @ 38 CPM EPA ? Fluoride In The Water BY LAW Oh EPA ? Lawyer To LAW MAKER = Greed LAW'S $$$$$$$$$$$

[@ObamaoZedong]

It's cute that you think we still live in a democracy.

[@ObamaoZedong]

It's cute that you think we still live in a democracy.

[@ObamaoZedong]

It's cute that you think we still live in a democracy.

[@jimbeam7776]

I have an LLY that I’m doing a EGR blocker plate,also putting installing new CP3 pump and injectors ! I was going to put in remans so ordered from Diesel Care in Memphis,they told me they were Bosch remans .paid $2600.00 I received them and 2 of injectors were wrong and 2 of were pitted around the O-rings and the pump was not a Bosch. Called them and told them the issues,sent them back which cost me $65 .They charged me a 20% restocking fee which is $550. I’ve been in business most of my and never charged a customer a dime for something like that! Hopefully nobody has that type of issues.I called the BBB and they even shocked on the amount! Just letting everyone know when with kind of people BE CAREFUL

[@GMCJay_lly]

dynamite diesel products for injectors.

[@tedgerstenslager2949]

dispute it

[@jimbeam7776]

Oh yeah! Just sent the info to the BBB AND CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU ! Also was told to get of hold of FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION.Any body else out there has issues like this these are the people you want get a hold of!

[@richardrichard5319]

I think I like my 7.3 power stroke more than I like anything I own!

[@tonyhall5669]

On a lbz still that still has all factory emissions installed , it does have a 3" turbo down pipe, blocker plate with a finger stick , can you say if it still ok ? Tony

[@warwickg8263]

Were customer names & addresses given to the EPA as part of the sales data that was turned? Will EPA swat teams be coming to our house and kicking in the front door to check our EGR valves?

[@chazman4461]

It will come to that.

[@acesonflush346]

Yep apparently we are the enemy of the state and dangerous enough people to have tax payer dollars spent on idiots to come raid us and slap us with thousands of dollars of fines.

[@Upsidedownfoodpyramid]

Can you FOIA request all information related to your or similar cases?

[@Brandon-ps7nq]

Will the epa ever address how breaking down exhaust particulates to nanoparticles is better for environmental and human health?

[@petek6522]

Glad I saved my last emissions test pass paperwork on my 97 dodge so it will be more appealing to the buyer

[@imagoodlistener2730]

Its sad that they have nothing better to do. Isnt this proof they are not saving anyone from anything. Simply proving that "their laws" were unreasonable to begin with. They were good up to a point. They now need to be dissolved.

[@AaronBeihl]

Why does no one make a front grille for LBZ era trucks that allow for a bigger radiator and more air flow. I have thought multiple times how nice it would be to upgrade to the amount of air flow that newer trucks get and allow them to expand to higher towing capabilities. Just a thought.

[@bucketheadrox]

There's not a billet grill?

[@AaronBeihl]

@@bucketheadrox there is a billet grille but more what I am looking for is a way to modify the front of the truck to allow for a grille that is the size of the ones on a new truck like an L5p. If you look at an LBZ front grille vs a newer truck front grille there is probably 2x the surface area letting fresh air in and passing over the radiators.

[@thisisyourcaptainspeaking2259]

Install an air foil/baffle directly under/below the radiator to increase negative air pressure behind the radiator?

[@GMCJay_lly]

😂

[@zacknelson8918]

Cause the stuff and tech and power back in the day for the truck, that air flow was sufficient

[@iviaverick52]

What about pre-2003 1/2 trucks? I have an '01 Powerstroke and I will drive it until either it or I die.

[@derweibhai]

Like my 73 IH with its 2 stroke Detroit more every day. 300,000 miles and she runs like new.

[@MrSitlia]

Food for thought here. Diesel exhaust (black smoke matters) is less harmful to the environment as it pertains to “green house gasses” and smog when compared to gasoline engines (2 & 4 stroke). However the particulate size of sulphur in the exhaust is considered more harmful to people when compared to gasoline exhaust. So what’s the deal? I guess I’m for the environment over any health risks I could be exposed to. In my opinion.

[@chipdunham148]

EPA out of control for a long time

[@catbird1759]

I own an unmolested 02 power stroke truck. My reasons for purchasing it over a decade ago was the reliability. I constantly get asked, "what do you want for that truck"? I tell them how can I replace it with the money you're offering? I don't want a newer diesel truck. They're leaving too many people on the side of the road.

[@87fubar]

love my 87 f250 6.9 idi

[@jimandersen3003]

Problem with the Ford/Int 6.9 and 7.3 is way too much money to rebuild. I think they have issues boring the blocks.

[@87fubar]

@@jimandersen3003 6.9 an 7.3 same block diff bore but other then the the plastic injector caps the 7.3 had a coolant cavitation issue that would eat at the cylinders if you didn't run certain coolant

[@henrycarlson7514]

As far as I am concerned the ONLY reason the epa is going so INSANE is to BANKRUPT EVERY Diesel Owner . In My opinion the Only reason a Diesel engine smokes is to MUCH fuel .

[@patarmstrong3582]

Glad we don't base any decisions on your opinion.

[@henrycarlson7514]

@@patarmstrong3582 My opinion is based on what I see . and several conversation with people I know that are Stuck with Modern Crap

[@jamesgeorge4874]

My pre 07 diesel says EXEMPT on the emissions tag, like my 84 F250

[@jimandersen3003]

what state? don't think it's CA>

[@nou8257]

@@jimandersen3003 CA isn't a state it's a failed 3rd world country we just have not found out how to cut loose from the rest of the u.s

[@kenryan8857]

I have a LBZ 2006-2007 GMC Sierra 3500 Duramax that cannot pass emissions because it has a P0540 code that targets the Air Intake Heater and Glow Plug Controller. There are none in the market except used ones that fail. I have talked to the Colorado State emissions and they have basically said oh well too bad. Is there a workaround for these items?

[@glennvallejo7670]

At work we have a F450 with the 7.3 diesel 255k. Not the fastest but a work horse. Wish the turbo was a little larger for power. At least no DEF to deal with

[@JPaul60]

The Supreme Court should be able to dial these tyrants back but we'll see.

[@joshuaquilliam2887]

Yah I'm sure that will happen. The newest SC Justice cannot tell you what a woman is, but yet makes the most important judgements of this once great nation. We are all F'd unless people stand up and reclaim our nation.

[@ethanharris9077]

I can’t stand how bad things have gotten. I’d rather just move to another country where the epa doesn’t exist and do whatever the fuck I want

[@foonus406]

And the idea would work if there weren't a group of egomaniacal globalists boiling mad at the fact that there was even one pleb left that wasn't subservient or under their control

[@dandailey1857]

Why aren't thezero emissions injectors created by livermore national laboratories not being talked about or developed.

[@CoDJumpMaster]

The primary issues are NoX sensors/DEF Heaters should NOT be shrugged off! Currently just in repair costs alone (not including downtime & rental costs to replace a down truck), my company is spending over a MILLION dollars per year to repair exhaust & emission system failures. And that is on trucks that are only 2-7 years old with only 200k-300k miles since we refreshed our fleet. Longevity is key, especially when every time one of these trucks go down for emission system failures it costs thousands to repair, and around a month of downtime depending on parts availability. These systems are improving, however it's a guaranteed failure point that costs a LOT of money to fix. For now, I have a hard time endorsing new emission trucks. My old diesel is a work horse that is still ticking and shows no sign of stopping.