Is the lly a good motor?

Similar to the LB7, the LLY Duramax is reliable, powerful, and lacks most of the emissions found on modern day diesel trucks like the L5P. LLY Duramax trucks don’t suffer from the same injector failure problems that LB7 trucks frequently had. Instead, many LLY Duramax problems stem from overheating.

How much does a Duramax engine cost?

Depending on on the rebuilder, a Duramax engine replacement is going to cost at least $15,000. Depending on the year and other potential issues or wishes of the customer, you could expect a range likely between $15,000 and $25,000 for Duramax engine replacement.

How long do LLY engines last?

between 150,000 to 200,000 miles
Redesigned Injectors Most well-maintained LLY injectors last between 150,000 to 200,000 miles.

What’s better LLY or LB7?

The LBZ Duramax V-8 engine is more powerful than the LB7 and LLY with its 605 lb. ft torque at 1600 rpm and 310 bhp at 3000 rpm. LLY has two variants; one with a power output of 310 bhp at 3000 rpm and another 250 bhp at 3200 rpm. LB7 comes with a power output of 300 bhp at 3200 rpm.

Which is better LBZ or lly?

there are no difference from the lly to lbz engine wise and transmission wise its exactly the same, the ecm has the tune of a 05 lly with 310hp and not the lbz which is 350hp throw a tuner on there and its not gonna matter.

What is the difference between the LLY and LBZ?

The ’06 LLY is much quieter than the ’05. The ’06 LLY and LBZ have the same turbo (ask McRat, he put one on his ’05 LLY). It has the reduced compression, meaning that it has the LBZ pistons. If the LBZ piston has an increased wristpin diameter, then it stands to reason that the ’06 LLY also has the LBZ rods.

What year was the best Duramax engine?

The best Duramax diesel engine year models that are safe to buy include: 2010 – 2017 Duramax LGH. 2011 – 2016 Duramax LML. 2011 – 2021 Duramax XLD25.

How much should it cost in labor to replace a diesel engine?

The shop rate can vary greatly, from as little as $90 per hour to over $150 per hour. So using a low-end shop rate of $110 and a high of $150, the labor on a typical engine replacement can run anywhere from $1,100 to $1,800.

Is the LB7 or LLY better?

The LB7 was the simplest in terms of emissions controls, while the LLY came with the largest turbocharger ever offered. The LBZ packed a host of improvements, including considerably more power, and the LMM was nearly a mirror image of it aside from its use of a diesel particulate filter.