The 2006-2007 Duramax V8 was the sweet-spot for good performance and even better reliability.

A Chevy Silverado with a Tennessee vanity license plate bearing the letters "LBZ". - Tennessee Torque/YouTube The Chevy LBZ is often considered the "Holy Grail" of Duramax diesel engines, often ...

General Motors' LBZ Duramax Engine is one of the most reliable engines ever built. Over the years, the LBZ and other Duramax engines have carved out a reputation for durability, reliability, and long ...

These days, the Duramax namesake is as linked with turbo diesel engines as peanut butter is to jelly. That wasn't always the case, though. In the late '80s and early '90s, GM's Detroit Diesel couldn't ...

For decades now, the big three American automakers have been engaged in a game of one-upmanship over which company can fit the most powerful and torquiest diesel engines in their trucks. And, just as ...

Thanks to its reliability, fuel efficiency, and performance potential, GM’s 6.6L Duramax diesel enjoys a very loyal following in the heavy-duty pickup segment. One of the most sought after engines of ...

Although the LBZ Duramax (produced from ’06 to ’07) has earned a reputation for making easy horsepower in the diesel industry, it’s also known for its one Achilles’ heel: cracking pistons. Once ...

It’s no surprise that ¾- and 1-ton diesel trucks have only grown in popularity since the turn of the century. Diesel pickups have long been celebrated for their power, towing capacity, and rugged ...