So much to love about this video. First, the ice hanging off the door jams. Something we don't see here in SoCal. Second, the Ram-Air intake and Monster Exhaust. Third, the Amsoil oiling and FASS fueling systems. Fourth, it's a single cable! So rare these days. And finally, the coldest start we've seen in a while. Thanks, Jay!
Good to see your OPTIMA REDTOPs serving you well. Keep them fully-charged to ~12.6-12.8V whenever possible and you will maximize battery performance and lifespan.
They've been so reliable for me - even in the cold, as you saw here! I had one in my previous vehicle, too, and it always started! Thank you so much for watching, and for making great products!
You're welcome! You've certainly earned it with your quality products! I didn't have enough time in the video to truly describe the benefits I've seen since installing your products, so, please let me know if you'd like me to make any additional videos describing how much better my truck is! Regardless, thank you so much for watching and for subscribing!
I don’t think I’ve seen so many manufacturers comment on one single unpopular video. Awesome job my man. I have an lb7 as well and it hasn’t let me down in the year I’ve owned it even when the original injectors were going out at 220,000 miles. They’re beasts for sure and will last a long time taken care of
Yup! I've asked them all to comment, but it's still pretty sweet that they did! My truck is about to hit 250K miles. I just had a serious build done to it, too, and there's no sign of distress in the original engine and transmission! Thank you for watching and for subscribing!
@@JayRussellDuramax no problem. I liked the fact someone out there like me appreciates these trucks just as much. Very reliable. I use all the same products as u minus the amsoil.
Awesome! Mine is about to roll over 250K, and I just had a ton of work done on it that doubled the power, too! Check out my latest videos if you'd like to see it! Thank you for watching!
I have 2001 2500HD excab LB7 92,000 miles been garage kept. I bought it 5 weeks ago . It has a K&N cold air breather and a tow tuner it was used to pull a horse trailer. Not sure what brand tuner it has. It was a one owner truck. I have always owned Chevy trucks this is the first Duramax diesel I owned. I have drove Duramaxs in a 4500 and a 5500 Chevy pulling 3 car haulers. I really liked them. I have a 2004 3500 8.1 and a 1999 2500 6.0 both are great truck just hard on fuel. This Duramax LB7 is doing great on fuel mpg. Love the toque it has
Awesome! I wish mine was that fresh when I bought it. Haha! Mine had been through a lot of salt, so there's a lot of rust on the underside. Also, I've done a LOT of upgrades to my truck since this video. So, please take a look at my Upgrade Lowdown playlist if you're curious about what all I've done. Feel free to ask any questions you may have as well. Thank you for watching and for commenting!
Thank you so much for watching, commenting, and making great products! I ran your Diesel Extreme through my fuel system a few months after I bought the truck, and it cleaned out so much gunk that it clogged my fuel filter! Also, when I bought the truck, the pedal response was really jerky and sudden; since using the Diesel Extreme, it's super smooth and controllable!
Great video! Love how, as many other videos on youtube do, you didn't cycle the glow plug many times (unnecessarily might I add) & just let it do its thing. Voila, no issues at all!
Thank you! I'm very pleased with how well it starts up in the cold and the warm. I've done quite a lot to it since this video, too. So, if you're curious, please check out the other videos on my channel. Thank you for watching and for commenting!
I love my 02 LB7. Even in the negative temperatures in Missouri I didn't have problems with cold starting. I was using Amsoil in all the holes for a few years, but switched to HSS on everything down to the coolant. I have been curious about the bypass filter. I just put my FASS on last year. It sat on a shelf in my garage for THREE YEARS! I have done injectors, rebuilt the turbo with upgraded wheels, built trans and upgraded the CP3 when it needed to be replaced.
That's awesome, Terry! I love hearing stories like this. Have you noticed a difference in the Hot Shots Secret products over the AmsOil? I use their additives, but I've always been curious about switching to their fluids as well. Thank you for watching and for commenting! Please check out my other videos if you're curious about what all I've done. I'm currently working on combining EFI Live tuning with my Banks Power EconoMind in-line tuner. The results I've gotten so far are INCREDIBLE!
@Jay Russell - '02, LB7 Duramax the engine definitely runs quieter with the HSS oil. I had Amsoil in the trans until the recent build. The builder uses Shaffer's in the transmission. Being as though it is now built and my added oversized transmission cooler, I can't speak for that. I do feel that the HSS hold up longer in the differentials, but the Amsoil is no slouch.
@@terryhicks694 Ok. I'm seriously considering their Black Diamond oil for my next oil change since this EFI Live tuning has made the truck MUCH more powerful and responsive. Thank you!
@Jay Russell - '02, LB7 Duramax I looked at the Black Diamond, and I really liked the high zinc content, but I've been running Green Diamond because I don't typically drive hard. I am usually towing with her. I have really been thinking Black is in my future though if I change the turbo.
@@terryhicks694 Well, if you're looking to change the turbo, please check out the video I did on the Fleece Cheetah 63 I had installed. I'm very pleased with it!
Rebuilding my LB7 on my 02 GMC Dually. WISH ME LUCK Dumped 6k so far on everything thank god I work for O’Reillys 😂 Found a bent exhaust valve but was able to save the head and replaced cylinder 8 piston. Currently awaiting factory head bolts before i can throw it together.
That sounds like a neat project! Please keep me posted on how it goes, and please also let me know if you have any questions along the way. If you're curious about what all I've done to mine, please take a look at my other videos. Thank you for watching and for commenting!
Awesome! I've done a lot to it since this video, so, if you're curious, please check out the rest of the videos on my channel. Thank you for watching and for commenting!
I drove a 2000 Duramax. GMC it was a nice truck to drive. Lots of power and quiet got louder as it got older LOL. NIce clean start and warm up. I also run synthetic in everything and I swear by it. I live in Canada I don't plug my truck in till about 5F. Nice truck
Thank you for watching and for commenting! Please stay tuned to my channel for more videos! I've had a lot of upgrades installed on my truck recently, and I'm doing a video series to go over them!
I'm a dodge guy but those earlier 2000s chevys are sexy. I've owned gmc lb7 but I've always wanted a 2002 chevy with the tall hood. Love the regular cab long box lb7
That’s an awesome cold start for a duramax, I know if any of the glow plugs are bad even just one they do not want to start. Old job with my dad had an Lbz 06 duramax and it had one bad glow plug, well we had a bad cold front and it killed one battery, I needed the truck and had to charge it for a while well it was still really cold out and it did not want to start even after charging and also doing something I shouldn’t by spraying either into the intake, I had to use a shop blow heater to heat everything up for it to crank. Truck runs great and generally never have bad issues though just that once
Thank you! I've been blown away by how well this truck runs and starts. That's crazy what you had to do to get that LBZ started! It really goes to show how critical functioning flow plugs are for getting these trucks running - especially in the cold! Thank you for watching! Stay tuned for more videos! I'm getting some towing footage today, and I hope to post the video tomorrow sometime.
Thank you so much! Please don't hesitate to reach out during the build process if you have any questions or if you'd just like to talk trucks. My email is in the about section of my channel, and you're more than welcome to email me to discuss this. Also, I just put a new CP3 and Y-bridge on my truck that I think you'll be very interested in since you're building an LB7 as well! Thank you for watching and for commenting! -Jay
Going to look at a 02’ tomorrow 1 owner 300000 kms. Very cold up here like -25 Celsius. Anything I should look for. I’ll probably buy it. He has the battery’s inside so that’s good . Says he doesn’t use it anymore selling all his things . Older gentleman I believe they’re moving. What’s the first thing I should do when I get home? Looking for tips never had a Duramax diesel had a 12’ cummins and I got an old power stroke cube van that I fire up every now and then then.Used for storage. Doesn’t go anywhere but I still start it up every now and then .
I’m an Amsoil user/dealer as well in my ‘08 Silverado gasser...the stuff does work and makes a difference ! Nice truck man, love the single cab and that body style!
Awesome! That's so neat that you commented! I'm glad you're experiencing the same benefits I am with AmsOil in your truck. Do you use any additives? Thank you for watching and commenting, and for your compliments on my truck!
I use Amsoil in everything as well. Including the diesel fuel additive and gasoline additive in our other rigs. Very nice truck. I just bought a lb7 from a friend who purchased it new. Has 75,000 on it. Been selling him Amsoil for it for years. My lbz has 367,000 on it and runs like a top
Thank you! It's MUCH healthier now, though. I've done A LOT of modification to it since this video. If you're curious, please check out the rest of the videos on my channel. Thank you for watching and for commenting!
Thank you! They were on the truck when I bought it, and I like them so much that I'm gonna get another set of those tires when these are worn out. Thank you so much for watching and commenting on so many of my videos! I'm hoping to start uploading videos of my steering upgrades soon.
Thank you! Yeah, based on what Rich at DeBoss Garage says, the 6.0s just guzzle gasoline. I'm thrilled with how well this Duramax does on fuel! If you're curious, please check out the rest of the videos I've posted. I've had a lot of work done to my truck, and it's set up incredibly well now! Thank you for watching and for commenting!
@@JayRussellDuramax The 6.0 in my truck seems to do very well on highway fuel mileage. Best I've seen was 14mpg. But it's not rated on fuel mileage due to it being used for commercial use. City driving..... a whole different story. The power is decent as I have 4:10 gears.
@@2jimszrnorth802 Well, not to brag, but, my truck gets 15.5 mpg around town - even when I'm hooning around with my foot down! If I keep my foot out of it, I can get over 17 around town. Again, if you're curious, please check out my other videos, as they show what all I've done to it to make it so efficient and powerful! Also, please let me know if you have any questions!
Amen; He is! They sure are, aren't they? This is my favorite front end of the pre-'10 trucks. Thank you for your compliments and for watching! Please check out my channel if you're curious what all I've been able to do to it. I had a pretty serious build done recently!
@@JayRussellDuramax already have and will continue to do when I want to procrastinate! I've got a 2004 gmc lb7 that I love, the mpg is fantastic too. I've got rusty rocker panels I look foward to replace as long with some paint when the weather and health allow.
@@roxastherogue Awesome! It's always neat to hear from other, LB7 owners. If you're not wanting to weld in new ones, look up Quick Covers from OAM. That's what I have on my truck. They're nice!
Thank you! I'm really pleased with it. I've done a lot to it since this video, though. Please check out the rest of the videos on my channel if you're curious. Thank you for watching and for commenting!
Yeah, that was done by the previous owner. Fortunately, it's not hooked to anything, and the Chevy dealer that works in it got it all sorted out! Thank you for watching!
it's not bad. it seems to be a new engine. my opinion is that the car should be kept in the garage at night and when stopped. When you start with him in the morning it will be much hotter. it can also insulate with suitable material, HVAC, the oil sump and diesel tank and eventually even create a tightness in the engine compartment, with coating underneath. My LEXUS have it. of course, in hot weather you need to evaluate this.
That's awesome that it seems like a new engine to you! It's the original engine with around 245,000 miles on it! It's never been opened up, either! The garage would definitely be nice. But, my Jeep is taking up the only spot right now. Plus, if it was open, my Mom has first dibbs. Haha! Thank you for watching!
@@JayRussellDuramax you look like a good driver, you like your car, you don’t make big rpm (rpm) with it, smooth starts. changes oil and filter frequently. changes diesel filter frequently. also changes gearbox and differential oils, also changes high-quality coolant. then you will have a machine in good condition for a long time. this engine is huge (European guy), full of torque. Congratulations you respect your car and love it
@@eleuterioramalho6897 I appreciate your kind words, my friend! This truck is a huge blessing to me, and I take pride in the way I've been able to maintain and improve it! You're right about the engine being huge and making a lot of torque, too! I've had quite a bit of weight behind it, and it really didn't notice it! Thank you again for watching, and for leaving a nice comment! Have a good day, and enjoy your weekend!
Thank you so much! I'm super pleased with how my truck is set up. If you're curious, please take a look at my other videos to see what I've done to it since this video. Also, please let me know if you have any questions about my truck or about LB7s in general. Thank you for watching and for commenting!
Thank you! I've done a lot of work to it since this video, though. Please check out my channel if you're curious about what all has been done to it. It sounds even better now! Thank you for watching!
Beautiful truck man. I literally have the same truck except mine an 01 and has the tan interior. Same size tires and mods. I wish I could show you a picture of mine. I love these single cab trucks and these are one of my favorites trucks ever made.
Thank you! It's always cool to hear from other people who own these trucks. I love this body style, too! I've done a LOT to it since this video, though. Please check out the rest of the videos on my channel if you're curious. Thank you for watching and for commenting!
@@georgeenriquez612 Thank you! I really appreciate that. I'm currently saving up for an S&S Diesel Motorsport SuperSport CP3 and WCFab Y-bridge kit. Once I get those installed and tuned in with EFI Live, this truck should be ridiculously powerful! It'll be a while before I get those parts, though. They aren't cheap... Haha!
@@JayRussellDuramax Keep us posted but I understand. After I did an exhaust, lift pump, intake horn, and air intake on mine I give up because everything else was out of my price range and it’s hard with so much happening in life. When it’s not one thing it’s 10 others and it doesn’t help that I have 5 other trucks as well
Thank you! Please check out my other videos if you'd like to see what all I've done to it since I posted this video. Thank you for watching and for commenting!
I've got a tuner on it now! I've done a bunch of stuff to it since this video. Please check out the rest of my videos if you're curious. The AmsOil and Hot Shot's Secret additives are incredible! I hope they work well for you, too. Thank you for watching and for commenting!
Jay good looking pickup I have been running Duramax engine in both pickup and trucks almost since GM started getting them from Isuzu and have always been great engines! I do need to tell you that starting a D-Max in 14 degree weather is like summer time where I live, Now take that same pickup and let it sit out overnight in -30 degrees and it will still start just cycle the glo plugs twice before starting and it will start as long as your batts and Glo plugs are in good shape I dont think it gets cold enough for a DMax Not to start!
@@JayRussellDuramax Jay I live in North Dakota my pickup is an 4 door short box and this last one is a 2014 I am getting pretty close to upgrading to the newest one but good grief the price keeps going up faster than I want to pay! I collect Military trucks as a hobby so my pickup is used a lot for hauling smaller trucks on my Gooseneck trailer and its used for hauling a lot of parts also. A few years ago I ran out to NY to pick up a U1300L Unimog and I had 17500 pounds behind my pickup for 1700 miles, at 65 MPH I averaged 12 MPG, I thought that pretty good! The biggest improvements I have seen on the DMax pickups has been of course HP, which is fine but burns more fuel, and the transmission cooling, my earlier ones I had to kind of keep an eye on trans temps, never hot enough to hurt anything just warmer than normal under heavy loads. My last DMax with the Allison pulling at Max Gross I was watching the temp on the trans and never once saw it go over 135 degrees. I have been a GM person my whole life (Not that they are the best?) I honestly dont know because its all I have ever owned, but they have always worked well for my needs!
@@karlk6860 That's really cool, Karl! Thank you for sharing all of that. If you're curious how my truck tows, please check out my channel for more videos. I'm hoping to post another video on Tuesday showing the tuner I've got and how well it enhances the trucks ability to tow.
@@karlk6860 Thank you! I've got a #shorts video up right now where I'm doing an uphill, 0 to 70 with 10,000 lbs in tow. I'd love to see a comment from you on that video, too! Thank you for checking out my videos!
Thank you! I've had quite a lot of work done to it since I filmed this. So, if you're interested, please check out my channel for more videos. Thank you for watching!
Thank you! I've done a lot to it since this video, and it sounds way different. If you're curious how it sounds now, please check out the other videos on my channel. Thank you for watching!
Thank you! It sounds a lot better now that I've done a bunch of performance upgrades to it. Please check out my other videos if you're curious! Thank you for watching and for commenting!
Thank you! I'm running LT285/75R16. The front has not been lifted. Thank you for watching and for commenting! Please let me know if you have any additional questions about my truck and what I've done to it.
Thank you! I love it, too! I've also had a lot of work done to it since this video was published. Please check out the rest of the videos on my channel if you're curious. Thank you for watching and for commenting!
Thank you! It sounds a lot better after all of the intake and exhaust parts I've put on it. If you haven't already, please check out Round 2 of cold-starting to hear how much better it sounds. Thank you for watching and for commenting!
Thank you! It sounds WAY better now, though. If you're curious, please check out the rest of the videos on my channel to see what all I've done to it since this video. Thank you for watching and for commenting!
Thank you! It sounds great, doesn't it? If you like how it sounds at idle, subscribe to my channel, because I'm gonna really open it up in the upcoming videos I've got planned! Thank you for watching!
Thank you so much! I love this truck! Please check out my other videos if you'd like to see what all I've done to it since this video. Thank you for watching!
Thank you! Please check out my other videos if you'd like to see what all I've done to it. I've done a pretty significant build on it, and it's a LOT more powerful now! Thank you for watching!
Haha! Yeah. It was a blessing to find it! There were a TON of people interested in the truck, and I was very happy that I was able to buy it. It had a lot of issues when I got it, but, as you can see in this and the rest of my videos, it's way better! Thank you for watching and for commenting!
Why do people cold start their trucks? Doing this can damage your engine. You have a beautiful truck, take care of it. You have a truck that is absolutely awesome, hang onto it cause they are becoming harder and harder to find in that condition. Thanks for sharing.
I appreciate your concern, Casper! However, I wanted to post this video to show how easily a properly set up truck will start in the cold. I definitely agree that many cold start videos show guys ruining their engine trying to start it up in the cold - and many of them don't even start! But, I think you'll agree that my truck had no issue starting, and, since I keep up with the maintenance and use high quality lubricants and additives, that I didn't hurt the engine. I've dine extensive modifications to it since this video, and the engine still runs silky smooth! Please check out my channel if you're curious about what all I've done to it. Thank you for watching and for commenting!
@@JayRussellDuramax I'm a Gale Banks fan too. My wife and I have a 2019 l5p dually and we love it. We are putting the banks power pack on it and changing the front suspension to kryptonite suspension upgrades. You are so lucky to have a pre emissions diesel. We have to deal with the def fluid, which drives us absolutely nuts. Will a fass system work on our truck?
@@casperhoss2952 That's awesome to hear, Casper! I hope you and your wife are able to enjoy the truck in spite of all the modern, emissions stuff. I believe that the Banks Power Pack will make your truck significantly more responsive, enjoyable, and efficient while maintaining emissions compliance! As far as the FASS, I believe their system will work with your truck, but it would be best if you asked them directly. If you do contact them, please let them know that I recommended their system to you. It would really help me out! Thank you!
@@JayRussellDuramax thank you Jay. I'll check out your other videos on your channel. We run amsoil too with the hotshot f3r additive and it makes a world of difference. For our fuel treatment we run f-bomb hell fire fuel additives. We really appreciate all of your feed back. Keep the diesel knowledge coming.
@@casperhoss2952 You're welcome! I'm glad I've been able to help you all. Everything from Hot Shot's Secret that I've used has made a tremendous difference! The Diesel Extreme cleaned so much gunk out of my fuel lines that it literally clogged my fuel filter. The Every Day Diesel Treatment is great for extra power and fuel economy in between Diesel Extreme doses. The transmission additive has made my transmission shift so much smoother, too! Please let me know if you have any, additional questions!
Thank you! You can still do quite a lot with one of those, too. From what I've heard, the fuel economy is their biggest detriment. Thank you for watching!
@@rickbalderas4033 Goodness! That thing is thirsty. Sounds like an LMM will be a great upgrade for you! If you're curious about upgrades, please check out my latest videos. Many of the parts I've had installed on my truck should be available for the LMM, too!
@@psd28 Ok. Well, these FASS systems are incredible and really help the truck run well and last longer. I'd recommend looking into them, if you're interested. It's made a world of difference on my truck!
@@psd28 Haha, fair enough! If you do look into a FASS, please let them know that I recommended them to you. It would really help me out! Thank you for watching and for commenting! Please let me know if you have any, other questions about my truck and what I've done to it.
Yup! I love the way it sounds. Check out my later videos to hear how it sounds now that I've done a bunch of upgrades to it! Thank you for watching and for commenting!
Yup! It's been so neat to have them all comment on this video! Thank you for watching and commenting, too! Please consider subscribing and checking out the rest of my videos!
@@JayRussellDuramax thanks for getting back to me I was looking to get either 265 or 285 I heard people have trouble fitting 285’s on stock height did you have any problems with rubbing?
@@miked5186 No, I don't have any issues. They were already on the truck when I bought it. It seems like any size bigger than that will cause problems, though.
@@Dirtymax3513 Bare minimum is a FASS Lift Pump (~$750) and a Fleece Performance Primer Bulb Delete (~$35). You can get both of them from Thoroughbred Diesel! If you order over the phone, please tell them that I told you to buy through them. It'll really help me out!
@@Dirtymax3513 You're welcome! I'd really recommend getting some bypass, oil filtration, too. If you check out the next video on my channel, I go over all of that setup - including the lift pump and primer bulb delete I've already mentioned. Please let me know if you have any questions.
@@LostVsoul You're welcome! They're literally the biggest tires that can fit on the truck as is. I can see where the previous owners tried a bigger tire and ended up hitting the bumper and ripping off some mud guards! Haha! I'm glad you're enjoying your truck, too! These trucks are great if they're well taken care of! Let me know if you have any, additional questions about my truck and what I've done to it! Also, let me know if you'd like any of the decals I've made for the back window of my truck. I'm trying to get enough interest to buy another round of them. Thank you for watching and for subscribing! I'm hoping to, soon, do video of my truck where I drive it around for a bit and then really open it up!
You'll need to have a tuner of some sort that has an option to change the tire size. Here's the GM version of one from SuperChips that should do what you want: superchips.com/shop/gm-flashcal-for-truck Please note that this product won't add power; it just let's you change options like tire size and such. Thank you for watching! I hope this helps!
Well, when I bought the truck, the previous owner already had a Superchips tuner in it. He was running the performance tune on it - which I didn't like, because it blew smoke. That tuner - and many others, I'm sure - has a "Stock with Options" tune that keeps the fuel map the same while allowing you to program the speedometer for bigger tires. I'm not sure if you could get a Chevy dealer or something to do it for you, though. I'd hate for you to have to buy a tuner just to program for larger tires...
@@BACONBITZ96 Hey! I have an update on this for you: My Chevy dealer said that, in order for them to reprogram the truck for the larger tire size, they'd have to get a file directly from GM. They said that, on their last request, GM denied them. So, if this is something you'd like to do, you might have to get a tuner or something similar. Here's one from SuperChips that should do what you want: superchips.com/shop/gm-flashcal-for-truck I hope this helps! Stay tuned to the channel for some awesome, new videos in the next week or so! I've had a TON of performance upgrades put on the truck, and I've just now gotten it back and dialed in! It's an absolute MONSTER!
It was just unburnt fuel from the natural enrichment that engines - gasoline or diesel - need to start in cold weather. The difference here is that unburnt, diesel fuel is visible as white haze. That's why it only came out in one puff! There's no smoke at all when the truck is running, and it barely puffs any smoke in warm weather. Thank you for watching! Let me know if you have any other questions about my truck!
GM is always puts too much tech into things, instead of a simple switch. I believe the the 2001-2003 cold high idle is activated by pushing the cruise set from park. I have a 2005 LLY the high idle is turned on in the vehicle settings, it is hard to find. Most people assume there is no high idle control until they are shown. High idle only works if it is 40 degrees or colder.
@@farmtruck9414 Ok. I think that capability is there, but you need an additional switch to activate it. That's what all of the high idle kits come with. It's just a switch and a plug.
@@JayRussellDuramax i'm digging your content man, looking around for a duramax my self after selling my cat eye 1500 a couple years ago, looking for something to drive to keep winter miles off my e46, im self employed doing autobody so rockers and cab conrers are a must so i can get a good deal on one. keep it up.
@@morethan1e463 Awesome! I'm glad my videos are helpful to you. Please let me know if you have any questions as you look for trucks. I've got the OAM Quick-Covers on my truck, as the factory rockers are gone. The bed floor is really bad, too.
Heck yeah, man! You should see it now! I've done a TON of work to it since this video. Please check out the rest of my videos if you're curious. Thank you for watching and for commenting!
@@jacobdewitt863 Thank you! I was thrilled when they all commented on it! What do you think of the work I've just had done on it? My latest, two videos show it in action after the build.
@@JayRussellDuramax I apologize it took me so long to reply didn’t see that you commented back but how she run now with bigger turbo and all the piping ?
@@jacobdewitt863 No problem! I'm just glad you're curious about my truck. My videos will give you the best idea of how it runs, but, I'll just tell you that it's absurdly powerful and even more responsive than it was before! Everything I've done to it has made it much more fun to drive - and it even gets better fuel mileage now, too! Thank you for replying! Please let me know if you have any, additional questions about my truck - or if you'd like to see me make any, new videos. I haven't posted in a while because I don't have anything new to show...
@@zebellis1020 Thank you! I've got videos in the works to detail all of the upgrades, but I've got a lot of other stuff taking up my time right now... I'm gonna post the first one ASAP!
The truck already had the Red Tops when I bought it. They're doing just fine, so I'll hang on to them. I may switch to those if/when these go bad, though. What's the benefit of the Yellow Top versus the Red Top? Thank you for watching and for commenting!
@@JayRussellDuramax, the biggest benefit is that they can withstand sinking voltages better than the redtop, something that happens in colder climates...I ran a set of yellotops in my '02 GMC 2500HD w/duramax for 7yrs...while I no longer use them in my truck, I kept them and use them for other things...
@@wipatriot510 Ok. I was just curious because Optima states that the Red Top has the strongest starting pulse out of all of their batteries. Would the Yellow Top still be better in the cold even though the Red Top has a stronger starting pulse?
@@JayRussellDuramax, Yes, because they're dual purpose batteries, they're made to withstand repeated voltage drops, whereas starting battering will start to weaken after a bit, yellowtops have a better recovery rate...IF you really want to make your batteries last as long as possible, plug them into a a battery tender charger, because they are in parallel on charger will keep both batteries charged...Alternately you can get a NOCO onboard batter charger and it will accomplish the same thing at a higher cost... I changed over to X2 power, they're okay, not as good as the Optimas(IMO), next try will be a pair of Odyssey 1500's...
@@wipatriot510 Ok. Thank you for the information! I'll keep that in mind should I have any issues with these down the road. Best of luck with your battery endeavors. Haha!
So much to love about this video. First, the ice hanging off the door jams. Something we don't see here in SoCal. Second, the Ram-Air intake and Monster Exhaust. Third, the Amsoil oiling and FASS fueling systems. Fourth, it's a single cable! So rare these days. And finally, the coldest start we've seen in a while. Thanks, Jay!
You guys are so awesome! Thank you so much for commenting on my video!
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Hahaha! Yes, that's true! Thank you for watching!
Good to see your OPTIMA REDTOPs serving you well. Keep them fully-charged to ~12.6-12.8V whenever possible and you will maximize battery performance and lifespan.
They've been so reliable for me - even in the cold, as you saw here! I had one in my previous vehicle, too, and it always started! Thank you so much for watching, and for making great products!
Great work on this video! We appreciate the shout-out!
You're welcome! You've certainly earned it with your quality products! I didn't have enough time in the video to truly describe the benefits I've seen since installing your products, so, please let me know if you'd like me to make any additional videos describing how much better my truck is! Regardless, thank you so much for watching and for subscribing!
I don’t think I’ve seen so many manufacturers comment on one single unpopular video. Awesome job my man. I have an lb7 as well and it hasn’t let me down in the year I’ve owned it even when the original injectors were going out at 220,000 miles. They’re beasts for sure and will last a long time taken care of
Yup! I've asked them all to comment, but it's still pretty sweet that they did! My truck is about to hit 250K miles. I just had a serious build done to it, too, and there's no sign of distress in the original engine and transmission! Thank you for watching and for subscribing!
@@JayRussellDuramax no problem. I liked the fact someone out there like me appreciates these trucks just as much. Very reliable. I use all the same products as u minus the amsoil.
@@nickridgway5332 Very cool! What oil do you use?
@@JayRussellDuramax just the Rotella T6-full synthetic 15w40 and a ppe oil filter. Oil stays just as clean as yours.
@@nickridgway5332 Ok. Cool! So you don't have a bypass filter?
I love my 04 Silverado 190k still idles like new. Transmission like silk,and leaves no spots on the concrete.
Awesome! Mine is about to roll over 250K, and I just had a ton of work done on it that doubled the power, too! Check out my latest videos if you'd like to see it! Thank you for watching!
The only diesel that will start in the coldest weather. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Yup! It starts up so nicely in all weather! Thank you for watching!
I have 2001 2500HD excab LB7 92,000 miles been garage kept. I bought it 5 weeks ago . It has a K&N cold air breather and a tow tuner it was used to pull a horse trailer. Not sure what brand tuner it has. It was a one owner truck. I have always owned Chevy trucks this is the first Duramax diesel I owned. I have drove Duramaxs in a 4500 and a 5500 Chevy pulling 3 car haulers. I really liked them. I have a 2004 3500 8.1 and a 1999 2500 6.0 both are great truck just hard on fuel. This Duramax LB7 is doing great on fuel mpg. Love the toque it has
Awesome! I wish mine was that fresh when I bought it. Haha! Mine had been through a lot of salt, so there's a lot of rust on the underside.
Also, I've done a LOT of upgrades to my truck since this video. So, please take a look at my Upgrade Lowdown playlist if you're curious about what all I've done. Feel free to ask any questions you may have as well.
Thank you for watching and for commenting!
Nice single cab truck. The cetane boost from your fuel additive is helping it crank faster!
Thank you so much for watching, commenting, and making great products! I ran your Diesel Extreme through my fuel system a few months after I bought the truck, and it cleaned out so much gunk that it clogged my fuel filter! Also, when I bought the truck, the pedal response was really jerky and sudden; since using the Diesel Extreme, it's super smooth and controllable!
Awesome, Jay! Looking forward to seeing it in person again soon and getting to drive it after all the new stuff has been installed ¡!
I can't wait, either, Dad! It's gonna be great!
Great video! Love how, as many other videos on youtube do, you didn't cycle the glow plug many times (unnecessarily might I add) & just let it do its thing. Voila, no issues at all!
Thank you! I'm very pleased with how well it starts up in the cold and the warm. I've done quite a lot to it since this video, too. So, if you're curious, please check out the other videos on my channel. Thank you for watching and for commenting!
I love my 02 LB7. Even in the negative temperatures in Missouri I didn't have problems with cold starting. I was using Amsoil in all the holes for a few years, but switched to HSS on everything down to the coolant. I have been curious about the bypass filter. I just put my FASS on last year. It sat on a shelf in my garage for THREE YEARS! I have done injectors, rebuilt the turbo with upgraded wheels, built trans and upgraded the CP3 when it needed to be replaced.
That's awesome, Terry! I love hearing stories like this. Have you noticed a difference in the Hot Shots Secret products over the AmsOil? I use their additives, but I've always been curious about switching to their fluids as well.
Thank you for watching and for commenting! Please check out my other videos if you're curious about what all I've done. I'm currently working on combining EFI Live tuning with my Banks Power EconoMind in-line tuner. The results I've gotten so far are INCREDIBLE!
@Jay Russell - '02, LB7 Duramax the engine definitely runs quieter with the HSS oil. I had Amsoil in the trans until the recent build. The builder uses Shaffer's in the transmission. Being as though it is now built and my added oversized transmission cooler, I can't speak for that. I do feel that the HSS hold up longer in the differentials, but the Amsoil is no slouch.
@@terryhicks694 Ok. I'm seriously considering their Black Diamond oil for my next oil change since this EFI Live tuning has made the truck MUCH more powerful and responsive. Thank you!
@Jay Russell - '02, LB7 Duramax I looked at the Black Diamond, and I really liked the high zinc content, but I've been running Green Diamond because I don't typically drive hard. I am usually towing with her. I have really been thinking Black is in my future though if I change the turbo.
@@terryhicks694 Well, if you're looking to change the turbo, please check out the video I did on the Fleece Cheetah 63 I had installed. I'm very pleased with it!
Rebuilding my LB7 on my 02 GMC Dually. WISH ME LUCK Dumped 6k so far on everything thank god I work for O’Reillys 😂
Found a bent exhaust valve but was able to save the head and replaced cylinder 8 piston. Currently awaiting factory head bolts before i can throw it together.
That sounds like a neat project! Please keep me posted on how it goes, and please also let me know if you have any questions along the way. If you're curious about what all I've done to mine, please take a look at my other videos. Thank you for watching and for commenting!
Love it! 03 lb7 guy here. Thumbs up from me 👍🏼
Awesome! I've done a lot to it since this video, so, if you're curious, please check out the rest of the videos on my channel. Thank you for watching and for commenting!
Sounds very good. God bless you sir
I drove a 2000 Duramax. GMC it was a nice truck to drive. Lots of power and quiet got louder as it got older LOL. NIce clean start and warm up. I also run synthetic in everything and I swear by it. I live in Canada I don't plug my truck in till about 5F. Nice truck
Yeah, my truck just glides on the interstate! The AmsOil is definitely the way to go for every fluid in your vehicle! Thank you for watching!
I’m a dodge guy. But I love the looks of the lb7 and 2017 durmax.
Thank you! I like the way it looks, too! Thank you for watching!
Very very NICE Jay.
Thank you! I wish we got to see you guys when we were there last November! Hopefully we'll see you all next time we're in town!
Even down here in the FLA, much respect Jay. Love that beast!
Thank you for watching and for commenting! Please stay tuned to my channel for more videos! I've had a lot of upgrades installed on my truck recently, and I'm doing a video series to go over them!
I'm a dodge guy but those earlier 2000s chevys are sexy. I've owned gmc lb7 but I've always wanted a 2002 chevy with the tall hood. Love the regular cab long box lb7
Thank you! I LOVE this body style - especially the tall hood, like you mentioned. Thank you for watching and for commenting!
Great, clean start, nice! Also, agreed - synthetic is definitely the way to go. Well done!
Yup! The engine runs so smooth you can hardly tell its running - other than the sound, of course! Haha! Thank you for watching!
That’s an awesome cold start for a duramax, I know if any of the glow plugs are bad even just one they do not want to start. Old job with my dad had an Lbz 06 duramax and it had one bad glow plug, well we had a bad cold front and it killed one battery, I needed the truck and had to charge it for a while well it was still really cold out and it did not want to start even after charging and also doing something I shouldn’t by spraying either into the intake, I had to use a shop blow heater to heat everything up for it to crank. Truck runs great and generally never have bad issues though just that once
Thank you! I've been blown away by how well this truck runs and starts. That's crazy what you had to do to get that LBZ started! It really goes to show how critical functioning flow plugs are for getting these trucks running - especially in the cold!
Thank you for watching! Stay tuned for more videos! I'm getting some towing footage today, and I hope to post the video tomorrow sometime.
@@JayRussellDuramax it really does and awesome
Great video man! I’m going to check out your other videos now. I myself am a huge LB7 enthusiast as well. Building one now, super stoked!
Thank you so much! Please don't hesitate to reach out during the build process if you have any questions or if you'd just like to talk trucks. My email is in the about section of my channel, and you're more than welcome to email me to discuss this.
Also, I just put a new CP3 and Y-bridge on my truck that I think you'll be very interested in since you're building an LB7 as well!
Thank you for watching and for commenting!
-Jay
Heck yeah man! I’ll reach out to you soon. Almost time to buy one! Came back to drool over your truck once more until I’ve got my own! 🤤 😂
I absolutely love my 01 single cab lb7. Edge tuner on kill mode! She ripsss
Nice! Check out my latest #shorts video to see how my truck runs with all of my new upgrades! Thank you for watching!
Going to look at a 02’ tomorrow 1 owner 300000 kms. Very cold up here like -25 Celsius. Anything I should look for. I’ll probably buy it. He has the battery’s inside so that’s good . Says he doesn’t use it anymore selling all his things . Older gentleman I believe they’re moving. What’s the first thing I should do when I get home? Looking for tips never had a Duramax diesel had a 12’ cummins and I got an old power stroke cube van that I fire up every now and then then.Used for storage. Doesn’t go anywhere but I still start it up every now and then .
I’m an Amsoil user/dealer as well in my ‘08 Silverado gasser...the stuff does work and makes a difference ! Nice truck man, love the single cab and that body style!
Awesome! That's so neat that you commented! I'm glad you're experiencing the same benefits I am with AmsOil in your truck. Do you use any additives?
Thank you for watching and commenting, and for your compliments on my truck!
I use Amsoil in everything as well. Including the diesel fuel additive and gasoline additive in our other rigs. Very nice truck. I just bought a lb7 from a friend who purchased it new. Has 75,000 on it. Been selling him Amsoil for it for years. My lbz has 367,000 on it and runs like a top
It starts surprisingly well
I know! I'm so pleased with how well it runs! Thank you for watching!
sounds like a good healthy diesel cold start. nice video
Thank you! It's MUCH healthier now, though. I've done A LOT of modification to it since this video. If you're curious, please check out the rest of the videos on my channel. Thank you for watching and for commenting!
I like those tires on factory wheels! Look forward to your content!
Thank you! They were on the truck when I bought it, and I like them so much that I'm gonna get another set of those tires when these are worn out.
Thank you so much for watching and commenting on so many of my videos! I'm hoping to start uploading videos of my steering upgrades soon.
Man I love lb7 duramax, it’s my first and will be my only diesel unless I can find another clean one
Thank you! I love my truck. Please check out my other videos to see what all I've done to it since this video!
Nice truck. Got a 03 2500HD 6.0 and wished it was a diesel!
Thank you! Yeah, based on what Rich at DeBoss Garage says, the 6.0s just guzzle gasoline. I'm thrilled with how well this Duramax does on fuel! If you're curious, please check out the rest of the videos I've posted. I've had a lot of work done to my truck, and it's set up incredibly well now! Thank you for watching and for commenting!
@@JayRussellDuramax The 6.0 in my truck seems to do very well on highway fuel mileage. Best I've seen was 14mpg. But it's not rated on fuel mileage due to it being used for commercial use. City driving..... a whole different story. The power is decent as I have 4:10 gears.
@@2jimszrnorth802 Well, not to brag, but, my truck gets 15.5 mpg around town - even when I'm hooning around with my foot down! If I keep my foot out of it, I can get over 17 around town.
Again, if you're curious, please check out my other videos, as they show what all I've done to it to make it so efficient and powerful! Also, please let me know if you have any questions!
Sounds really good, and starts like a champ 👊🏼
I'm glad you enjoyed it! I'm super happy with how well it starts and runs! Thank you for watching!
God is great! Awesome truck, the regular cabs are beautiful on this year.
Amen; He is!
They sure are, aren't they? This is my favorite front end of the pre-'10 trucks. Thank you for your compliments and for watching!
Please check out my channel if you're curious what all I've been able to do to it. I had a pretty serious build done recently!
@@JayRussellDuramax already have and will continue to do when I want to procrastinate! I've got a 2004 gmc lb7 that I love, the mpg is fantastic too.
I've got rusty rocker panels I look foward to replace as long with some paint when the weather and health allow.
@@roxastherogue Awesome! It's always neat to hear from other, LB7 owners. If you're not wanting to weld in new ones, look up Quick Covers from OAM. That's what I have on my truck. They're nice!
Glo plugs are working. Good job
They sure are! Thank you for watching!
That's a nice truck👌👌👌 😎
Thank you! I'm really pleased with it. I've done a lot to it since this video, though. Please check out the rest of the videos on my channel if you're curious.
Thank you for watching and for commenting!
As soon as I seen power wire ran in the door jam. Kmart installation
Yeah, that was done by the previous owner. Fortunately, it's not hooked to anything, and the Chevy dealer that works in it got it all sorted out! Thank you for watching!
it's not bad. it seems to be a new engine. my opinion is that the car should be kept in the garage at night and when stopped. When you start with him in the morning it will be much hotter. it can also insulate with suitable material, HVAC, the oil sump and diesel tank and eventually even create a tightness in the engine compartment, with coating underneath. My LEXUS have it.
of course, in hot weather you need to evaluate this.
That's awesome that it seems like a new engine to you! It's the original engine with around 245,000 miles on it! It's never been opened up, either!
The garage would definitely be nice. But, my Jeep is taking up the only spot right now. Plus, if it was open, my Mom has first dibbs. Haha!
Thank you for watching!
@@JayRussellDuramax you look like a good driver, you like your car, you don’t make big rpm (rpm) with it, smooth starts. changes oil and filter frequently. changes diesel filter frequently. also changes gearbox and differential oils, also changes high-quality coolant. then you will have a machine in good condition for a long time. this engine is huge (European guy), full of torque. Congratulations you respect your car and love it
@@eleuterioramalho6897 I appreciate your kind words, my friend! This truck is a huge blessing to me, and I take pride in the way I've been able to maintain and improve it!
You're right about the engine being huge and making a lot of torque, too! I've had quite a bit of weight behind it, and it really didn't notice it!
Thank you again for watching, and for leaving a nice comment! Have a good day, and enjoy your weekend!
Jay, came across this video as I myself am searching for a clean LB7! Great looking rig, fired right up!
Thank you so much! I'm super pleased with how my truck is set up. If you're curious, please take a look at my other videos to see what I've done to it since this video. Also, please let me know if you have any questions about my truck or about LB7s in general. Thank you for watching and for commenting!
Cool truck. Good job.
Thank you! It runs great with the SAC00 injectors that you all sold me! I'll be sure to check with you all first if I ever need anything else for it!
Nice truck dude 👌runs good sounds awesome 👍👍👍
Thank you! I've done a lot of work to it since this video, though. Please check out my channel if you're curious about what all has been done to it. It sounds even better now! Thank you for watching!
Right on Jay!! Get some!!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Heck yeah, man! Thank you for watching!
Beautiful truck man. I literally have the same truck except mine an 01 and has the tan interior. Same size tires and mods. I wish I could show you a picture of mine. I love these single cab trucks and these are one of my favorites trucks ever made.
Thank you! It's always cool to hear from other people who own these trucks. I love this body style, too!
I've done a LOT to it since this video, though. Please check out the rest of the videos on my channel if you're curious.
Thank you for watching and for commenting!
@@JayRussellDuramax I’ve been going through and checking out your other videos as well right now. You have some good videos too btw
@@georgeenriquez612 Thank you! I really appreciate that. I'm currently saving up for an S&S Diesel Motorsport SuperSport CP3 and WCFab Y-bridge kit. Once I get those installed and tuned in with EFI Live, this truck should be ridiculously powerful! It'll be a while before I get those parts, though. They aren't cheap... Haha!
@@JayRussellDuramax Keep us posted but I understand. After I did an exhaust, lift pump, intake horn, and air intake on mine I give up because everything else was out of my price range and it’s hard with so much happening in life. When it’s not one thing it’s 10 others and it doesn’t help that I have 5 other trucks as well
Nice truck!
Thank you! Please check out my other videos if you'd like to see what all I've done to it since I posted this video.
Thank you for watching and for commenting!
05 Dura max tuned, you should get a tuner, mine has lots of upgrades but the tranny needs up grade 600-650 HP now, ill try the Oils
I've got a tuner on it now! I've done a bunch of stuff to it since this video. Please check out the rest of my videos if you're curious. The AmsOil and Hot Shot's Secret additives are incredible! I hope they work well for you, too. Thank you for watching and for commenting!
Jay good looking pickup I have been running Duramax engine in both pickup and trucks almost since GM started getting them from Isuzu and have always been great engines! I do need to tell you that starting a D-Max in 14 degree weather is like summer time where I live, Now take that same pickup and let it sit out overnight in -30 degrees and it will still start just cycle the glo plugs twice before starting and it will start as long as your batts and Glo plugs are in good shape I dont think it gets cold enough for a DMax Not to start!
That's awesome to hear that you've had such a great experience with Duramax engines! Where do you live?
Thank you for watching!
@@JayRussellDuramax Jay I live in North Dakota my pickup is an 4 door short box and this last one is a 2014 I am getting pretty close to upgrading to the newest one but good grief the price keeps going up faster than I want to pay! I collect Military trucks as a hobby so my pickup is used a lot for hauling smaller trucks on my Gooseneck trailer and its used for hauling a lot of parts also. A few years ago I ran out to NY to pick up a U1300L Unimog and I had 17500 pounds behind my pickup for 1700 miles, at 65 MPH I averaged 12 MPG, I thought that pretty good! The biggest improvements I have seen on the DMax pickups has been of course HP, which is fine but burns more fuel, and the transmission cooling, my earlier ones I had to kind of keep an eye on trans temps, never hot enough to hurt anything just warmer than normal under heavy loads. My last DMax with the Allison pulling at Max Gross I was watching the temp on the trans and never once saw it go over 135 degrees. I have been a GM person my whole life (Not that they are the best?) I honestly dont know because its all I have ever owned, but they have always worked well for my needs!
@@karlk6860 That's really cool, Karl! Thank you for sharing all of that. If you're curious how my truck tows, please check out my channel for more videos. I'm hoping to post another video on Tuesday showing the tuner I've got and how well it enhances the trucks ability to tow.
@@JayRussellDuramax I will keep my eye out for it Jay!
@@karlk6860 Thank you! I've got a #shorts video up right now where I'm doing an uphill, 0 to 70 with 10,000 lbs in tow. I'd love to see a comment from you on that video, too! Thank you for checking out my videos!
Beautiful.
Thank you! I've had quite a lot of work done to it since I filmed this. So, if you're interested, please check out my channel for more videos. Thank you for watching!
Sounds good.
Thank you! I've done a lot to it since this video, and it sounds way different. If you're curious how it sounds now, please check out the other videos on my channel. Thank you for watching!
I love your model and style of truck.
I love it, too! Thank you for watching! Check out my channel for more videos! I'm hoping to upload a towing video soon.
Sweet truck man. Sounds awesome
Thank you! It sounds a lot better now that I've done a bunch of performance upgrades to it. Please check out my other videos if you're curious!
Thank you for watching and for commenting!
Nice video. What size tires are you running? Is the front lifted?
Thank you! I'm running LT285/75R16. The front has not been lifted.
Thank you for watching and for commenting! Please let me know if you have any additional questions about my truck and what I've done to it.
Nice truck! Things a beast!
Thank you! It's really a beast now! Please check out my latest videos if you'd like to see what all I've had done to it. Thank you for watching!
Very nice truck, love it!👍
Thank you! I love it, too! I've also had a lot of work done to it since this video was published. Please check out the rest of the videos on my channel if you're curious. Thank you for watching and for commenting!
Love that sound.beautiful
Thank you! It sounds a lot better after all of the intake and exhaust parts I've put on it. If you haven't already, please check out Round 2 of cold-starting to hear how much better it sounds.
Thank you for watching and for commenting!
Great video!
Damn that sounds awesome!
Thank you! It sounds WAY better now, though. If you're curious, please check out the rest of the videos on my channel to see what all I've done to it since this video. Thank you for watching and for commenting!
Cool truck, love the sound!
Thank you! It sounds great, doesn't it? If you like how it sounds at idle, subscribe to my channel, because I'm gonna really open it up in the upcoming videos I've got planned! Thank you for watching!
Single cabs 👌
Thank you! I love my single cab!
Thank you for watching!
Nice truck man!!
Thank you so much! I love this truck! Please check out my other videos if you'd like to see what all I've done to it since this video. Thank you for watching!
Awesome truck!
Thank you! Please check out my other videos if you'd like to see what all I've done to it. I've done a pretty significant build on it, and it's a LOT more powerful now! Thank you for watching!
Cregs list awwwwwwww
Haha! Yeah. It was a blessing to find it! There were a TON of people interested in the truck, and I was very happy that I was able to buy it. It had a lot of issues when I got it, but, as you can see in this and the rest of my videos, it's way better!
Thank you for watching and for commenting!
Love my lb7 I won’t ever sell it
I'm exactly the same way, my friend! With what I've done to this truck, they'll have to bury me in it! Haha! Thank you for watching!
Nice truck I have a 2 door gmc Lb7 similar
Awesome! They're great trucks when they're maintained, aren't they? Thank you for watching!
Why do people cold start their trucks? Doing this can damage your engine. You have a beautiful truck, take care of it. You have a truck that is absolutely awesome, hang onto it cause they are becoming harder and harder to find in that condition. Thanks for sharing.
I appreciate your concern, Casper! However, I wanted to post this video to show how easily a properly set up truck will start in the cold. I definitely agree that many cold start videos show guys ruining their engine trying to start it up in the cold - and many of them don't even start! But, I think you'll agree that my truck had no issue starting, and, since I keep up with the maintenance and use high quality lubricants and additives, that I didn't hurt the engine. I've dine extensive modifications to it since this video, and the engine still runs silky smooth!
Please check out my channel if you're curious about what all I've done to it. Thank you for watching and for commenting!
@@JayRussellDuramax I'm a Gale Banks fan too. My wife and I have a 2019 l5p dually and we love it. We are putting the banks power pack on it and changing the front suspension to kryptonite suspension upgrades. You are so lucky to have a pre emissions diesel. We have to deal with the def fluid, which drives us absolutely nuts. Will a fass system work on our truck?
@@casperhoss2952 That's awesome to hear, Casper! I hope you and your wife are able to enjoy the truck in spite of all the modern, emissions stuff. I believe that the Banks Power Pack will make your truck significantly more responsive, enjoyable, and efficient while maintaining emissions compliance!
As far as the FASS, I believe their system will work with your truck, but it would be best if you asked them directly. If you do contact them, please let them know that I recommended their system to you. It would really help me out! Thank you!
@@JayRussellDuramax thank you Jay. I'll check out your other videos on your channel. We run amsoil too with the hotshot f3r additive and it makes a world of difference. For our fuel treatment we run f-bomb hell fire fuel additives. We really appreciate all of your feed back. Keep the diesel knowledge coming.
@@casperhoss2952 You're welcome! I'm glad I've been able to help you all. Everything from Hot Shot's Secret that I've used has made a tremendous difference! The Diesel Extreme cleaned so much gunk out of my fuel lines that it literally clogged my fuel filter. The Every Day Diesel Treatment is great for extra power and fuel economy in between Diesel Extreme doses. The transmission additive has made my transmission shift so much smoother, too!
Please let me know if you have any, additional questions!
Sweet truck man. I own a 2001 crew cab 4wd, unfortunately it's a 6.0 gasser
Thank you! You can still do quite a lot with one of those, too. From what I've heard, the fuel economy is their biggest detriment.
Thank you for watching!
@@JayRussellDuramax yup, I have to fill up twice a week. Hope to get into an LMM next year.
Thanks for posting🙏🏻
@@rickbalderas4033 Goodness! That thing is thirsty. Sounds like an LMM will be a great upgrade for you! If you're curious about upgrades, please check out my latest videos. Many of the parts I've had installed on my truck should be available for the LMM, too!
Who did your injectors? How much? Total time? Would any diesel shop do them for me?
miniMAX!!
What do you mean?
@@JayRussellDuramax love seeing the single cab shortbox duramaxs , i call them minimax lol !
@@brendanmaruyama2407 Haha! Cool! I was so confused... My truck is a long bed, though. I'm glad you like my truck! Thank you for watching!
What made you choose not to do an in-tank lift pump instead?
“How quiet this lift pump is”
Me: has a mechanical fuel pump
Does that mean you don't have a lift pump at all? Thank you for watching!
@@JayRussellDuramax to my knowledge i do not have a lift pump. 1995 f350 7.3 powerstroke
@@psd28 Ok. Well, these FASS systems are incredible and really help the truck run well and last longer. I'd recommend looking into them, if you're interested. It's made a world of difference on my truck!
@@JayRussellDuramax yeah im definitely going to upgrade the fuel system but not any time soon im only 16 and broke 🥶🥶🥶
@@psd28 Haha, fair enough! If you do look into a FASS, please let them know that I recommended them to you. It would really help me out! Thank you for watching and for commenting! Please let me know if you have any, other questions about my truck and what I've done to it.
Miss my 02 lb7. Best diesel idle sound among them all. Afterward the sound got too jet shrieky.
Yup! I love the way it sounds. Check out my later videos to hear how it sounds now that I've done a bunch of upgrades to it!
Thank you for watching and for commenting!
All the big dogs are commenting here lol
Yup! It's been so neat to have them all comment on this video! Thank you for watching and commenting, too! Please consider subscribing and checking out the rest of my videos!
Does it have the fast idle feature?
No, mine doesn't. I tuned it in with EFI Live, though, but not in this video. It idles high until the coolant reaches a certain temperature.
my 06 lbz shes likes them cold morining's
Glad to hear it! If you treat them right, the cold is no big deal. Thank you for watching!
Exhaust is stock? I have the same truck and it doesn't sound as loud
No. This is a Banks Power, 4", Monster Exhaust. There's no muffler on it, either.
Nice truck! I’m interested in getting bigger tires for my truck, what size are you running?
Thank you! They're 285/75/R16. Let me know if you have any other questions about my truck! Thank you for watching!
@@JayRussellDuramax thanks for getting back to me I was looking to get either 265 or 285 I heard people have trouble fitting 285’s on stock height did you have any problems with rubbing?
@@miked5186 No, I don't have any issues. They were already on the truck when I bought it. It seems like any size bigger than that will cause problems, though.
@@JayRussellDuramax oh okay, what done to the truck suspension wise?
@@miked5186 Nothing! Other than a refresh with new shocks and control arms. Stock height and rake!
Any estimates on everything you have? Getting an 02 LB7 in two weeks
Hey, Cody! I've done a lot to it since this video. Are you curious about the stuff I mention in this video, or everything I've done to it up to now?
Just what you’ve done preventative wise to save the injectors
@@Dirtymax3513 Bare minimum is a FASS Lift Pump (~$750) and a Fleece Performance Primer Bulb Delete (~$35). You can get both of them from Thoroughbred Diesel! If you order over the phone, please tell them that I told you to buy through them. It'll really help me out!
Will do. Thanks!
@@Dirtymax3513 You're welcome! I'd really recommend getting some bypass, oil filtration, too. If you check out the next video on my channel, I go over all of that setup - including the lift pump and primer bulb delete I've already mentioned. Please let me know if you have any questions.
You mentioned the larger tire size, what exactly is the size on them? Thank you
They're 285/75/R16. Let me know if you have any other questions about my truck! Thank you for watching!
@@JayRussellDuramax thank you sir, got an 03 LB7 myself, been an absolute treat of a truck, you got a sub from me
@@LostVsoul You're welcome! They're literally the biggest tires that can fit on the truck as is. I can see where the previous owners tried a bigger tire and ended up hitting the bumper and ripping off some mud guards! Haha!
I'm glad you're enjoying your truck, too! These trucks are great if they're well taken care of! Let me know if you have any, additional questions about my truck and what I've done to it!
Also, let me know if you'd like any of the decals I've made for the back window of my truck. I'm trying to get enough interest to buy another round of them.
Thank you for watching and for subscribing! I'm hoping to, soon, do video of my truck where I drive it around for a bit and then really open it up!
How do you reprogram it for different size tires
You'll need to have a tuner of some sort that has an option to change the tire size. Here's the GM version of one from SuperChips that should do what you want:
superchips.com/shop/gm-flashcal-for-truck
Please note that this product won't add power; it just let's you change options like tire size and such. Thank you for watching! I hope this helps!
How did you program it for the tires? I stepped up to 265s and want to do the same thing
Well, when I bought the truck, the previous owner already had a Superchips tuner in it. He was running the performance tune on it - which I didn't like, because it blew smoke. That tuner - and many others, I'm sure - has a "Stock with Options" tune that keeps the fuel map the same while allowing you to program the speedometer for bigger tires. I'm not sure if you could get a Chevy dealer or something to do it for you, though. I'd hate for you to have to buy a tuner just to program for larger tires...
@@JayRussellDuramax thanks man! I'll definitely look into that 👍
@@BACONBITZ96 You're welcome! Let me know if you have any other questions about my truck! Thank you for watching!
@@BACONBITZ96 Hey! I have an update on this for you: My Chevy dealer said that, in order for them to reprogram the truck for the larger tire size, they'd have to get a file directly from GM. They said that, on their last request, GM denied them. So, if this is something you'd like to do, you might have to get a tuner or something similar. Here's one from SuperChips that should do what you want:
superchips.com/shop/gm-flashcal-for-truck
I hope this helps! Stay tuned to the channel for some awesome, new videos in the next week or so! I've had a TON of performance upgrades put on the truck, and I've just now gotten it back and dialed in! It's an absolute MONSTER!
@@JayRussellDuramax dude thats awesome! I'll definitely look into that. Thanks for info! 😎
How did the smoke smell?
It was just unburnt fuel from the natural enrichment that engines - gasoline or diesel - need to start in cold weather. The difference here is that unburnt, diesel fuel is visible as white haze. That's why it only came out in one puff! There's no smoke at all when the truck is running, and it barely puffs any smoke in warm weather.
Thank you for watching! Let me know if you have any other questions about my truck!
Is your factory high idle disabled ?
I don't think it has factory, high idle. I'm wanting to get a PPE high idle installed at some point. Thank you for watching and for commenting!
GM is always puts too much tech into things, instead of a simple switch. I believe the the 2001-2003 cold high idle is activated by pushing the cruise set from park. I have a 2005 LLY the high idle is turned on in the vehicle settings, it is hard to find. Most people assume there is no high idle control until they are shown. High idle only works if it is 40 degrees or colder.
@@farmtruck9414 Ok. I think that capability is there, but you need an additional switch to activate it. That's what all of the high idle kits come with. It's just a switch and a plug.
what size are your tires
They're 285/75/R16. Let me know if you have any other questions about my truck! Thank you for watching!
@@JayRussellDuramax thank you for the response, Sub'd
@@morethan1e463 You're welcome! Thank you for commenting, viewing, and subscribing! It really helps me out. I'm getting close to 500 subscribers!
@@JayRussellDuramax i'm digging your content man, looking around for a duramax my self after selling my cat eye 1500 a couple years ago, looking for something to drive to keep winter miles off my e46, im self employed doing autobody so rockers and cab conrers are a must so i can get a good deal on one. keep it up.
@@morethan1e463 Awesome! I'm glad my videos are helpful to you. Please let me know if you have any questions as you look for trucks.
I've got the OAM Quick-Covers on my truck, as the factory rockers are gone. The bed floor is really bad, too.
Yup. That's a lb7
Heck yeah, man! You should see it now! I've done a TON of work to it since this video. Please check out the rest of my videos if you're curious.
Thank you for watching and for commenting!
Is this a 4 inch with a muffler ?
It is a 4 inch exhaust, but it has no muffler. It's just a straight pipe! Thank you for watching!
@@JayRussellDuramax very sweet truck love just the simple looks of it and love how all the big guys comment that’s pretty damn cool if I say so myself
@@jacobdewitt863 Thank you! I was thrilled when they all commented on it! What do you think of the work I've just had done on it? My latest, two videos show it in action after the build.
@@JayRussellDuramax I apologize it took me so long to reply didn’t see that you commented back but how she run now with bigger turbo and all the piping ?
@@jacobdewitt863 No problem! I'm just glad you're curious about my truck.
My videos will give you the best idea of how it runs, but, I'll just tell you that it's absurdly powerful and even more responsive than it was before! Everything I've done to it has made it much more fun to drive - and it even gets better fuel mileage now, too!
Thank you for replying! Please let me know if you have any, additional questions about my truck - or if you'd like to see me make any, new videos. I haven't posted in a while because I don't have anything new to show...
Why are there so many companies in the comments?
I have their parts on my truck and I asked them to comment. Pretty neat, huh? Thank you for watching!
Is this truck forsale
No. Sorry! I love this truck so much and, after what I just had done to it, I'm gonna get buried in it! Haha!
Fair enough nice truck thanks🤙
@@zebellis1020 You're welcome! I'm glad you like it! Check out my latest videos if you're curious what all I had done to it!
I definitely will
@@zebellis1020 Thank you! I've got videos in the works to detail all of the upgrades, but I've got a lot of other stuff taking up my time right now... I'm gonna post the first one ASAP!
Get rid of the redtops and get yellowtops...
The truck already had the Red Tops when I bought it. They're doing just fine, so I'll hang on to them. I may switch to those if/when these go bad, though. What's the benefit of the Yellow Top versus the Red Top? Thank you for watching and for commenting!
@@JayRussellDuramax, the biggest benefit is that they can withstand sinking voltages better than the redtop, something that happens in colder climates...I ran a set of yellotops in my '02 GMC 2500HD w/duramax for 7yrs...while I no longer use them in my truck, I kept them and use them for other things...
@@wipatriot510 Ok. I was just curious because Optima states that the Red Top has the strongest starting pulse out of all of their batteries. Would the Yellow Top still be better in the cold even though the Red Top has a stronger starting pulse?
@@JayRussellDuramax, Yes, because they're dual purpose batteries, they're made to withstand repeated voltage drops, whereas starting battering will start to weaken after a bit, yellowtops have a better recovery rate...IF you really want to make your batteries last as long as possible, plug them into a a battery tender charger, because they are in parallel on charger will keep both batteries charged...Alternately you can get a NOCO onboard batter charger and it will accomplish the same thing at a higher cost...
I changed over to X2 power, they're okay, not as good as the Optimas(IMO), next try will be a pair of Odyssey 1500's...
@@wipatriot510 Ok. Thank you for the information! I'll keep that in mind should I have any issues with these down the road. Best of luck with your battery endeavors. Haha!
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I'm not sure what this means, but, thank you for watching! Haha!
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Sounds good