Comments on: GM 4.5L V8 Duramax turbo-diesel details

By: Jeff from WA

Jeff from WA — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 12:11:18 +0000

Does anyone know if the 4.5 turbo will be imported in Australia or if anyone is doing so already?

By: Lee

Lee — Mon, 11 May 2009 11:12:49 +0000

Dick From W.a

I had the same intentions you did… this engine sounded perfect for my Hilux Surf… until i read this

” GM announced today that an “indefinite hold” would be placed on further development of their 4.5L V8 Duramax Diesel engine. ”

Found that on another website posted 11th March 2009 – because of the economic downturn it has set them back… very very disappointing…

By: dick from w.a

dick from w.a — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 02:34:57 +0000

hi there if this is going to be read by gmh,i have rand u guys and emailed u aswell,i want to buy those engines and fit them in some of my vehicles,i also would like to by the software so i can service alter and maintain the engine,if u can work with me on this it would be wellcomed,or im going have to import the older 6.6l duramax from the states wich i dont want to do as i want the 4.5l for its size,and just a comment for those who dont know anything about diesels,catch up with times,u dont need a top fueler to make 6sec at the strip anymore u just need some nouse and a new generation diesel.

By: me

me — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 22:23:20 +0000

my question is can i get it in a 6 speed manual v6 diesel.
I cant get v6 petrol manual so maybee a diesel

By: Duck

Duck — Thu, 08 May 2008 09:11:22 +0000

So does that mean Holden will offer a V6 turbo diesel (as seen before on CarAdvice before) and V8 turbo diesel?

If thats the case………………GREAT!

By: Duck

Duck — Thu, 08 May 2008 09:07:47 +0000

Anti-Spam word Holden. Yeah! V8 commodore would be awesome!

^Andrew M the P.S. is for you, buddy!

By: Duck

Duck — Thu, 08 May 2008 09:06:22 +0000

COMMODORE, COMMODORE! V8 turbo diesel Commodore….yeah!

Pfffffft……Andrew M, its called torque!

P.S. You still havent answered my question at the FG Falcon XT article, you ford MAN!!!!!!!!!!

By: Andrew M

Andrew M — Thu, 08 May 2008 07:21:31 +0000

no name,
i agree that this version wont make the commy.

its also called a “V8″ and when people want a “V8″ they expect 300+Kw

even if it is to be the option for the V6 commy, it will still easily drink 10L/100k so whats the point

By: No Name

No Name — Wed, 07 May 2008 13:36:42 +0000

Prumm – when I said no get up & go I meant you can have all the power and torque on the planet but if it don’t rev up quickly it won’t fast quickly enough. This Duramax thing is clearly designed for big utes weighing 2.5tonnes or more than thrive on low revs and not outright speed. Besides despite the high tech materials in its construction its still gonna weigh a bit which would upset handling dynamics of the commie possibly. Nope my monies on a 3.0 TD which will outperform the 3.6litre petrol engined Commies.

By: Prumm

Prumm — Wed, 07 May 2008 13:14:57 +0000

No name, not much get up and go? With 230kw and 705nm? And a variable vane turbo? This car would have so much torque from IDLE it would accelerate like a bitch on fire! Audi have been setting a good diesel benchmark these days, with the diesel versions accelerating harder and faster than the petrol models. I suspect this could be interesting in a Calais V.