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Re: 1995 GMC Sierra 1500 4X4 Diesel (New to trucks) [christian_jarr]
by 12ozcurls
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Nov 25, 2007 (9:40 pm)
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Replying to: christian_jarr (Nov 25, 2007 4:17 am)
well it is about at this milage that things start to break or need to be replaced do to wear, especially if he towed with it. Generally they are considered reliable but with this many miles i dont think it is worth it...
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Re: 1995 GMC Sierra 1500 4X4 Diesel (New to trucks) [christian_jarr]
by shadypop5
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Nov 29, 2007 (6:32 pm)
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Replying to: christian_jarr (Nov 25, 2007 4:17 am)
I know a fair amount and i hope this info helps you but i'm no expert, being that it's a diesel thats a plus, but if it's a 1995, it will have the 6.5L Turbo, i'm gussing it's the turbo version anyway, if it was a gas i would say absolutly not, but being that it is a diesel that helps things, but even for a diesel it's starting to get up there in miles, i'd say at most theres probably 75,000 left on it, before things like the diesel pump and injector pump start going out, and since it's a truck that allready 12 years old it's probably a leaky one too. But then again the guy might have taken real good car of it, and it might have been 260,000 easy miles too, but i would find out what he pulled as far as a fifth wheel, was it just a camper, or was it a 40ft, tandom axel flatbed loaded all the time, because if it did heavy pulling the tranny could be getting loose in it, and the rear end might be kind of loose also, but it was just a camper there not too heavy and that wouldn't be too hard on it, but beware of high mileage 6.5L engines they tend to have week turbos, and like i said the fuel pumps get bad, now i'm a chevy guy, but if it was a Ford, i know that the the 7.3L in thoughs years was a very good engine that could go forever, but i've heard things about the 6.5L, but anyway i hope this helps you in your desision, good luck.
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Re: 1995 GMC Sierra 1500 4X4 Diesel (New to trucks) [shadypop5]
by christian_jarr
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Nov 29, 2007 (9:54 pm)
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Replying to: shadypop5 (Nov 29, 2007 6:32 pm)
Thank you for your input.
The previous owner had a camping trailer and insists that he took good care of the truck. And yes, it is a turbo 6.5 diesel engine.
Adding to my thinking that it might make for a fine truck is the fact that where we live we don’t get much of a winter and salt is never used. Also, the truck has never been in an accident.
Thank you once again.
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MPG GMC 1995 Turbo Diesel 4X4
by christian_jarr
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Nov 30, 2007 (5:22 am)
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Can anyone tell me what I can expect to get out a tank of diesel? I drive like an old man and more often than not, I would not be pulling anything.
Thank you
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Superchips Cortex programmer?
by 2007denali
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Nov 30, 2007 (9:30 am)
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Has anyone out there purchased a Superchips Cortex programmer for there vehicle? I called Superchips and they told me it would add 32 horsepower & 35 ft lbs torque to my 2007 GMC Sierra Denali AWD with the 6.2L 403hp/417tq engine.
I'm just wondering if it is worth it. Thanks.
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Re: 1995 GMC Sierra 1500 4X4 Diesel (New to trucks) [christian_jarr]
by shadypop5
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Dec 02, 2007 (8:23 pm)
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Replying to: christian_jarr (Nov 29, 2007 9:54 pm)
If that's the case that the body is in good condition and that he didn't pull heavy loads and flushed the transmission on a regular basis, then i'd say all you'll have to worry about is high mileage diesel problems like fuel pump and leaks and that's about all.
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Re: NewGuy with 1997 Silverado C1500 Questions [dlovesb]
by tbdomenz
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Dec 05, 2007 (9:07 am)
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Replying to: dlovesb (Nov 25, 2007 6:56 pm)
Hi dlovesb, I'll check out the Autozone guys , there are 2 in my neighborhood.
Coupla questions for you regarding the exhaust system....what year is your PU? what engine do you have ? did you notice any performance issues? have you heard the Magnaflow system? Those 2 seem to be the most popular. Someone said they thought Magnaflow sounded better but I haven't heard either one  If you have a digital camera, the time and inclination, you could record the sound and send it via email  Maybe someone else could do the Magnaflow system And maybe someone could organise a library on the web of exhaust sounds, how cool would that be? 
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Re: NewGuy with 1997 Silverado C1500 Questions [tbdomenz]
by obyone
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Dec 05, 2007 (9:13 am)
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Replying to: tbdomenz (Dec 05, 2007 9:07 am)
If you go to the manufacturer's website they usually have .wav files so that you can "experience" their exhaust tone. Some sites like corsa will even have sound files for different vehicles with the corsa exhaust. I think you have a better chance there than having someone record it for you.
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press request
by kirstie_h HOST
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Dec 05, 2007 (5:17 pm)
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A reporter seeks consumers who have decided to keep their truck, instead of purchasing a new one, given the economic climate. If you’re a home builder, that would be even more helpful. Please send your daytime contact information to ctalati edmunds.com no later than Monday, December 10, 2007.
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Re: NewGuy with 1997 Silverado C1500 Questions [tbdomenz]
by dlovesb
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Dec 05, 2007 (7:09 pm)
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Replying to: tbdomenz (Dec 05, 2007 9:07 am)
Hi TBDOMENZ. I have a 1999 siverado z71 4x4 with the series 40 flowmaster.I had the exhaust installed at a muffler and brake( actual name) shop. It starts at the cat and flows into the flowmaster single inlet then splits into two 2 1/2 "pipes from the single outlet that are angled out the back behind tires. The tips are rounded stainless and are over 12" long each. This shop also installs the magnaflow but agreed with the flowmaster as the loudest. I love overpasses and the Boston tunnel! The cost 500.00 installed and garranteed.Performance is improved or at least I think it added pep. You can got to the flowmaster website and hear all the mufflers for yourself. If you want even more power and sound , remove square airfilter box right out of truck. Replace with an airhog square filter that will fit like any other one and zip tie the filter in place. Face the filter down and let the air from the bottom of the truck under the hood blast into it! I clean the filter about every 3 months with the cleaning kit that you only buy once. it gets about as dirty as it would in that big box but with the entire surface of air getting in it!
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