The LBZ Duramax engine was only produced in 2006 and 2007, but in what may be a testament to its longevity, many are still on the road and are highly sought after by enthusiasts.

The LBZ was the first Duramax engine mated to the now-famous Allison 1000 automatic transmission, often considered one of the most bulletproof transmissions offered in GM's turbo-diesel lineup.

2006 – The coveted LBZ Duramax was introduced for the ’06 model year and featured a number of improvements that enabled the engine to produce up to 360 hp and 650 lb-ft of torque.

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 ...

The 6.6-liter LMM Duramax V8 diesel engine was introduced midway through the 2007 model year, when it replaced the 6.6 liter LBZ Duramax variant. As such, it powered Chevrolet Silverado Heavy-Duty ...

One of the major innovations of GM’s now-shelved 4.5-liter V-8 “baby” Duramax was the use of compacted graphite iron in the engine block to keep weight down and increase strength.

The Cateye Duramax. If you are a Chevy fan, you have already heard about the classic Cateye Duramax. Cateye is the name given to the Silverados produced between 2003-2006 and the traditional model ...

A turn-key Suburban with compression ignition in the guise of the LBZ starts at $31,900 while a fully-loaded LMM kicks off at $44,900. On a customer-supplied vehicle, the conversion to Duramax ...

The build began by removing all of the truck’s body parts, leaving one big and badass wide-open Duramax diesel-powered off-roader, or “LBZ Duramax GoCart” as its creator calls it.

The star of the show is the 6.6-liter LBZ Duramax mounted in the rear. It replaces the Mopar 440 V8 that the coach came with from the factory.

The LBZ Duramax engine was only produced in 2006 and 2007, but in what may be a testament to its longevity, many are still on the road and are highly sought after by enthusiasts.