What type of engine competes with the 6.6-liter Duramax that is produced by DMAX?
Duramax V8 engine The Duramax is a General Motors diesel engine family for trucks. The 6.6-liter Duramax is produced by DMAX, a joint venture between GM and Isuzu in Moraine, Ohio. The Duramax block and heads are poured at The Defiance GM Powertrain foundry in Defiance, Ohio. This engine was initially installed in 2001 Chevy and GMC trucks, and has been an option since then in pickups, vans, and medium-duty trucks. In 2006, production at Moraine was reportedly limited to approximately 200,000 engines per year. On May 9, 2007, DMAX announced the production of the 1,000,000th Duramax V-8 diesel at its Moraine facility.
Perkins 6.372 The Perkins 6.372 is a diesel engine manufactured by Perkins Engines. The designation 6.372 indicates six cylinders and 372 cubic inch (6.1 litre) capacity. It is derived from the 6.354 (six cylinder, 354 in³ or 5.8L, L6 engine) bored out with a 0.100" larger bore. It produces 112 horsepower in industrial form.