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Usually it happens when the truck is tuned in a way that makes the transmission work harder than it should.","sourceStartTime":908.1,"sourceEndTime":910.4}},{"id":437056,"startTime":972.6,"endTime":977.3,"type":"term","title":"electronic","quote":"I think for, for a newer platform that's very complex from an electronic perspective, this thing is very refined.","canonicalId":"term:electronic","priority":0.45,"confidence":0.6,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"In modern diesel trucks, “electronic” refers to the engine and drivetrain controls managed by computers and sensors. When the host says the platform is complex electronically, they’re pointing to how many control systems (fueling, throttle, emissions, transmission behavior) must work together correctly.","simplifiedExplanation":"“Electronic” here means the truck is controlled a lot by computers and sensors. That complexity can make tuning and troubleshooting more involved than older, simpler setups.","sourceStartTime":972.6,"sourceEndTime":977.3}},{"id":437057,"startTime":980.1,"endTime":981.2,"type":"concept","title":"power delivery","url":"/glossary/power-delivery","quote":"It makes great power. It has very good power delivery.","canonicalId":"concept:power-delivery","priority":0.4,"confidence":0.65,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Power delivery describes how engine torque and power are transferred to the driver over time—how quickly it ramps up, how smoothly it transitions, and whether it feels consistent. The host is praising the tuned truck for having strong output with controlled, usable response.","simplifiedExplanation":"Power delivery is how the truck’s power shows up when you drive—how smooth and how quickly it responds. The host thinks this one feels strong but not chaotic.","sourceStartTime":980.1,"sourceEndTime":981.2}},{"id":437058,"startTime":991.0,"endTime":993.0,"type":"term","title":"stock","url":"/glossary/stock","quote":"I'd say it's an upgrade over stock for sure.","canonicalId":"term:stock","priority":0.35,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Stock” means the factory configuration before aftermarket modifications. When the host says it’s an upgrade over stock, they’re comparing the tuned truck’s behavior (sound, response, and drivability) against the original factory calibration.","simplifiedExplanation":"“Stock” means the truck as it came from the factory. The host is saying the modifications improve how it drives compared to the original setup.","sourceStartTime":991.0,"sourceEndTime":993.0}}],"speakers":[{"id":"s1","name":"Anthony Bruneni","role":"host"},{"id":"s2","name":"Chris Ehmke","role":"host"},{"id":"s3","name":"Justin Tyson","role":"host"}],"transcripts":[{"url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/take-a-ride-with-us-behind-the-wheel-of-a-24-6-6l-duramax-with-a-huge-mod-list/transcript.vtt","type":"text/vtt"}],"alignmentMode":"scalar","fallbackOffset":0.0}