6.2 banks turbo or 6.0 vortec

[Sailor77]

I never had a chance to drive the 6.2 before tearing the truck apart and I've not owned another diesel. I don't have any options around here to drive either a 6.2 turbo or 6.2/nv4500 let along both .

 

[rsh4364]

Forgive me,maybe I was a bit harsh,but you are comparing a 30 yr.old na diesel to a modern great engine,I love the ls motors but don't want one in a cucv.Look at the expense of both installs and make up your mind.

 

[M37M35]

$600 seems like alot for the headers and the amount of power youd gain from them. I got my turbo setup for around that same price from a 6.5. Factor in a few other parts needed like the oil feed and return lines for the turbo, and new downpipe and exhaust and it seems like youd gain alot more power for $$. Just my opinion and my experience though. In the end do whatever you think will suit your needs best. I also live in the desert so cold starts arent really an issue for me either.

This would be my suggestion. Pull all the 6.5 parts off a junkyard truck or watch ebay. It can take a little modification, to completely bolt-on, depending on years.

 

[Sailor77]

Why would I pull a turbo off a 6.5, when I already have the banks system for the 6.2? Granted the Banks needs rebuilt, but I already have it.

 

[Ilikemtb999]

Why not install the banks kit and see if you're happy? If not, then sell the engine and kit together.

I'd love the power of an ls engine in my m1009 but the turbo is adequate for trails. I have a 5.3 truck for everything else.

 

[86m1028]

If your not happy with the 6.5 (gutless), you won't be happy with a turbo'ed 6.2.
Go with the 6.0 & smile every time you mash the go pedal & it moves !!!

 

[Skinny]

I have an option of either putting the 6.2 banks setup back in my M1008 or installing a late model 6.0. I will be running a NV4500 with either one. Anyone have any thoughts on which is better. This will be a used truck for normal around town hauling, some highway use, trailer pulling ect. I'm running hummer tires and haven't decided on a lift yet.

I think either way, you will be able to accomplish these jobs with the engines you have proposed. It really is going to boil down to what you want your truck to be...dirt simple or modern.

 

[M37M35]

Why would I pull a turbo off a 6.5, when I already have the banks system for the 6.2? Granted the Banks needs rebuilt, but I already have it.

I missed where you said you already have the Banks system.

 

[HETvet]

Turbo 6.0!?

 

[patracy]

Turbo 6.0!?

This! Drop a LS6 Hot cam in it, add some other things, tune it and a S472 turbo and you'll have over 500hp to the ground. And still completely streetable.

 

[HETvet]

I was thinking an LQ4 with LS6 cam, NNBS intake manifold, and twin GM8 turbos!

 

[patracy]

LS6 hot cam has a better profile for turbo. I wouldn't waste money on a intake in a forced induction setup. And a single S472 would do better. Routinely makes 525+ rwhp with that combo and nothing else.

 

[Skinny]

I was thinking an LQ4 with LS6 cam, NNBS intake manifold, and twin GM8 turbos!

No one needs twin turbos to get the job done. Granted with twinseez you would get the job done much faster

 

[HETvet]

How about a 6.2 with twins or compounds! Crank the fuel and hit it with some N2O!

 

[patracy]

How about a 6.2 with twins or compounds! Crank the fuel and hit it with some N2O!

The same end result can be had from the 6.2 with a single turbo once you exceed around 20psi.

 

[CUCVLOVER]

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=NyAW-q7vsLQ

This is my truck with completly stcok guts.
This is my second pull. The first time I pulled I went 209 ft.
I didn't break anything. I believe the 6.2 is ok.