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I didn't look at the entire thread. Is this a 6.5 Optimizer?
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This current motor is a 6.5 Optimizer yes sir!I didn't look at the entire thread. Is this a 6.5 Optimizer?
Thx.... I've got my eye on a 94 6.5 long block in good condition. Other than switching to an electric lift pump, I thought it was a straight bolt in and transfer all of my good accessories from my worn out 6.2 along with resetting the inj pumpThis current motor is a 6.5 Optimizer yes sir!
you will need to take off a lot of the electronics and need a mechanical injection pump with electric lift pump yes. With bigger plungers 4911 pump will be good. I have a pump if u need one. $100 send pm if interested.I didn't look at the entire thread. Is this a 6.5 Optimizer
Thx.... I've got my eye on a 94 6.5 long block in good condition. Other than switching to an electric lift pump, I thought it was a straight bolt in and transfer all of my good accessories from my worn out 6.2 along with resetting the inj pump
Engine has 104K and still holds compression just fine. The #8 piston has hole in it, but otherwise that is an easy fix. Assuming the cylinder is not gored, it should be good to go. Just to be on the safe side the entire block and crank/bearings will be inspected beforehand.you will need to take off a lot of the electronics and need a mechanical injection pump with electric lift pump yes. With bigger plungers 4911 pump will be good. I have a pump if u need one. $100 send pm if interested.
If 200,000+miles I would run away from it. 95% of any early 6.5 block with that many miles has cracks in heads and mains and crank usually blows because the harmonic balancer was not replaced every 50k.
if ur not gonna turbo it, then yes it is an easy swap. Sensors, intake manifold, exhaust manifolds, alternator and ps pump brackets, coolant cross over, water pump plate, water pump, vacuum pump, return lines will need to be exchanged from 6.2 to the 6.5.Engine has 104K and still holds compression just fine. The #8 piston has hole in it, but otherwise that is an easy fix. Assuming the cylinder is not gored, it should be good to go. Just to be on the safe side the entire block and crank/bearings will be inspected beforehand.
My DB2 was rebuilt a few months and is good to go. I'm not going to use the turbo from the 6.5. It'll run naturally aspirated, so only a minor recalibration will be needed.
Will use the existing V belt set up. It has a Vintage Air AC system lolif ur not gonna turbo it, then yes it is an easy swap. Sensors, intake manifold, exhaust manifolds, alternator and ps pump brackets, coolant cross over, water pump plate, water pump, vacuum pump, return lines will need to be exchanged from 6.2 to the 6.5.
Depends if ur gonna use V belt or serpentine?
I have 6.5 pistons if u need?
Honestly... If there is a hole in any piston, I would walk away from that idea super fast because it is a sign of overheating =Cracks.
How well did that head liner work out? Been thinking about one of those as well.Last night I installed the Pyrometer and Boost gauges over head on the LMC truck head liner. I ran the electrical down the pillar and wired them up behind the cluster.
I have had it for a long time! I love it! It gets a lot of compliments! It was very easy to install. The speakers are like little tweeters and should not be hooked up to a normal Stereo because they can blow easily. However, the speakers work great for a CB radio! Very loud and clear! The center light is nice and now it holds the boost and pyro gauges! There is room for 2 more gauges if ever needed. It was worth every penny.How well did that head liner work out? Been thinking about one of those as well.
Cool, thanks. Hey, looking at the last pic with the wiring down the A pillar, is the a DIY4x4 dash kit? If so, more pics and how do you like it and what issues did you run into, installing it?I have had it for a long time! I love it! It gets a lot of compliments! It was very easy to install. The speakers are like little tweeters and should not be hooked up to a normal Stereo because they can blow easily. However, the speakers work great for a CB radio! Very loud and clear! The center light is nice and now it holds the boost and pyro gauges! There is room for 2 more gauges if ever needed. It was worth every penny.
Cool, thanks. Hey, looking at the last pic with the wiring down the A pillar, is the a DIY4x4 dash kit? If so, more pics and how do you like it and what issues did you run into, installing it?
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