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    Chevy 3500HD w/ 8.2L turbo fuel pincher engine over an "built" expensive 6.5T ?

    Well, I just picked up a DIESEL POWER magazine with an article about a 3500HD with a CAT C7 3126 I6 engine. I know that was a big $$$ swap.... time etc. The 8.2L turbo is mechanical...which would be a lil + ? I'm pretty sure it would fit in the 3500HD with not a lot of fit issues ? I think a...
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    Other ALOCOA ALUMINUM 22.5 Wheels & Tires

    Selling 6 ALCOA BUDD 22.5 X 7.5 P/N # 873002 with Tires. Wheels are in GOOD SHAPE !!! Tires are OK... with Dates ranging from 2011 to 2014. There s 1 bad tire and 5 GOOD tires. Asking $2,300 OBO Located in Phoenix, Arizona 85022 Send PM with questions. Thanks for Looking !!!
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    Seeking advice on a 96 Chevy 3500HD 6.5T w/ 4L80E for hauling a GN 2 car trailer

    Hi I haven't towed anything with it yet! My budget ...I guess would @ $2,500 ? I guess the exhaust would need to be upgraded....3" to a 4" or 5" ?? better injectors... More efficient turbo setup ...from what I've read A-team, ATT, HX40II ?? Some type of "tune" for the ECM ?? A trans shift...
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    Seeking advice on a 96 Chevy 3500HD 6.5T w/ 4L80E for hauling a GN 2 car trailer

    I recently bought a 96 Chevy 3500HD Crew Cab w/ 6.5T & 4L80E trans. 126K mi. This is a pretty HD truck 19.5 wheels, Straight axle 15k GVWR. The plan is use to 3500HD to haul a GN 2 car trailer. What do I need to do, to bring the truck up to the task ?? Engine / trans ?? Would welcome to any...
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    Looking to swap out my 6.2 diesel to a 2 STROKE 4-53T any thoughts ?

    I've been looking at YOUTUBE & searching info on 4-53T engines. From what I've gathered..... GOOD engines, suppose to get GOOD mileage ...better torque than a 6.5T and 454(gas) and were used in Med-duty CHEVY truck ...like C60 C70 and was an "option" for better fuel mileage. And most...
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    Looking to swap out my 6.2 diesel to a 2 STROKE 4-53T any thoughts ?

    Well.... it been a little while since I posted. But, I have a pretty nice OLD 6.2 Chevy Crew with a "weak" 6.2 diesel...... I've been thinking about a DETROIT 4-53 TURBO. Any thoughts / suggestion ?? Has anyone here done an 4-53 swap before ?? Does anybody know any "good mods" to make a...
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    FNG Guy from Arizona with 6.2 Diesel wanting to upgrade to a 92 6.5 turbo

    Hello I'm new to the forum. I'm looking to get a 92 Chevy 6.5 turbo truck as a donor vehicle. What do I need to pull off the 92 truck to make the swap on my 82 Chevy 1ton 6.2 ?? (wiring harness off the 92) etc .... I'm looking to rebuild the 6.5 eng. The truck will mainly be...
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    Also a FNG from AZ 1ton w/ 82 CHEVY CC 6.2 Diesel w/ manual trans WHAT TO DO with IT

    Good morning ALL !!! Thanks for all the Welcomes !!!! I think that I will be going with the 6.5 mechanical pump with a turbo. Hopefully, I'll be picking up the 6.5 next week. I have a local guy that will looking at getting me some Marine pistons PN 027070HA that are 18.5.CR...
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    Also a FNG from AZ 1ton w/ 82 CHEVY CC 6.2 Diesel w/ manual trans WHAT TO DO with IT

    Hello Everyone I recently came across this site !!! Looks to be a GOOD resource of info. I've been going back and forth on Engine combo. 5.9 Cummins/ Nv4500/NV5600 trans. Then you deal with the extra wt. mounts, fab, 2WD issues etc.... OR 6.2/6.5 HYBRID TURBO w NV4500 trans...
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