6.5L Help

[mj94k35006.5LTD]

Looking to rebuild my first 6.5 TD, trying to look up all the little tricks that can be done, found one for the rear cam plug, running gear drive ( having trouble finding someone who sells this, Diesel services removed from web page, have not called them yet). using 6.2 precups in 6.5 heads for better fuel? ( have not yet found someone who sells them. would like to find someone who has built a 6.5 or several and has a parts list. of where i can find all the pieces that i need. dont want to spend a lot of money, I am very new to the 6.5 TD and want to learn all that i can before jumping feet first into a build. My goal is find more power, try to increase MPG, and make it bullet proof as much as i can. I dont want to build a 500hp monster.

 

[buddy]

Welcome to the site. There are several build threads, some rebuilds, look for Missy Good Wrench threads on rebuilds, lots of great info. The GM 6.5 seems to be a misunderstood engine, and extremely so with the elctronic fuel inejction models. There is a lot to learn. Technical manuals can be your friend.

As far as tricks for power and reliability, I posted a list of stuff to consider, its in the thread below, much applies to efficiency as well. The first recommendation on the list is the right knowledge base.

http://www.thetruckstop.us/forum/sh...o-A-Year-Later&p=336594&viewfull=1#post336594

You would get more responses if you post threads like this in the general 6.5 engine section instead of the technical reference area. A moderator could move it for you.

Again, welcome

 

[CtChevy427]

Moved to GM 6.5 Diesel Engines.

 

[great white]

Cost effective way?

Get one of the take out "optimizer" military engines and go from there.

Better castings, lower mileage, lower cost and a (potentially) better base to work from.....