95 with the 6.5l Detroit

[Logan R]

Ok sounds good. I’ll have to see what the owner says. Not looking good but that’s ok. I really didn’t need this pickup, it just looked cool to me. Thanks!

 

[454cid]

I wonder if it's had a military surplus engine dropped in it. Those were non-turbo into the 6.5L era, I believe.

 

[Logan R]

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So for anyone who knows, this is a picture of the motor. It’s just what the owner had posted on marketplace. Doesn’t look like a turbo was supposed to be in there. Any thought?

 

[618 Syndicate]

That looks like a 6.2 non turbo, which would not have been in a 95 1500 from the factory.
Can you get the VIN?

 

[Logan R]

Ok, could I have him send the spid sticker in the glovebox and solve all of these issues?

 

[618 Syndicate]

Ok, could I have him send the spid sticker in the glovebox and solve all of these issues?

The VIN number will tell what motor GM put in it.

 

[Logan R]

Ok sounds good, I’ll see what he says

 

[someotherguy]

Ok sounds good, I’ll see what he says

Either one would do it as the SPID label has the VIN on it, too. 8th digit of VIN indicates which engine it came with, but the RPO codes on the SPID label would spell out the specific options.

We love a good mystery.

Richard

 

[618 Syndicate]

Either one would do it as the SPID label has the VIN on it, too. 8th digit of VIN indicates which engine it came with, but the RPO codes on the SPID label would spell out the specific options.

We love a good mystery.

Richard

8th digit of P would indicate a non-turbo 6.5 I believe. Super rare (because they suck) but possible.

 

[Big T]

First thing to know is they are not a Duramax, Power stroke or Cummins. It will never compete with them no matter how many thousands of dollars you throw at it. Exhaust helps. If you can find a K47 air filter set up for it. It flows better then the stock flat filter you have now. With the filter make sure it is for a diesel not a gasser they are different. Don't plan on more then 10ish pounds of boost with out popping head gaskets. I'm sure there is more but i can't think of it.
If you go to this link it will tell you more then I have
https://www.dieselplace.com/threads/6-5-newbies-start-here.391426/

You will find much better help at www.thetruckstop.us

Yes you will need to do a number of mods to ensure longevity. You can run up to 14 psi with aftermarket turbo. It will need cooling mods and replace the harmonic balanced. I own two K2500 Suburbans with 6.5 diesels and they are beasts, but I would never use them for daily transportation.