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Beefcake · 07-12-2004, 11:03 AM

Got one of these in my 84 burb.

Im new to diesels, so bare with me. I want to do a complete rebuild, I've noticed the the 6.2 seems to have bottom end problems. I bought one with a shattered crank- for parts, only to find that this is common. I wonder if I should go with a steel crank then? Also, how far can I bore this sucker??... Does a larger cam help performance- Like a spark igniter?? And what kind of compression is optimal?? (everyone tells me that the more compression- the better) Then why not have dome pistons???

Also, How compatable are the heads from the 6.5L??? And, if I can just plop on the heads, can I also just grab a turbo 6.5L intake while Im at it???

thanks!!

joe

07-12-2004, 11:03 AM	#1
Beefcake Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Motor City Posts: 540	6.2 diesel Got one of these in my 84 burb. Im new to diesels, so bare with me. I want to do a complete rebuild, I've noticed the the 6.2 seems to have bottom end problems. I bought one with a shattered crank- for parts, only to find that this is common. I wonder if I should go with a steel crank then? Also, how far can I bore this sucker??... Does a larger cam help performance- Like a spark igniter?? And what kind of compression is optimal?? (everyone tells me that the more compression- the better) Then why not have dome pistons??? Also, How compatable are the heads from the 6.5L??? And, if I can just plop on the heads, can I also just grab a turbo 6.5L intake while Im at it??? thanks!! joe __________________ 72 GMC Camper Special 2500. currently has 350/350/14 bolt. 383 and 400 tranny is in the works.



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