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  1. Macguyver82

    6.2 overhaul

    Towcat, do you mean measurements from the widest points on the frame? the hummer engine is jammed in there pretty good. Currently, there's no hummers in the shop with the engines removed but we do have some engines sitting around, I'll measure those. Usually they pull and replace the motor in...
  2. Macguyver82

    6.2 overhaul

    Do appreciate the advice guys! :D Of course, the final course of action hinges on the condition of the block/crank/heads I have now. The truck runs well, so I imagine the big parts are in good shape. We shall see, I just picked up a digital camera so when the project starts, there'll be...
  3. Macguyver82

    6.2 overhaul

    I looked into the AMG engines, Uncle Sugar's price is 10K a pop. (drop in unit, I/P & nozzles included) the center-mount turbo setup from a Hummer/van looks like it's fit the 73-87 trucks nicely.
  4. Macguyver82

    6.2 overhaul

    (quote) Thanks for the compliments, them idea's will get ya into trouble... Whatever parts you decide on using, if you're looking for big power splayed main caps are a good idea. Kennedy sells them, I'd recommend them since I've personally seen 2 6.5's trow the crank out of the oil pan from...
  5. Macguyver82

    6.2 overhaul

    On a sidenote, I've gone thru all the articles on this site- Ford & Dodge included. The projects you guys do rock, best compliments gents! ;Sweet Warden's site is good too- I'll try to document the process as this goes along like he did. :D Mac
  6. Macguyver82

    6.2 overhaul

    I really like that rig ya got Dieseldummy, gives me idears! (don't tell my g/f) well, I did some more research and may stick with the '82 heads is they check out OK. I imagine the course thread injectors could be calibrated w/ a higher pop pressure.
  7. Macguyver82

    6.2 overhaul

    Towcat, The 6.5TD in your service truck looks *nice*. It looks stock too! ;Sweet Do you have a TH400 behind it? I'm still torn between using 6.5TD bits or going with the banks kit. :confused: It'd be cool to low-buck it by using junkyard parts but finding them may be a pain. Most...
  8. Macguyver82

    Upper intake carbon

    The sender is in the same place as any chevy V8, rear driver's side. It looks like a metal can. Don't do what I did and get the Autozone/Sch(m)uck's/Kragen unit. spend the extra few bucks for the GM one if ya want it to last more that 2 months. You can also just get a decent aftermarket guage-...
  9. Macguyver82

    6.2 overhaul

    Do any of you guys run the Banks sidewinder kit on your 6.2s? I'm gearing up to completely overhaul the chevy, stem to stern. What do y'all think of the sidewinder kit? worth it? :confused: I've had the truck since '95, and the turbo been on my mind since then! ;p ;p What it has...
  10. Macguyver82

    What should I look out for in a 6.2/6.5?

    I think Ford offered an N/A DI 7.3 as well as a turbo IDI 7.3 in late 94 but may be mistaken. cookoo What year(s) were the 7.3 DI turbo non intercooled? As far as the jeep thing goes, the 6.2 is so close in size to a SBC it makes for an easy swap and above all it's *cheap* (compared to other...
  11. Macguyver82

    Starting and Exhaust issues

    Is the controller on a 6.9 round with 5 or 6 pins? I saw one at the junkyard on an older Ford and it looked very similar to the 82-84 GM setup... tbirdfiend281, mine did the same thing- it was the alternator. cookoo Here's why (Hayne's helped here) The preglow is dependent on the...
  12. Macguyver82

    Upper intake carbon

    Holtzer1, You have the C-code motor, right? w/the EGR valve on it? Try to find a J-code (no EGR) intake and swap it on. 10 bucks at a u-pull and good for a few HP anyway. :D Either way, take the manifold off and clean it with dish soap and a bottle brush. I know it's your DD but pulling the...
  13. Macguyver82

    Starting and Exhaust issues

    Check this out, it's made by Redarc Electronics in Austraila. I'm sure you could make one like it out of radioshack/fry's parts. ;Sweet No flame suit necessary, maybe some gloves though- I still have no hair on my right index finger from an ether "incident"! :D :D G'day!
  14. Macguyver82

    '95 Ford F-150, good truck?

    Thanks for the advice gentlemen, Everything points to it being a darn good unit My buddy said he'd hang on to it and sell it to me when I return from Club Med ;Sweet
  15. Macguyver82

    Starting and Exhaust issues

    Man, just be careful w/ that stuff! My dad always told me to only spray it w/ the engine cranking- so it dosen't just load up one hole and (violently) break something, what do y'all think?
  16. Macguyver82

    Sweet Truck!

    We run 4-71s in generators and 6V-53s in hydraulic test stands. the 53s run at 2500 rpm, holy cow that just sounds cool. once in awhile we'll get in an A/C unit the size of a semi trailer (for cooling the AWACS) that has the 8V-92TA in it. Air start too- yeehaaww!
  17. Macguyver82

    HOLY SH*T...UNbelievable

    Holtzer1, Trade ya the BBC in my '86CC for that 6.2! :D :D 14MPG if she drives it, 8MPG if I drive it. :rotflmao
  18. Macguyver82

    '95 Ford F-150, good truck?

    Thanks guys, good call Warden- I don't care for the jellybean style either! I found out it may have an M5OD Mazda tranny, these any good? yeehaa!
  19. Macguyver82

    '95 Ford F-150, good truck?

    Hi guys, need some advice :confused: I've been looking for a decent truck for my dad and ran across a 95 F150 XLT 4x4 with the 300 and 5 spd. I know the 300 has a great rep for being damn near indestructible but what about the rest of the truck? does you Ford guys know what t-case and trans...
  20. Macguyver82

    Sweet Truck!

    Right on! ;Sweet ;Sweet dude, you *have* to get pics of this. :thumbsup:
  21. Macguyver82

    Older 6.2 better than new?

    I could do like Radar O'Reilly and send an AMG motor home in pieces! This one's on a Blazer: http://www.fourwheeler.com/projectbuild/7914/ the kit is around 2K, it includes a full exhaust system too.
  22. Macguyver82

    fuel filter heater?

    93turbo_animal, Check out Racor's selection, they have several units that use engine coolant to heat the filter. The (smaller) marine ones are nice too. http://www.parker.com/EAD/displayCatalog.asp?menu_parkerid=46&menu_gid=3&menu_divid=109&catid=155379&Products=changed mac
  23. Macguyver82

    turning up the pump

    Holtzer1, I think Towcat spelled it out perfectly a few posts ago. You wanna play? you're gonna pay. Turning up pump = more fuel = more power = more stress on things. This includes the transmission too, the TH700R4 is a good but weak unit that's overtaxed behind even a stock diesel. If...
  24. Macguyver82

    Older 6.2 better than new?

    Thanks Towcat, I've been considering turbocharging mine (for the past 10 years...) but still in the process of determining what the best parts to use are, IE block, crank, heads etc. The #599 block (92-93ish?) is rumored to be the best candidate but I'd have to get a new crank to match...
  25. Macguyver82

    Older 6.2 better than new?

    I've noticed that the majority of older 6.2Ls left date from the '82 model year, is there something special about these first year engines? The older (82-84) engines also seem to get better fuel economy without a hit in power compared to the newer units. Different head/precombustion...

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