Turbo setup from 2001 express van

[2mas-]

Hi,

Can this turbo setup be transfered over to my 6.5GEP engine? Is it plug and play or does it need some tuning with higher diesel pressure etc? From a 2001 express van

 

[NDT]

Yes, but the cylinder heads go over as well.

 

[2mas-]

Is it easy work or require alot of work? I know I need a new doghouse inside

Maybe have to redo the exhaust completely?

 

[Retiredwarhorses]

It’s correct, center mounted rear turbo...but you will need DB2 injection pump and loose all the 12volt stuff.
plus if you want it Military, all the correct serpitine setup and 200amp gen and mount.
as well as new correct HO water pump

 

[Retiredwarhorses]

You need to cut the body at the engine area....

 

[dhaumann69166]

How easy it is going to be depends on how good of a mechanic and fabricator you are. Projects that some find to be simple might look daunting and impossible to others. Body work on vehicles always seemed like something way out of my league but after tearing into a vehicle and replacing cab mounts and body supports I now realize it’s easy. As long as you have the patience anything is possible.
As far as the swap none of your electrical from the van will work unless your HMMWV has been converted to 12v. Glow plugs will need swapped which is simple. Is the van motor full mechanical or fuel injected? I would think if the van motor is full mechanical you should be able to swap the heads, exhaust, fuel pump and other related parts. There will be little things like throttle linkage and kick down cable that will be different.

 

[86humv]

And a turbo eng. harness.
If its a GM block...good luck.
GEP block much better

 

[gimpyrobb]

I dont see the intake manifold in the pics, you'd need that too.

 

[Action]

If putting the turbo on your non TD, you will need to get oil to the turbo.

 

[JoeJrTheBarber]

Just do a Duramax swap and call it a day.

 

[dhaumann69166]

Duramax or Cummins. I have read that the Cummins swap is a lot easier and cheaper option than the duramax and it takes a lot less fabrication to fit. Not saying the Cummins is better or worse just an easier fit. If the 6.5 turbo swap seems like more than you want to tackle then I don’t know how bad you want to try a complete conversion. There are companies that make complete kits for the HMMWV to do a Cummins/Allison swap. They come with EVERYTHING including wiring harness that will plug right into the humvee, all the motor and tranny mounts, adapter plate to go Cummins to Allison, exhaust, and more.
http://www.bigdogoffroad.com/product/cummins-conversion-kit/

 

[gringeltaube]

If putting the turbo on your non TD, you will need to get oil to the turbo.

I was waiting for someone to mention the oil supply- and return passages for the turbo.

On the non-turbo block the casting bosses are there, but no holes drilled.
See this thread...