Got a turbo! Now the hard part.

[T_F_E]

Hey everyone I just picked up a complete turbo set up from a 6.5 diesel. Right now it looks like my major problems are going to be to build a crossover pipe and the oil lines. Does anyone have pictures of a similar set up on a cucv? Also does the second battery get in the way?

Thanks as always
Mike

 

[Cucvnut]

ya there are a few threads just do a search for a turbo build up

 

[ken]

Can you find a Intake and a crossover from a 6.5? They are interchangable.

 

[acesneights1]

use an F intake of a 6.5. You will need a spacer for the ex manifold or I have heard you can use short inj from a 6.5, I'll let you know. Be doing it soon.

 

[84cucv1ton]

f intake? there is different ones?

 

[T_F_E]

For the oil return form the turbo can you just run it to the oil fill because it is at a lower location?

 

[acesneights1]

f intake? there is different ones?

Yes. 6.5 TD F Intake is the non egr. S intake is egr. You could use and s intake and block it off but the F is better if you can get one. They are not that hard to find.

 

[acesneights1]

For the oil return form the turbo can you just run it to the oil fill because it is at a lower location?

The most common thing to do is lose the mech lift pump and put an electric one on and then use the plate with return tube that goes in it's place. I think Banks made one in thier later kits that may have let you keep the mech lift pump or so I have heard. I think the mech lift pump suck anyway so I'm gonna lose mine. You can use a factory lift pump for a 93 6.5TD or a Walbro FRB-5. Me , I'm using a Raptor 100. way overkill but I have a spare one thanks to a lowlife sleaze ball used carlot named Lee's Auto Ranch . It cost me 250$ so might as well use it. It's a damn good pump, just not nessicary for a 6.2

 

[acesneights1]

If you need pics let me know. I have one.

 

[BIGdaddycatlin]

you will also find that the exaust from the turbo will be on the outside of the frame rail and might hit the heater box

 

[acesneights1]

I'm hoping the bodylift I'm putting in will ease that but it can be done.

 

[acesneights1]

Crossover is tight to front shaft as well bu my suspension lift will cure that also.

 

[T_F_E]

Well I'm running out of funds so I'm going to have to stay with a lift pump and either run the oil drain to the oil pan, oil fill or valve cover

 

[acesneights1]

it's gravity drain so oil pan is the way to go but really a lift pump isn't that much. can get a Walbro for around 90$. Heck might even find a used 6.5 one cheaper from someone who upgraded thiers. I don't personally care for the mechnical ones.

 

[niferous]

I found a turbo out of a 6.5 today up for sale and the guy emailed me this description:

"turbo kit for the 6.2, which is from a 95 6.5 ltr turbodiesel chevy motor. Will come with the pass side exhaust manifold, turbo, intake, nuts bolts everything."

What else will I need besides getting an exhaust made?

 

[T_F_E]

does the battery by the firewall need to be relocated in order to clear the turbo?