6.2 to 6.5TDL? - Steel Soldiers::Military Vehicles Supersite

jpinst · 10-05-2008, 16:05

I have an 87 m998 6.2 diesel and I was trying to figure out if I could make an engine swap to a 6,5 turbo diesel?

That is to say, is it a straight swap? Do I need to make some major mods? What engines are recommended and where can I get one? I want to buy a new rebuild, or new if possible.

Thanks in advance.

Westech · 10-05-2008, 17:19

yeah its a bolt in, as long as you have the H1/military type 6.5 turbo. the 6.5 out of a C/K chevy will not work.

superburban · 10-05-2008, 17:50

What Westech said. The turbo on a HMMWV is mounted on top of the engine, on the back. On the GM trucks, the turbo is over on the right side of the engine. It wont fit easily. I believe that the engine/turbo out of a GM van is the same as the H1/HMMWV. The 6.2 and 6.5 engines are virtually identical, externally, so the motor mounts and transmission mounts will be a direct swap. You will just have to deal with plumbing.

Westech · 10-05-2008, 18:07

http://shortlinks.net/inq827 like this one

Recovry4x4 · 10-05-2008, 18:11

Just bought this one last month. Picking it up tomorrow.

Westech · 10-05-2008, 18:20

Hey Kenny.... that would look great in my 09

Recovry4x4 · 10-05-2008, 18:38

Sorry, it's going in my M880 (some day).

Westech · 10-05-2008, 18:39

I think I need to start sniping your bids again

jpinst · 10-08-2008, 00:04

Great! Thanks for the advice. SO when I am searching for this engine, apart from the 6.5 TDL, what am I searching for? Is there a special name for this engine? Thanks!!

Recovry4x4 · 10-08-2008, 01:11

I'd just search in the 2815 category on GL. This is the first 6.5 turbo one I've come across on GL. I hope to evaluate it on Thursday to see exactly what I got. From there I'll have to decide if I want to use this one or my other 6.5 Turbo engine in the M880. This one may get sold if I can't find the right place for it.