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Nice! Looking great! Love the red gauge lights!

Yep! It can be done! And for extra safety, you can hook the motor puller on the motor while it is on the stand for the test run. Just make sure the radiator is hooked up and coolant flowing.

Because I might test run it while on the motor stand.

When the motor is on the motor stand, you can not install the flex plate because the stand is in the way.

Getting the motor on the motor stand just right with the perfect size grade 8 nuts and bolts so the flex plate does not hit anything can be a PITA! Here’s a few more pictures with the Optimizer on the motor stand and some casting numbers. I put plastic over the motor until I get more time to...

Next I took the protective canvas and plastic off the Optimizer that is in the back of my truck and pulled it out with my Motor Puller. I did a quick inspection and so far so good. A little trick I learned to get the heavy motor and Motor Puller to move where I want it to and move over ledges...

It finally warmed up enough for me to take the Optimizer out of the back of the truck. But before I do, I need to get the flex plate inspected and cleaned. I took 2 flex plates to the local machine shop and had them cleaned in the jet machine and inspected to check the wobble and for cracks. Of...

Tell you guys what... My 2001 F350 7.3 TD has 414,560 miles on it and still starts right up plugged in with diesel #1 at -20 degrees. I wonder if anyone ever put a 7.3 diesel in a M1009 or 1028 or M1008?

I just drove 89 miles to Butte, Mt and picked up the Optimizer from YRC. On way home with it right now. The roads are crappy and it’s -11 degrees. I might leave the motor covered in the back of the truck until it warms up a little before I take it out and put it on the motor stand.

It does sound extremely loud to me. I have some questions before I can make any assumptions. What 6.5 pump is it? The 4911? 5119? Is there any unusual smoke when you first start it cold? Any large amounts of black smoke with medium to heavy acceleration? Does it overheat when going up long...

This thread will never be done unless I die ;-) Here’s a few popsicle pictures for ya! Stay tuned! I am always changing my mind on things. Right now it’s dead set on this Optimizer! Thank you sir! Glad you like the parts! Some parts arrived in the mail today for the Optimizer. Quad star upper...

Yes sir you are correct! The spare Oem one is a GM4. It is up for sale. Cheap! It is in good working order. I took the heat shield off to get a good picture of the elbow on it. I figured since I am getting a good clean Optimizer, it would be smart to get new stuff for it.

Sold more parts and ordered Autometer 2 1/6” Pyrometer and Boost gauge. They are the Phantom 2 to match the gauges on the dash. There is no room on the dash so I will mount these over driver head on the LMC truck Headliner. It’s going to be sweet! Where is the best place to drill the 1/2” NPT...

The new made in China Gm8 turbo arrived. Looks great! Even has new gaskets. What I find interesting is the gm Oem turbo downpipe flange is bent with a crease. I can see why egts tend to get higher on the GM model.

More preparation for the Optimizer motor, I wire wheeled the gasket rtv off one of the spare 6.5 oil pans and took it into a welding shop to get a 1/8 NPT bung welded next to the oil drain so I can install my 1/8 NPT oil temperature sensor for my Phantom 2 gauge. $50 Then I took the oil pan to...

I am getting ready for the Optimizer so I took the 6.5 upper and lower plenum to the machine shop and had them cleaned up nice. I bought a brand new GM8 made in China turbo for $284. It had great reviews and the seller sold many of them. The cheap price is worth the risk. Out of pocket cost...

I agree. A p400 at that price is retarded. I would rather buy a Duramax for that price

My choice of accessories for this optimiis vast. It may not be fresh from the factory but their reman process is good! Practically a new motor if not better. Here’s more info: The pictured engine fits 92-2001 Chevy & GMC C/K Series trucks w/ GM 6.5L Turbo Diesel (Sidemount Turbo). This is a...

This Optimizer NAVSTAR is a long block. (Not Fully Dressed with accessories) Company info: Bostic Motors Inc (BMI) 157 N Main St, Bostic, NC 28018 +1 (828) 453-7779 Jeff Aiello $5400 Optimizer NAVSTAR Longblock $429.80 Shipping to Montana $500 Core Charge (Will refund after inspection of...

Thank you! I had a change of plans. I sold all my Banks Sidewinder parts, sold the Hx35w’s, sold all three early 6.5 blocks and a bunch of other parts. After selling all those items I had made all my money back in costs and labor and more. I decided to go for the gold and bought a reman 6.5...