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Umm, Chris... you DO realize that the Allison 1000/2000 series transmissions are computer-controlled, right? 'Tanner'

The weaknesses of the 6.X block are well known, and well noted. That being said, the 6.2 block was a much better block than the 6.5, UNTIL the new & improved 6.5 blocks came out in the past half-dozen or so years. The 6.2 is not a junk engine when maintained & used as it was intended; it was...

Don't know where you are looking, but 6.X manual trans flywheels are extremely easy to find... Advance Auto Parts: New Flywheel by Perfection Clutch - Part 50-2710 $167.99 - (matches GM Casting# 14050525) 'Tanner'

Ummm... the Allison 1000T is also an electronic transmission... you're not getting away from electronic/computer controls by using the Allison 1000/2000 series transmissions. But you will get to figure out how to make a stock computer run it, as well as dealing with ABS/wheel speed sensor...

VGT/VVT/VNT - all acronyms describing a variable ratio exhaust snail housing that controls the speed at which the turbo spools up to create boost & reduce lag. Variable geometry turbochargers (VGTs) are a family of turbochargers, usually designed to allow the effective aspect ratio (sometimes...

Headers are available for the 6.2, but will cost you some coin. You're really bringing the wrong dog to the hunt if you want a tire-spinning rock-monster. 'Tanner'

Their worth? From Free to a couple hundred bucks... what condition are they in? Cracks in heads or blocks? 'Tanner'

It didn't 'chemically bond' or grip to your primer... 'Tanner'

Ummm... all diesels are fuel injected, not carbureted... 'Tanner'

... yet, this myth keeps getting rebroadcast. 'Tanner'

And some folks will say 'use an exhaust manifold gasket between head and header', while others will say 'leave them off' - 'Tanner'

C-30 - I'm not arguing the point about the mythical '40HP marine injectors'... What I am stating is that many people believe that a huge HP bump can be had by simply changing to these injectors, w/o any additional changes to IP/exhaust/etc. This issue continues to surface because noobs get a...

There has been much debate on the web about the actual amount of HP that the marine injectors truly add... with most folks going by the readings from their 'butt-dyno' in regards to how much power is actually added. Simply adding different injectors WILL NOT increase power by 40+ HP, Period...

Unless the engine is in rough mechanical shape or on it's last legs, it should see a redline of 3600rpm... but after about 2400-2500rpm, you're losing power & wasting fuel. IIRC, max torque occurs in 1800-2200rpm range on a 6.2 - 'Tanner'

They remove the mirrors so that the sight of a tow truck constantly following you like a vulture doesn't spook the driver... 'Tanner'

Are you planning to install the heat shield back over the injectors on the turbo side? 'Tanner'

Info from http://www.thedieselpageforums.com/tdpforum/showthread.php?t=27827 A few key points to remember: The GM 6.2L and 6.5L diesel engines share the very same bellhousing configuration and bolt pattern with all Chevy and GMC V-8 gasoline engines. The GM 6.2L and 6.5L diesel engines share...

What is the reason for using an exhaust spacer? Injector clearance?

Maybe I'm the smart one here this time... ALL grounds are eventually going to the chassis, unless you opt to string a ground wire from your truck to a metal pole pounded into the ground? 'Tanner'

Welcome! 1) Buy a TM for CUCV's, and a good tool box full of tools... make friends with GM dealership or parts house counter person... you'll get to know them on a friendly first-name basis. Same with AAA, or the tow-service of your choice. (Remember these folks by giving them a gift on major...