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    6.5 Optimizer to 6.2 Differences (bolts and anything else)

    Yes, the 6.5 pan will fit your CUCV frame. I made a new dipstick tube out of some copper tubing. I brazed a wire ring in the bottom as a stop, cut the tube a little long, bent it to fit, brazed a bracket to grab an exhaust bolt, put 7 quarts oil in the pan (-1 for the filter), cut the top of...
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    6.5 Optimizer to 6.2 Differences (bolts and anything else)

    If you have any buddies with a machine shop, you can also Loctite some bolts in the holes, mill them flush and redrill straight.
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    6.5 Optimizer to 6.2 Differences (bolts and anything else)

    The intake manifold bolt holes are different between the NA and turbo Optimizers. Because of that, no not all Optimizers work NA.
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    6.5 Optimizer to 6.2 Differences (bolts and anything else)

    Other things to consider, the torsional damper from a 6.2 will not work on the optimizer. The water pump backing plates varies depending on which water pump you end up running. You need to get one with cylinder heads that match your intake configuration. Angled vs straight holes. You'll need...
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    6.5 Optimizer to 6.2 Differences (bolts and anything else)

    In addition to the bellhousing and motor mount bolts, the oil cooler lines are 1/2 NPT on the Optimizer. You'll need to bush down to 3/8 if you want to reuse your 6.2 fittings.
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