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The 97+ 6.5 engines had piston cooling jets which is why they required the higher volume pump. I can't say this with confidence but I believe the 93-96 engines had the same pumps as the 6.2 and had turbos too .

Do like Mercedes and put the batteries in a box somewhere behind the rear seat. Take advantage of your 24V and save a bunch on money on battery cables because you can run a smaller gauge than 12V.

The head gaskets tear up the top deck of the block. Maybe replacing it will help prevent the damage. The newest head gaskets have some reinforcement near the water passages on the ends where they are most likely to let go. Then again, you may open a can of worms.

Hood can stay on. Batteries come out as well as fuel filter. Head weighs 65lbs, manifold is maybe another 10lbs. One bolt on driver's side head is challenging to get the torque wrench on because it is very close to brake booster supports.

You can pull the heads with the manifolds attached. It's probably a good time to do head gaskets anyways.

The CAPA certified fenders are worth the extra money. The non-certified are thinner metal and dent when you lean on them.

I always got 16-20+ mpg on my stock M1008. I recently put a 6.5 center mount turbo engine in it. My last tank averaged 16 mpg, all stop and go traffic and on 37 inch tire. 11-13 is too low. Something is wrong. Are you seeing any smoke? These engines are clean out the tail pipe under all...