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  1. wayne pick

    6.2L Dream Build

    Hea Don, I searched "dynamic tuning" and got nada, I think you mean dynamic timing. I searched that and found a few pages on it. www.thedieselplace.com etc. As far as the dealership doing the work, I think i'd find the oldest mechanic in the place to do the work. The lap top kids would probably...
  2. wayne pick

    6.2L Dream Build

    Both, look um up at Jegs or Summit performance parts. it's really not a good idea to re use head bolts, they stretch. You can use stock replacement GM head bolts if the ARP studs are beyond your budget. The head studs are the better choice though.
  3. wayne pick

    6.2L Dream Build

    Yup, they are interchangeable. Use the injector lines off the 6.5, they have slightly different bend to them. Use ARP head studs, do not re use the head bolts.
  4. wayne pick

    6.2L Dream Build

    Block casting numbers are below the drivers side head on the rear of the engine block. All CUCV trucks will have the 14022660 engine block casting number. If the last three digits in the casting number end in other than 660, the engine is not original and was swapped out. The 1982 660 "red...
  5. wayne pick

    6.2L Dream Build

    If you are dead set on building a 6.2, the 599, 929 and 1982 660 "red block" are most desireable. Most 660 blocks other than the 82 red block were prone to cracking. I have a red block that was rebuilt 75K ago. It is in storage for that rainy day. Diesel power magazine did a nice 82 red block...
  6. wayne pick

    6.2L Dream Build

    My Banks turboed 6.2 does everything I need it to do. I can merge on to the highway without getting killed, and still get great fuel milage with it if I only use the turbo when I need it. The 6.2 was never ment to be modified. It was built for fuel economy. The block casting and cast iron...
  7. wayne pick

    6.2L Dream Build

    AM General is a contracted Government vendor. It is highly doubtfull they will sell anything to the general public. Here is one of many sources for 6.2-6.5-P400 engines. they range from short block 6.2,to drop in P400s, www.65engineparts.com... BTW a fully dressed P400 will run you 16 grand +,:doh:!
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