6.2L & 6.5L Performance Discussion of Chevy and GMC Trucks with 6.2L and 6.5L Diesel Engines Related to Performance and Longevity

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Old 02-08-2013, 08:56 AM
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Just keep in mind, bigger tires WILL decrease any improvements you may make. You will, however, certainly increase the coolness factor.
 
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Old 02-10-2013, 04:29 PM
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haha i know but my truck has a 6'' lift and the 33s look way to small. but with the intake and exhaust willl i get a better whisle?
 
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Old 02-10-2013, 09:15 PM
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If you run straight pipe, you'll get a little more turbo whine out the exhaust But, with a better flowing turbo, the whine will be even louder.
 
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Old 02-11-2013, 08:08 PM
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ya but a bigger turbo is a little out of price range right now i am only 15. Working at a performance shop maby i can get a deal on one or find a used one.
 
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Old 02-12-2013, 04:28 PM
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Damn, your fresh out of diapers LOL!! The fact that you have a rig like that at your age is pretty damned cool. I got my first turbo diesel at 40. Like I said, straight pipe exhaust will increase turbo whine. Plus, a good free flowing air filter will increase the turbo whistle under the hood. Just a bit of advice..... in your endeavor to achieve louder turbo whine and whistle, dont do anything crazy thats gonna cause any damage. These diesels are damned expensive to repair. Make sure you do plenty of research for the things you wanna do, and do not cut corners
 
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Old 02-13-2013, 12:13 PM
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ya i want a duramax but this will work for now. i have to pay for everything for my truck parents dont buy things for me.
 
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Old 02-13-2013, 02:26 PM
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As it should be. That, my friend, is an early lesson in responsibility, and you come to appreciate what you have. Kudos to your parents, and to you for accepting such responsibility. Now go forth and conquer.
 
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Old 02-17-2013, 12:32 AM
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do you think i can fit a 37x12.5r16.5 with 6'' lift?
 
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Old 02-17-2013, 10:30 AM
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You just might rub chunks off the those meats during sharp turns....... or re-design the shape of the fenders or air-dam in the process.
 
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Old 02-17-2013, 11:30 AM
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i am going to put a 2.5'' leveling kit on in spring so i think i can make em work, they are cheap and only an hour away!
 



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