Is my 93 k3500 worth tryin to make big power or just get it runnin good? This is a daily driver/ project

 

Not

 

I have both a 7.3 and 6.5. I can tow tow boats or haul yards of rock with the 6.5 (my baby BTW). If you are only doing heavy work once and a while the 6.5 is a great engine. Especially if you are looking for a commuter the rest of the time. But if you are running a concrete business, constantly towing excavators or worse I would run with the 7.3.

Just yesterday I took Baby up a long steep hill with a yard of rock and she got up their just fine temp was 210 and a prius passed me (just joking about the prius). I have taken the 7.3 up the same hill with 2 yards of dirt and she showed no signs of struggle.

 

Just curious truck needs a few things. Needs injectors. Came with a stock set. Radiator leaks got another one used to put in. Its rated 200hp stock, is another 100hp feasible without tearing down the motor

 

If I can double my crank hp output that would be better. Read an article. 92 ram 12 valve Cummins compound turbo budget build 600-650hp

 

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Keyword: CUMMINS

 

So 6.5 gm is not strong like a cummins

 

There is no way to get the power you are looking for from a 6.5 and have it live.

6.5's are a light duty diesel built for economy.

the 7.3,5.9 and 6.6 are all medium duty diesels and the 6.5 should not be compared to them ever.

 

My idea was since I was replacing the injectors and the exhaust if it would be a good platform for power and start building it up. I'm just gonna put stock injectors in it and run it

 

Just for those who like HP #'s-the 6.5TD compares to some of the Volkswagen 2.0l Turbo diesels.

The 2015 VW passat kicks the 6.5's butt in HPP and is not far off in torque.