How good is the 6.5 motor?
I just bought one today truck runs great all stock except a single stack and lift kit have all service records from original owner.
I got a 95 k2500 6.5 with 200k I only paid $2500 it just needs tires and a little tlc. I don't know anything about the 6.5 only diesels I ever owner where an Isuzu npr and a 7.3 psd. I was at work today and some guy came in telling me that the 6.5 was a big piece of shit this and that he was pissing me off so I was just wondering how good is the motor if I take care of it. The truck will be a daily driver no towing except a bass boat and no performance upgrades. |
Originally Posted by bdemutis
(Post 1080408)
I just bought one today truck runs great all stock except a single stack and lift kit have all service records from original owner.
I got a 95 k2500 6.5 with 200k I only paid $2500 it just needs tires and a little tlc. I don't know anything about the 6.5 only diesels I ever owner where an Isuzu npr and a 7.3 psd. I was at work today and some guy came in telling me that the 6.5 was a big piece of shit this and that he was pissing me off so I was just wondering how good is the motor if I take care of it. The truck will be a daily driver no towing except a bass boat and no performance upgrades. |
Originally Posted by Mayhem
(Post 1080424)
A 6.5 is a great engine although it is no powerhouse and as far as that guy telling you it is a POS tell him his wife/girlfriend sure likes it a lot . lol but seriously that truck should last a long time if maintained properly and if it hasn't been done you will want to do a PMD relocated and have a spare PMD in the glove box.
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You should relocate the PMD to behind the front license plate as this is the best place to avoid heat soak and as for the harmonic balancer I have been running one from NAPA for a couple years now and it seem as good as the factory one.
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Just keep an eye on the rubber in the harmonic balancer, when it starts to fall apart its time to get a new one.
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It's a great engine, many people love them. You just have to learn how to take care of them and that's not difficult at all, no harder than a SBC.
The best balancer available is made by Fluidampr but it's expensive! Go to Leroy Diesel if you decide you want to buy one. Otherwise, a stock replacement AC Delco will do just fine, that's what I have on mine. Best of luck, ask away if you have any questions! |
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