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6.5 van vs truck whats diff

Old Apr 19, 2012 | 10:30 PM
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vans have a center mounted turbo with 60 degree heads truck have a exhaust mounted turbo with 90 degree heads
 
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Old Apr 20, 2012 | 12:25 AM
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So will the van motor work in the truck WITHOUT swappin heads ?
 
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Old Apr 20, 2012 | 02:13 AM
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Originally Posted by tiremann9669
So will the van motor work in the truck WITHOUT swappin heads ?
No.


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Old Apr 20, 2012 | 10:11 PM
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well the head angle is good, but the bolts are vertical l not angled, BUT if they make some kind of adapter for the crossover piece on the van intake this would be a done deal
 
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Old Nov 14, 2012 | 07:16 PM
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did you end up ok with this swap or are you ditching the van motor?
 
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