Diesel Newbie
#1
Diesel Newbie
Hello all! I don't own a diesel yet just wanted to get some feedback before my possible purchase. I am looking at a 1984 chevy k5 with a 6.5 n/a swap. New transmission as well, 88k miles, 6in lift, 33s, pretty decent interior for 31 years old damn thing still has the og tape deck haha...any way I just wanted to ask what iffy things I should be looking for withe this motor and what I should do once I aquire it as far as replacing stuff like glow plugs etc and also what would be the best course of action to add a turbo, it's does have ac and I've read that the box sits in the spot where the turbo should sit? Thanks for any feedback!
#2
My opinion would be to run as fast as you can from the guy selling it.
Just kidding but with a swap you really need to examine the install and from what I understand the 6.5 Na is kinda weak. A one of a kind truck you run into all kinds of parts problem etc. The 84 chevy looks good I like the body style just not the swap idea.
Welcome to Diesel Bombers!!
Just kidding but with a swap you really need to examine the install and from what I understand the 6.5 Na is kinda weak. A one of a kind truck you run into all kinds of parts problem etc. The 84 chevy looks good I like the body style just not the swap idea.
Welcome to Diesel Bombers!!
#3
Thanks for your reply. I've never owned a diesel before but it's a really great deal I think for such a well kept truck. My dad used to have an 85 c10 and Ive really wanted a c10/k5 for awhile because it reminds me of him.
I would like to turbo it but I don't know where to start. I plan to keep it mostly "stock" and use it for daily driving, light wheeling and pulling my jeep. All else fails I can run it till it dies and drop a 350 gas engine in it (is that sacrilegious to say here ) I'll try to add a picture when I get home my phone won't let me do it
I would like to turbo it but I don't know where to start. I plan to keep it mostly "stock" and use it for daily driving, light wheeling and pulling my jeep. All else fails I can run it till it dies and drop a 350 gas engine in it (is that sacrilegious to say here ) I'll try to add a picture when I get home my phone won't let me do it
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#7
Diesel Newbie
Thanks for the pictures it is a good looking blazer, it must be a Silverado with the electric Windows and console etc. You could always put a 12 valve Cummins in it later or an injected 350 if the 6.5 becomes a burden. Nice outlaw 2 old school wheels kinda takes me back to my younger years.
#10
My opinion would be to run as fast as you can from the guy selling it.
Just kidding but with a swap you really need to examine the install and from what I understand the 6.5 Na is kinda weak. A one of a kind truck you run into all kinds of parts problem etc. The 84 chevy looks good I like the body style just not the swap idea.
Welcome to Diesel Bombers!!
Just kidding but with a swap you really need to examine the install and from what I understand the 6.5 Na is kinda weak. A one of a kind truck you run into all kinds of parts problem etc. The 84 chevy looks good I like the body style just not the swap idea.
Welcome to Diesel Bombers!!
THIS^!!! Lol! But seriously. Welcome to DB. That's a good lookin blazer ya got there!
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