[Cliff R]

All of the 6.2's I've been into had iron cranks. The turbo charged 6.5.s are supposed to have steel cranks, but I'm not sure?

The 6.2's come in several "flavors", very early units have different rocker arm set-ups, water pump, etc.

None of those engines are overly impressive, in any configuration, and every single one I've had apart had major cracks in the pre-combustion chambers, and some across the exhaust valve seats.

Those engines are NOT direct injected, or did they have intercoolers on the later turbo charged versions, they are basically considered TURDS in the diesel world, at least compared to other designs. Some folks have still spent the time/funds to get some pretty impressive power from them, so they do have some potential.

The later Duramax engines, at least those I've driven, are much better, but seem to be pretty thirsty. We took a friends 2005 Duramax to Daytona last year for bike week, pulling a small trailer with 2 bikes in it, and it never did hit 10 miles to the gallon! It's pretty much "stock" except for some sort of "chip" in it......Cliff

[455Grandville]

Originally Posted by Cliff R

All of the 6.2's I've been into had iron cranks. The turbo charged 6.5.s are supposed to have steel cranks, but I'm not sure?

The 6.2's come in several "flavors", very early units have different rocker arm set-ups, water pump, etc.

None of those engines are overly impressive, in any configuration, and every single one I've had apart had major cracks in the pre-combustion chambers, and some across the exhaust valve seats.

Those engines are NOT direct injected, or did they have intercoolers on the later turbo charged versions, they are basically considered TURDS in the diesel world, at least compared to other designs. Some folks have still spent the time/funds to get some pretty impressive power from them, so they do have some potential.

The iron cranks are bad about breaking around the 2nd main cap.
If I can find a 3.9 Cummins BT I'll go that route -

[1967Clone]

Originally Posted by 455Grandville

The iron cranks are bad about breaking around the 2nd main cap.
If I can find a 3.9 Cummins BT I'll go that route -

A 4BT is an excellent choice, reliable power in a package that will fit your application.

[455Grandville]

Originally Posted by 1967Clone

A 4BT is an excellent choice, reliable power in a package that will fit your application.

Im told many give good service and fuel economy in step vans; what kind of hp/torque can they make ? They make 6.2/6.5 conversions for Land Rovers, but if I could find a good 3.9 for a reasonble sum Id go that route.

[1967Clone]

Originally Posted by 455Grandville

Im told many give good service and fuel economy in step vans; what kind of hp/torque can they make ? They make 6.2/6.5 conversions for Land Rovers, but if I could find a good 3.9 for a reasonble sum Id go that route.

They can be hopped up just like their big brother 5.9. Pumps, injectors, turbo...I'd get a P-pumped engine if you're looking for power. You can get 350hp/500 lb/ft pretty easily from what I understand.
I was going to put one in my FJ40 until I got a steal on an LT1.

I was going to find an aluminum step van, take the 4BT and cut the body up for scrap and try and break even.

Good forum here,
http://www.4btswaps.com/forum/index.php?

[455Grandville]

Originally Posted by 1967Clone

They can be hopped up just like their big brother 5.9. Pumps, injectors, turbo...I'd get a P-pumped engine if you're looking for power. You can get 350hp/500 lb/ft pretty easily from what I understand.
I was going to put one in my FJ40 until I got a steal on an LT1.

I was going to find an aluminum step van, take the 4BT and cut the body up for scrap and try and break even.

Good forum here,
http://www.4btswaps.com/forum/index.php?

Thanks, hell 200 hp would be more then enough for what I have.

[455Grandville]

Originally Posted by 1967Clone

I was going to put one in my FJ40 until I got a steal on an LT1.

I was going to find an aluminum step van, take the 4BT and cut the body up for scrap and try and break even.

Good forum here,
http://www.4btswaps.com/forum/index.php?

Im already sold on that engine; now I just need to find a reasonably priced one.

Originally Posted by 1967Clone

Speaking of forklifts, I just pulled a 2F out of my fj40, and it was propane powered.

The old Landcruiser 6 banger sure has a striking resemblence to the old Stovebolt Chebby'

[1967Clone]

Originally Posted by 455Grandville

The old Landcruiser 6 banger sure has a striking resemblence to the old Stovebolt Chebby'

So much in fact, I converted it to a GM HEI I pulled off a 77 Nova inline 6. All I had to do was swap the gear and have the flange machined off. I believe the oil pump is a bolt on too. The one I pulled from my cruiser has well over 300K on it.