6.5 turbo into a 83 c1500

[tone4181]

Hey everyone , I have a 1983 c1500 with a 6.2 not running and I want to put a running 1992 6.5 turbo into it . What can I expect in the way of issues with this install . The 83 is all original as is the 92 , I just pulled the 6.5 and I am pulling it apart for inspection . Thanks in advance for any replys.

 

[Blue Ox]

Is your truck air conditioned?

That's the first problem. Then there's exhaust.

The A/C is a significant issue. The exhaust you can figure out.

Most of the rest of it is one for one.

Well, there's the air intake,....

 

[tone4181]

No A/C
Intake going to be a problem ? I can see ill have to get creative with the down pipe .

 

[TotalyHucked]

I don't have any answers for ya but I follow a guy in Washington State on the socials that has a turbo 6.2/NV4500 combo and loves it. Should be a sweet little truck when you're done

 

[Blue Ox]

No A/C
Intake going to be a problem ? I can see ill have to get creative with the down pipe .

The intake isn't a really big issue, you'll just have to be creative. The rest of the engine package is comparable to a 6.2L and in many cases, a gas engine. It's all GM.

 

[ali_c20]

Welcome from Austria. Looking forward to see pictures from the procect.

 

[tone4181]

Will be posting pictures soon .