I took my '84 M1009 (96k miles showing) to a very reputable mechanic last
week to see about having a turbo installed. He told me that he is reluctant
to add a turbo to the GM 6.2 because they tend to overheat and basically
can't take it. He checked the compression and said it was too low for the
turbo install anyway, so he wouldn't do it. It was 320 to 360 in each
cylinder and he said it should be 380 to 400. I want to turbocharge the
thing because I live in a mountainous area at high elevation and the extra
power would be nice. I don't tow anything huge. My question to you
knowledgeable diesel heads is:
Is this a load of bull or what?
There is another place in town that does this modification where I could get
a second opinion. The first place is very reputable, as I said. I'm just
wondering if they are too conservative or what. Thanks for the help.
Gary Pavone
gpavone@thegrid.net
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