I have a 6.2 in my humvee and would never consider
installing a turbo. I imagine the military engines
are built stronger but the 6.2 is a gas engine
converted to diesel. They are not built strong enough
to handle a turbo. I have heard enough stories about
the 6.2 in regular vehicles not lasting.
You would be better off looking for a 6.5 to play
with. Good luck
Steve
--- Gary Pavone <gpavone@thegrid.net> wrote:
>
> 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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