Originally Posted by
irspiff
1. What mod/s do I have to do to the A/C system and exhaust to accomodate the turbo? Any info or links would be appreciated.
If you have a complete donor truck you can use all the components from it for the AC and turbo. There will be an interference problem on the passenger side. Someone else here who has done this should chime in.
Originally Posted by
irspiff
2. Can I run 65 mph with the th400 with 4.11 gears and 35" tires and keep the rpm under 2000 on the 6.5 TD? Or would it be the same where I would be running 2900 rpm like the 454. Can the 6.5 do that for long periods without harm? Other than fuel economy of course. Any thing better than 6 mpg is still better right?
When I tow I get about 15mpg with my K3500 dually, but that is with an OD, I am turning about 2200 rpm on highway. Not towing I get 18-19mpg regularly. 4.11 gears, 235/85R/16 tire - about 32".
Originally Posted by
irspiff
3. If I can run the th400 for now what governor and torque converter do I need. Part #'s if possible or where to get them.
Yes governor and TC will need to be changed.
Originally Posted by
irspiff
4. If I can't run the th400 will any 700r4 for a 4x4 work or is there a special diesel model? If not what mods does it need to work?
You will need to change the TC and governor on 700R4 also. You also need the TV cable and bracket.
Originally Posted by
irspiff
5. Is the 5/16th return line I just put in big enough for the 6.5?
This should work for the return.
Originally Posted by
irspiff
6. I have the option of a 93 or 98 donor truck right now in my price range which should I get? Stick with the 93 and manual pump with little or no electronics or go with the 98 and figure out all the electronics? Both donor trucks are 2wd and both have about 165,000 miles on them.
Depends what you want, the mechanical injection is easier for the conversion, but the electronic is probably smoother and slightly better for mileage.
1993 K3500 - Peninsular 18:1 engine, marine injectors, high capacity cooling, AL Core Radiator, 3" DP and 4" exhaust, ISSPRO Gauges, Girdle, AMSOIL Dual Oil Filter System, 1997 Air Filter(trashed the K&N), 395K on Body, 165k on engine.
1997 GMC Savana - 6.5 TD
1966 CJ5 - V6 Gas - highly modified
1967 Jeepster - Stock
1986 Jeep CJ7 - Stock
1993 Grand Cherokee - 6.2 diesel
2007 Grand Cherokee - 3.0 diesel