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DieselPickUp
10-25-2012, 15:55
I have a 1990 Chevy K2500 with a 6.5 V8 Turbo Diesel in it. I was woundering what kind of motor(s) I could swap out for a gas and also what else I would have to swap for the gas motor. And could I keep the turbo for the gas.
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Edahall
10-25-2012, 17:44
I have a 1990 Chevy K2500 with a 6.5 V8 Turbo Diesel in it. I was woundering what kind of motor(s) I could swap out for a gas and also what else I would have to swap for the gas motor. And could I keep the turbo for the gas.
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The easiest would probably be a big block such as a 454. But why?? There are many gas trucks out there of the same vintage of yours that are relatively inexpensive.

AKMark
10-26-2012, 09:43
The 6.5's Turbo won't help you....

It's not a drop in. You need a different torque converter, computer, wiring harness....etc

I've driven 454's while I like the power, I hate having to fill the tank.

Mark Rinker
11-14-2012, 15:02
Sell that truck to someone that wants it.
Find a truck with a gas engine in it.
Proceed.