howdy
This is probably the best place to find the info that you are looking for!
Just do a search on this forum and you will find EVERYTHING you are looking for.
A quick opinion....The 6.5 is NOT going to compete with the Powerjokes or the cummins. Was never really intended to. If you start making REAL power with it (without doing MAJOR engine work) chances are you will end up with a smoked block/crank. BUT there are lots of small cheap things to do that will give good reasonable gains.
Have fun!
1996 Chvy 3500 CCDWLB 6.5 Heathed, NO vac, marine injctrs, ARB bumper, BIG pipe, 3" lift, bright lights, bypass oil system.
1986 Chvy 6.2 M1009 blazer RAM AIR, Headers, Custom interior
2001 Chinook RV, V10 gas
1974 John Deere 1530 diesel tractor
1993 John Deere 455 Diesel lawn mower
1967 GTO, 1989 Honda Transalp
2009 VW Jetta TDI, flashed and piped, 6speed, fun car!
1998 6.5 suburban, stock, daughter's
1993 6.5 3500 CCSWLB GM8, Heathed, big exhaust, gauges, Son's
1984 6.2 ATS turbo 3500, SCDWLB - Son's
3 kids, 1 wife, 1 dog
Gunsmith, Tactics Instructor, Fabricator USMC 87-93 Semper Fi!