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  1. #1
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    Thumbs up Amg P400

    The enhanced AM General 6.5 is now becoming available. Among the first is this one, currently owned by member Mike Robertson who sent this photo... Thanks Mike!



    Mike reports that the block girdle is cast iron, and the rigid oil pan is cast aluminum, which will need to be modified to work for a pickup truck or Suburban. AMG is working on an oil pan that'll work for us, but in the meantime, Mike will likely modify this one for his 1993 Chevy 3500.

    Jim

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    Default When my time comes

    I'd be looking into one, or maybe a RJ School Craft rebuild if my block is still good when change out is needed.
    99 GMC SUB, 2500, 4x4, 6.5 TD (F) #H32 enhanced blk, Phaser timing set, B&D IC, 3" ATS exh, K&N w/prefilter, 4WD NVG 246, 4L80E kevlar Transgo off road/tow mods/B&M supercooler, 14 FF MagTec w/locker 3.42:1, 9.25" IFS frt/diff 3.42:1 w/ARB locker, AutoMeter Boost & pre-turbo pyro meter, 12,000 lb hydro winch, Warn classic bumper w/brushguard & diesel scoop, Max E-torq Stage 3, hi pop inj, oil bypass sys, on board air comp for front ARB locker & tire inflation, DynaView driving/auto-cornering lts, DZ nerfs, A/T 285/75/16 SilentArmor 3750 lb rated on 3750 lb rated Alcoa, 3 IP drivers 2 r spares.

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    Ya know what MorePower, that new AMG would sure look a lot better sitting here at my place...........
    "The Constitution is not an instrument for the government to restrain the people, it is an instrument for the people to restrain the government."
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    94 6.5 4x4 5spd Sold

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    Would that girdle work on an older 6.2 block or did they change the entire bottom end?
    '83 Blazer, DB2 built like 4911 by Accurate Diesel, 6.5 oil pump, 6.5 turbo injectors, 82 6.2 block, 6.5 heads, serpentine, gm-4 turbo with turbo master, timing gears, custom stud girdle, lower compression
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    I haven't tackled the pan yet so I will need to get back to you.

    The girdle appears to be sealed to the block with anaerobic jam, and bolted internally. It may held by main cap bolts or separate girdle bolts... I don't think it would fit a standard block.

    I'm doing this in my spare time, so I'll post as things progress.

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    Thanks for the picture.

    Just from appearances it looks like maybe between the oil pan bolts there are countersunk bolts in the girdle that bolt it to the block maybe.

    What is that hole or greenish plug in the side of the pan dipstick port? Is it a centermount turbo model?

    Any published numbers of HP/Torque or ratings compression ratio etc?
    97 5spd K2500 Ext Cab short Bed ~160K miles.
    TM, 3" downpipe & 4" exhaust, remote FSD, remote oilfilter, Gauges: EGT, Boost, Fuel Pressure, B&W Gooseneck Turnover ball, Prodigy Brake Controller. Hi-Temp Hydraulic Oil Cooler Lines.

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    The stock oil pan will not fit the girdle. See link below.

    http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l2...lPan_65001.jpg

    The girdle is completely flat and the forward portion of the old pan is contoured to fit the timing chain cover.

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    Here is a preliminary look at what the pan will look like. I will be using the old 6.5 pan, chopping 3 inches out of the upper portion where the girdle displaces it.

    The pan rail is being fabricated on a CNC router and will be welded to the pan. The bottom end of the pan will be deepend and the oil pickup will be relocated accordingly.

    http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l2...cationcopy.jpg

    Mike

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    Cost for the long block direct through Franklin Engine distributor is $6,090 plus freight. Crate is provided.

    PM me if you require further contact information and I will be happy to assist.

    Franklin engineers are working on a commercial oil pan which should fit 4x4 trucks. I will have more information this week.

    You can view the issue of fitting this engine into a K3500 at these links: http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l2...osition018.jpg
    http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l2...osition005.jpg
    http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l2...osition006.jpg
    http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l2...osition004.jpg
    http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l2...osition002.jpg
    http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l2...osition003.jpg

    Regards,
    Mike

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    Mike , have you tried to put the old pan on the girdle ?

  11. #11
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    Wink

    This will be going into a Chevy 4x4 K3500.
    This is a Side Mounted Turbo model.

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