The 6.2 diesel was designed by Detroit diesel and used from 1982-1991 in pickups. The 6.5 diesel is simply a larger 6.2 and could be had with or without a turbo through the 1990’s. I’ve had both and loved them, I do have to say however from the factory they did not have anywhere close to 500 lb/ft of torque. Closer to 360-440 I believe depending on injection pump, emissions, injectors and of course a turbo or N/A. Great engines if taken care of properly! Can’t beat the mileage they get as well.
If there was a silver lining among the miserable GM diesel program, I think you found it. 1996 should also mean first year for obd2, nice. I have a 6.2 j code in an 85 K30 dually 4 speed and a 96 L31 Vortec 350 sitting on the engine stand, waiting for the day the 6.2 stops running.
The 6.2 diesel was designed by Detroit diesel and used from 1982-1991 in pickups. The 6.5 diesel is simply a larger 6.2 and could be had with or without a turbo through the 1990’s. I’ve had both and loved them, I do have to say however from the factory they did not have anywhere close to 500 lb/ft of torque. Closer to 360-440 I believe depending on injection pump, emissions, injectors and of course a turbo or N/A. Great engines if taken care of properly! Can’t beat the mileage they get as well.
Keep the Durban content coming
Found a 95 6.2 in a barn last year, 80k miles. Love it
Right on
Nice looking suburban.
If there was a silver lining among the miserable GM diesel program, I think you found it. 1996 should also mean first year for obd2, nice.
I have a 6.2 j code in an 85 K30 dually 4 speed and a 96 L31 Vortec 350 sitting on the engine stand, waiting for the day the 6.2 stops running.
Hoping she’ll last me a while with the basic maintenance and simple repairs!
It's funny how the best rims on the Burbans were the base model 8-lug steelies haha
They definitely have a mean old school look to em!