Looking at getting a 6.5 turbo for a 6.2

[mill5471]

I came across a complete turbo setup from a 95' 6.5, except the oil return line. He did not know what turbo it was and i forgot to ask if he knew how many miles was on it. I'm pretty sure i read a system from a 93' mechanical engine would bolt right on, except for issues with oil lines, and also just have to turn the pump up a hair.
I have an 85' 6.2, would this bolt on?

What would be a reasonable price to pay for something like this?
I offered him 200 bucks and he said he could do that.

Any specific questions i should ask him?

As always, Thanks

 

[thirdstreettito]

It will generally bolt on, but if you have A/C you are screwed...

 

[mill5471]

I have a/c and knew it would be a problem. but i have a huge leak in the system and don't plan on fixing it. If i took the a/c stuff thats in the way out i should be ok right?

 

[Wrench]

You would have to actually swap the A/C box out and install a non-a/c box on the firewall to get the clearance. Easiest method is to strip both inside and outside and weld in a non-a/c chunk of firewall.

 

[Mikey von]

From what I understand, folks will also remove the A/C box and replace it with a smaller one from an s10. I believe there are a few threads about that on here.

 

[Wrench]

It's not actually smaller, but the A/c condenser or whatever it is called is angled the other way, and so it leaves a lot more room beside the engine. I did that on my diesel swap, but it's a real pain getting the box on the outside to work with the box on the inside. I was never happy with the results . . . .

 

[Mikey von]

I did not want to have to mess with the a/c box and we need a/c for heading into the valley in summer, so I am going with the banks manifold. I will hopefully be able to stick a bigger turbo on that manifold once I get up and running.

 

[MaxPF]

The other option is to use a different turbo that gives you more room, like a Garrett or Holset turbo with a tangential turbine housing. You would still have to fab a tight, fast bend in the downpipe though...

 

[Wrench]

That's one thing I really like about the Banks kit, it mounts the turbo forward and low, so the 3" DP comes almost straight out of the back . . . .