-1996 6.5 TD Diesel Suburban-

 

Specifications:

Vehicle:
1996 GMC K2500 Suburban SLE 4x4

Owner:
Stephen Taylor

Factory Options:
power steering, tilt steering, power door locks, power brakes using GM hydroboost, front and rear air conditioning, cruise control, trailering package, intermittent wipers, limited slip rear differential

Engine:
6.5TD, 214,000 miles

Aspiration:
Borg Warner GM-5 wastegated turbo, Stanadyne DS4-5288 fuel injection pump set at 61.25 cu mm/stroke, 142 bar injectors

Exhaust:
Kennedy Diesel 3.5" mandrel system with louvered muffler

Power:
Approx. 190hp, 400 lb. ft.

Transmission:
GM 4L80E

Transfer Case:
NP241-C, 32 spline

Suspension:
Front: stock GM 3/4 ton IFS

Rear: stock GM 7 leaf spring pack

Steering:
Saginaw "side to side"

Axles/differentials:
Front: GM 9.25" IFS

Rear: GM 10.5" 14 bolt full floater, Eaton limited slip

Ring and Pinion:
3.73:1

Wheels:
16 x 6.75 steel

Tires:
265/75 R16 BF Goodrich All-Terrains

Paint:
Forest Green

Addons & Doodads:
130 gpm high flow water pump

Dual thermostat crossover housing

Specially calibrated Borg Warner fan clutch from Kennedy Diesel
20" 9 blade steel fan
Warn XD 9000i winch

Future plans:
Gauges: (boost, EGT, transmission temp, oil temp), PCM reflash, DSG gear drive, intercooler, and probably a 300 hp 18:1 rebuild down the line.