I had no idea these half tons could be equipped with a diesel until my neighbor from 20 years ago had one, and i was so confused when he would drive off and it clearly was a diesel and a half ton chevy, i didkt know what to think lol
Devin Shaw, I used to have a 95 7.3 that had a stock exhaust, so after I ripped the exhaust from the cat back it was much better I could hear the turbo noises we all love & threw a straight pipe on it w a side dump I front of the wheel & it was a fun truck to drive. It had a bad injector, so when I gave her the floor @ 45 she would blow black smoke at stock tune. I later sold the truck & got a 93 idi w a 5 spd. The rear exhaust hanger it starting to go out, so when it does it’s getting a straight pipe before the muffler, the muffler starts a few inches after the cab under the bed, gonna take a little of the turn from beheind the muffler & make it dump out the side I front for he rear wheel, it’s quiet rn, but I’d like to hear the deep sounds of a non-turboed diesel, I can hear em when the windows are down in 4th-5th, but not that much.
Hi, is it OK to feature your clip in a my RUclips channel for educational purposes (so-called temporary copyright.)? Your name will be listed in my compilation on video. Thanks)
This was my first diesel. i bought it when i was 18 years old and im almost 24 now and i still have it. has been super reliable. No major issues. bought with 200k miles has 280k now. Still drive it almost every day.
@@Erick-tg4vn They are super reliable with less failure points in the 88-94's than the 95+. Just don't expect to tow the world with them they aren't as powerful as a duramax, cummins or psd. Treat it like an idi I'd say.
Yes i love the truck! I bought it wirh 203k a couple years ago. And now has 262k and it has been flawless. Other than general maint. Nowhere near the power of my 02 lb7 duramax. But i drive her everyday. Always starts even when my duramax gells up lol.
Yeah no you'll never get a million miles out of it but a 12v will and a 24v and a 7.3 6.5 are the absolute worst diesel engines ever made sounds terrible is gutless as hell and don't even run half the time all the 6.5 is is a gas motor converted to diesel
6.5s do not have a bunch of power. But mine hss never hand any mayjor issues... and a 6.5 is NOT a gas engine converted to a diesel.... that is not true at alll.... the 5.7 diesel was a gas engine converted to a diesel.
But 6.5 is one of the absolute worst diesel engine gutless and nothing but problems GM is ashamed of that motor because they were stupid and stuck to that motor while Cummins and power stroke were producing way better numbers hp and torque with not really any problems 6.5 has more problems than 9th grade algebra
Hey man, idk if you have a lift on there, but if you do, I have a k1500 with a 6.5 as well but idk weather to get a regular k1500 lift kit, or a 2500 lift kit, it’s a 6 lug, could u help me out lol?
i have 1 inch blocks in the rear. and my t bars cranked up a bit. Id say get the lift for the 1500. As the lift kits for 2500 say 8 LUG ONLY. Im not positive. but id say go for the 1500.
@@mudder517 in the Marine Corps our m1152's had the 6.5 and i loved the sound of these engines they just always overheated. Im now needing a reliable daily, do you think i should find me a stock 6.5L? I've considered finding an IDI either the 6.9 or 7.3 idi but this is the 5th video consecutively that has said their engines and transmissions are doing great. Love your exhaust
@@grumpyraytv7778 i have loved mine. But not great for towing. I dont think ill ever sell it. My buddy had a 2000 7.3 with 375k miles when he sold it running strong. His could tow more than mine could. Never had an over heating issue. But i use my duramax's for towing heavy.
@@mudder517 thank you very much brother, ill just be using to pick up and refurbish furniture. Im a diesel tech i just wanted to see honest reviews not brand loyalties.
What trans do they run with the 6.5 1500. I’m thinking of a fun project taking a 5.3 out and putting one of these ol girls in. They are cheap and weigh less than a Cummins.
@@ChristopherPaulBacon-m2l its not the auto transmission thats the problem my grandpa has a 6.0 gas with the 4l80e and my stepbrother has a 1 ton 6.0 gasser with a 4l80e and hes towed 15K pounds with it just fine, its the engine theyre absolute turds probably could tow better with a pedal bike
@@chrishansen7004 Would make sense. My grandpa's is the 350, which I've heard a lot of people say is gutless. And my coworker who is a die-hard gm fan was telling the 6.0 is a turd. If you want gas, the 454 or Vortec 8100 are the way to go.
Just a head's up this guy reuploaded your video on their channel, and I don't think they gave credit (and apparently someone reuploaded it to tiktok as well): ruclips.net/user/shortsKA4li5E5TLs
It would probably start better if you had a bigger exhaust tip.
Love the sarcasm😂😂😂
Lmao
This had me rollin😂
😂😂😂😂😂😂
Lol
Only a GMC 6.5L diesel dreams of being an ALCO loco!! Love the sound of the beast!!
Thanks man
What's biggest exhaust I can run on mine
You know its a real cold start when it’s in Minnesota during the winter👍
North central mn. She gets cold here. 👊
As bad as that looks. That’s a healthy engine.
Come on man! Those engines were garbage!
@@philllsxga.7737 lol But that one is healthy garbage.
@@jamisgood21 Couldn't have put it better myself
@@powerstroketurbo95 Judging by your name you're a fellow PSD guy! 7.3 PSD myself.
280k orig engine and trans. shes still a good runner.
That paint color's really nice
Gotta love that sound 🤘🏽🇺🇸
Sounds AMAZING
This truck screams perfect 6.5. I want this truck. Looks like it has no rust, Quick startup, and sounds so angry and loud. Perfect 6.5. I love it.
Thanks. I love the truck. Have had it for 6 years now.
That thing starts way better than any Cummins at +50F lol !!!! GMC for the win 👌🔥😁
I had no idea these half tons could be equipped with a diesel until my neighbor from 20 years ago had one, and i was so confused when he would drive off and it clearly was a diesel and a half ton chevy, i didkt know what to think lol
thats a fuckin gem.
Thanks man lol
That thing sound like popcorn at the beginning
It's choochin big time.
Lookin good
This would be a cool dually conversation
it sure would. comes factory with a 14 bolt rear end semi floater. so a 14 dolt full float dually would bolt right it.
Ooh she didn't want to wake up, she wanted to sleep in a little more.
What’s the full exhaust set up it sounds sooooo good
Just a 4 inch Diamond Eye straight pipe. 8 inch tip. Cold air intake.
Same 🤤
Devin Shaw, I used to have a 95 7.3 that had a stock exhaust, so after I ripped the exhaust from the cat back it was much better I could hear the turbo noises we all love & threw a straight pipe on it w a side dump I front of the wheel & it was a fun truck to drive. It had a bad injector, so when I gave her the floor @ 45 she would blow black smoke at stock tune.
I later sold the truck & got a 93 idi w a 5 spd.
The rear exhaust hanger it starting to go out, so when it does it’s getting a straight pipe before the muffler, the muffler starts a few inches after the cab under the bed, gonna take a little of the turn from beheind the muffler & make it dump out the side I front for he rear wheel, it’s quiet rn, but I’d like to hear the deep sounds of a non-turboed diesel, I can hear em when the windows are down in 4th-5th, but not that much.
Hi, is it OK to feature your clip in a my RUclips channel for educational purposes (so-called temporary copyright.)?
Your name will be listed in my compilation on video.
Thanks)
Yes
Check your glow plugs my 94 starts in 9 degrees no block heater without even turning over a whole revolution she's grumpy but hits everytime
That was cool
She don't sound too happy 'bout the cold 😂
she was chilly. but it started!
Is the 6.5 k2500 worth it I’ve heard they’re bad engines and I’ve heard they’re good engines. I’m 20 and never had a diesel before
This was my first diesel. i bought it when i was 18 years old and im almost 24 now and i still have it. has been super reliable. No major issues. bought with 200k miles has 280k now. Still drive it almost every day.
@@mudder517 oh dang you just helped me make up my mind I really want to get one now
I would buy another one. I love mine.
@@Erick-tg4vn They are super reliable with less failure points in the 88-94's than the 95+. Just don't expect to tow the world with them they aren't as powerful as a duramax, cummins or psd. Treat it like an idi I'd say.
Though I do love me a duramax I wish they still threw detroits in these things
Wake and bake!👌
What was the temperature because that engine sounds freezing
About -10f
What exhaust are you running?
4 inch diamond eye straight pipe.
Didnt know they have a diesel 1500
pretty limited production. great mpg. and still has the 14 bolt rear end. 4L80E tranny but 6 lug wheels
@@mudder517 that's pretty cool , I had know idea Chevy made a diesel 1500 . Same engine specs as the 2500 and 3500 ?
@@josephfoster3819 1500s had egr. So 175 hp vs i think 185hp or 190hp? In the 2500 and 3500. Other than that identical yes.
1995 K1500 6.5 turbo here in Ga. Never seen another. Won $100 bet from a dealer mechanic that I had one; idiot. Auto parts computer shows
Hey man do you mind if I use this video for my RUclips channel. I will credit you
Yeah forsure! Thanks for asking
@@mudder517 thanks and your welcome
We’re you get the tail lights
Amazon. Same with the 3rd break light. All LED. I think rears were $98 bucks and 3rd was like $28.
What mods have you done, engine wise?
Cold air intake. 4 inch diamond eye straight pipe. other than that. stock
What mods have been done to the drivetrain? I’m curious on what to do to my 99’ Burb.
cold air intake. 4 inch diamond eye straight pipe. 3 inch downpipe. all drivetrain is stock/factory with 280k miles
Very cool truck what size wheels are you running on her?
wheels are 15 inch -38 offset. Tires are goodyear duratracs 33x12.5x15
Can you send a link for the exquast system and what size tip? I got a 95 Detroit 6.5 k1500
Just found it on amazon. 4 inch inlet. 8 inch outlet. I bought it like 5 years ago
I thought all 6.5s were n/a. Is the turbo aftermarket?
Nope MOST were actually factory turbo. You are thinking of the older 6.2
What lift you running also what, wheel and tire?
Just cranked keys and 1 inch lift blocks in the rear. 33x12.5x15 duratracs. -39 offset wagon wheels.
Best truck ever made, plus turbo? Plus diesel?
Yes i love the truck! I bought it wirh 203k a couple years ago. And now has 262k and it has been flawless. Other than general maint. Nowhere near the power of my 02 lb7 duramax. But i drive her everyday. Always starts even when my duramax gells up lol.
Yeah no you'll never get a million miles out of it but a 12v will and a 24v and a 7.3 6.5 are the absolute worst diesel engines ever made sounds terrible is gutless as hell and don't even run half the time all the 6.5 is is a gas motor converted to diesel
6.5s do not have a bunch of power. But mine hss never hand any mayjor issues... and a 6.5 is NOT a gas engine converted to a diesel.... that is not true at alll.... the 5.7 diesel was a gas engine converted to a diesel.
But 6.5 is one of the absolute worst diesel engine gutless and nothing but problems GM is ashamed of that motor because they were stupid and stuck to that motor while Cummins and power stroke were producing way better numbers hp and torque with not really any problems 6.5 has more problems than 9th grade algebra
No problems for me and 264k on it. Gets good mpg. Starts everyday. Been an awesome motor! Sorry you had luck with yours.
Did you add or change anything with the fuelling to make it rial coal so much?
On a cold start this is normal. No tunes or fuel turned up or anything. Just has a straight pipe and an intake.
What exhaust?
Diamond eye 4 inch straight pipe. Turbo back
Thanks
What size tires
@@ryanbracley9608 33x12.5x15 duratracs
Hey man, idk if you have a lift on there, but if you do, I have a k1500 with a 6.5 as well but idk weather to get a regular k1500 lift kit, or a 2500 lift kit, it’s a 6 lug, could u help me out lol?
i have 1 inch blocks in the rear. and my t bars cranked up a bit. Id say get the lift for the 1500. As the lift kits for 2500 say 8 LUG ONLY. Im not positive. but id say go for the 1500.
1500,s are Deisel?
tahoes suburbans and trucks.
@@crackjack8320 s10,s?
@@crackjack8320 I’m talking about the 6.5 bro
What size lift kit? What size tires
Just stock keys cranked up. Tires are 33 12.5 15
What brand of tires?
Duratracs
What offset or spacer are you running?
No spacers -38 offset. Very little rub
Soooooo your late for work.... good luck 😅
no cancer on it!
edit* im often wrong.
I wish. Northern mn with 285k miles. It is very rusty.
WTF, Is it normal for 6.5 ?
yes. A 6.5 that will ever start at that cold of a temp is a healthy engine. 280k miles. no blow by. running strong
@@mudder517 in the Marine Corps our m1152's had the 6.5 and i loved the sound of these engines they just always overheated. Im now needing a reliable daily, do you think i should find me a stock 6.5L? I've considered finding an IDI either the 6.9 or 7.3 idi but this is the 5th video consecutively that has said their engines and transmissions are doing great. Love your exhaust
@@grumpyraytv7778 i have loved mine. But not great for towing. I dont think ill ever sell it. My buddy had a 2000 7.3 with 375k miles when he sold it running strong. His could tow more than mine could. Never had an over heating issue. But i use my duramax's for towing heavy.
@@mudder517 thank you very much brother, ill just be using to pick up and refurbish furniture. Im a diesel tech i just wanted to see honest reviews not brand loyalties.
que motor que vem desse motor Detroit?
How cold and did you have block heater?
I think its was about 10°F it was not plugged in. Was sitting for 2 days prior to starting.
Do these engines always smoke like that?
Yes on cold starts
what size tip
8 inch tip. With a 4 inch straight pipe
@@mudder517 ok thanks
What kind of tires are on that thing?!
Goodyear wrangler duratrac
yupp. 33x12.5x15 -38 offset steel wheels
@@mudder517 awesome! I like them
what size pipe is that?
4 inch straight pipe 8 inch tip
Mine starts right up with just a puff of smoke And sounds way better
What trans do they run with the 6.5 1500. I’m thinking of a fun project taking a 5.3 out and putting one of these ol girls in. They are cheap and weigh less than a Cummins.
Honestly pretty gutless. But i love mine. They run a 4l80e. Same as 3/4 and 1 ton. 14 bolt rear end. With 6 lug hubs. I got 265k on her and no issues.
Would be a fun project tho!
Get one with a manual. My uncle struggled to pull a three horse trailer with my grandpa's 2500 that ran the automatic trans.
@@ChristopherPaulBacon-m2l its not the auto transmission thats the problem my grandpa has a 6.0 gas with the 4l80e and my stepbrother has a 1 ton 6.0 gasser with a 4l80e and hes towed 15K pounds with it just fine, its the engine theyre absolute turds probably could tow better with a pedal bike
@@chrishansen7004 Would make sense. My grandpa's is the 350, which I've heard a lot of people say is gutless. And my coworker who is a die-hard gm fan was telling the 6.0 is a turd. If you want gas, the 454 or Vortec 8100 are the way to go.
How cold?
About -5°F
Just a head's up this guy reuploaded your video on their channel, and I don't think they gave credit (and apparently someone reuploaded it to tiktok as well): ruclips.net/user/shortsKA4li5E5TLs
rip to that starter😅
Not really, it cranked for like 15 seconds and didn’t crank card
Bro mine smokes like a mofo on startup
Her smokered
Chimney needs cleaning.
Ecoengine😂👍🏿
Almost the same lol
3500
You have a bad battery
Large exhaust tips look stupid
So does your profile picture.
Your Prius look stupid too
Do some maintenance bro. Quit wasting money on trash can exhaust and silly rims, silly headlights. Get a starter and new glowplugs
What size tires , rims and lift?