HX35 TURBO UPGRADE - 6.5 Diesel

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8 жыл бұрын

Been doing a lot of "spring" maintenance on my 1995 GMC SUBURBAN 6.5L Diesel Turbo. Hubs, rotors, calipers, brake pads etc.
Decided to do a TURBO upgrade with a HX35 HOLSET clone.
TURBO CONVERSION KIT - ptwiringsolutions.com/
SILCONE INTAKE JOINTS - www.maperformance.com
Misc. parts from ROCKAUTO.com
(Bought turbo off of EBAY)

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@TheHortond 8 жыл бұрын

I liked this video for the "pissing off hippy" line.

@pschmidtke4011 3 жыл бұрын

saying "hippie" in my house would have gotten me in more trouble than the "F" word! LOL

@willdrivesu7914 Жыл бұрын

I'm pretty new to the 6.5 so I definitely am enjoying your content and learning a lot. After taking it to the mechanic a couple of times and losing an arm and a leg in the process I'm looking at doing my own work, not just for the savings but for the peace of mind and the fun of doing it myself. Seeing there's a lot you can do to upgrade these and get rid of the engines weaknesses and wake the engine in the process is encouraging. Not that I'm trying to go fast, I'll take fuel savings, especially right now, xD

@consaka1 8 жыл бұрын

Watching gauges can help keep you awake on long drives as well.

@MobsterNine 8 жыл бұрын

It does feel good to fix something yourself, and the projects always seem easier than I had imagined.

@TheCarterHour 7 жыл бұрын

Excellent Video! Got to love those 6.5 Turbo Diesels. Always loved how they sound. So many Diesels of today, are too quiet.

@Yankeeprepper 7 жыл бұрын

Agree! and the 6.5 has a really nice diesel rumble and chatter to it.

@Rmw31 3 жыл бұрын

@@Yankeeprepper hi, just watched your video and wondering where you got those cold air intake filter boots?

@johnglover8419 4 жыл бұрын

I always love the sound of a 6.5 turbo diesel. Great video!

@mcdsdaddy 8 жыл бұрын

Great job Yankee! I think that I felt the local barometric pressure drop when you spun up that new turbo. Thanks for the great instructional video.

@davidweindl3299 4 жыл бұрын

Love that F16 sound. You taught me some stuff about boost today I never knew. Thanks. I'm a bit of a self taught home mechanic. I know carberated gas engines but now looking into what desiel can do. New things

@mahatma171 8 жыл бұрын

Great little vid. I also own a 6.5L and have used it in 2 vehicles over the past 20 years. First vehicle was all mechanical, second iteration is electronic with DS4 pump. I've done most of the recommended upgrades and many other mods to ensure that the engine continues to run well. It's a 95 Suburban and it has been everywhere with all my family loaded into it. My GM-4 is still spooling pretty happily but I am considering replacing it with something more efficient along with a power tune or two to improve power and mpg. So far, I have the ATT turbo and this Holset HX35 on the short list. Again, thanks for posting this.

@charlesbryan7184 4 жыл бұрын

Great video again and you remind me of me ! I'm very old school and the 95 is my first diesel so thanks for the insight and research on upgrades. We share the same views on turbo noise. When I was in the Marines 68-70, we had white multifuel trucks. The whistle at an idle ! I loved them.

@BAMAJiPS 8 жыл бұрын

Old school diesels are the way to go. I have a 95 2500 4x4 i picked up for $600 and was able to pick up a spare low mileage 6.5 from a local who was doing a cummins conversion for only $300. So its fun to have two of these motors and a spare turbo etc. You can keep the new insane DPF and urea secondary fuel diesels. Idi and even more so the mechanical fuel injected diesels are the pinnacle in my book. Reliability and simplicity is what I like. Lets buy a new $65,000 truck that costs as much as a house as a status symbol. Think I'll pass on that whole status thing

@MrErikw26 5 жыл бұрын

That can be disabled by spitting in the DEF tank

@Rattlerjake1 4 жыл бұрын

Haven't owned a new vehicle since I bought an '82 S10. Sold it and bought a '74 blazer and drove it (still have it on the back 40), then bought a used '83 2500 suburban with 6.2L. I can usually by a decent beater truck for less than most people pay for one repair on a new vehicle. The money I've save in taxes, inspection fees, repairs (do all myself - haven't paid a mechanic a dime in over 30 years), I could probably by two new vehicles. Now I have two 92 Ford F350 duallies with 7.3L IDI's (one was free, and the other $1200, 6 years ago - and both run). What I really want is a '95 or older 3500 GM 4X4 dually and these videos will help me decide how to make a nice daily driver/farm truck. Do you, Yankee's Cabin and Coffee, have any info/opinions on transmissions for the 6.5L and bombproofing it? Thanks for the great info, as well as your other vid showing the 3 things to get rid of!

@chrishansen7004 4 жыл бұрын

Rattlerjake1 the auto transmissions are 4l80e’s and those are very reliable transmissions and are swapped into basically any gm hotrod, the only real way to bomb proof it is to do a complete rebuild with aftermarket clutches etc

@joeylewis5911 7 жыл бұрын

I very much appreciate the whole I can do attitude! Thank you!

@ChevyManZ 8 жыл бұрын

this channel rocks. love the 6.5 diesel videos!

@simmonsrc 8 жыл бұрын

nice video, thanks for taking the time for this tutorial. I will definitely be doing this modification to my 6.5.

@caperformance_motorsports 5 жыл бұрын

You sir are one of the only true do it yourselfers that ive ever seen do things on a proper level and for the safey of your engine too looks great too man. I hope to switch to a good ol diesel one day from these jeeps

@BwanaSuttree 8 жыл бұрын

I appreciate your humor. Thanks for the vid!

@christiansass 7 жыл бұрын

hahaha . i subscribed after hearing "wife's favorite towel"

@gabethedizzle 7 жыл бұрын

You sir, are a national treasure. You need a series of videos on engineering solutions to everyday things that piss off hippies.

@edwardfutrelljr9086 4 жыл бұрын

I just got a 94 Chevy Silverado 6.5 turbo diesel and I was watching videos on getting more power and better fuel mileage because it is a good vehicle

@jblack810 8 жыл бұрын

I have a 97 work van with the 6.5 in it, i have the center mounted turbo which is the same motor in the military humv. Hands down the most dependable vehicle I own. great video and nice burb. and by the way if you haven't found them yet Heath diesel has some great products for the 6.5 motors!

@80sDweeb 8 жыл бұрын

"Can you hear my Turbone?" LOL. So good. Also loved the, "It's creepy!" discussion. Subscribed! Nice to learn about the GM 6.5 diesel, I know some about the Cummins in the Dodge and the Power Stroke, so it is good to know that the GM is also a reasonable option, because when I'm bargain hunting for a tow vehicle in the (possibly) near future, I never know what I might come across.

@ronaldingleby8158 6 жыл бұрын

My 93 gmc 1 ton 4x4 rides smoother than any other 4x4 ever made, so I am restoring it. I just sprayed charcoal metallic bedliner on the whole truck. It looks better than a new $70k pickup. I like your engine mods. My engine is next.

@allencoolman3330 5 жыл бұрын

More air in the same space ! Sounds fantastic!

@nathanielmoore5677 3 жыл бұрын

Nice vid, good mix of instruction and humor. I had a 97 6.5 that I did an injection pump and Kennedy quick heat glows & 4” SS turbo back exhaust. I had a factory turbo and I could never hear it and honestly who knows if it was even giving me 3psi. Your turbo sounds AWESOME

@mauldindoc123 8 жыл бұрын

I like when you do these type of videos- always inspires me to go learn more about my truck, tractor, etc and do more work on them myself. I'm still enjoying my venison....haven't bought any meat at the store since September!

@Yankeeprepper 8 жыл бұрын

+mauldindoc123 That is funny, we were just talking about that! We haven't bought any beef since hunting either and that is always satisfying to live like that.

@mauldindoc123 8 жыл бұрын

+Yankee Living (Combining DIY, Outdoor Adventure and Fine Coffee) I just built two chicken tractors with my son this week. Each one can hold 30 chickens and light enough to be moved by one person around on the pasture. We are going to try and raise enough chicken to eat after the venison runs out until deer season starts again in the fall. Didn't you raise turkeys a while back? How did that go?

@Yankeeprepper 8 жыл бұрын

+mauldindoc123 That is awesome, chicken tractor projects with the kid! Turkey's were fun and I learned a lot about them while raising them, it gave me a lot of knowledge I would not have otherwise in order to hunt them. HOWEVER...warning....Turkeys are smart....DOG level intelligence (not like chickens at all). And if I were to raise Turkeys again, I would build a pen and keep them in the back of the property. I let them roam around and they bonded to me.....they are very social. Followed me everywhere and even slept on the 2nd story roof top next to my bedroom (they figured out where we slept and even when and where we sat down for dinner) They started to fly next to my truck for short distances when leaving the house too. It was one of the hardest things I ever had to do when it came to harvesting them. I began to enjoy them as a pet. It reminded me of how deep the "Fall" is, and that although God gave us the animals for food out of necessity........the original plan before SIN did not have death in it.

@hossenfeffer4115 2 жыл бұрын

Well said! Enjoyed your humor too!

@Stevennickel 8 жыл бұрын

Man what an excellent video! Thanks for the thoroughness.

@rchopp 8 жыл бұрын

The only sound a hippie would hate, it's such a sweet sound. Nicely done

@ryanburbridge 5 жыл бұрын

Lolthis came up in my feed and i watched the whole video again. Came down to say thanks and lol I’m back after two years lol. I am definitely going to be on the hunt for a suburban like this. Last truck I’ll need.

@walapopgonzala9301 5 жыл бұрын

Okay so I know you just talked about it in your video but I instantly recognized the road you were driving on because I live right off of it. Not trying to be creepy or anything but it's cool to see a local youtuber who's videos aren't complete garbage. I just started watching and all I can say is keep up the great videos!

@hisnameisiam808 4 жыл бұрын

Hi sir! God bless! I just bought a '99 230000 Mile 6.5 suburban and I love it! Thanks for the videos! I would love as many as possible!

@dayzojeffro22 8 жыл бұрын

This a great video! Nothing like it on youtube well documented and very clear. I have a 1998 2dr chevy tahoe with a factory 6.5l vin s motor. I can say from experience that the gm-8 turbo is a super durable longest lasting turbo option for these trucks, however the exhaust gas temps are a little high even with a full 4in exhaust.

@aaronhumphrey2009 5 жыл бұрын

A Banks style water/ methanol injection system will bring that exaust temp down, the exaust valves will last longer, and you'll make more HP

@Hectoriousz 7 жыл бұрын

Great video and awesome commentary Love the 6.5

@robertswan1227 8 жыл бұрын

Good humor....... that's why I keep watching. Keep on keepin on!

@tomast5498 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for sharing . Very detailed video and like your view repairing things instead of throwing away and replacing

@OffgridwithJayandJen 8 жыл бұрын

couldn't help but smile when I heard the first whistle, and i'm not even a diesel guy. NICE

@AManWith_NoName 5 жыл бұрын

Back in October on my way home from our local gay bookstore I looked down at my phone (it was hoco weekend, I had went hunting the morning after and was running on 1 hour of sleep, and also had a Bluetooth radio which auto answers calls and it scared me😂) anyways I looked to see who called me and didn't see the Pontiac stopped in front of me and wrecked my beloved 95...I've been in the process of rebuilding, just been waiting for some good weather. After finding your channel you've inspired me to fix my 6.5 the right way, not to cut corners and actually unlock what this truck is capable of😂it's currently 11:38 so I my have ran on here but thank you for actually opening my eyes to what my truck can do and how to go about making it better

@wildcat19671 8 жыл бұрын

It's always a plus to piss off a hippie.

@swept180sxnet4 7 жыл бұрын

YESSSS

@Arexodius 4 ай бұрын

My condolences to your wife's favorite towel... and to the hippies xD I like what you've done to your 6.5 and I gotta say I'm not as apprehensive about getting one myself after hearing your and other people's advice on what upgrades to do to make it as reliable as Detroit intended. And I reeaally like the sound it makes!

@evilassaultweaponeer 8 жыл бұрын

I look forward to watching this tomorrow over a cup of Yankee Columbia!

@kurgan322 8 жыл бұрын

Silencer ring free since 2003 here. Thanks for sharing.

@dfb2678 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great video, nice clear detail and follow-through.

@Big_John_C 8 жыл бұрын

Good stuff Yankee, nice to see a new vid again.

@ColinPopoviciu 3 жыл бұрын

this was informative and fun to watch even in 2021

@FloresZ28 7 жыл бұрын

Turboooonnnneeee!!!!

@TruthCeeker333 8 жыл бұрын

You had me at hippies, then you hit it home with your wifes favorite towel. :-)

@Yankeeprepper 8 жыл бұрын

+TruthCeeker333 She was looking for it last night.....but I just "looked busy" and went to the basement.

@TruthCeeker333 8 жыл бұрын

+Yankee Living (Combining DIY, Outdoor Adventure and Fine Coffee) Oh man...:-) You weave a good one.

@77muzzy 4 жыл бұрын

And this is the kind of stuff that gives me a turbone line 🤣

@fgallardo1962 3 жыл бұрын

Good video, just bought a ‘01 6.5, looking forward to it

@Corpse1984 4 жыл бұрын

This guys the best! "I've got my wife's favourite towel.." Every video has me laughing.

@chrispaquette6850 Жыл бұрын

Hey yankee rose lol. Just happened to run across your video. I really enjoyed it. Your know your stuff. No I’m not looking to meet at the book store great humor. I have a 2000 k3500 with 103000 miles did some kennedy brother upgrades runs great reflashed computer box behind glove box piller gauges 4” exhaust. relocated Pdm other than that love it. Some day I will do the hx35 turbo upgrade using your video to do it.

@buffalodiesel1809 7 жыл бұрын

Sir, when gear heads hear I drive a 6.5 Diesel I have to listen to a lengthy tirade as to what a POS it is compared to their 7.3 fix or repair daily. So far I have only 200K on mine and non of the issues that face the power stroke idiots. A seasoned diesel mechanic was not able to diagnose low pressure when the oil pressure safety value failed. Although, my POS 6.5 still ran for yrs without the lift pump running. Finally I figured it out and it has its zooom back. After viewing your youtube videos I think I might keep my 24 yr old 6.5 and incorporate your ideas... I saw some interesting items at leroy's site. My turbo does not whistle loud enough. Now that needs to be changed..! I also have the 5 spd in my Cheyenne and really enjoy my diesel... but need a louder whistle. Only mod is a straight pipe.

@user-ii8xp7mg9h 6 жыл бұрын

Buffalo Diesel damn right buddy!!! 99. K1500 suburban Detroit diesel!!!

@RichieTNY 5 жыл бұрын

Buffalo Diesel I have both. The 7.3 is super reliable. 6.5 has needed more work, but nothing is super expensive like the more modern diesels. Both are at around 300k on miles.

@Hatchbackiller 5 жыл бұрын

I have a 96 6.5 3500 and I love it, but 7.3s are great engines too. If there was ever a ford to own, it's a 7.3

@1mtstewart 8 жыл бұрын

I like your methods and attention to details. great video thanks.

@louisrenshaw2127 8 жыл бұрын

About time you showed up! Hope you have had a good winter. In good ol NE Kansas we just got a dusting. And went all winter with no long johns. So not really a winter.

@Yankeeprepper 8 жыл бұрын

+Louis Renshaw I am glad I got out early to enjoy the little bit of winter that showed up this year. The kids and I were planning a trip together to winter camp this month and I don't think it's going to work out. I like the winter season and this one was a little disappointing. Without snow....there is not much to do! I am gearing up for spring already, getting stuff done in the yard and will be going through the fishing tackle this week. I am going to try to take the kids out on Lake Superior to troll for salmon.

@therianstrauss 8 жыл бұрын

Turbine! Great video thanks for sharing. Keeping my eyes out for a nice diesel suburban, or for excursion, for when the motorbike is just not big or warm enough.

@alpalchevskiy3886 7 жыл бұрын

wow that turbo sounds awesome!

@HardWayFarms 8 жыл бұрын

I've got a 98 dually with a 454 that I'd love to put a diesel in some day. I enjoyed your vid, got me daydreaming again!

@davidcaskey4669 4 жыл бұрын

12 valve cummins makes a great swap there's and adapter to bolt it up to the GM transmission

@pughmecdoc Жыл бұрын

Love your personal post and videos . Be it homemade yogurt or little projects.. Thanks for your time and effort

@lococubaa 8 жыл бұрын

So, we gonna meet up or what!? lol. Glad to see to see people keeping these old Detroits alive. keep the vids coming brotha.

@jrogers4802 8 жыл бұрын

Love my old 6.5 turbo diesel I'm running a manual wastegate controller which gives me about around 20 pounds of boost Plus the injection pump has been turned up six and a half degrees 6 about stock

@stevebuttrum 11 ай бұрын

What did turning the pump up do for your truck?

@dowdawg9165 8 жыл бұрын

Sweet!!! Top quality as usual ...

@RoninX4 8 жыл бұрын

HEY!! I'll have you know my Subaru Forester is far and away one of the best off road vehicles I've ever owned, as good as my R51 Pathfinder. LOL. For the record, its a company vehicle that I did not pick and do not pay for..... so I can't complain. Good to see you back buddy!

@hypersport0377 2 жыл бұрын

I haven't seen this video in a while and I still love it... All I want to do is watch my gauges and listen to my music 👍

@marvinr5054 6 жыл бұрын

The creeper comment really cracked me up. Good clean install 👍

@stevefrench4898 8 жыл бұрын

Great 6.5TD video partner.

@jross5790 2 жыл бұрын

Looks great man!! Good job!

@ricrobby6368 4 жыл бұрын

Didn't know George Clooney liked the 6.5 so much. Good videos though. Restored some faith in those engines.

@turbogrin 5 жыл бұрын

Great videos ! I'm going to install a 6.5t in a 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ80 !

@big3oss299 8 жыл бұрын

hope to see more vidjas like this. I watched the hole thing ace now I want to get the same turbo you got. I just don't bought my first Diesel

@frankbarlowe9085 6 жыл бұрын

replace starter

@jamesfitz1227 5 жыл бұрын

Loved the Little bash on the hippies 😂

@skokie23 8 жыл бұрын

NICCEE!!! Whistle is awesome!! PISS OFF THE HIPPIES!!!

@mauricejonker7725 5 жыл бұрын

excellent video, thx and regards from The Netherlands.

@cyc25ruffneck 3 жыл бұрын

5:30-"Now, I dont really like hippies...." 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣 Perfect!!!!

@2015_Rubicnn 8 жыл бұрын

Great video, nothing like upgrades :)

@jannerahkamaa1011 6 жыл бұрын

O man, i like the sound of big diesel enginen 😍

@jonasschweizer3489 3 жыл бұрын

“I don’t really like hippies”😂

@abbldrs 7 жыл бұрын

Nice work! I got the same sub but my its a 454! Man I wish it was diesel!

@brianhouck3184 5 жыл бұрын

Really nice videos, getting ready to start a 6.5 build, was wondering if you have any tips and must dos or other videos to watch

@Flightstar 4 жыл бұрын

Chinese lock washers, made from crude brittle pig iron. Good idea about using the wife's towel. its probably the cleanest in the house. I hope you were considerate, and put it back on her towel rack after you were finished catching the filings and wiping down the intake.

@319speed 6 жыл бұрын

Great videos. I miss having my 6.5. I'm going to have to get one again! You said yours is a 94? Tune wise which year or years are the best in your opinion to get? I had a old 96 regular cab dually long bed.

@Truthloveliberty 2 жыл бұрын

“ An appeal to heaven “ instant like i know who you are friend and i dont even know you

@thebrooklynprepper 8 жыл бұрын

this is what keep me on youtube a good old yankeeprepper video

@Yankeeprepper 8 жыл бұрын

+thebrooklynprepper I am working on the rig so you can hear me coming this year. YANKEEPREPPER is coming to YOU! We can join forces at the Serpent Mound and do battle.

@litewatefitr 6 жыл бұрын

Oh my god, this is wonderful

@southronjr1570 7 жыл бұрын

Hey, I know that field, we got one just like it in timbuktu, it's about 5 miles west of bum F, and 2 mile north of egypt:)

@gypsychris1031 6 жыл бұрын

I got my wife's favorite towel...lol pretty funny really enjoyed your video and narration..✌

@consaka1 7 жыл бұрын

I've got my eyes on an hx40. But they have so many different configurations. lol cant figure what the ideal specs are.

@Corpse1984 6 жыл бұрын

I've owned a 1983 k5 blazer with the 6.2L non turbo diesel and a 1990 1st Gen Cummins. But I haven't tried the 6.5 yet. How does the 6.5 compare to the old 12v when fuel economy is concerned?

@DCtwo12 7 жыл бұрын

awesome sounding! how do you have the pressure line on the wastegate plumbed in? looks like it goes into the fresh air pipe. im about to do a 6.5 turbo upgrade on my 6.2 and i need ideas on the wastegate.

@mikefisher8503 6 жыл бұрын

Love the upgrade! Is there any additional tuning required for this turbo?

@nightprowlerch19 8 жыл бұрын

that sounds great like a deuce and a half. I'm sure some Prius loving hippie head will explode when you pass them in that.

@garrettrussell8346 3 жыл бұрын

Your video makes me want to do this swap! Niiiiccce!

@deanstoops26 7 жыл бұрын

I love the video , YP! I have a 1995 K2500 HD with 270,000 miles. I rebuilt the engine at 160,000 after it blew a head gasket. We put lower compression (17.5/1 I think) pistons in it. I also have the high performance chip, the Heath manual boost control, and 4" Diamond Eye exhaust. My computer will go on open loop if I boost it much over 10-11 psi for too long. During the rebuild I changed the water pump to a 1997 unit that has 2 thermostats. I think that is a great improvement. Have you made any changes to the engine oil cooler system on your Sub?

@bridgetroll9 7 жыл бұрын

Loved the video.

@sevensinsvelocityshop7563 4 жыл бұрын

“I don’t like hippies” roflmao that was epic, hats off to you sir

@CrankAddict 4 жыл бұрын

I know this is an old video, but I did a similar install on my 6.5 Hummer engine in my '84 suburban. I have to regulate it down to only 13-14psi. I've noticed though that I can't build boost in OD (700r4) when going up hills. I have the corvette 4th gear servo in the tranny, so it doesn't kick down as easy as the "truck" servo. Have you noticed this lack of low rpm boost?

@1911Fan85 8 жыл бұрын

I was behind you filming the whooooole tiiiiime. Muahahaha!! J/K GodBless!!

@StavTech 7 жыл бұрын

Great vid! Can you tell me the actual part number on the plate of that HX35? There's about a million HX35 variations, but that looks like a good spec one!

@mysouthernrebel420 8 жыл бұрын

were did u get all the parts and great vid im think bout swap any 94 z71. from 3,50 to 6.5

@gonzaloborjas6268 8 жыл бұрын

Hey yankee!! Nice video I follow your videos and learn about 6.5 tricks to get better performance, I have a 1998 GMC 6.5 turbo, I exported to venezuela about 4 years ago and little by little I have been restored this amazing truck but I have some concerns about cooling the engine. First this truck in a tropical weather country so the sun and outside temperature in daily basis is high 97 F so this engine works in high IAT temperature how can I improve the engine cooling system? You mentioned about replace the fan clutch for a duramax version but which version of duramax or what year should I buy? Also do you think should I replace the water pump for those are offering in some website like 130 GPM or something like that, also I check in rockauto parts that in ac/heating section appear a fan cooler for AC condenser and someone is mentioned that the oil cooler use a fan cooler also, should I put in those fans? Should I replace fan cluctch for 2 fan like silverado ? I need some advice about

@ryanburbridge 8 жыл бұрын

Love your vids.

@thelmaramirez7573 6 жыл бұрын

hello friend I congratulate you is an excellent video, I have a question the model HX35W is the same as you show in this video ?? Thanks in advance. best regards!!

@garrettlong6464 7 жыл бұрын

Yanke I've got a 6.5 and lookin for a bit more out of her did u put better head studs on with this upgrade ? Or Is the chip from heath the best way to go ?