A Quick Tour Of My 1996 DIESEL Suburban!

[@mpt.yt4]

Keep the Durban content coming

[@heywoodclaxton988]

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.

[@CH-mk5ol]

Found a 95 6.2 in a barn last year, 80k miles. Love it

[@Jarrettsville_Garage]

Right on

[@johndeereman2009]

Nice looking suburban.

[@HemiChrysler]

My 1997 Suburban has the alternative grille and headlights, and lacks a third row seat. I see very few Suburbans with the sealed beam headlights; I have wondered whether it was a no cost option. My Suburban is a 1500 duty; the diesel engine was available for both 1500 and 2500 duty.

[@Jarrettsville_Garage]

@@HemiChrysler I had no clue the 1500 was available with the diesel option. Do you know if it was the 6.5 TD or was it only the 6.2 N/A Detroit ?

[@HemiChrysler]

@Jarrettsville_Garage it's a 6.5 TD; all 8th generation (1992-99) diesels have the 6.5, but the 6.2 was the diesel engine of the boxy 7th generation. The 6.5 is just an improved and enlarged 6.2. Equipped with a diesel engine, the 8th generation 1500 has 4L80E transmission, 8 stud wheels, semi-float rear axle, and heavy duty suspension. I suspect that the only difference is that the 2500 has a frame 1/16" thicker. My Suburban is 2 wheel drive, so it sits a little lower than yours.

[@Jarrettsville_Garage]

@@HemiChrysler mine sits relatively low but I always thought the main difference between the 1500 and 2500 trucks was the suspension package and the axles.

[@HemiChrysler]

@Jarrettsville_Garage I think that's generally true, but the 1500 has the heavy duty drivetrain and suspension when equipped with the 6.5 diesel engine.

[@Jarrettsville_Garage]

@ got it. I’m curious if different platforms like Dodge and Ford also have had a similar situation with older Cummins or power strokes. Kind of like the excursion with a diesel but that’s obviously a 3/4 ton truck. But I wonder if any other platforms had the option with a 1/2 ton truck with a diesel on other platforms.

[@raymondrmerigojr7746]

Ford did do that with the Excursion

[@Jarrettsville_Garage]

@@raymondrmerigojr7746 affirmative

[@jhoncho4x4]

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.

[@Jarrettsville_Garage]

Hoping she’ll last me a while with the basic maintenance and simple repairs!

[@dozerfarms]

It's funny how the best rims on the Burbans were the base model 8-lug steelies haha

[@Jarrettsville_Garage]

They definitely have a mean old school look to em!