I bought a MASSIVE Squarebody Suburban with an... Interesting Engine

[@jesses.7107]

Ive had awesome luck with my 6.2 diesel. Regular maintenance, i run it every day. Turbo 400 shifts great but i wish i had an overdrive or money for s nv4500 swap

[@Thoar003]

I have an 83 C20 suburban with a Banks turbo on the 6.2 diesel. Love it to death. Best car ive ever owned

[@kp7castin150]

Got the same 6.2 Detroit 1984 love this truck very reliable for me it takes me anywhere so far

[@Arnoldcardon]

Yo Jovani! I’m your neighbors dad! We met at John’s party for Maya’s baby shower, I have the giant red 96’ Suburban 4x4 on 38’s on a 6” lift + 3 “ body lift , ( 454 big block) that you’ve probably seen time to time, great channel! Always looking for more info on the old Suburbans to upgrade mine! Been putting a lot of work into mine

[@JovaniDanteGriego]

@@Arnoldcardon whoa! That's awesome! Glad to reconnect with you and I'm here if you have any questions. I love that suburban by the way

[@chrisblunter2521]

great score. i got my 99 k1500 burban in phoenix an drove it back to NM myself. barely made it but after fixes an maintence on it, its very solid with the 350. even converted it to a floor shifter t-case for the 4x4. cant wait to see whats in store for this beast.

[@JovaniDanteGriego]

Awesome man! I appreciate you watching!

[@charliekits3328]

Look at the RPO codes on the glove box door

[@richardramirez3058]

Those are considered V1500’s (Suburban-4x4-1/2ton) brotha… nice pick up 👌🏽 gotta love the squarebodies

[@drjohnsonhungwell5115]

They must've had a parts truck I knew it was a 6.2 diesel way before it was mentioned I saw the bezel above the speedo / fuel gauge for the wait light / water in fuel light , the 6 2 diesel is a good engine and it can be turbo charged , I have the military version and it's been trouble free

[@CngBng]

6.2s are awesome. I have not one but TWO suburbans with them in it. Let me know if you need any help with that old Detroit, it's kind of a hobby of mine to fix them

[@Primeval1bob]

I wish I knew someone like you a long time ago. We had an 83 with the 6.2 liter diesel, and that stupid 700r4 transmission. I'm sure it's a fine transmission for cars, but it had no business behind a high torque engine. So I went to crank it one day, and the starter cracked the block. And that was right after I rebuilt the transmission twice. But from they were telling me, there was no fixing it.

[@dominiquehaines-86SquareBody]

Looks like my cousin's truck from Dulce, NM.. he sold it like 6-8 years ago.. but it had a 12" lift and 35s

[@JovaniDanteGriego]

@@dominiquehaines-86SquareBody I bought it in Durango. So good chance it might be!

[@JovaniDanteGriego]

This was originally a 350 fuel injected. Someone converted it to diesel.

[@madcapHPS]

6.2's are fantastic for economy. It's why I just picked up a K10 suburban 6.2 for long trips.

[@williamdecker9947]

No leave it like it is. The suspension is perfect for normal off-road attack! Just get yourself a step to bolt on the Frame. Do not lower this vehicle. You will be sorry if you ever take it off-road. Please review other websites like Merricks garage and notify him. He has a suburban.

[@willcas1674]

I see a 6.0 4L80 swap in the near future for that burb….!!!

[@steffybael1245]

my wife Steffy is 4 foot 10 inches tall, and drives a 2002 yukon xl on 35 inch iron man all country mud tires, and straight pipes! she gets lots of CRAZY looks when people see her get out of it!! speedometer says 65 mph but state police radar says its actually doing 72 mph! the speedometer is set for 285/16 tires because that is the largest tire that the stock ecu/computer will allow.

[@Robert-mz9hi]

Great video. I have a 1986 chevy suburban square body black/gray 2 tone with gray interior and has a 454 GM crate motor. It sounds like a beast lol

[@JovaniDanteGriego]

Thanks man! Sounds like a sweet truck. I just posted a new video on this truck

[@Robert-mz9hi]

@@JovaniDanteGriego 😃👍 I'll check it out

[@mitchellcowel]

Personally I put a LT swap with the ECU like a 6.0. Nothing crazy just a junkyard motor out of a 1500 or 2500 HD. Auto trans and motor basically pull a whole harness and drivetrain from a donor. Make it a beautiful dependable daily that you would not hesitate to drive cross-country if need be also it will be fairly decent on fuel

[@jay1182]

Keep the lift it's nice

[@FrugalPandaTravels]

I picked up an 88 Burb V2500, 5.7 with 154k on it out here in Denver. Love and hate the TBI.

[@anderama001]

I have an 83 with the same engine I honestly love it have a fresher engine with a turbo that's going to be going into it soon

[@jamesgizasson]

You found the unicorn!

[@bobbyyen8311]

Take one row off and add a bed after you wash it-well… change your front row to a bench… and take the fam camping everyone has a bed

[@joshuaatkins5197]

Exactly what I did. Plenty of room in the back for the wife and I and 2 bench seats for the kids!

[@wanderinmoose5534]

Love the Suburban !! Change it to a 4 inch lift, and put an LS in it !! Great ride... Great reliability !! 👍

[@JovaniDanteGriego]

Thank you! Check out my newest video! I think you'll like it

[@wanderinmoose5534]

@@JovaniDanteGriego Okay

[@fandc6378]

Get a motorhome for the long-haul vacation trips. You will absolutely love it!

[@robertfitzkee3862]

Most blocks in stores are 4inch. I never seen them bigger than that. My jeep is a 6 inch sky jacker with the 4 inch block and 34 inch tires. I like the way that suburban is I wouldn't change the lift. And the motor I would go back to the 350 or 454 that is in them. I'm looking at a 89 ,90, and 91 suburban now because I always wanted one. And the price for these are cheap so might snag all 3 of them. They run and drive.

[@dallaswatkins9265]

Its at least a transmission swap for sure, at 1:53 you can see where the column shifter was cut and can see the viewing port for the gear selector.

[@woody9115]

Not necessarily, I’ve seen them factory Manual they swap in a steering column with tilt most of them had the auto

[@danielalamo2075]

Very cool suburban! I do like a tall vehicle. But I grew up on a small dairy farm in the central valley of California and now live on 20 acres. There is always mud or levees to cross. So a little height is needed. I'm not an ls fan because I don't understand computers nor can I work on them. I like old school. Our 72 burb (not running due to time and other issues) has a 383 stroker (supposedly) . But it really used to pull. I put a 454 in my 69 Chevy 3/4 ton 4x4. No fuel mileage but it pulled like our duramax does. But if you have the ability and funds for an ls, have at it. It's your rig and has to be what you want and reliable for you and your family. Or you can put in a Cummins. Check out Merrick's Garage. He put a Cummins and a TR4050 5 speed manual transmission in his square body. Anyway, I just found your channel and I'm anxious to see what happens here.

[@mudbud2550]

I've owned 3 square body suburbans two were 6.2 2 wheel drives and the third is the one I kept, 89 1500 4x4 350 motor. I loved those 6.2 engine's. They were gutless but guy great fuel mileage. I still have the 89 and have big beefy 1 ton axles under it and looking for a Cummins motor to put in it. I Also still have an 87 M1009 military blazer that I have put 2.5 ton toploader Rockwells under it. It has the original 6.2 diesel that has the 24 bolt system.

[@luigismushrooms5701]

way happier with my purchase after seeing this xD

[@christopherabley9910]

Low gear is a 6.55:1, one day I hope to buy a squarebody suburban for camping and backwoods exploring

[@erbthatsright1103]

Find a Banks Diesel turbo manifold and get an HX35w or HX40w and fab up the rest. New injectors and have the injection pump checked out at diesel shop. Only if the engine is in good order… no cracked/melted pistons from bad injectors

[@Ford-tv]

Nice burb, I always wanted one, maybe one day.

[@danamcreynolds9456]

I knew it was going to be the 6.2. My 1984 GMC has a different hood ornament identifying it as Diesel. I love mine. I forget how huge it is. I think it's the second largest SUV ever made, behind the Ford Excursion. Take good care of that grille. VERY difficult to find a replacement. A billet changes the look. I prefer the factory.

[@jeronimorivera9170]

Having it that high gives you a big advantage for rivera crossing

[@henrybear1650]

Need suggestions in az or some state close by to get good estimate to address electrical issues on my 88 chevy suburban for the engine bay.

[@Germanolmeda-il8ce]

That is way too much truck for you bro , no disrespect ! But best of luck with it ! Peace ✌️ !

[@JovaniDanteGriego]

How TF is this too much truck for me 🤣 I daily drove a crew cab dually square for years 🤣

[@challengerpat9810]

Nice one i got a 94 suburban with a 350 and thinking of putting a diesel in it

[@GrandPitoVic]

Wow it is rare to find a truck that the back window still works.

[@JovaniDanteGriego]

Definitely!

[@JamesJohnson-ok1hn]

ive got a 97 slt 1500 2wd and cannot find any vids showing that truck mine over 576k its very high milage. has the votec engine and fires right up all original unmolested it does have a new starter but i kept the original only to discover it was the 13 yr old used battery the problem, so ill be putting it back in but anyway has a 55 gallon long range tank it was a horse hauler from montana was damaged in the rear so the flip down gate is not original and trying to find a genuine gmc door is hard. but shes a plum color. so if you ever run into one to show that would be awsome. meanwhile ill watch all these other gmc suburban vids anyways.

[@bobbyyen8311]

If i had the knowledge and tools something stronger then the 454 maybe LS2… i recommend keep it that way your family will love it lifted

[@BradyMurdock]

A properly built 454 would make an LS2 look like a joke

[@JovaniDanteGriego]

And get 3.5 mpgs

[@BradyMurdock]

@@JovaniDanteGriego kzbin.info/www/bejne/nabGeqCberJshas This is not an ideal example but you get the point. A properly built Big Block can get pretty decent fuel economy. This means: high compression, camshaft with good vacuum for intended cruise rpm, good efficient cylinder heads, lower rear gears, overdrive transmission, etc...

[@JovaniDanteGriego]

@@BradyMurdock I'm just messing man. I have both and the 454 in my dually actually doesn't do too bad with a smaller 650 Holley

[@BradyMurdock]

@@JovaniDanteGriego All good

[@aditparikh781]

Dude this is so cool! I say get a 6.0 4l80 and transfer case out of a gmt800 and swap it all together.

[@Hirthirthirt]

man I love these fucking squarebodies way too much. I want to buy one in the future....my favorite is the shortbed longbed shortbed dually longbed dually Suburban and I like all of them lifted and lowered.....you feel my debacle?

[@ftmt9568]

You need intervention man😂

[@brianpearson5215]

What transmission is that ? Is it a sm465 ?

[@JovaniDanteGriego]

Yes

[@CavanalK5]

15:18 we used to carry around a wooden step we built for my great-grandma to get in and out of our Burbs when I was a kid….. 🤷🏻‍♂️ lol I’ve been 6’4” since I was 13 so I’ve never dealt with that issue. But believe me….you whack your head on a lot more shit when you’re taller…and plane rides suck (esp @ 275lbs) so there’s that….? Lol !!New subscriber!! Got a ‘21 Trail Boss, sold my ‘12 Z71 Crew, have my beloved ‘88 K5 (in family since parents bought when I was 7), ‘85 M1009 Blazer, and a rufffff ‘79 K5. And my parents have had several Suburbans. My first ride was an ‘85 S-15 Jimmy (white like the one I caught a glimpse of in your vid). Only drove it a few months, witnessed a BAD wreck when I was with my dad, then the next day I got the K5 and my dad got a white ‘93 3/4 Burb. They had about 4 others over the years. My mom’s current ‘04 Burb is sitting at my house with a bad trans. I think she’s about done with it due to so many other issues, so I’m contemplating swapping the L59 5.3 into my ‘88 and rebuilding the 4L60e or hopefully finding an 80. Then parting the rest of it out. Swear these K5s and Burbs get into your blood, especially the squares!!! Looking forward to your channel, Sir! What’s the frequency of uploads looking like at this point?

[@JovaniDanteGriego]

I'm trying to upload at least once a month. I have a ton of content coming down the pipe on this Burbank for my square Repair series!

[@JovaniDanteGriego]

Thanks for watching and subscribing!

[@CavanalK5]

@@JovaniDanteGriego awesome! I’m watching your fan wiring video as I type! Best wishes!

[@FrancCaparzo]

If you open the glove box you can find the RPO code sticker if it still has one, but for sure it was a automatic at some point and someone put a SM465 in

[@texasmadefisherman5133]

Is that a body lift

[@JovaniDanteGriego]

No, lift blocks

[@chrisoneill4211]

Bought it for Winter Driver? Good Luck

[@JovaniDanteGriego]

Why's that?

[@chrisoneill4211]

@@JovaniDanteGriego 6.2 litre diesel is not known for starting well in colder weather

[@JovaniDanteGriego]

@@chrisoneill4211 oh don't worry we swapped that out if you check out the newer vids!

[@rich0laskin664]

Nice rigs

[@JovaniDanteGriego]

Thanks!

[@Goinbig]

The only thing that's wrong with it is that it's not a K20

[@stephenwalling5454]

man you have great content, but your camera wielding makes me dizzy AF, maybe just slow down a little. Not a criticism, just want to see your channel grow. Ive got the same truck, 1990, 350ci, i swapped the auto for a nv4500, i thought the mpg was going to greatly improve from the TH400, not the case, i totally get the 6.2 swap lol.

[@JovaniDanteGriego]

Hey man thanks for the feedback. I noticed this video was extra Shakey for some reason. I can't remember what camera I used here but I started using another for hand held shots

[@stephenwalling5454]

@@JovaniDanteGriego All good bro, thanks for all the videos!

[@joepahl3336]

454 great for towing

[@steffybael1245]

how about a 478 ci turboflow v6 diesel with a gear vendors overdrive unit!

[@kingdz6712]

A manual Burban wow

[@darrelleaf]

Cummins swap it bro

[@joelgivenz8226]

Put an LS. 18 mpg highway easy parts access

[@trdscfjc]

Ebay PSI/GM 535"/8.8L big block from a school bus

[@MichaelSloane]

Someone probably did a body swap due to rust. I've done dozens of them.

[@JovaniDanteGriego]

It was most likely just an engine swap. We don't get rust that bad here

[@davidgoliday1744]

6.2 rebuild with a blower

[@jameskerrigan2997]

Isuzu deisel like the old scouts. Quite fuel economy. If you want to go fast buy a car.

[@bertdelle340]

LS

[@roastingpeanuts]

Leave the 6.2 in it and drive it

[@unrelentingsearcher9303]

K 10 means half ton. Has nothing to do with 4x4 or not

[@JovaniDanteGriego]

You're joking right? C means 2wd. K means 4wd. C10 is a 2wd half ton K20 is a 4wd 3/4 ton. Why comment on things you don't know?

[@dude5576]

put a 350 in it

[@MOBBing740]

454

[@USAFMXVET]

6.2 LS and lower it 2 inches.

[@395dmalcolm]

Yeah a 4 inch lift would be mint

[@Jesus_Is_King-yhwh]

No keep the lift it’s perfect

[@shootermcgavin2819]

Holy shit dude just leave it alone! What is up with this generation? LS swaps are overrated. Those engines break valvetrain components, head gaskets, and they leak everywhere. Cost way more time and money in reality even though people say its cheap and easy. LS is not a better option for the time and money. Its monkey see monkey do. You can't be serious with thinking the suspension is too high on this truck. You were definitely raised by two moms..

[@Germanolmeda-il8ce]

No , leave it alone 😮 ! It's fucking perfect ! Peace ✌️ !

[@dualdodgeownerlift5795]

Omg awful...

[@shanecline288]

5.3 6l80 swap. Don't waste your time on the Detroit

[@als70chevy1]

I would go LS. 350 is outdated LS is more reliable. Less horse power with diesel.

[@tommyjay6079]

No such thing as hoarding cars.

[@xxx-my3yp]

Looks like it had a column shifter

[@JovaniDanteGriego]

You're right! It was definitely an auto

[@drjohnsonhungwell5115]

They must've had a parts truck I knew it was a 6.2 diesel way before it was mentioned I saw the bezel above the speedo / fuel gauge for the wait light / water in fuel light , the 6 2 diesel is a good engine and it can be turbo charged , I have the military version and it's been trouble free

[@sandycharlton8669]

LS

[@drjohnsonhungwell5115]

They must've had a parts truck I knew it was a 6.2 diesel way before it was mentioned I saw the bezel above the speedo / fuel gauge for the wait light / water in fuel light , the 6 2 diesel is a good engine and it can be turbo charged , I have the military version and it's been trouble free