Worlds Most Custom Square Body Turbo 6.2/6.5 Diesel

[@Dadcam_Can]

That has to be the baddest 6.2/6.5 refurb I have seen in a while. It looks like you added a lot of new hardware over the stock setup. I have 2 each 6.2L diesels sitting in my yard; one with a BAE turbo kit and the other naturally aspirated. These engines have definitely been misunderstood and undervalued for so long. Great job and thanks for providing inspiration and insight on what is possible for these classic machines. 👍🏻

[@TheAscendedMaster]

Hey thanks! Everything basically just fell into place as far as the upgrades go. Whatever I thought of I did and got a pretty great end result I say. Ya just gotta keep up on maintenance and will be good to go. Visual and physical inspections of your rig should be natural by now to have absolute confidence all is to par. My newer videos are during doing more upgrades and after as well and are worth checking out.

[@inktownfishing4505]

Nice job! Good to see someone still spending money fixing up these older 6.2/6.5. I thought I was the only one left...lol!

[@TheAscendedMaster]

I got a thing for old Square Body Chevys and this 6.2 has been a blast to own. Easy to work on and far more reliable than any new vehicle.

[@americanwild141]

I think more people are starting to realize that and get into them. I have some 6.2 videos on my channel too but this set up is way nicer.

[@codybourland]

Love this video just starting my project 6.2

[@Josh-tr5zn]

Just got a 85 6.2 and it has 40k miles idk what to do with it

[@mileslong7501]

The cat in the floorboard and the candle on the door were just the icing on the cake!! Beautiful build! This truck will last a few lifetimes! One day I hope to have mine as decked out as this one. 🤞

[@TheAscendedMaster]

@@mileslong7501 Thank you!

[@carsonbrown2791]

Great build. I am working in 6.5 build now. I was considering the mishimoto oil thermostat and larger oil cooler. You are first 6.5 guy I have seen actually incorporate one. Makes sense to me.

[@TheAscendedMaster]

It's really helpful in the cold weather as it recirclates the oil back to the block bypassing the oil cooler until it reaches 185° to aid in quicker warm ups. It also increases your oil capacity quite alot giving the motor more available oil slowing oil breakdown aiding in longer engine life and reducing oil change intervals. I highly recommend it for all 6.2 and 6.5 builds.

[@carsonbrown2791]

@@TheAscendedMaster sweet. Thanks for replying. Sounds worthwhile.

[@americanwild141]

That’s a nice set up. I’m still running a K20 6.2 that I turboed. Love it.

[@TheAscendedMaster]

Thank you! Ya it definitely became a much funner truck after being turbocharged as you probably know with yours.

[@stephenlamphier1141]

255 85 16's with 4:10 gears is a good combo. I run that combo on my 79 K20 with no rubbing issues. 65mph is easy...

[@rangerismine]

Wow, that’s a ton of work and attention to detail.

[@TheAscendedMaster]

Thank you!

[@SWBjr15]

Sweet truck brother! Love these ole 6.2/6.5 Detroits. I have a 93 6.5 Crew Cab Dually. Still have a lot to do but enjoying the ride!

[@lloydmarche7263]

Nice truck 👍. My uncle had a 1986 3/4 ton 6.5 turbo. I remember as a kid I loved the sound of that diesel engine. Still do.

[@TheAscendedMaster]

He must've swapped the original 6.2 for the Turbo 6.5 at some point which is a big upgrade in sense of power.

[@lloydmarche7263]

@@TheAscendedMaster Yes he did.

[@robertstiles626]

You are doing a great job i enjoy seeing your videos all the time over and over. Thankyou for all your knowledge keep it up.

[@TheAscendedMaster]

Awesomeness, Thank you! Glad they are useful and enjoyable. I love sharing knowledge.

[@datnotme9921]

You've some nice components added to this, that's awesome. I'm getting my truck Monday. Thanks for sharing,, to see what ya did to this brand name parts. I needed that info ⚡👍⚡

[@TheAscendedMaster]

@datnotme9921 Right on! Your welcome!

[@datnotme9921]

@TheAscendedMaster I subbed, you'll be seeing Me around my friend ⚡🤘⚡

[@TheAscendedMaster]

@@datnotme9921 Awesome, thanks!

[@ryanburbridge]

Awesome!!! Love seeing people fix and maintain tried and true vehicles! New vehicles are absolute trash!

[@TheAscendedMaster]

Old is the new gold compared to new vehicles. All mechanical made of iron and steel...built to last not to break.

[@jonathanmyers6171]

You gave me great ideas for mine! Thanks!

[@paulherzmann6237]

BEAUTIFUL 🎉🙌🙌🙌 Are you running the turbo injection pump for the 6.5? Or just turning up the old 6.2 ?? Subscribed and waiting for more content 😅

[@TheAscendedMaster]

New from Oregon Fuel Injection DB2 HD 4153 turned up 3/4 turn.

[@robertstiles626]

What radiator did go with four core i would like one off those. Great videos very nice truck always watching over and over.

[@TheAscendedMaster]

I ordered this from AutoZone. They were out for awhile but they are stocked now. I thought I had a leak in mine and ordered another on warranty. It looks like a stock one in their system but it was the same as the one I have now. $650.00 I think for it.

[@SWBjr15]

You have a link to the Mishimoto oil cooler and thermostat kit you’re running?

[@TheAscendedMaster]

www.mishimoto.com/universal-heavy-duty-fluid-cooler-17-oo.html www.mishimoto.com/mishimoto-in-line-thermostat.html There are also multiple different options on their site for Oil Coolers and size so do look around for the one that will best suit you.

[@SWBjr15]

@@TheAscendedMaster Much Obliged brother! Are those braided lines also Mishimoto?

[@TheAscendedMaster]

@@SWBjr15 You got it! They are Mishimoto Oil Lines as well.

[@dominiquehaines-86SquareBody]

Now that's fucking nice for a pretty penny..

[@GlacialErratic]

Sweet build! Favorite part is the cats, my cat runs for the hills when he hears my 6.5 lift pump fire up. Any idea what kind of HP/torque your getting? Again, nice power plant man.

[@TheAscendedMaster]

My lift pump is a bit quiet but ya when it clicks on and they are outside the truck they know what happens next lol I wouldn't hesitate to say I'm probably around 400+hp & 900+tq. I want to have it dynod and perhaps can do so this sun cycle (year).

[@gunnarkintigh8172]

I got a 6.2 that got a turbo set on it look like Gm from the 6.5 I wanna tow with it every once and awhile like 6hrs people says it can’t do it got any thoughts?

[@TheAscendedMaster]

@@gunnarkintigh8172 Well it all depends on many factors. Best thing is to probably do a test drive and decide from there. If you know that the truck, engine, cooling system, egts ect are ok and can handle it then OK but if you don't know then it's a risk and a " well let's find out if it's all OK or not" type of deal.

[@gunnarkintigh8172]

Gotcha I got another 6.2 that I wanna rebuild and I’ve been told so many times that these are bad engines so I’ve been thinking on the rebuild of doing what your doing with the head going to the 6.5 heads and getting the spinline turbo kit and the studs and all that

[@singlended]

Where could I get a used '94 6.5L turbo intake manifold with EGR (or with EGR cover plate) pls?

[@TheAscendedMaster]

I'd check eBay or a junk yard.

[@brostjoe]

Looking at the quadstar super 54 kit for a 6.2 square body, be a good start with this kit and worth it?

[@TheAscendedMaster]

Super 54 works well with good low end & Super 60 is better at high end with lower EGTs.

[@2insane484]

Do you have dyno results?

[@douglasdonegan9372]

Who did the work?

[@TheAscendedMaster]

All my work all my money lol

[@douglasdonegan9372]

@TheAscendedMaster nice.. it's looks good. I have a soft spot for those old chevy diesels

[@TheAscendedMaster]

@@douglasdonegan9372 Thanks! Ya me too. I had a '76 Suburban with a 454 for my first vehicle and loved it. The gas guzzler I called it lol

[@ExxonValdezXDawnDishSoap]

Ill still take an idi with a zip tied fuel filter and 1 working glow plug

[@garageassembled4701]

Great looking hot rod! Are you sure it’s not powered by CATs? Very tame cats you have in that lot.

[@bobbyk6761]

Im surprised to see the kittys didnt run out when you fired it up.

[@TheAscendedMaster]

They are probably a little deaf to it by now I would think especially since the Super 60 dumps her loud boosted soot load right next to the passenger door lol

[@jarviskillz9731]

Please post a build sheet.

[@TheAscendedMaster]

In the description of this video I mention all that was done.

[@ricwhitehorse2869]

Luv it !

[@cman12]

All that and still no more hp than a stock 5.9

[@TheAscendedMaster]

Lol that's funny. This truck is over 450hp & 1000tq and will absolutely spank a 5.9.

[@TheAscendedMaster]

A stock 5.9 is only 235hp/450tq...I passed that before I even Turbocharged it lol

[@aaronpatterson2369]

...ive seen cleaner, and thats hardly custom.