Ossahatchee
07-13-2006, 07:07
Greetings everyone. I am the new kid on the block here and I already have a question.
I have an 85 Suburban 6.2 4x4. I just replaced the body with an 86 (old body was rusted out). I have had the Suburban for 6 years and aside from a little transmission work and a few starters I have had no problems. Up until now I have been willing to put up with the less than stellar power in return for the fuel mileage. Recently things have changed as I now have a new hobby, bowfishing, that requires pulling a 19' Carolina Skiff that is quite a load on the 6.2l. I have read all that I can find on the Banks sidewinder Turbo and like what I am hearing but a question or two remain. One, I have no idea how many miles are on this motor,will installation of a turbo lead to an early demise of this motor? Two, in all of the articles that I have read they are primarily about the installation process and the short term results, Would it be possible to hear from someone about the long term use of an aftermarket turbo on a preferably high mileage 6.2l? Thanks
I have an 85 Suburban 6.2 4x4. I just replaced the body with an 86 (old body was rusted out). I have had the Suburban for 6 years and aside from a little transmission work and a few starters I have had no problems. Up until now I have been willing to put up with the less than stellar power in return for the fuel mileage. Recently things have changed as I now have a new hobby, bowfishing, that requires pulling a 19' Carolina Skiff that is quite a load on the 6.2l. I have read all that I can find on the Banks sidewinder Turbo and like what I am hearing but a question or two remain. One, I have no idea how many miles are on this motor,will installation of a turbo lead to an early demise of this motor? Two, in all of the articles that I have read they are primarily about the installation process and the short term results, Would it be possible to hear from someone about the long term use of an aftermarket turbo on a preferably high mileage 6.2l? Thanks