Detroit Diesel V8 engine
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General Motors introduced a line of Diesel V8 engines for their C/K pickup trucks in 1982. This engine family, designed by GM division Detroit Diesel, was produced through 2000, when it was replaced by the new Duramax line.
The General Motors light-truck 6.2 and 6.5 L Diesel engines were optional in all 1982 through 2000 Chevrolet and GMC C/K series pickup trucks, Suburbans, Blazer/Jimmy, Tahoe/Yukon, vans, and motor homes. The ready availability and low cost of these engines has made them popular for conversion projects and kit vehicles — they are often found in Land Rovers, Land Cruisers, and similar vehicles.
[edit] 6.2
The original 6.2 L Diesel V8 was introduced in 1982 in the Chevrolet/GMC C/K trucks. It was produced through 1993.
Applications:
- 1982–1993 Chevrolet/GMC C/K
- Hummer H1
[edit] 6.5
The 6.5 L version was introduced in 1992 to replace the 6.2. It was designed from the start for turbocharging, and most 6.5s are equipped with a turbo. The Duramax 6600 replaced the 6.5 in passenger vehicles beginning in 2001, but the 6.5 remains in production for the AM General HMMWV.
