Optimizer 6500

[sshewins]

Hey Guys, I recently say an article about a NEW 6.5 TD. Its made by AM General and is supposed to support a rating of 250 HP stock. It is supposed to have a billet crank and a stronger head casting to eliminate cracking. The picture I saw indicates the turbo is up top in the middle. Any one else see this thing? Where do you get one? It just might replace the '599' block :eek:

Scott

[Husker 6.5]

Hey Guys, I recently say an article about a NEW 6.5 TD. Its made by AM General and is supposed to support a rating of 250 HP stock. It is supposed to have a billet crank and a stronger head casting to eliminate cracking. The picture I saw indicates the turbo is up top in the middle. Any one else see this thing? Where do you get one? It just might replace the '599' block :eek:

Scott

Manufactured by GEP, the O 6500 is the next generation of our 6.5. it is a direct bolt in replacement for all 6.2/6.5 applications. It was improved to meet the increasing demands of the HMMWV. Some major improvements were: Using a compressed cast iron/moly alloy for increased strength and reduced weight, thicker main web/cylinder walls, splayed main bolts, improved crank casting, improved internal oiling and coolant passages, and extended external ribs for increased block stability, to name a few. It is designed to easily handle 300HP and 500+ lb/ft.

While the long block is pricey, if I was having to rebuild an engine for severe duty and longevity, I personally would go that route over a re-man.

Walt carries this longblock ssd-808, $6850.

Husker 6.5

[3bals]

Do you suppose this engine has the same new heads that Walt sells too? The ones I bought and haven't installed yet.

Jody