19trax95's 1986 CUCV M1028A1

The 6.2s are a higher compression ratio than the 6.5s that had a turbo on them. The 6.2 is a 22:1 while the turbo 6.5 motors were a 16:1. So the 6.2s can't handle as much boost, at around 10-12psi at the absolute most and still be sort of safe.

But the 6.5s in stock form are really only a 15-18psi motor safely.

They definitely don't like to be pushed too much, but the 6.2 motors actually had the better bottom end compared to some of the 6.5s.

I'd likely only run 6-8 psi max. Maybe 10psi depending on what my EGTs look like. But that's also sorta my dilemma with the turbo choice. The HX35 isn't the best at the lower boost levels, but it flows much better and will allow cooler IAT and EGT numbers. But thr GM turbos are designed to work better at the lower boost levels, but are fairly restrictive, which means higher IAT and EGT

So I got my parts list together for the bed.

I'll need the bed side hinges, the support bars (or the cables if I decide to convert it), one latch for the tailgate, and the carriage bolts to secure the bed to the frame.

The parts listed are the stuff that was missing off the bed/tailgate. I found a complete kit that comes with everything including a new handle and all for around $120. So I may opt to do that instead of buying it piece by piece.

I will also need new sockets and wiring for the taillights. The one side is there, but corroded. The other side is missing. I also want to sand and polish, then clear the lenses. They are OEM lenses and in good shape other than being faded.

Last part that I may need, which I won't know until I put the bed on, is the filler neck. Luckily the bed came off a CUCV so the filler neck hole is the correct size. I just don't know if the length of the one that's on truck now will reach or not.