86 GMC K10

[4x4x4x]

Im very excited about this one. This makes no 5 of the extended cabs I have, but this is the only one I have ever known to have a diesel. The body has one ding in it the size of a dime, and the clear coat is peeling in some areas. Interior is excellent. My plans are to just get it going, and probably reclear it.
 That leads me to my question. Im not new to diesels, just new to diesels in automotive applications. It has a suspected headgasket issue, so as soon as I can get a spot cleaned in the shop, I will be attacking that. What else should I look for? I have a friend that has worked on Detroit Diesels for 17 years ( I know its not a Detroit tho) and has some experience with these, and knows how to turn the fuel up to gain a little more power. Im not going for a house puller, just get the most efficiency out of it. I just wanna drive it. My mind is wanting to change the exhaust, but as a gas guy who puts Flowmasters on everything, Im not sure a diesel will sound as good. Turbo is later. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Sorry the pics arent great, I will get better pics later. Thanks guys

we have a 1985 k10 that we swaped in a 6.5 when the old 6.2 blew. used the banks turbo system on it. instead of just looking at a new exhaust or intake, if you can afford it, then suggest that you purchase the complete banks turbo system to your 6.2. it includes full free flow 3" exhaust, new high flow air box with banks filter, turbo manifold, turbo, intake and boost and exhaust temp gauges. this is a ballanced system that can add up to 80hp with low boost pressures. you will also see an increase in mpg.

[choptop]

Thanks 4x4x4x, Id love to go with the Banks kit, but for now Im gonna leave it N/A. I just wanna get it running so I can cruise it while I work on the others. Gotta get ready for several paintjobs hopefully in the near future,lol. Thanks for the info, that is definately on the want list. Does replacing the intake with a non EGR intake benefit any or is it not enough to make a difference? Just wanna tune it the best I can until I can get the turbo kit.

[Captkaos]

I wouldn't swap it out as you aren't going to see enough pickup from it to make a difference stock.

[choptop]

Thats the answer I was looking for. Ive seen the intakes for $60 but if its not much of a benefit, I'll save the cash for something else. Exhaust?? would it hold the same principle as a gas engine since its n/a? I was thinking my standard ( Kelly Special as my exhaust guy called it) 2-1/2 inch into dual 40 series flowmasters with 2-1/2 out the back. Crossover in the middle.  Or two into one muffler then out two. I like the looks of the dual tips

[slammed79]

Couple of straight 3" with a crossover? No need for mufflers