Golden Jubilee
Posts: 8946
Joined: Thu Dec 27, 2012 12:45 pm
Location: Canada's left Coast
Re: diesel swap
These engines seem to last for a very long time in domestic applications. My friend Kelly was changing them out a the rate of one a week when this engine was current. He was contracted to a Dealer because the dealer could not keep up with the warrantee . The big problem was cylinder head movement compromising the head gaskets and leaking. I have two retired mechanic friends who replaced their 6.5s with 12 valve CUMMINS fueled with the "P" pump.
What works and makes an owner happy is possibly the best choice.
I would like to install an older GM 4-53 turbo in something truck like. You Tube have a variety of inspirations. I love the sound and that is about all the positive I have to say. Really, the 4-53 is much too heavy for the minor power that it can make. But, OH that sound.
http://youtu.be/x5Fx2FDjtqU