camaroowner

I was just wondering if it'd be possible to do this. I know it is a truck engine, but, with some body modifications, could it be done?

SuperDave383

why in the hell would you wana do that in the first place?

Wyckedcamaro

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Why would you put a diesel into a camaro? And ontop of that.. A 69???

Dude. I give ya props for trying to be original. Now put the crack pipe away and just go the Big Block route and stay PUMP GAS or Race Fuel. But G-D dayumn.. no diesel!

~Steve~

Phoenix 5.7

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its an interesting idea, but i don't understand the reasoning.

PontiacFan

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"Posts: 1"


Need I say any more?!?

(Wow, wonder what the hell he was smokin', ...?)

SuperDave383

i think we made him mad

Jeremiah

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N_jack

i'm not a mechanic, but there are a couple reasons for this, one's longevity. diesels last longer, like your average cummins will run for 800,000 miles without an overhaul easy. they're built heavier stock, and they generate more torque at lower rpms (lower rpms=less wear) than a gas. can't say i know all the specs as far as rigging a diesel for speed instead of pulling power but i would guess if you had the right tranny and rear end ratios you should be able to do something at least respectable. whether i would do something like that to a 69 camaro without knowing ahead of time what i'd end up with(or at least a good idea) is another issue.

6_7_camaro

A mechanic friend of mine has a Dodge full size truck that runs 11's with a diesel. He tweaked the fuel mapping and injection pump and is laying down over 700 ft pounds of torque. He has to let off to save his tranny. I remember a story in Car Craft about I guy in So Cal that was pushing stock Chevy 1500 diesels into the 10s! Not the motor of choice but they make power. Diesel blocks are bulletproof.
Save the trouble and install a 383 stroker if you want torque.

sunsetz28

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Like I always say, anything can be done with enough money.

LS69TA

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I have a buddy who want's to put a 6.5 Chevy diesel in his '91 Camaro. He says he can fit it pretty easily, but he won't be able to have A/C. Mainly for fuel milage/longevity too. He's a farmer though. But to each his own..

99 Black Bird T/A

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A well cared for LS1 should last 250,000+ miles...I doubt you'll rack up 800,000 or near that on your 69 Camaro.

Oscar Will

I once worked for a guy who told me that you can put any engine in any vehicle if you have a big enough stick welder and enough angle iron.

N_jack

just a note on pre duramax chevy 6.5 diesels, my brother had a '98 which had done some pulling but not a lot and the engine block cracked about 5000 miles before the warrenty ran out. i also know another guy who did do some hauling with that engine who went through at least three engines before getting sick of it and buying an old p.o.s.single axle semi without power steering, you get the idea. no offense to die-hard chevy fans, chevy makes a good gas engine and while i haven't seen what the duramax's can do, the 6.5s (in my opinion anywho) are best used for scrap iron and boat anchors.

A_W_O_L

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Sounds like some of MY family members. That's too funny

I agree

Other than dimensions...my big concern would be the effects of the extra weight...stopping distance/brake fade, stress on ball joints, wheel bearings, possibly the # of wheel studs or the spacing.... if your looking for performance diesel, check out Gale Banks Engineering . You could also go with a BB, you dont have to spin a BB as high as a SB to make the same power = less wear = longevity.

If longevity is the main concern.....Get a LSx tear it down, re-sleeve it, billet crank and main caps, pushrods, (the works) you dont HAVE to bore and stroke it. Then every 250,000 or so, hone it and put in new rings, rod and main bearings. It will make plenty of power, and be very fuel efficient.

Dodge's tranny's are GARBAGE! I like the engine, dont like the chassis (suspension wise) and HATE the tranny's.


just my .02 cents.

fredv

I was in the Dial In Lanes next to a Truck with 11.1 on the window, running 60lb of boost. he had to weight 6000lbs.

LS69TA

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There are some crazy fast diesel trucks out there. All 4x4 with auto tranny's.


[QUOTE=6_7_camaro]A mechanic friend of mine has a Dodge full size truck that runs 11's with a diesel. He tweaked the fuel mapping and injection pump and is laying down over 700 ft pounds of torque. He has to let off to save his tranny.

My Dodge has a little over that much torque.. I just wish it'd run anywhere near that

fredv

this truck was making over 1500 lds tq they had to shoot the dyno down. I forget that the hp number was I think around 500.

Phoenix 5.7

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i know a diesel can be fast, look at those drag racing semi rigs.

Racehead

1. WTF is a 665 Cummins diesel ? I know of a "B" series, a "C" series, an L10, N14, Signature series etc. But I'll be damned if I know what a 665 is ?? Also diesels DO NOT easily go 800,000 miles. Some of the very large slow turning ones do go that far, but only when long hauling. The smaller automotive sized diesels ( "B" series Cummins, Powerstrokes, 6.9's, 7.3's etc ) are usually closer to 300-350K when they finally bite it.