Thread: Any one using a Chev V8 Diesel???

I have a bloke here wanting me to put a Chevy 6.5 into a early HJ 75 cruiser Its a 2H Jobie atm. He is towing a huge six horse goose neck with it.

I think for this one a 12HT will be as reliable as he will get. Be a little wanting on the hills but OK on the flat going.

All the Chev V8 diesels in my area have been a disaster so far Bad on fuel/Not that powerful/bloody over heat/. Most have plucked them out and used a Turboed Japper.

I must say they do sound good though

Originally Posted by Bush65

Never mind another 3 cylinder, it would make more sense with another 5

Oh your good, your very good!!

O.K. so far we hate the Chev diesel, the other simple options are 4.6l V6 Chev, 350 Chev or a fool injected 308???

Originally Posted by twitchy

O.K. so far we hate the Chev diesel, the other simple options are 4.6l V6 Chev, 350 Chev or a fool injected 308???

From those three the Holden engine would win hands down. I wonder how much grunt do you need, a stroked Rover power plant would be heaps easier, pick a number almost.

Just thinking about choices of plants, for all I know this could just need the heads machining. However if it is to be a full rebuild I can get the other engines cheap & an adaptor kit for $700. Just seemed to a viable alternative.

Originally Posted by twitchy

Just thinking about choices of plants, for all I know this could just need the heads machining. However if it is to be a full rebuild I can get the other engines cheap & an adaptor kit for $700. Just seemed to a viable alternative.

And a lifetime of dramas. Add power and driveline failures will surely follow, negating any initial savings. Does your engine still run?

Originally Posted by V8Ian

And a lifetime of dramas. Add power and driveline failures will surely follow, negating any initial savings. Does your engine still run?

I pick the Disco up on friday arv. Needs head gaskets, 2nd set it has blown, so I have no idea what the engine will be any good. Was thinking a stock V8 holden engine would be o.k. without being excessive on the drivelines.

The other hand is I would like a deisel but have no idea how hard the change would be from petty to diseaseal. Has been good info from all so far & quite helpful.