Given the sturdiness of the V8 engines, I wonder if one could be engineered into a diesel? Of course engineering new heads, rods, and pistons would have to be made. But I'm thinking the 232 block would be a good start cuz it has the most "meat" to handle the extra forces involved. What yda thunk?
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232 Stude diesel?
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Doubt it.
The main webs aren't nearly stout enough, the cylinder bore's aren't thick enough. The deck "maybe" as long as it's never been cut.
Rods and pistons are plenty available and could be designed with the proper strength. Who is going to do your heads? We can't even get a good modern performance head designed and built.
In reality, the only place the Stude block is "sturdy" would be in a twisting moment or longitudinal bending moment. Unfortunately all that metal for that strength doesn't do much for high horse power strength.
Mike
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The 232" block with a 224" crank would be 201" and the strongest combination of OEM parts. It is at least as strong as the GM Olds conversion diesel. Some people loved them and some had nothing but problems.
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Using a gasoline engine and re-egineering it into a diesel did not work all that well for Oldsmobile!
Frank van Doorn
Omaha, Ne.
1962 GT Hawk 289 4 speed
1941 Champion streetrod, R-2 Powered, GM 200-4R trans.
1952 V-8 232 Commander State "Starliner" hardtop OD
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I'd suggest using a diesel that is already a diesel. I used the Mercedes 300 Turbo diesel in my CE IE. You can buy a good used engine for a lot less than starting from scratch with all the components built for it. Believe me just adapting all the stuff to the old stude was job enough without engineering a motor from a 70 year old engine.Diesel loving, autocrossing, Coupe express loving, Grandpa Architect.
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Originally posted by t walgamuth View PostI used the Mercedes 300 Turbo diesel in my CE IE.
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Originally posted by PackardV8 View Post
But then there are those who might question the logic of swapping in a last-century diesel design. There are many more modern, lighter, more efficient diesels from which to choose.
jack vines
All that said an aluminum LS motor does have its attraction.Diesel loving, autocrossing, Coupe express loving, Grandpa Architect.
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Originally posted by t walgamuth View PostSure. My 300d though is simple and durable. . . . . All that said an aluminum LS motor does have its attraction.
jack vines
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