Which modern diesel engine is the lightest?

[DavidB]

Duramax, Powerstroke, or Cummins? I'm thinking Dmax. Want to replace 454 in '80 K30 with Diesel powerplant. Anyone know the weights of them?

Thanks.

 

[Mikey von]

might be the optimizer 6500

http://www.optimizer6500.com/

 

[imiceman44]

Duramax, Powerstroke, or Cummins? I'm thinking Dmax. Want to replace 454 in '80 K30 with Diesel powerplant. Anyone know the weights of them?

Thanks.

If you are picking out of these three, the Dmax should be the lightest with some aluminum parts in it, the PS would be a close second.

 

[colbystephens]

might be the optimizer 6500

http://www.optimizer6500.com/

cool engine, but for a tow rig you'll probably want more than 205hp.

http://www.optimizer6500.com/default.asp?section=product_description

however, if you could put the marine version (350hp) in there, it'd be pretty cool!

 

[BKinzey]

I'd do a Cummins or Duramax and not worry about the weight difference. A PowerChoke would be blasphemy

 

[tRustyK5]

i've heard the PSD won't fit between the Chev frame rails anyways...

Rene

 

[kennyw]

i've heard the PSD won't fit between the Chev frame rails anyways...

Rene

I'd be more worried about the cost of anti-rejection drugs you would need to give the body for that heart transplant.

 

[blowedupmotor87]

cool engine, but for a tow rig you'll probably want more than 205hp.

http://www.optimizer6500.com/default.asp?section=product_description

however, if you could put the marine version (350hp) in there, it'd be pretty cool!

Can a person directly buy from that company? I see no contact info or pricing on that website. Wonder what pricing would be.

 

[BKinzey]

Google: General Engine Products, AM General, maybe Optimizer 6500.

You'll find it.

 

[blowedupmotor87]

Google: General Engine Products, AM General, maybe Optimizer 6500.

You'll find it.

I googled the heck out of it, every way I could think of (that sounds bad) , back when I was looking into swapping one into my Jimmy but, never could find pricing or a way to get a quote. If you have found pricing/distributor info, could ya post a link? Thanks!

 

[BKinzey]

For New:
http://www.peninsularengine.com/

For Rebuilt:
www.kennedydiesel.com

Got the info from this web page:
http://www.thedieselpage.com/features/AMG6500.htm

Both companies are highly reguarded and knowlegeable

 

[imiceman44]

For New:
http://www.peninsularengine.com/

For Rebuilt:
www.kennedydiesel.com

Got the info from this web page:
http://www.thedieselpage.com/features/AMG6500.htm

Both companies are highly reguarded and knowlegeable

So it's the same 6.5 GM had but reengineered, now I see.
So it says you can also buy them from GM dealers... I need to ask my dealer here.

 

[imiceman44]

Can a person directly buy from that company? I see no contact info or pricing on that website. Wonder what pricing would be.

I found one source on Ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/6-5-...ryZ33615QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem