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Russell · 07-19-2006, 12:34 AM

The 5.7 Diesel was one of GM's biggest mistakes ever. They took a 5.7 Olds gasoline engine, cranked the compression up, and put a mechanical diesel injection system onto it. If you find one that has more than 50 000 miles on it, I'd be amazed!

07-19-2006, 12:34 AM	#2
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Re: 1980 big c-10 The 5.7 Diesel was one of GM's biggest mistakes ever. They took a 5.7 Olds gasoline engine, cranked the compression up, and put a mechanical diesel injection system onto it. If you find one that has more than 50 000 miles on it, I'd be amazed! __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)