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Originally Posted by BLE 'BURBAN
They were converted olds 350 engines.
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They may have been largely based on Olds 350s, but, they weren't simply converted. The block is entirely different, and stronger. (although not strong enough, apparently)
As much of a turd of a motor as it was, it shouldn't be dismissed so quickly - the 1978 Chevy Half ton with a 5.7L diesel was the
FIRST EVER diesel pickup in the American market.