Should I keep my 440 or.......

[mongo75]

I'm still up in the air about what to power my 25' Luhrs with- I already have a Chrysler 440 that is ready to drop in. I am however still thinking about dropping in a fairly "low priced" diesel, i.e. a 6.2 or 6.5 Chevy diesel in it's place. If I recall correctly, don't the Chevy diesels have that same flywheel and exhaust manifold bolt pattern as the standard small block Chevy?

Is this even worth doing, assuming that I could sell the 440 for a few grand and build up the gm block? I only go out maybe once a month (it's a wife thing...)

Thanks!

[Kay9]

Stick with the 440. Your not useing it enough for a diesel/gas payback, and you will be back in the water sooner with the engine you have.

K9

[johnnykidd]

stick with the 440........alot of conversion.......being a diesel tech....the 6.2 and 6.5 cause nothing but problems......now if u could fit a 3126 cat in there i would help u.......lol

[Carteret]

I have used a 6.5 since 2000. You wont be disappointed.

[FAST FRED]

No 440 , even rebuilt is worth a "few" grand.

Unless you are out on the water over 200 hours a year , much of the time in high RPM , high speed mode , keep the gasser.

The winterizing , special oil and extra fuel filtration all add costs to diesel operation.

FF