I was just wondering if anybody out there knows if a 6V71 Detroit would fit in an '81-'87 truck without too much modification ( a little bit is okay). Also, I'm wondering if such a swap would be a good idea reliability-wise. I understand that an inline motor is inherently the best-balanced of engine designs, so an inline may be better. I've also heard a few not-so-wonderful things about the Detroits from truck drivers I know... most prefer a Cummins or Cat.
Just curious.
Gregg
Did they make a lot of these in '84??
'84 K30 CC DRW 6.2 4911 pump,6.5 injectors, SM 465, NP205, 4.10's. seats from a Y2K CC. ongoing removal of ugly parts. '93 6.5TD turbo system.
'84 K2500 6.2 to 454 back to 6.2, np a 833 O/D, 3.73 255/85R16
As of 5-31-06 the 454 left my posession in exchange for a 6.2!! Install complete. 7/18/07 motor blown...where's that BB??
'84 c10 Sub