I've got a buddy who's looking at a parts car. It's a Chebby ElCamino, 1981-83 that came factory with a diesel engine. I've never heard of a diesel powered Elky so this caught me by surprise. I've not seen the car, but can anybody tell me if this is a Olds DX block or was there something else used in 1981-83? If its Olds I'll try to get it and offer it up here. John

 

I think it was the 6.2 diesel. I don't think its the olds version.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Detroit_Diesel_V8_engine

 

The diesel option on a 1983 elcamino was a 5.7L, I think that would have to be an Olds based block.

 

Every GM division used the Olds 5.7l diesel in the early 1980s. The 6.2 was NEVER installed in a passenger car from the factory.

 

350 diesels were available in most GM models.
Bonneville 82-84
FS Buick 80-84
ElDorado 79-84
Caballero 82-84 gmc Elcamino
FS Cadillac 79-84
FS Chevrolet 80-84
78-81 Chev and GMC pick up
Cutlass 79-84
Grand Prix 81-84
Malibu 82-84
Monte Carlo 82-84
FS Oldsmobile 78-84
FS Pontiac 80-84
Regal 82-84
Riviera 80-84
Seville 78-84
Toronado 79-84

FS = Full Size

Henry

 

And for good reason, that 6.2 weighs more than the car without the motor

 

Actually, if it is a real "N" code, it is the olds disel engine. A very rare animal. I have 3 Olds diesel cars now and I love them. They get great mileage and just make people scratch their head when your at a stoplight..

 

Diesel exhaust is the best!

 

It turned out to be a V6 I've only seen one of these before and that was on a Toronado in a wrecking yard. I've read about people using the DX blocks for gas engines, but haven' heard anything about the V6.

Any interest?

John