06-22-2015, 01:19 PM
Bob,
The first thing I would do is measure to see if the 6BT will fit. Then determine if your final drive ratio will keep the 6BT in it's "Sweet spot" for fuel economy at cruising speed. A V8 might fit better. In that case I would be looking at a Duramax or a Ford (International Harvester) 7.3. The modern turbo-charged diesels should provide adequate power. It's not hard to get 300+ horsepower.
The first thing I would do is measure to see if the 6BT will fit. Then determine if your final drive ratio will keep the 6BT in it's "Sweet spot" for fuel economy at cruising speed. A V8 might fit better. In that case I would be looking at a Duramax or a Ford (International Harvester) 7.3. The modern turbo-charged diesels should provide adequate power. It's not hard to get 300+ horsepower.
1993 Newell (316) 45' 8V92,towing an Imperial open trailer or RnR custom built enclosed trailer. FMCA#232958 '67 Airstream Overlander 27' '67GTO,'76TransAm,'52Chevy panel, 2000 Corvette "Lingenfelter"modified, '23 Grand Cherokee.