Any Olds 5.7 diesels out there in operation? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

BIG10 · 12-08-2009, 09:25 PM

I know they weren't popular for many reasons, but I'm curious to see if there are any out there running down the road today.

munger · 12-08-2009, 09:56 PM

my neighbor has one in a car

smashingchuck · 12-08-2009, 09:57 PM

I didn't even know they put them in trucks??

munger · 12-08-2009, 09:59 PM

yep in 78 -79 i belive and theres this guy on youtube who has one in a 99 chevy

hotrod 80 · 12-08-2009, 11:05 PM

I had the next series 6.2 in an 83' . Sold the thinkng for $500 . Man was it a clean truck . At the time i was glad to see it go , via wrecker .

longbedrick · 12-08-2009, 11:52 PM

my dad had one. he hated it. converted the truck to a gasoline 350. i think it was a late '70's longbed

thirdstreettito · 12-09-2009, 12:47 AM

I hate 5.7's as much as the next guy, but if you fix the one or two main probelms they were great. On the other hand, 6.2's are the best diesels ever made in my opinion. Not a single thing wrong with em. Beautiful engines.

dieselarmy13 · 12-09-2009, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by thirdstreettito

I hate 5.7's as much as the next guy, but if you fix the one or two main probelms they were great. On the other hand, 6.2's are the best diesels ever made in my opinion. Not a single thing wrong with em. Beautiful engines.

wfomkivdrvr · 12-09-2009, 01:19 AM

i know of three in my area 1 in a car 2 in pickups still kickin

thirdstreettito · 12-09-2009, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by dieselarmy13

I dont get it.

wfomkivdrvr · 12-09-2009, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by thirdstreettito

I dont get it.

there are alot of 6.2 haters out there i"ll take my 25 mpg lifted fullsize anyday!

thirdstreettito · 12-09-2009, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by wfomkivdrvr

there are alot of 6.2 haters out there i"ll take my 25 mpg lifted fullsize anyday!

I agree!

dieselarmy13 · 12-09-2009, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by thirdstreettito

I dont get it.

I'm not even going to open up the 6.2/6.5 can of worms. Sure, they are decent engines, and LOT'S of people love them, as I'm sure LOT'S of people are about to let me know that, but I work on them almost every day, so I just kind of got a chuckle out of your comment.

dieselarmy13 · 12-09-2009, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by wfomkivdrvr

there are alot of 6.2 haters out there i"ll take my 25 mpg lifted fullsize anyday!

Not a 6.2 hater, just an ASE diesel tech, that's all.

tymbom · 12-09-2009, 02:26 PM

My brother in law had a brown step side with the 5.7 in it. It ran pretty good and gave good fuel mileage... The truck came with a huge Peterbuilt looking bumper and airhorns on the roof... At least it was brown.

munger · 12-09-2009, 04:02 PM

6.2s are great cuase there no computer

*nekkidhillbilly* · 12-09-2009, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by munger

6.2s are great cuase there no computer

how many issues do the ecm trucks have they run forever look at all modern diesels compared to the 6.2

i get 25 mpg out of a dmax and can run 13s

thirdstreettito · 12-09-2009, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by nekkidhillbilly

how many issues do the ecm trucks have they run forever look at all modern diesels compared to the 6.2

i get 25 mpg out of a dmax and can run 13s

Im pretty sure he meant it as in you dont have to pay out the butt to get it looked at by a mechanic. I love the ECU trucks, they have "on the go" possibilities.

Manbearpig · 12-09-2009, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by thirdstreettito

I hate 5.7's as much as the next guy, but if you fix the one or two main probelms they were great. On the other hand, 6.2's are the best diesels ever made in my opinion. Not a single thing wrong with em. Beautiful engines.

Personally, if I get another square, it's going to have a 6.2.

BIG10 · 12-09-2009, 07:45 PM

I would like to test drive a 6.2 if anybody is willing to let me.

*nekkidhillbilly* · 12-09-2009, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by thirdstreettito

Im pretty sure he meant it as in you dont have to pay out the butt to get it looked at by a mechanic. I love the ECU trucks, they have "on the go" possibilities.

well even then its not that hard diagnose

78-5.3 · 12-09-2009, 09:19 PM

my 78 WAS A 5.7 DIESEL

note the DIESEL BADGE ON THE GRILLE before a changed to a 73 grille

*nekkidhillbilly* · 12-09-2009, 10:35 PM

id like to have that emblem

BIG10 · 12-09-2009, 10:39 PM

I guess I've never seen a diesel emblem in the grille like that.

*Stitch* · 12-10-2009, 12:46 AM

you could test drive mine if you want to drive down here...lol...right now I don't need it...you can take it back up there with you a drive it a while and bring it back...I have no worries about the truck making it...I don't know if you'll bring my truck back though...lol...

12-08-2009, 09:25 PM	#1
BIG10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Jenks, OK Posts: 314	Any Olds 5.7 diesels out there in operation? I know they weren't popular for many reasons, but I'm curious to see if there are any out there running down the road today. __________________ Jay 1978 Big 10 Silverado, 355 + 700R4 + 3.42 + factory tach + A/C + dual tanks + working cruise control = awesome highway cruiser.

12-08-2009, 09:56 PM	#2
munger Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: goodland,ks Posts: 217	Re: Any Olds 5.7 diesels out there in operation? my neighbor has one in a car __________________ mitch 87 chevy short box 4wd tbi 350/built 700r4/np208 3.73s

12-08-2009, 09:57 PM	#3
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12-08-2009, 09:59 PM	#4
munger Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: goodland,ks Posts: 217	Re: Any Olds 5.7 diesels out there in operation? yep in 78 -79 i belive and theres this guy on youtube who has one in a 99 chevy __________________ mitch 87 chevy short box 4wd tbi 350/built 700r4/np208 3.73s

12-08-2009, 11:05 PM	#5
hotrod 80 mini truck racer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Baytown , texas Posts: 3,010	Re: Any Olds 5.7 diesels out there in operation? I had the next series 6.2 in an 83' . Sold the thinkng for $500 . Man was it a clean truck . At the time i was glad to see it go , via wrecker . __________________ 1949 5-window 1969 Camaro 1976 Chevy Luv yellow 1978 Chevy Luv Blue 1976 Chevy Luv Black 1979 Firebird Flooded in Harvey 1999 F350 Dually 2005 GMC Sierra 4.8 RCSB 2014 Explorer (wifes) My build :http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399148 Build #2: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653583

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longbedrick Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Gilroy,CA Posts: 193	Re: Any Olds 5.7 diesels out there in operation? my dad had one. he hated it. converted the truck to a gasoline 350. i think it was a late '70's longbed

12-09-2009, 12:47 AM	#7
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Any Olds 5.7 diesels out there in operation? I hate 5.7's as much as the next guy, but if you fix the one or two main probelms they were great. On the other hand, 6.2's are the best diesels ever made in my opinion. Not a single thing wrong with em. Beautiful engines. __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

12-09-2009, 01:19 AM	#9
wfomkivdrvr HORSEPOWER JUNKIE Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Esparto,CA. Posts: 97	Re: Any Olds 5.7 diesels out there in operation? i know of three in my area 1 in a car 2 in pickups still kickin __________________ 67 C20 fleetside custom camper 69 El Camino 72 Camaro 52 Dodge b3b 108 pickup

12-09-2009, 02:26 PM	#15
tymbom Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Siskiyou Co Posts: 45	Re: Any Olds 5.7 diesels out there in operation? My brother in law had a brown step side with the 5.7 in it. It ran pretty good and gave good fuel mileage... The truck came with a huge Peterbuilt looking bumper and airhorns on the roof... At least it was brown.

12-09-2009, 04:02 PM	#16
munger Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: goodland,ks Posts: 217	Re: Any Olds 5.7 diesels out there in operation? 6.2s are great cuase there no computer __________________ mitch 87 chevy short box 4wd tbi 350/built 700r4/np208 3.73s

12-09-2009, 07:45 PM	#20
BIG10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Jenks, OK Posts: 314	Re: Any Olds 5.7 diesels out there in operation? I would like to test drive a 6.2 if anybody is willing to let me. __________________ Jay 1978 Big 10 Silverado, 355 + 700R4 + 3.42 + factory tach + A/C + dual tanks + working cruise control = awesome highway cruiser.

12-09-2009, 09:19 PM	#22
78-5.3 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Waterboro ,MAINE Posts: 547	Re: Any Olds 5.7 diesels out there in operation? my 78 WAS A 5.7 DIESEL note the DIESEL BADGE ON THE GRILLE before a changed to a 73 grille Attached Images Last edited by 78-5.3; 12-09-2009 at 09:23 PM.

12-09-2009, 10:35 PM	#23
nekkidhillbilly Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: hazard, ky Posts: 1,674	Re: Any Olds 5.7 diesels out there in operation? id like to have that emblem

12-09-2009, 10:39 PM	#24
BIG10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Jenks, OK Posts: 314	Re: Any Olds 5.7 diesels out there in operation? I guess I've never seen a diesel emblem in the grille like that. __________________ Jay 1978 Big 10 Silverado, 355 + 700R4 + 3.42 + factory tach + A/C + dual tanks + working cruise control = awesome highway cruiser.

12-10-2009, 12:46 AM	#25
Stitch Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Where I come from, it's cornbread and chicken... Posts: 3,122	Re: Any Olds 5.7 diesels out there in operation? you could test drive mine if you want to drive down here...lol...right now I don't need it...you can take it back up there with you a drive it a while and bring it back...I have no worries about the truck making it...I don't know if you'll bring my truck back though...lol...



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