First off you might be a little crazy and second I hope you got deep pockets! lol. Sounds awesome! Being a diesel mechanic this type of project has often crossed my mind. I lack the knowledge it would take to set a chassis up for something like that but I can tell you, that thing is going to make some serious torque! Now you said you were shooting for 600hp? So a stock druamax puts out what like 300 somethin hp, so your gonna do some engine mods to bring it up to 600hp that is not going to be hard at all, the only problem is the hp to ftlbs ratio on that type of diesel engine is 1:2 or close to it. So what I am saying is do plenty of research before you build that engine up. You don't want to crinkle the car like a pop can the first you put your foot to the floor with 1000ftlbs! Now I know that Banks does lots of crazy stuff with the duramax engine and I believe they have cut the hp to ftlbs ratio down to like 1:1.5 or something like that. But if I remember right they cut like half the weight off the rotating assembly, changed compression ratio's and modified cam, so its possible if you have a budget like NASA's. I read an article in diesel power mag one time they talked about Isuzu's putting out a 4.9L V6 duramax engine that would be like the 6.6L minus 2 cylinders. The engine could be used for 1/2 ton pickup applications, suvs, stuff like that. I for one think that would be sweet! It would be just as tunable as the 6.6L and would fit in stuff a whole lots better! Also I here the engine will be backed by a 4L80E. Now doesn't that sound easier to put between the frame rails of a 67 camaro!




Sorry for the Bible but I have been thinking of this for awhile! GOOD LUCK KEEP US UPDATED!!!!