Should I do the small block 350 Swap?

[ScottsdaleDiesel]

I have a 1983 k20 with a 6.2 diesel and I'm at the point of needing to start throwing parts at it ain't cheap. I have a small block 350 that I could rebuild and throw into it but I feel bad to be getting rid of that stock diesel. So my question is in the community is it better to stick with the 6.2 or is that just a rabbit hole of money?

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[squaredeal91]

depends on what you want to do?? I have the 6.2 in my daily and its been great and very reliable for me. 350 swap is easy too and no real modifications required. Nice looking truck. Interesting flatbed

 

[CalSgt]

It’s your truck and your wallet Sir… Do whatever feels right

 

[Camar068]

It’s your truck and your wallet Sir… Do whatever feels right

agree and if needed only temporarily. Stash the old engine in the back while you think about it.

 

[ali_c20]

You said you would have to rebuild the 350 which involves $ and time. I would invest the time and $ in the diesel and feel god to have the stock engine fixed.
Nice truck. My 0.02$

 

[Ricko1966]

You'd get more input from the community,if you took 30 seconds and actually introduced yourself said hi,etc. before you start asking things.

 

[nvrenuf]

If you swap it, keep the existing radiator. The diesel radiator is noticeably bigger and won’t hurt to have. You’ll have to adapt the radiator hoses but it’ll be worth it.

 

[Hilllbilly]

Small Block chevy or a cummins diesel swap

 

[Steelbuddha]

At the risk of making a sick joke, what is your budget? (Yeah, I know.) If all things were equal and everything new and perfect, which engine would you rather have?

Personal opinion, I don't think the value of the truck would a be affected much (if at all) whatever you did. Unless it's some kind of a concours show vehicle that travels everywhere in a trailer, nobody's going to be too worried about all the numbers matching.