Actually, the 350 diesel you're thinking of was a late '70's/early '80's
Oldsmobile , based on the
Oldsmobile 350 V-8 of the time. Haven't heard much good about it, in fact I remember reading in car magazines of the time that folks were converting the engine from diesel to gas (was apparently a bit of a dog). To pull off this swap, you'd need a bellhousing adapter plate from Chevy pattern to B.O.P. (Buick, Olds, Pontiac) bellhousing. you'd also have to fab up side engine mounts, a crossmember, etc. A lot of work, but it
WOULD be different!
Regards,
Wannabe
