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I am looking to convert a gasoline car into a diesel. Can that be done? and How??

1.1K views 4 replies 4 participants last post by  LATECH  
#1 ·
I have a 1993 Buick century and I thought it would be cool it make it a veggie car :D But I don't really work on cars. But I really want to. So I was wondering if someone on here could help me out. Tell me what kind of engine they might use for this project or anyother info I may need to get this project started. PLEASE AND THANK YOU for the Help :D :thumbup:
 
#4 ·
Short answer is no. Long answer is yes, but WHY?
If you want a french fry oil burner get an old mercedes diesel or VW diesel and set it up to go. It will turn out good without a lot of money.
The project you are talking about , converting a gas engine to diesel would be costly and ardouos at best. Then you have to find and injection pump to run it. After all that much work and cash, i wouldnt be dumping in any dirty old french fry oil.
Find a diesel engine and adapt it to your buick, or adapt the car it is in to burn the french fry oil.
 
#5 ·
Olds also made a V 6 version of the crappy diesel engine. Pretty rare.
They are pretty much all gone by now, I am certain.
I did see that there are guys using the 350 diesel blocks to build hi performance engines. they can handle lots of horsepower because the castings are heavy/strong.