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Originally Posted by vstech
there are several who have put in 6.2's and 6.5's (I don't see how... MAN that doghouse is tight! )
the upright position of the 61x motor makes this difficult as does the front sump oil pan...
a 602 would make a nice powerplant... since the engine sits at an angle, and the valve cover is 1/4 as high AND it does not have to be serviced regularly due to the hydraulic valves... it's more powerfull also!!!
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did you read that thread where a guy somehow jammed a 5.9 Cummins in an AWD astro? it was nuts, he extended the doghouse something like a foot and a half, and had to brace/reinforce the frame as the weight of the huge Cummins motor and matching trans actually caused it to splay out.
you are not the first person to say the 602, IMO it would definitely fit and easier as well. I just love these old cast iron heads and blocks clattering along.
EDIT-
Here it is-
Unfortunately, a huge number of pics are missing!
http://www.astrosafari.com/viewtopic.php?f=127&t=9217
pic of it-
