I'm researching my next project, replacement of a worn out 302 in a 28 foot wellcraft.

I want to go diesel as the stock 302 required premium fuel and at 2+ bucks per gallon, a weekend on the water skiing can cost a few hundred bucks!

I've considered VW engines bu tthe 4 cylinder is way off in power and the TDI 5 cylinders are expensive.

Some considerations I am pondering:

Ability to use SVO/WVO or biodiesel.
Longevity
Tunability (200 horsepower?)
Weight
Cost (to Some Extent)


I've looked into american iron, but the powerstroke or cummins 5.9 are too big and too heavy.

I've got a a 3.0 liter 5 cylinder iron head engine out of an 85 126. But am also looking at using a diesel from a 91 350, or even a 3.0 6cylinder, however I have heard the aluminium heads have had problems.

Anyone have anyt comments on the engine mentioned above?

I am considering a turbo swap and fuel mods to yield 200-250 horsepower out fo the engine I choose. Anybody know a good tuning shop for pump/injector mods?

Thanks,
Scott