Diesel V8 - or straight six

[Kevin H]

Originally Posted by Ronald G. Stephenson

I simply cannot believe anyone would seriously consider putting a diesel engine in a Bristol. I don't think too many of us would want to corrupt a car such as this with the idea that it would make it more 'economical' to drive.

Welcome Ron.

I can understand your point of view, but you live in the US where petrol is still very cheap compared with European countries.

Someone in the UK who wants to use a V8 Bristol as their daily driver and pays three times the US price for their petrol might have a completely different view. Furthermore, they would have to import all of their Chrysler engine and transmission parts from the USA.

Bear in mind also Bristol themselves have offered LPG conversions for many years, so even they have been mindful that fuel consumption is important.

A Bristol doesn't have to be "butchered" to fit another engine. Yes some modifications may required but when dealing with metal everything is reversible.

Last but not least, there are also many people who frown upon a very British car like the Bristol using an an American power train, which is why there are two camps of Bristol owners.

Ironically I have spent a small fortune having my 411 Chrysler V8 rebuilt and modified (stroked), which I now regret. The changes included forged pistons and as a result, at idle the engine now sounds like a Cummins diesel!

This has to be the most bizzare post I have read on this site.

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