Hello everyone!

This is my first post and I look forward to getting to meet you all!

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I am seeking an engine to replace my failing 3.5L. I am open to a moderate amount of work, but I am also open to the advice of others. Ideally I would like to find a diesel I could pair with my existing rebuilt 62TE like the 2.0 CRD, but I am having no luck in locating such engine in my area. The thought of running black diesel is what I am really seeking here.. Also to throw a little extra power in with the help of a turbo. (My 3.5L leaves very little room for a turbo, but where there's a will there is a way!!!) Ideally running with a timing chain as opposed to timing belt. Yea, I've got quite the Christmas list.... I have jokingly dreamt about slapping in a 4bt, but I'm not even going to touch that one..... If I'm unable to find something along those ideas, I'd like to start looking into a gas replacement with a bit more output. Would a 3.6L Pentastar be relatively easy to swap in? Are there other gas engines from other companies that relatively compatible? I know my biggest obstacle will probably be mounting and fabrication. Otherwise I was thinking another 3.5L rebuilt with port n polish Top n Bottom and all the bullet proofing I can do. Already straight piped. If I get stuck going this route, I will just find a way to slap a turbo or two under it. Can someone give me their two cents? I would love a diesel and I am willing to go through all the work, just really wanna know what might be most compatible/ideal for my setup/needs. Otherwise, I'll go gas but I'd be seeking higher numbers and reliability, as well as I'd still want it to have a TC rather than TB. Thoughts? Suggestions? And FYI, I just love this piece of crap. I know it's not worth all the work and effort but I don't care, it's MY piece of crap and it moves LOL. It also looks really nice, and being so light... It loves to dance on the highway haha.

Thank guys!