Diesel parts into 4K

[Mike Arman <armanmik@n-jcenter.com>]

>From: Dylan Jenkins <dylan@vt.edu>
>Subject: tweakin' a 4kqs
>
>Motorheads:
>
>I'm researching engine mods and am looking for comments from the list.
>Specifically, will the crank/rods from a diesel 5000 (there was a diesel
>5000, right?) fit a 4000 2.2l (85) block? IE are the front and rear mains
>seals the same - can this crank be fitted w/o butchery to the 4000 block?
>
>Any suggestions/BTDT on increasing bore? This is my everyday runner, not
>racer; the cylinder walls need to hold up to everyday driving. Sources for
>pistons? 
>

Yes, there was a 5000 diesel - there's one in a junkyard about two miles
from my office.

Question: What are you trying to accomplish here?

Curious (and best regards),

Mike Arman