[2000neon]

I know die hard cummins guys who even admit that the duramax is one hell of a motor. It may not be the best efficiency motor for trying to build a specific mpg vehicle. But they can build some incredible power, are strong even with factory parts, and can give quite good mpg.

It also has a very common bolt pattern for transmissions, so basically any chevy transmission will bolt to it.

I am not saying this is the only option for you and you must do a d-max. I'm just saying that if you're considering a chevy diesel project, it is a seriously good option to consider.