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Old 03-27-2014, 03:37 AM   #3 (permalink)
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The 6.2L diesel might be the obvious choice, but if you don't mind it being even more underpowered, try a VW 1.9L TDI engine. My friend and I towed a 1999 Forester with his 2002 Jetta TDI. The total weight must've been close to 7000 lbs. The TDI (stock other than nozzles) pulled the weight just fine. Hills were a bit slow. With the reduction in drivetrain weight, the Caprice/Roadmaster won't weight much more than a Jetta or Passat.

Other options are the Cummins 4BT and Mercedes OM617a.
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