re: Why can't we get a compact, 4 cylinder diesel pickup here in the US?

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Too much El Camino/Ranchero baggage in the US.

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Neighbors had a mid-80's el camino, it was immaculate but had the anemic 305 in it. They dropped a ZZ3 crate engine in it and built a TH400 for it. I think they still have it but it's been parked up for years now, one of those someday projects that will never get done now.