--- title: "For Sale: Diesel 1952 GMC Pickup That’s Both Turbocharged and Supercharged" date: "2026-05-03" modified: "2026-05-03" authors: - name: "Stephen Edelstein" job_title: "Weekend Editor" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/stephen-edelstein" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/for-sale-1952-gmc-pickup-thats-both-turbocharged-and-supercharged" categories: - "Culture" - "For Sale" - "News" tags: - "GMC" - "pickup trucks" --- # For Sale: Diesel 1952 GMC Pickup That’s Both Turbocharged and Supercharged ![Diesel Pump UK 1952 GMC pickup]() *\Diesel Pump UK via YouTube\* Engine-swap specialist Diesel Pump UK is [selling off]() some of its project cars, including a 1952 [GMC]() pickup the shop has been working on for seven years, trying to get the most out of the [Mercedes-Benz]() OM606 diesel that's beloved by tuners. Known as the "Notorious GMC," it can be yours for 60,000 British pounds, or about $81,500 at current exchange rates. The OM606 3.0-liter inline-six is such a common choice for swaps that it's been called the 2JZ of diesels. And like that gasoline Toyota inline-six, it responds well to modifications. After trying out a few different setups, Diesel Pump UK owner Luke Dale went with a turbocharger *and* supercharger, giving this truck 600 horsepower while still returning up to 30 mpg, Dale claims. Plus, it can do wheelies (when the bed is loaded down with junk, at least). ![Diesel Pump UK 1952 GMC pickup engine]() *Diesel Pump UK via YouTube* Each method of forced induction has its own intercooler, with the supercharger handling low-rpm needs and the turbo coming in as engine speeds increase. A passive valve switches between them, while Diesel Pump UK's own billet injector pump handles fuel. Ensuring the diesel's power is used for wheelies and not producing small metal shards are a 4L80 four-speed automatic transmission modified by Gearstar and a Currie 9-inch rear end with a limited-slip differential. The engine itself is a gorgeous combination of billet and chrome, which is important because its relative size to the engine bay makes it impossible to hide unsightly workmanship. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_30AIKpYwU&t=390s The rest of the truck is equally snazzy. The sheet metal is adorned with retro-style hand-painted graphics while keeping some of the original patina. The interior is updated in the best [restomod fashion](). The original bench seat has added bolstering on the sides, the dashboard houses modern digital gauges, and sound-deadening material on the firewall helps keep noise down. Dale wanted to keep the suspension stock, but changed to five-lug hubs to accommodate both the new rear axle and Wildwood disc brakes. Overall, it's a pretty impressive build that will probably still [cost less than many restomods](), even with shipping factored in. And if you need more seats, Diesel Pump UK is also selling a [backhoe-engined Land Rover Defender](). ## Author Stephen has always been passionate about cars, and managed to turn that passion into a career as a freelance automotive journalist. When he's not handling weekend coverage for The Drive, you can find him looking for a new book to read. ### Author social links [Twitter]()