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Lets see. The BIG Oliver was 310CID, made roughly 110 HP stock with turbo, 90 or so without, can probably be twisted to no more than 2000 RPM without major work. It is designed for torque and fuel efficiency under constant load, and will not like to accelerate rapidly. A good rebuild costs $1500-3500 depending on why. To make it auto compatible (removal of govenrer linkage, full balance of lower, different cam, etc.) will definitely be on the upper end. It doesn't bolt to any readily available trans or adapters. It mounts by vertical pads on the corners, making it quite wide. It is significantly taller than a comparable auto 6, particularly in turbo form. It uses updraft carburetion and upward exhaust, meaning unique manifolds are in order. A really different oil pan and pickup system will be required. You'll need to run a late model one as the 4 bearing version wouldn't be happy with the variable loads. Since the engine isn't reall designed for smooth running you'll find it vibrates considerably more than an auto engine. Can it be done? Yes. But why? It would be OK in a BIG truck with lots of gearing, but would stink in a car. Plus there will be a lot of custom parts and clearance issues. A better idea would be a Chevy 250/292 or Ford 300 six. At least the trans,motor mounts and rebuild parts would be available, and the package would fit better. Or how about a Buick V6, or even the GMC 305 V6? We put auto enignes in our tractors to make them perform, and because they are cheaper than tractor engines (Chevy and Chrysler 6's came factory in combines), and going the other way is a giant step backwards.
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