here it goes, my first build thread


decided im done with the 390fe and im going with a 7.3L idi v8 diesel. will be running a c6 behind that.

truck is a 67 f100 with 72 grille conversion and 250 suspension, axles and disk brakes.



im picking up my motor this weekend!


truck:


getting motor ready to pull out:



will post more pics tonight once i get the motor out!

 

Sounds like a nice swap you will be doing ill be watching for updates. Wondering why you upgraded to 250 suspension and axles though?

 

thanks!

and plenty of reasons, for 8 lug, limited slip, 4:10s, front disk brakes, heavier springs in front. since i been planning on putting in a diesel for a while, and plus i got a really good deal on everything!

 

update!

motors out



and picked up my motor today after work!

 

You're going to turbocharge it, right? Why not run an overdrive to help on the mileage? It will be poor with 4.10's and a non lockup direct drive transmission.

 

yes, it will be turbo'd, eventually, i wanna get it all running and whatnot before i start upgrading.

and i thought about it, but its only gonna be driven around town. i have my powerstroke for mileage

 

What about a set of 3.54 gears? I guess it would be better off the line with 4.10's.

 

I wanna keep the 4.10's

 

Did You buy a whole truck to get the engine?<O</O

 

Nope, my buddy parted his out, so I took the complete motor and everything else.

 

Are you just going to use an ATS or Banks kit or built your own?

 

Not exactly sure yet. When it's time for a turbo ill see what kits i can find for cheap, if not ill make one with the extra turbo from my 7.3 powerstroke.

 

Just picked up my transmission. It's a c6 like I was looking for. It came from a old ranch truck and appears to be in good shape, fluid looks good and torque converter looks new/newer and fluid in there looks great too. Once I get it in im gonna change the filter and pan gasket.

Basically all is need now is a flexplate so I can get this trans bolted to motor and set in truck to make my mounts!

Anyone have a flexplate that they sell?

 

anyone know where i can get a flexplate for a 7.3/c6? i need one asap!


heres the trans that i picked up

 

It looks to Me like Your engine had a 5 or 4 speed transmission fly wheel on it. I not sure that will work with the flexplate.<O</O
The automatic fly wheels are not that hard to find but the flexplate is the part that will crack. Ford at the time I needed one only sold them as a set and it was big money.