Very impressive work on this, not only for bringing this truck back in such a short time, but for stretching your money as far as you have. That's a real skill in itself.

 

Dam son!!!

Well done.

 

I've read that also but after doing a bunch of research on E85 info pages it appears that most manufactures have been using E85 tolerant fuel system parts since the late 80's. Much of it has to do with injector pulse length and size plus software differences that give a Flex fuel vehicle it's label. Some vehicles I've had do better than others. My last F150 V6 loved E85 as well but my old Jeep Wrangler damn near wouldn't run at all on it. Our minivan is a Flex fuel vehicle and it runs good on it but it eats it up a lot quicker that regular 87 gas. My trucks have both got similar or better mileage on E85 compared to 87. Better when towing which I think has to do with E85 being 108 octane and running cooler gives it an advantage when the engine is working harder. Either way to each his own.

 

Our trucks are ok as far as the lines are concerned. Itll wear on the pumps a little faster and the injectors will corrode over time if you dont fork out the cash for stainless injectors.

Glad to see that you are driving and enjoying this thing. The finished product came out great.

 

Looks good! Are you going to continue this thread with the interior as well?

 

Yes but it's been a little hard to find an upgraded seats at a decent price around here. Most likely next year the thread will be updated to include a 6.9 diesel swap. I will update soon.

 

6.9 or 5.9 diesel swap?

Was that a typo?

 

IDI with turbo?

 

6.9 idi mild turbo with 4r100 trans or a manual if I can find one at the time. I've done the 5.9 and it was alright but I really like the old idi's parts are dirt cheap and they got the job done back then and I've seen ones that get it done today. I also like how they sound.

 

Keeping it

 

Took the boat out to the lake with the truck this last weekend. Tows real nice for a 5.4.

 

Took the truck and the boat out to sullivan lake indiana for the 4th. Great time

 

Looks like you've been getting to enjoy yourself now that the truck is done. It came out really nice. Glad to see its getting use towing the boat and running to the liquor store

 

lookin' good

 

Truck looks good and Sullivan Lake looks nice as well. I will have to check it out as I'm 4 hours north.