engine swap for 1978 f100

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Old 05-29-2006, 11:43 PM
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engine swap for 1978 f100

i want to get a deisel in my trusty truck any feed back is welcome

it has a 300 inline init right now..

thanks daveman8963
 
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I think a high torque diesel will turn your f-100 frame into a pretzel. What's wrong with your 300? They're great torque engines.
 

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thanx for all the feed back....

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It would be easier, more time consuming, and possibly end up being cheaper to go out and find yourself a diesel equiped truck.
 
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Smile Diesel Conversion

. All the Ford / Cummins conversion parts from a Grumman will interchange with your truck The 3.9BT will be a direct bolt in....
 
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