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Old 08-10-2010, 03:27 PM
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90 Bronco 4BT Diesel Build

I got a 1990 Eddie Bauer bronco with 240k miles on her. Had a 351w that had a few mods but I was getting 10mpg on a good day and just wasnt happy with it. Decided it was time for a diesel and ZF-5 swap to beef up my drivetrain and get some better mpgs out of her.

What I started with:





Bought me a 86 Chevy P-30 step van with a 4bta. Couldnt find a buyer for the van so it got the axe and the rest got sold for parts.

Scrapping:






Overall about 1800lbs of aluminum and 2000lbs of steel.

What 1200lbs of steel looks like in a bronco: