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Dec 6, 2011 | 09:34 PM

qazwsx213

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Cummins Engine Swap Question

I have a 2001 Ford F450 7.3 Litre Diesel Powerstroke

I was wondering if I could swap the engine with any cummins engine? And what it would require?

Dec 6, 2011 | 09:40 PM

8tsixt

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There are a few members on here who have done the swap. Others will chime in soon.

Dec 6, 2011 | 11:18 PM

snakedoc

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is there something wrong with the 7.3?
if not the cost and time in a swap is large.
i think that doing things like this are cool but if its not broke dont fix it.

Dec 7, 2011 | 07:23 AM

Dean88

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FordCummins.com: '99+ Ford SuperDuty Overview

Here you go, these guys make great products from what I hear. A buddy of mine bought their Cummins to ZF6 adapter plate so he could get rid of the awful G56 in his Dodge, and from what I saw, it was a well engineered piece.

Dec 7, 2011 | 09:38 AM

kccatpower

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dean88, thank you for posting that link up, great info. i have a friend with an v10 excursion wanting to do a diesel swap.

Dec 7, 2011 | 12:56 PM

rufushusky

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Another option is destroked.

Destroked - THE Cummins Conversion Company : Home Page

and one of their vendors...

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Dec 7, 2011 | 01:51 PM

homesteader

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So what is the average cost to do. 7.3 turn key?

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Dec 7, 2011 | 02:07 PM

rufushusky

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Quote:

Originally Posted by qazwsx213

I was wondering if I could swap the engine with any cummins engine? And what it would require?

Very possible...it requires a large wallet.

I would love to do it but I can't justify pulling out a perfectly functioning 7.3 with 73k miles in my truck out...eh well.

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Originally Posted by homesteader

So what is the average cost to do. 7.3 turn key?

I have heard the swaps can range from 6k to 20k depending on engine transmission...etc etc. A manual trans will help make it a little cheaper but still a lot of money. A 12V (ve or p-pump) will be your cheapest options and a 6.7 would be the most expensive.

I would LOVE to drop the 04.5 out of my old dodge in my truck but that ain't happening.