Idea for a unique engine swap!
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Idea for a unique engine swap!
ok so today after fixing a problem i had from last night, i started thinking about possibly swapping out the 7.3L in my '97 f250, for somthing a little bit stronger and more reliable.
Hence. . .
Caterpillar C7.1 ACCERT diesel swap! the C7.1 is a 7L (427.7cu in.) inline 6 turbo diesel. so its about the same size and weight as the 7.3L V8 diesel.
its rated at 275hp @2200rpm, and 927lb ft @1400rpm. but i plan on upgrading this motor quite a bit. It is aftercooled already so i dont need to worry about that.
but yeah thats my idea, if you would like to see the engines dyno sheet, let me know and i can email you the entire dyno sheet, along with the info spreadsheet as well.
Hence. . .
Caterpillar C7.1 ACCERT diesel swap! the C7.1 is a 7L (427.7cu in.) inline 6 turbo diesel. so its about the same size and weight as the 7.3L V8 diesel.
its rated at 275hp @2200rpm, and 927lb ft @1400rpm. but i plan on upgrading this motor quite a bit. It is aftercooled already so i dont need to worry about that.
but yeah thats my idea, if you would like to see the engines dyno sheet, let me know and i can email you the entire dyno sheet, along with the info spreadsheet as well.
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ok quick question for anyone that knows! how can i upload the dyno results to the forums for people to see?
that would be easier than emailing the dyno results to a whole bunch of different people that are interested.
that would be easier than emailing the dyno results to a whole bunch of different people that are interested.
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oh. . . are you sure cuz i have the dimensions of the engine right here and i think it would fit. http://www.cat.com/cda/files/2525170/7/LEHH0006.pdf
its actually not as big as you might think. either that or my measurments of my own trucks engine bay are waaaaaayy off!! lol.
all the engines dyno information is on that page as well.
and if this engine wont fit, the next step down would be the C6.6 ACERT. which actually would fit!
its actually not as big as you might think. either that or my measurments of my own trucks engine bay are waaaaaayy off!! lol.
all the engines dyno information is on that page as well.
and if this engine wont fit, the next step down would be the C6.6 ACERT. which actually would fit!
Hook it, I'll pull it.
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You have big dreams. I don't see how that engine will fit. The turbo will have to be moved and the oil pan will drag on the ground to get the fan in the right place.
You have the best engine in the truck now. Do some mods to it and get around 400 HP. Would be a lot cheaper.
What ever you do, we need pics.
You have the best engine in the truck now. Do some mods to it and get around 400 HP. Would be a lot cheaper.
What ever you do, we need pics.
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From experience only the only CAT engine I ever seen in a truck was a CAT 3408 from a service truck, stuffed in a 77 Chevy K30, which the guy used a SAE5 spd witha dodge divroced transfercase to run his front axle. He had to put 3 inch of body lift on the truck. And the only inlines you will get to fit in out trucks are Cummins, and some Detroits (The 52 series)
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From experience only the only CAT engine I ever seen in a truck was a CAT 3408 from a service truck, stuffed in a 77 Chevy K30, which the guy used a SAE5 spd witha dodge divroced transfercase to run his front axle. He had to put 3 inch of body lift on the truck. And the only inlines you will get to fit in out trucks are Cummins, and some Detroits (The 52 series)
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great! lets see the pics. I am also considering the same swap and would love to know how you did and some other info
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