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Old Jan 3, 2013 | 02:13 PM
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six speed conversion?

I have a 1990 7.3L F250 5 speed. I've been mulling over the idea of a 6 speed conversion (from a later Super-Duty etc). Has anyone done this? It seems like the lack of electronics, and the fact that my truck is already a manual would make that more or less a bolt-on conversion unless the shifter location became a problem. Has it been done before? If so, is it "do-able" or major PITA?

How about a 7.3 Powerstroke conversion? I'm guessing that gets a little more complicated due to electronics.
 
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perfect, thanks! I'm surprised they changed the block casting, and clutch!
 
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