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Jul 31, 2014 | 06:35 PM

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Sounds like a great idea. You could also go vegan, cook crystal meth, or a whole range of similarly worthwhile activities. IMO the 6.2/6.5 engines are nothing but boat anchors.

What is your idea engine wish that I can't drive down the block and see it swapped into a f350 an e350 and a old chevy RV?

How about a 4-53 Detroit ?

Jul 31, 2014 | 08:47 PM

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L65 195@3400 RPM 430 FT-LBS@1800 RPM stock 6.5

Stock 5.8W (351 ci)
200 hp @ 3800 rpm
300 ft/lb @ 2800 rpm
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Jul 31, 2014 | 08:49 PM

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Come on guys there has to be other ideas for a swap out there other than the fummins

Jul 31, 2014 | 11:59 PM

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Ok if they are set up properly they are reliable
Everyone knows someone who has a few old ones with issues that are original. I'm talking head and main studs copper head gaskets cooling System mods including a dmax fan
Lower compression to better handle the boost

Not just some old neglected one that everyone hate because they don't understand it's kinda like a 6.0 for gm

It maybe true the 6.5 can be reliable and make good power if setup correctly. My in laws are die hard GM and know how to fix them, maintenance is almost a paranoia to them. One was rebuilt at 150,000miles and one is dead at 170,000miles and being replaced. Both are bone stock engine's and none of those mods would have helped.

Aug 1, 2014 | 12:51 AM

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Crank related failure? If so add the fluid damper balancer and forget about it

Main studs and a girdle help too

Aug 1, 2014 | 09:23 PM

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Come on guys there has to be other ideas for a swap out there other than the fummins

But.......the Fummins makes the Ex the ultimate rig.

Swap what you like, dare to be different.

Cheers

Aug 2, 2014 | 12:18 AM

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Crank related failure? If so add the fluid damper balancer and forget about it

Main studs and a girdle help too

There 6.2's had crankshaft problems but the 6.5's were both piston related. I'm not going to say you shouldn't do the swap but it seems like a huge amount of work for step a backward to me.

Aug 2, 2014 | 12:36 AM

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I agree. The 6.2/6.5 can likely be made to be reliable if taken care of and not worked hard, but I would rather have a better engine than a unique engine swap.

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Aug 2, 2014 | 04:46 AM

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I think its sacrilegious to put any Chevy eng in a Ford vehicle but that's just me

Aug 2, 2014 | 10:03 AM

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I've broke the crank in stock 6.5s just running down the hwy before, so I'd vote "NO"

I'm all for upgrading power, reliability, and ease of repair. But I don't think this is the right swap choice.

Aug 2, 2014 | 11:10 AM

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I'm picking up what you guys are saying
At the same time remember this is by no means a stock engine BUT what other ideas for an engine
How about a cat engine then???

Cummins just seems too easy

Aug 2, 2014 | 12:35 PM

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I think a DT360 would be sweet. It should fit into anything a 6BT does. Then you're at least closer to being in the family, and that 360 has one stout bottom end.

Aug 2, 2014 | 02:13 PM

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How about a Perkins, Johndeer, or something along those lines?

Aug 2, 2014 | 03:36 PM

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I think a DT360 would be sweet. It should fit into anything a 6BT does. Then you're at least closer to being in the family, and that 360 has one stout bottom end.

Hey, Ford owns Cummings; it's in the family.

All kidding aside, the Cummins engine was available in the F650 and up. When my swap goes over, my engine will be painted Ford Corporate Blue.