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Old Aug 7, 2014 | 09:33 PM
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diesel options?

Have an 88 250 xlt, 460 right now want that motor for a project what kind of diesel could I get and 5 speed for around 2000? Any cheaper diesel 7.3, 6.7, preferred newer and low miles but on limited budget so what you guys think
 
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It's not the cost of the engine to be worried about. The wiring and PCM is a different story.
 
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6.9 or 7.3 IDI FTW!!!!!!!!!
 
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6.9, 7.3 IDI, and 7.3 IDI turbo would be the simplest swaps. A 7.3 Powerstroke would require the wiring harness and pcm, ideally a donor truck as well. Mechanically injected Cummins swaps are also do-able, while the computer controlled 24v would take more work. As for the 6.0, 6.4, and 6.7, good luck. Lots of sensors, wiring, and computer work there.
 
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Originally Posted by Natcox012
Have an 88 250 xlt, 460 right now want that motor for a project what kind of diesel could I get and 5 speed for around 2000? Any cheaper diesel 7.3, 6.7, preferred newer and low miles but on limited budget so what you guys think
Are you looking for a whole truck or just an engine?
 
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