5.4 to 7.3 swap
Cargo Master
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 2,931
Likes: 20
From: Lake Ann, Michigan
John just informed me about this thread.
You have a decent job ahead of you and I can say you will run into little issues but shouldn't be anything too big.
While your moving the fuel system over (lines,tank,pump) do yourself a favor and do the In-tank mods and in line filter. Doesn't have to be the expensive route I took but worth doing when you have it empty and swapping. Also bench test the pump mine worked in the donor and when I swapped it over she died.
Check up pipes for leaks while it's out best time to fix or replace. Also do yourself a favor and 50 cent mod the harnesses.
You will want to plan on full fluid changes so add $$$ plus your drive shafts will most likely need to be re-tubed $$$
You will need the accelerator pedal from the donor.
I'm sure I can give you more little nuances as I think more. Ask any questions as they come up and I will shoot you answers.
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You have a decent job ahead of you and I can say you will run into little issues but shouldn't be anything too big.
While your moving the fuel system over (lines,tank,pump) do yourself a favor and do the In-tank mods and in line filter. Doesn't have to be the expensive route I took but worth doing when you have it empty and swapping. Also bench test the pump mine worked in the donor and when I swapped it over she died.
Check up pipes for leaks while it's out best time to fix or replace. Also do yourself a favor and 50 cent mod the harnesses.
You will want to plan on full fluid changes so add $$$ plus your drive shafts will most likely need to be re-tubed $$$
You will need the accelerator pedal from the donor.
I'm sure I can give you more little nuances as I think more. Ask any questions as they come up and I will shoot you answers.
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i ain't rite
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 65,426
Likes: 5,507
From: Marlboro Mental Hospital.
ouch!! they are tough engines.
i had one in a parts truck that was driven 35 miles on 6 cylinders.
with 2 holes in the oil pan.
it still ran when i got it, drove it up on the trailer, and off into the garage to strip it.
i had one in a parts truck that was driven 35 miles on 6 cylinders.
with 2 holes in the oil pan.
it still ran when i got it, drove it up on the trailer, and off into the garage to strip it.
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