Wanting to make it a deisel
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Wanting to make it a deisel
Okay so I have been toying the idea of putting a diesel engine in my 1977 f250 camper special ranger 2wd, but I cannot find any links on it being done on a 2wd. Has anyone tried or know someone who has? And If so please I would love to hear all about it.
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It's been done, and I'm thinking about doing the same thing.
78 F350 2WD Trailer Special Cummins - Page 2 - Dodge Cummins Diesel Forum
78 F350 2WD Trailer Special Cummins - Page 2 - Dodge Cummins Diesel Forum
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Weight wise, how does it compare to a big block or a mod motor?
Gotta love Google... Looking like about 750 lbs. for the 4BT and 500 lbs. for a cast iron 4.6L. Stock HP ratings are a huge difference, but the torque is about the same. So the new question is what is the upgradabliity of the 4BT. This could make a badass 2wd F100 short bed street truck project.
Gotta love Google... Looking like about 750 lbs. for the 4BT and 500 lbs. for a cast iron 4.6L. Stock HP ratings are a huge difference, but the torque is about the same. So the new question is what is the upgradabliity of the 4BT. This could make a badass 2wd F100 short bed street truck project.
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You can upgrade to a bigger Turbo, turn the pump up and upgrade the injectors and surpass the torque of a mild 460.. when looking at a diesel its ALL about the torque, don't let those meek HP #'s scare you!
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I was looking into doing the same and here is what I gathered:
Cummins is the way to go but you have to make some adjustments to the oil pan.
Basically, there is not enough clearance so the oil pan needs to be shortened vertically..
Here is the link where I found the info:
Anyone done a 2wd 73-79 ford? - Dodge Cummins Diesel Forum
Also, there is a forum on FTE dedicated to Diesel Swaps.. You might find more info there..
Good luck
Cummins is the way to go but you have to make some adjustments to the oil pan.
Basically, there is not enough clearance so the oil pan needs to be shortened vertically..
Here is the link where I found the info:
Anyone done a 2wd 73-79 ford? - Dodge Cummins Diesel Forum
Also, there is a forum on FTE dedicated to Diesel Swaps.. You might find more info there..
Good luck
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Weight wise, how does it compare to a big block or a mod motor?
Gotta love Google... Looking like about 750 lbs. for the 4BT and 500 lbs. for a cast iron 4.6L. Stock HP ratings are a huge difference, but the torque is about the same. So the new question is what is the upgradabliity of the 4BT. This could make a badass 2wd F100 short bed street truck project.
Gotta love Google... Looking like about 750 lbs. for the 4BT and 500 lbs. for a cast iron 4.6L. Stock HP ratings are a huge difference, but the torque is about the same. So the new question is what is the upgradabliity of the 4BT. This could make a badass 2wd F100 short bed street truck project.
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I have a spare 78' shortbed regular cab body and frame. Plan for it was a CV swap, 4 link/coil over CV rear and an aluminum 4.6 with a carb setup. This is a future project. Now I am contemplating the choice of a 4BT instead of the 4.6.
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