Not another swap....
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Not another swap....
Hello ladies and genitals. I have recently found myself in possession of a 03 f150 with a destroyed engine. I've personally never heard anything make these noises before and I'm really not interested in fixing a 5.4. What I am interested in is this 6.9 ide that has been in my garage for a few years. I'm thinking that because I don't have near enough headaches in my life I can make this work. I got a transmission shop that owes me a few good favors so the drivetrain shouldn't really be a problem.
Anyway to the point...I definitely don't want anything computerized. Anyone got any suggestions or input on some other diesel engines that might be a better option? Based on some quick googleing the 6.9 is approx 10 inches bigger in every direction. Why definitely not a show stopper I'm curious about others input just in case I've got project tunnel vision going on here. Thank you
Anyway to the point...I definitely don't want anything computerized. Anyone got any suggestions or input on some other diesel engines that might be a better option? Based on some quick googleing the 6.9 is approx 10 inches bigger in every direction. Why definitely not a show stopper I'm curious about others input just in case I've got project tunnel vision going on here. Thank you
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welcome to FTE.
i can see quite a few issues that will have to be worked out, with #1 being the 5.4 weighs around 550 lbs, and the diesel is closer to 1100 lbs. and the transmission will not work, you will have to use diesel specific trans.
i can see quite a few issues that will have to be worked out, with #1 being the 5.4 weighs around 550 lbs, and the diesel is closer to 1100 lbs. and the transmission will not work, you will have to use diesel specific trans.
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6.9 is a good engine, should be a fuel sipper.
Yeah it's heavier, you'll need to find some heavier springs, not that big a deal.
Tranny, just use a ZF5, they're around and 460 versions can be made to work rather well with better ratios for that truck.
Biggest issue is legality, if you need to smog check you're f'd, no way to legally do it except secretly.
Yeah it's heavier, you'll need to find some heavier springs, not that big a deal.
Tranny, just use a ZF5, they're around and 460 versions can be made to work rather well with better ratios for that truck.
Biggest issue is legality, if you need to smog check you're f'd, no way to legally do it except secretly.
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