Diesel swap
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Mountain Pass
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Diesel swap
I’ve got a 1994 f250 with the 351 w E4OD motor runs great buyback trans has issues so I parked it until I can manual swap it I found a guy who wants to trade a 100k mike 7.3 turbo for my motor, I also needed a cab and I found a cheap cab in good shape that was for a 7.3 with manual transmission. What all do I need still fuel system parts? How easy or hard is it?
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depends on what "7.3 turbo" it is. if it is an IDI engine, it is all mechanical and can be put in damn near anything easily.
if it is a powerstroke, you will need the complete engine and cab wiring harness with computer.
if it is a powerstroke, you will need the complete engine and cab wiring harness with computer.
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I’ve got a 1994 f250 with the 351 w E4OD motor runs great buyback trans has issues so I parked it until I can manual swap it I found a guy who wants to trade a 100k mike 7.3 turbo for my motor, I also needed a cab and I found a cheap cab in good shape that was for a 7.3 with manual transmission. What all do I need still fuel system parts? How easy or hard is it?
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I highly doubt someone parts a truck and let the ECM in place. But there are not computers on an IDI. 6 speed would be a complete waste of money behind an IDI
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The ZF6 is not worth the cost and hassle to swap into our trucks. The ZF5 is pretty easy to get and fits fine.
As mentioned,, make sire you get some more details on what year/model the 7.3 is out of. That will help determine what all you will need.
As mentioned,, make sire you get some more details on what year/model the 7.3 is out of. That will help determine what all you will need.
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From what I’m told everything is there but I haven’t seen it in person yet. The 7.3 Is a 95 just like the cab. I wanted the zf5 and I found on everything for $300 but I’ve been hearing the zf6 is better, I’ll stick with the five speed
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The final ratios are pretty much the same between the two, the 6th just has the few few gears steeper. Not needed that ive noticed. I row the the first 3 going through an intersection from a stop. I looked into it myself awhile back because I thought it'd add another overdrive for better highway use....nope.
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Sou you need a full chassis harness, engine bay harness, engine harness, dash harness, ECM, IDM, transmission, Full fuel system, engine mounts, radiator support, radiator , etc, etc, etc
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