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Feb 25, 2022 | 11:55 PM

Why-it-so-loud

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Excursion engine swap

I got a new v10 excursion but the motor stopped work. I also have a 7.3 4x4 excursion but it was in a rollover however the motor and trans work fine. Should I body swap it or move everything over to the v10? Please don’t tell me it’s easier to just buy a diesel or to just leave it alone. I have to much ambition to discover if it can be done. Thank you

Feb 26, 2022 | 12:36 AM

jjmills

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if the v10 is 4x4. deffinately swap motor trans and all wiring/ecm etc. it is a big job but doable.if v10 is rusty might want to reconsider

Feb 26, 2022 | 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by jjmills

if the v10 is 4x4. deffinately swap motor trans and all wiring/ecm etc. it is a big job but doable.if v10 is rusty might want to reconsider

the v10 is 2wd. Is it better to swap the body or trans motor ect

Feb 26, 2022 | 08:18 AM

wpnaes

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It's a big job either way, keep the 4x4 ability and you'll never regret it even if you never use it.

Feb 26, 2022 | 11:27 AM

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Depends on what shop equipment you have. If you have the ability to safety raise and lower a complete Excursion body, then that makes a big difference. Engines, transmissions, and transfer cases all come apart and can be swapped around between vehicles using a basic engine hoist (available at Harbor Freight for like $200), but lifting a body off the chassis without damaging it requires equipment that most DIY'ers just don't have.
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