7.3 Swap
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7.3 Swap
To start, I have a 1995 7.3l F350 XL Single Cab 2WD Dually and a 1996 Gas F250 Extended XLT 4WD Auto on singles, the 95 is a manual and falling apart so I'm thinking of transplanting the 7.3+transmission into the extended cab which is in better condition body wise, hooking up the T-case and putting the dually springs and axle on. What would entail this project other than swapping the column, addition of the clutch pedal+shifter and the cluster. would the ecu need to be swapped? does the T-case fit on the 7.3? what additional wiring would I have to add? fuel lines? is the frame consisting between the 250 and 350? etc.
Thanks for the help!
Thanks for the help!
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The biggest problem will be the transmissions, as the manual transmission while a 4X2, will not let the transfer case bolt up, and the gasser auto tranny will not bolt up to the 7.3. You will need a 4X4 diesel ZF5 or auto tranny. Other wise, it would be fairly straight forward, as you have both trucks to swap all parts.
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Yes, the ECU and all of the wiring needs to be swapped.
As stated above, a transfer case won't bolt to a two wheel drive transmission. You can take the transmission apart, change the output shaft, and reassemble the transmission. You'll also need to change the extension housing.
As stated above, a transfer case won't bolt to a two wheel drive transmission. You can take the transmission apart, change the output shaft, and reassemble the transmission. You'll also need to change the extension housing.
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Just a company truck that's been sitting out, more worth it to swap them to just get to town and back for errands than to buy a newer truck that'd be harder to maintain.
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The biggest problem will be the transmissions, as the manual transmission while a 4X2, will not let the transfer case bolt up, and the gasser auto tranny will not bolt up to the 7.3. You will need a 4X4 diesel ZF5 or auto tranny. Other wise, it would be fairly straight forward, as you have both trucks to swap all parts.
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[QUOTE=1995/7.3;21219474]Or do you think I'd be easier to swap the cab, dependednt upon frame sizes?[/Q This would not be a bolt on option, as the frame length are different. You would have to move the cab mounts to match the extended cab, and remove the truck box and replace with a flatbed or cut and shorten the truck box.
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dunno, but that 7.3 powertrain is pretty good, it's just the body on it is pretty bad. And I'd prefer a 7.3 over the Gasser as a dedicated work truck. The Gasser has the better package and an extended cab.
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