Replace Inline 6 with a different engine
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Not much $$$. I am having the work done. If the mods are major, I will just stick with the same engine, but if the mods are reasonably priced compared to the cost of the engine I would like to consider it. I use the van for full load distance driving for a courier service. Thanks.
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You wouyld have to buy a van the same model as yours with the engine you want in it so that you had everything that was needed. Then you just start swaping stuff. I changed engine types in my truck. It could save you money if you find a used engine in good running shape at a good price and if you plan on doing a lot of the work yourself. There are many hours of labour involved in a swap like that.
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Originally posted by acerockola77
Whats wrong with the big 6 that's in there now?
Whats wrong with the big 6 that's in there now?
Otherwise, you ask for a swap.
The v8 isn't any easy swap, although it is a bolt in, but the diesel involves swapping pretty much everything under the sheetmetal, all the way to the fuel tank.
Since the van is a HD version, the 460 would bolt in, too. But, not everyone wants the lousy mpgs in that case.
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found this on Ebay browsing around today if your interested
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2445415526
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2445415526
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