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Feb 13, 2004 | 09:28 AM

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Frankenstang57

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Gas vs Powerstroke, chassis differences?

I just picked up a 96 F-250 with a 351 in it. It runs and drives all right for now, but I have considered prehaps doing a engine swap somewhere down the road. I do have access to salvage auctions(which is where the 250 came from) so I would be buying a complete donor vehicle. Is there any differences in the chassis/firewall etc. that would prevent me from doing the swap?(If you've seen my Mustang, anything is possible) Just a little curious. Thanx!

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Feb 13, 2004 | 09:44 AM

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Bigsilver95

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i believe it is just a difference in front leaves, someone more knowledgeable will chime in, but i think that is it.

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Feb 13, 2004 | 03:18 PM

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i believe just suspension and electronic components will be different. swaps have been done and shouldn't be that much of a problem. the biggest pain is usually price

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Feb 14, 2004 | 09:24 AM

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I here you on the price. A guy at work said it wouldn't work, blah, blah, blah is all I heard. Make me want to do it more. Anyone else have any ideas?

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Feb 14, 2004 | 07:57 PM

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The diesels have stiffer springs - I don't think they look different - but higher spring rate. Sound's like fun - go for it!!!

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