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Mar 17, 2004 | 01:09 PM

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rusty70f100

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I always thought a John Deere diesel would make a good swap. Ford should get a deal struck up with them. Check here for an engine I think would make a good candidate.

Mar 17, 2004 | 01:26 PM

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Matts72

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3.05L and 633lbs.

too small and too heavy. Maybe good for a Ranger. Although you could toss a 302 in a Ranger, it would weigh less, and get the same mileage.

Mar 18, 2004 | 10:43 AM

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Steveheavy

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Thanks Lectrocuted I drive heavy haul truck for a living. But it is hard to find some one who can actually explain why we have in-lines and not V's in big trucks, and why the opposite in PU trucks.

Mar 18, 2004 | 11:00 AM

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Lectrocuted

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Another thing is packaging. A v-8 will fit where a tall inline six may not. I'd say the main reason you find straight sixes in the big rigs is durability and fuel economy.

Mar 25, 2004 | 09:29 PM

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someday

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ford finally released info on the truck- www.commtruck.ford.com if anyone is interested

Mar 25, 2004 | 10:19 PM

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superrangerman2002

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4.5L ..... 200 Hp at 3k and 440ft/lbs at 1850....and a torq shift tranny!!

Now just gotta stuff it into the F-150....

shhhh.... I can hear my 02 F-150 getting nervous....