Adding 5.9 and 3/4 ton drivetrain
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I would like to find a good used F250 Super cab with the 7.3 for $10,000. I was seriously considering this swap last spring when gas jumped up and diesel stayed .30 lower. The closest 7.3 I could find with the Man. trans was a 2001 in Blair NE for $21000. They offered $7000 trade for my 99 F150. that is $14,000 to boot and I could have some one else do the swap for $10,000. I do not personally need the 3/4 ton truck + the 7.3 would get 17-20 mpg vs 25-30 mpg for my F150 and the 3.9 L cummins.
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From: Sioux Falls SD
That $2000 car will not pull my camper or boat and will not hold my family of 5, 2 of witch are in bulky car seats.
If Ford would have built the F150 in 2003 like they said with the 4.5 L V6 diesel, I would own one right now.
If Ford would have built the F150 in 2003 like they said with the 4.5 L V6 diesel, I would own one right now.
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From: South Dakota
Originally Posted by 99F150
That $2000 car will not pull my camper or boat and will not hold my family of 5, 2 of witch are in bulky car seats.
If Ford would have built the F150 in 2003 like they said with the 4.5 L V6 diesel, I would own one right now.
If Ford would have built the F150 in 2003 like they said with the 4.5 L V6 diesel, I would own one right now.
*shrugs*
I guess I don't feel that the I4 cummins is all that great of a motor...sure, it would get your truck around, but I'd bet that it would be a real dog over 50 mph, even not pulling a trailer.....of course this could be changed with a 8 or 10 spd tranny.
I just don't see enough HP, sure, its got great torque, but you'd need a pretty gear diverse tranny to make it halfways streetable, IMO.
Not to mention if this was a truely viable option, Ford would have done this by now, as they have always wanted a way to up the mpg of its fleet due to CAFE.
Really, if Ford would/could put in a I4 diesel into a F150 that was streetable and got good economy, I'd bet that they couldn't keep the lots filled.
Last edited by superrangerman2002; Oct 26, 2004 at 05:40 PM.
Fleet Mechanic
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From: Sioux Falls SD
Ford gave up on the diesel in the under 8600 lbs gross weight due to emmissions regs. The same reason GM does not sell a diesel in half ton trucks any more. After 2007 when the sulfer is to be mostly removed Ford will again try to offer a diesel in a light duty truck. Yes there is a great demand for a diesel in a light duty truck. I guess I am much more conservitive in nature than your self in that I want what ever I drive to be as effecient as possible and a I4 diesel works very well in these applications with a 5 or 6 speed man. trans. They have just as broad a power band as the I6 Cummins and they are most offten seen with a four speed auto.
I see you are in SD too. what part of the state? I am east river.
Dan
I see you are in SD too. what part of the state? I am east river.
Dan
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Originally Posted by 99F150
I guess I am much more conservitive in nature than your self in that I want what ever I drive to be as effecient as possible and a I4 diesel works very well in these applications with a 5 or 6 speed man. trans.
I see you are in SD too. what part of the state? I am east river.
Dan
I see you are in SD too. what part of the state? I am east river.
Dan
As an Engineer, I can assure you I am a efficiency freak, but I have to look at more than just the effciency alone.
I am currently living in Rapid City, but grew up in Hamlin County.
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I agree with the ROI, that is why I have not done the conversion yet. Jeff in the new buyer forum said Ford plans on introducing the diesel F150 in 2007, I plan on waitint till then to buy or swap. I could justify the swap now if I look at the cost of a super duty diesel VS my paid for truck and the diesel, plus my V6 5 speed combo would bring about $1000 here in Sioux Falls.
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Originally Posted by 99F150
I agree with the ROI, that is why I have not done the conversion yet. Jeff in the new buyer forum said Ford plans on introducing the diesel F150 in 2007, I plan on waitint till then to buy or swap. I could justify the swap now if I look at the cost of a super duty diesel VS my paid for truck and the diesel, plus my V6 5 speed combo would bring about $1000 here in Sioux Falls.
I sure would like to have a diesel 1/2 ton that got 20+ mpg. Hopefully my rig will last that long.
100k and counting on my '02.
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Since I did start this thread I guess I better end. The truck is being sold and I have a 2002 4X4 Ext cab PSD lined up to buy next week. Cant wait to get this one up in the air and going faster. Thanks for all the help.
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Originally Posted by FAB150
Its a done deal now. My truck is gone and I am now the owner of a 2002 F250, 4X4, 7.3 PSD,auto, extended cab, long bed, maroon.
Hmm I'm thinking maybe a Banks Six-Gun???
You'll have to get some pictures up!
