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Old Dec 27, 2005 | 09:18 PM
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Diesel Motor Question?

OK i know this has been discussed and im sorry for beating a dead horse but will a powerstroke fit in the older 250's and 350's? like into a 79 maybe?or even the late 80's trucks?
 
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Old Dec 29, 2005 | 07:52 PM
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Yes they do. I've seen a pic of one in a crew cab '74 F250.
 
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Old Dec 29, 2005 | 09:30 PM
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The fit is not the problem.
The computer and wiring that has to be done to make it run is another story though.
Nothing that can not be done, but it will take a while to do it.
 
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Old Dec 30, 2005 | 11:21 AM
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You basically need a donor TRUCK. A complete truck with all the wiring and everything. Then you will need to adapt the newer wiring harness to work in the old truck.
 
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Old Jan 1, 2006 | 03:59 PM
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A 7.3 IDI with an aftermarket turbo is a much more feasible swap. Powerstrokes and newer Cummins (24V) have a rediculous amount of wiring.
 
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Old Jan 2, 2006 | 05:26 PM
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Wiring is no problem I love it!I jus didnt know if it actually fit..What about motor mounts and trans mounts,and wat trans is everyone using with this?
 
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Old Jan 3, 2006 | 02:12 AM
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The 6.9/7.3 IDI was a factory option, you can buy motor mounts or make them, the C6 is probably the easiest tranny to go with, no computer and no clutch to mess with, its also wicked strong.
 
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