Diesel?
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Diesel?
I have a 79 F250 Crew Cab. I am tinkering with the idea of installing a 7.3 N/A from a 91 during the restoration (if I ever have the time and money). I already have a strong running motor. Has anyone ever tried this? Would it be worth the time/effort? any comments.
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It has been time and again, you have to like the diesels to begin with though. They behave a little different than a gasser, but the fuel economy and the pulling torque can't be matched. Go turbo and really get the numbers... From what I have read around here, the install is fairly simple as far as swaps go, but keep in mind that the front will be heavier with a diesel. If you choose to do it, be sure to get a trans with it as well.The bell doesn't quite share with a gas engine.
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You have to be a diesel guy to like a diesel truck and you wont know that until you do it. I've had both, and for a WORK or TOW vehicle the diesel can't be beat by any GAS setup, but for a dailey driver I'd stay with the gas.
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I've had multiple Diesel trucks over the years and have really had good luck with all of them. I'm just not sure how easily the conversion will go. Not many 79 4X4 Crewcabs around and I'll bet not many people have put a Diesel in one. Just thinking about trying something different.
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There are a number of threads here in this forum and in engine swaps on the conversion. It is not easy or cheap.
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I suppose a 7.3 would get worse gas mileage than my 302 anyway.
Edit: It seems like one would get about 15-20mpg unloaded. I wouldn't mind that in my '79 F-100 project, mmm 300ft-lbs of torque.
Edit: It seems like one would get about 15-20mpg unloaded. I wouldn't mind that in my '79 F-100 project, mmm 300ft-lbs of torque.
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i am putting built 6.9 turbo in my 76 s/c 2wd had to do modifications to front crossmember and had custom mounts made 400-500 hp 700ft lbs torque.......and she runs on waste motor oil so costs nothing to drive her
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Originally Posted by pauls painting
i am putting built 6.9 turbo in my 76 s/c 2wd had to do modifications to front crossmember and had custom mounts made 400-500 hp 700ft lbs torque.......and she runs on waste motor oil so costs nothing to drive her
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Originally Posted by pauls painting
i lowered the compression to 17.1 and had pistons ceramic coated so i can run more boost also have head studs will also add water/methanol in it
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