Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums

Notices
Pre-Power Stroke Diesel (7.3L IDI & 6.9L) Diesel Topics Only

diesel 79

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Apr 7, 2006 | 01:07 AM
Share
  #1  
bloodhound51's Avatar
bloodhound51
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 121
Likes: 0
diesel 79
posted this in the 73-79 forum too
has anyone done a 7.3 non turbo swap into a 79 f-250 4x4 just looking for some info before i start tearing into things.
 
Reply
0
Old Apr 8, 2006 | 07:02 PM
Share
  #2  
bloodhound51's Avatar
bloodhound51
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 121
Likes: 0
nobody has done this before
 
Reply
0
Old Apr 8, 2006 | 07:57 PM
Share
  #3  
bigredtruckmi's Avatar
bigredtruckmi
Lead Driver
Veteran: Navy
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 7,782
Likes: 221
From: Huntington Indiana
Club FTE Gold Member
Was there a diesel in the 79? I'd do some frame measurements first before even looking into it.
 
Reply
0
Old Apr 8, 2006 | 09:40 PM
Share
  #4  
fellro86's Avatar
fellro86
Hotshot
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 11,697
Likes: 3
From: Marengo, Iowa
it has been done, but it does take a bit of fabrication to make it work out. https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...=firewall+flex
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...d.php?t=333905
 
Reply
0
Old Apr 9, 2006 | 08:44 PM
Share
  #5  
bloodhound51's Avatar
bloodhound51
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 121
Likes: 0
thanks that will help alot now i know who to contact when i am ready to do the swap
 
Reply
0
Back to Subforum
Pre-Power Stroke Diesel (7.3L IDI & 6.9L)
View Next Unread
Banks SideWinder Review




Advanced Search
Reply Closed Thread Share
Forum Jump

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:54 AM.

story-0
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

Slideshow: 10 most expensive Ford trucks ever sold on Bring a Trailer.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:24:34


VIEW MORE
story-1
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

Here's everything that has changed for the latest model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-27 16:17:28


VIEW MORE
story-2
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-18 19:34:33


VIEW MORE
story-3
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

And it might be even better than that.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-18 19:26:42


VIEW MORE
story-4
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

Slideshow: Does lowering an F-150 Lobo RUIN the ride quality?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-18 19:20:37


VIEW MORE
story-5
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Slideshow: Ford's bizarre fishing-themed Explorer concept has resurfaced after spending decades largely forgotten.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:07:46


VIEW MORE
story-6
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

Slideshow: The 10 best Ford truck engines we miss the most.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 13:09:47


VIEW MORE
story-7
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

Slideshow: first look at the 810 hp 2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road!

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-12 12:50:07


VIEW MORE
story-8
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

Slideshow: Everything You Need to Know about the 2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-07 17:51:06


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!

Slideshow: 10 most surprising Ford truck options/features in 2026.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 11:17:22


VIEW MORE