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Was wanting some info on a good shop. Building me a truck. Its a 89 f-250 5spd 4x4 With 1 ton axles from a f-350. Doing a body swap with my 95 2wd. Instead of putting in my I-6, or using the 351 I want to go diesel. Anyone have any info on doing this? Or be able to point me in the right direction? Thanks.
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I have seen in the classifieds on this site a PSD with all the wiring, etc. Around $5000.00 I think. Check out the junkyards and classifieds. Best thing would be to buy a totaled PSD that way you have everything you need.
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Honestly with what you plan to do the best thing would be to convert your 95 2wd to a 4wd and then put the engine in that. Well unless you 95 is actually a f-150 then it wouldn't work! But either way the best thing like Neal said is to get a whole truck that is wrecked. The engine and tranny is one thing but all the wiring, dash and the little pieces will make your cost sky rocket.
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That's true I forgot about the dash components and little intricat stuff that may be very hard to find. Just find a totaled one and put your body on that one.
I looked into doing the same thing with an "88 I used to have and all the stuff I needed got out of control so I just bought a new one instead. But you can do it cheaper the way we suggested.
I looked into doing the same thing with an "88 I used to have and all the stuff I needed got out of control so I just bought a new one instead. But you can do it cheaper the way we suggested.
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Best place to get a PSD is outta a city transportation vehicle like Dial-a-ride vans. Those old timers honestly dont abuse those motors like some other PSD owners I know, not pointing fingers at anybody around here......... Im buying another motor as well to start workin on a twin turbinator kit, Muahahaha, more power!
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Neal, Im way to greedy to ever give up. My goal is to surpass Luke on straight #2. It will happen just give it time
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17-18mpg in town, 13-14 towing the 7 horse Bloomer trailer. Be jealous, be verrrryyyy jealous.
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lol, I should post my disclaimer hijacked from Arch Bishop. To many newbies will follow the sig list of mods and not get the mileage I do due to lead foot syndrome and it'll be my fault. Oh well, bring it I guess
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