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Old Aug 20, 2007 | 03:52 PM
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86 engine swap

I have an 86 f-350 with a 6.9L and manual transmission. I am thinking about swapping in a 7.3L Powerstroke, but don't know if it's going to work. Will I be able to link a 7.3L to my stock transmission? Would that even be a good idea? Is it even a good idea to trade my 6.9 for a 7.3?
 
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Old Aug 21, 2007 | 09:46 AM
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I think both engines have the same bell housing pattern. It would be less hassle to swap in a 7.3 IDI motor, but people have swapped in the 7.3 PSD as well. Another option is to just add a turbo to your 6.9 to get some more power from it.
 
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Old Aug 21, 2007 | 12:10 PM
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I have heard the powerstroke has a lot wiring associated with it. So it would be like changing a carbed gas motor to a fuel injection motor, lots of wires and a computer.
 
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Old Aug 21, 2007 | 05:33 PM
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Thanks for the help guys.
 
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Old Aug 22, 2007 | 06:03 AM
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If you do this swap what are you going to do with your 6.9? And what kind of shape is it in?
 
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