diesel swap
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diesel swap
im have a 1983 ford f150
im wanting to put a diesel in it
what would be the easest to drop in it?
how much
"stuff" am i goin to have to change?
just give a quick run by of the procedure if you could
thanks
im wanting to put a diesel in it
what would be the easest to drop in it?
how much
"stuff" am i goin to have to change?
just give a quick run by of the procedure if you could
thanks
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Easiest would be a IDI wether it be a 6.9 or 7.3. Which engine is in there now? Being a 150 you might want to look at a 4cyl diesel out of a ranger (weight reasons). Any way you look at it your going to need engine mounts, transmission, misc accesories, cooling sys upgrade, suspension upgrade... $$$$$
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Does it run good now? Just run it at a max 2100 rpm and pretend it's an oilburner.
OK, still want a smoker? Forget the mini-OTR V8 engines. They weigh over twice what your 302 does, not to mention the transmission.
The Ranger diesel might be a candidate.
Go here for lots of info.
http://www.4btswaps.com/forum/index.php
You'll save a lot of gas doing this.
OK, still want a smoker? Forget the mini-OTR V8 engines. They weigh over twice what your 302 does, not to mention the transmission.
The Ranger diesel might be a candidate.
Go here for lots of info.
http://www.4btswaps.com/forum/index.php
You'll save a lot of gas doing this.
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Originally Posted by 85e150six4mtod
Does it run good now? Just run it at a max 2100 rpm and pretend it's an oilburner.
OK, still want a smoker? Forget the mini-OTR V8 engines. They weigh over twice what your 302 does, not to mention the transmission.
The Ranger diesel might be a candidate.
Go here for lots of info.
http://www.4btswaps.com/forum/index.php
You'll save a lot of gas doing this.
OK, still want a smoker? Forget the mini-OTR V8 engines. They weigh over twice what your 302 does, not to mention the transmission.
The Ranger diesel might be a candidate.
Go here for lots of info.
http://www.4btswaps.com/forum/index.php
You'll save a lot of gas doing this.
you sure that thing would give me enough power in a full size truck?
it looks nice though
how much does it cost to hvae all that done?
what about if you do it yourself?
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