powerstroke swap?
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 20
Likes: 0
powerstroke swap?
Hi, I have a 91 F350 with the NA 7.3. The motor has almost 400,000 miles on it and is getting very tired. Instead of rebuilding it, I want to swap a newer Powerstroke into it. I can get one from a wrecked 97 e350, the motor is complete, with harness and trans for $1000. I have a very good knowledge of automotive systems, etc. It should be a pretty straight forward swap, I'm just looking for any advice, or problems with the swap, wiring, cooling, etc, thanks
Hotshot
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 17,799
Likes: 104
From: Ashland City, TN
Since its from a van, you'll have to swap over some parts, like intake parts and stuff, and the exhaust return parts, other than that, I believe they are the same motor, Pull them both and get to swappin.
Don't forget to put in some new GP's and exhaust doughnuts when you have it off.
If you got some money to spend, drop in some stage 2's and an h2e while your at it. haha. =)
Don't forget to put in some new GP's and exhaust doughnuts when you have it off.
If you got some money to spend, drop in some stage 2's and an h2e while your at it. haha. =)
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 20
Likes: 0
I have the wiring diagrams, from both trucks (ford, not chilton) so basically i just have to soldier and shrink wrap a few wires, and just run 2 dash harnes, one for the truck one for the motor. The rest should be nuts and bolts..
Hotshot
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 17,799
Likes: 104
From: Ashland City, TN
You should be able run the harness out of your pickup on the van engine, like i said, you gotta swap some parts out, cause they are not the same on the van. Located in different spots, or what not.
Hotshot
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 17,799
Likes: 104
From: Ashland City, TN
Oh my bad buddy. I though you said you were pulling a powerstroke, not an IDI. I guess I should have read it was a 91.
I'd post this over in the IDI forum as well.
You'll have to get some doner parts from a reg PS for the conversion.
Mad van will know more about this.
I'd post this over in the IDI forum as well.
You'll have to get some doner parts from a reg PS for the conversion.
Mad van will know more about this.
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 20
Likes: 0
Trending Topics
Hotshot
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 11,231
Likes: 130
From: Thomasville, GA
You'll need to use almost all of the van harness. A lot of different sensors and PCM controls on the PSD motor that the IDI doesn't have.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
Top 10 Fords at 2026 Carlisle Ford Nationals
Joe Kucinski
3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership
Brett Foote
10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches
Pouria Savadkouei
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained
Brett Foote
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer
Joe Kucinski
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
4benjamin
1994.5 - 1997 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel
8
Oct 16, 2013 08:35 AM
Blackdog 15
1994.5 - 1997 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel
60
Sep 12, 2011 10:34 PM
NMf250
1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
4
Oct 10, 2004 10:05 AM
