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Sep 28, 2010 | 10:34 PM

'79 fourdoor

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So as the name states I have a '79 four door bronco and after recently being stomped in the dirt by a rice rocket I want a change, I wanna somke all! I figured a powerstroke would do it. What are some pros and cons of each im at a 6.0, 7.3 or mabye even a cummins 5.9 dont go disses on the 5.9 my father stomped a new camarro with his. Back to what im asking 7.3, 6.0, 5.9 rice eater. I'm putting 79 hp D60 in the front and a 14 bolt in the rear so i will have the weight of the engines covered. Name some pros and cons with them please. After a problem with my 351 the guy said it would be better off getting a new engine instead of repaing it so im open I want a deisle dont ask about tranny,T case or axles. Thanks Hunter.

Sep 29, 2010 | 07:11 PM

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I am having a hard time following this.. but I would venture to say you are asking what would be ideal to go with for a transplant in swapping to a diesel? For what you are looking to do, and assuming you have a good foundation of knowledge in this type of work, the Cummins would be ideal. Have fun!

Sep 29, 2010 | 08:19 PM

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there are several write ups around here with cummins swaps into older fords.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/7...-crew-cab.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...l-cummins.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/6...onversion.html

Oct 3, 2010 | 06:40 PM

'79 fourdoor

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so cummins it is I know they made the 12 valve from 1989-1998, what year is the better one, incooler vs noninercooled. I think I want to go a NV4500?

Oct 4, 2010 | 03:52 AM

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The easiest cummins to swap would be all mechanical, no computers or sensors to deal with. You can still get plenty of power with a few inexpensive mods.

Intercooled or not depends on how much room you have and the power you plan on cranking out the engine.