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texman_85
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Posted: 10/14/08
02:44 AM
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I own a 2002 Ford F-150 and was wondering how hard it would be, if possible, to switch take out my V6 and put a 5.9 Cummins Diesel engine in it?
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Posted: 10/14/08
04:56 AM
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I'll be honest .... you're really going to need to do your homework on this one.
The engine weight alone is around 1200 pounds. Now add A/C, alternator, intercooler, oil, coolant, radiator, etc., and you're going to easily be at 3/4 of a ton. Is your frame and suspension going to handle this since you want to put it in a half ton truck?
Keep in mind that the ISB engine is considered to be a medium duty engine in a light duty truck. You might want to look at an F-250 instead.
Kris
2006 Dodge Ram 2500 QC 5.9L
2008 Dodge Ram 3500 QC 6.7L
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Posted: 10/14/08
07:27 PM
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Or if you don't mind losing 2 cylinders you can settle for the 4bt cummins. If you had a 90ish model I know the 4bt cummins is a direct bolt in.
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http://www.4btswaps.com/forum/index.php
Let the good coal roll
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needpower
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Posted: 10/14/08
08:34 PM
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yeah your better off going with a 4bt cummins as said above the 5.9 is heavy
1997 f-250 7.3 powerstroke. just another old truck making big power hahaha
my lug nuts need more torque then what your honda makes
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