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I know the Dodge 318 swap is common.
I know 4bts have been done.(way to pricey just for a motor)
Detriot 353s are cool however way to loud.
Sooooo..
I have been toying with the idea of a Ford (gasp) 6.9 or 7.3 IDI with a 5 speed.
Checking on specs on the net, the block is 30 inches long on these particular engines. Smalles diesel engine Ford makes.
This leaves 4inches to spare to the radiator, according to my measurement from firewall to inside of radiator.
Yes i know this will require fabing engine mounts and custom drive shaft to transfer case.
Concerns are cooling the diesel.
In all my searches i cant find any reference on other swaps, 353, 4bt, 318 as to whether the stock radiator will keep things cool enough.
Any thoughts concerns or other suggestions?!
I know 4bts have been done.(way to pricey just for a motor)
Detriot 353s are cool however way to loud.
Sooooo..
I have been toying with the idea of a Ford (gasp) 6.9 or 7.3 IDI with a 5 speed.
Checking on specs on the net, the block is 30 inches long on these particular engines. Smalles diesel engine Ford makes.
This leaves 4inches to spare to the radiator, according to my measurement from firewall to inside of radiator.
Yes i know this will require fabing engine mounts and custom drive shaft to transfer case.
Concerns are cooling the diesel.
In all my searches i cant find any reference on other swaps, 353, 4bt, 318 as to whether the stock radiator will keep things cool enough.
Any thoughts concerns or other suggestions?!