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Old 11-06-2009, 10:22 PM   #1
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hey guys, i am toying with the idea of finding an early 80s f250 and putting a new style powerstroke turbo diesel in her.. anyone done this? what would be the extent of a swap like this?

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Old 11-09-2009, 07:17 PM   #2
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The electronics alone would be a major undertaking.
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it can be done and has been done but the electronics yes would be a major thing but not so much if you have a donor vehicle for parts. I definitely think the swap would be neat..
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Unless you intend to change the frame too it's not really practical. A gas engine frame will not take the vibration and harmonics of a diesel. Micro fractures will happen and eventually frame failure. Diesel frames are made from more resilient metals.
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