Fordcummins has some horror stories across the net. Most of the conversion "gurus" will tell you to call destroked up. You can call and talk to Ryan Bean from Beans diesel too, since they do a lot of repowering trucks.

You can also research here: www.4btswaps.com

 

What kind of horror stories? I'm just curious. All I can say about my experiences with them and their products is

I'm by no means a "guru", but heck its my testimonial. I had never even heard of destroked when I did my swap, everyone I talked to pushed for FordCummins. I even called them several times during the swap, and they were glad to give me help when I needed it. I'm not saying don't go destroked, I'm just stating my experiences with FC.

 

I give fordcummins an A+ too. They were very friendly and informative. I only used there instruction manuals, not the adapter though, maybe those aren't the best

 

True I didn't use an adapter plate. But the motor mounts and all the other parts (basically the adapters for the gauges) in the kit worked perfectly.

 

question for 450 jimmy - did you have an IQ 600 and sell it to a guy in Iowa?

 

Ive Gota 250 that I 6BT Swapped this year, And I wont Lie....
Its not easy. BUT>>> with Time and enough money Anything is possible.
That being said, if theres one peice of advice I could Give, havin done a Fummins now, Its: Take peices of advice from everybody, but not ALL from one person. Opinions differ. Make your own,

I would go with a Full 94-98.5 drivetrain. Easiest swap, for sure.
Ive done a 1st Gen with the Ford Tranny,, can you say $$$$$$$
My 95 2500 was $3100 for the Whole TRUCK!! Runs Awesome.
Find one thats been maintained but Wrecked. Straight swap that B!#$!!!

Good Luck....Im here if ya need me.

 

It looks like they may be selling F150's with a Ford built diesel soon....Ford 4.4 Turbo Diesel - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Or anyone of these Ford built diesels would be a good swap into an older F150....Ford AJD-V6/PSA DT17 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

"That being said, if theres one peice of advice I could Give, havin done a Fummins now, Its: Take peices of advice from everybody, but not ALL from one person. Opinions differ. Make your own."


Right on Dangerman. I read forums for over a year before I tried to tackle mine. Lot's of research makes life a lot easier, and cheaper!

 

Guess I just got REALLY lucky with mine

This was a slightly spur of the moment thing for me, from the time I first got the idea til it was finished was 3 months, actual swap only took about 3 weeks, workin on and off a few hours a day. Budget stayed well under control also. Not to say there were scratchin head times there were lots of them, but it wasnt too bad.

And I've NEVER done anything like this before this swap. Most I had ever done mechanically was change an alternator or starter. So I'm glad I didn't get burned my first time

Now to tackle something a little more challenging...... 6-71 detroit in a 49 Powerwagon here I come!!

 

It was probably easier for you Because you went to an A&M University ?, TX or FL ?

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I have noticed a pattern on allot of the diesel forums, and Mags here in the US, Overkill.
I have a 2002 VW TDI because of the MPG's. And I am really into diesels because of the Torque and efficiency. But I think putting a 6 BT into a F150 is crazy,and spending tons of money to get 800 HP,and 1200 Ft,lbs of torque from a Pick up is crazy too, Unless you coul;d get extra MPG,s. I think the Cummins engines are great engines, even peter then power strokes. So a 4bt might be a good choice for a F150. But it still weighs Almost 800 Lbs. Thats why Cummins engines last so long, they just make everything beefier. With that being said I believe the European made Ford diesel are great choices and can be gotten here.

I have seen allot of Mercedes swaps on this site, and I think the OM 606, or OM648 would be a good swap into a F150, or OM 642,and OM 647, found in Sprinter Vans.
My last vehicle was a 97 F250 Powerstroke