If you have followed Ron's (defecater) thread here: http://www.oilburners.net/forums/showthread.php?56069-Started-my-DT360-swap-yesterday
you know that he got tired of all the problems he encountered in the process of his DT swap.
Upon reading this, I sent him a PM on January 23rd. Long story short, I just got back this afternoon from a 3600 mile round trip to Osceola, Iowa from Vancouver, WA with this in the bed of my truck:
Here's a video of it starting after sitting for ten months (I'm pretty excited):
https://flic.kr/p/rxPPAU
In my signature, you can see I have an '85 F350 CCLB 4X4 dually. I originally intended to swap in a 12-valve. I got the engine, most of the parts (adapter plate, transmission, Brownie, etc.), started to put it together, but then lost interest in it. It's been sitting covered for about three years.
Once I read that Ron had lost interest in this DT, I jumped at the chance to get my hands on the famed DT360. My intention is to turn the F350 into a truck that can (literally) haul/tow WHATEVER I hook to it. I'm shooting for about 500 hp and 1000 lb/ft. I don't intend to put this truck together for as cheaply as I can, but I would like to spend my $ as wisely as I can. Hence this thread. I'm looking for some good ideas and constructive criticism.
Turbos: Ron had the Bosch A pump rebuilt. I'm thinking twins are probably what I will go with. Triples seem a bit excessive and I haven't ever put together a compound turbo setup. Also, space is at a premium: I intend to have this ready to haul a trailer 2000 miles if I need to. I don't think there is adequate space to install triples and retain the heater box and all the other stuff that I'll need in the engine compartment. Recommendations?
Transmission: I also got an Eaton 3053 medium-duty tranny behind the engine; I'm not 100% sure if I will use it or not. I may, but Ron told me that running stock size tires (235/85R16) with a 4.10 axle in fifth gear at 60 he was turning about 3K rpm. He said the fifth gear is about a .86 overdrive. That is less than desirable for my application. I do have a Brownie I can use behind it, but I don't know if that would be the best option. Maybe an Allison?
Transfer case: I fully intend to have build this as a functioning 4WD, but don't know what the best option is for a t-case. I know about the Atlas, can't say I'm big on the idea of dropping $4K on a t-case. Can an NP205 or some other, more common t-case be built to handle 1000 lb/ft of torque?
Axles: I have the OEM 4.10 Sterling 10.25 rear axle and 4.10 kingpin Dana 60 front. If I set these up with chromoly axles would they be able to handle the power I'm going to put out? I plan on re-gearing to 3.55 and running ARB lockers front and rear. I read about swamp_ratt's build and he went with an AAM 1150 Dodge rear and Dana Super 60 front. However, he is going to be putting out more power than I plan on, so I don't think I need to go to quite that extreme. Also, I got my hands on a set of custom-made dually wheels to allow me to run 255/85R16 tires. Because of this, I would like to stay with the factory 8 X 6.5 lug pattern rather than going to a 8 X 170 mm.
I'm still in the planning stages at this point. I will need to reinforce the frame to the extreme... I may need to get a spare frame just so I have enough pre-bent steel to weld to. The gussets and mounts I will need to weld to the frame for the engine and tranny need to be STOUT. Just getting the rolling chassis properly reinforced, welded, and fabricated will take months. Then it'll be on to the fuel tanks, all of the wiring, brake lines, etc. etc. etc. Then the cab and bed installed. I may use a flatbed, or maybe not. I may end up using a two-inch body lift for clearance of the down pipe... not sure. Will need to get significantly further along before I cross that bridge.
Obviously, this is a long-term project. One that is going to be measured in months and years, not days or weeks. I have a life outside of this project, so it will take awhile. However, I plan on keeping everyone updated with pictures as progress is made.
you know that he got tired of all the problems he encountered in the process of his DT swap.
Upon reading this, I sent him a PM on January 23rd. Long story short, I just got back this afternoon from a 3600 mile round trip to Osceola, Iowa from Vancouver, WA with this in the bed of my truck:
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Here's a video of it starting after sitting for ten months (I'm pretty excited):
https://flic.kr/p/rxPPAU
In my signature, you can see I have an '85 F350 CCLB 4X4 dually. I originally intended to swap in a 12-valve. I got the engine, most of the parts (adapter plate, transmission, Brownie, etc.), started to put it together, but then lost interest in it. It's been sitting covered for about three years.
Once I read that Ron had lost interest in this DT, I jumped at the chance to get my hands on the famed DT360. My intention is to turn the F350 into a truck that can (literally) haul/tow WHATEVER I hook to it. I'm shooting for about 500 hp and 1000 lb/ft. I don't intend to put this truck together for as cheaply as I can, but I would like to spend my $ as wisely as I can. Hence this thread. I'm looking for some good ideas and constructive criticism.
Turbos: Ron had the Bosch A pump rebuilt. I'm thinking twins are probably what I will go with. Triples seem a bit excessive and I haven't ever put together a compound turbo setup. Also, space is at a premium: I intend to have this ready to haul a trailer 2000 miles if I need to. I don't think there is adequate space to install triples and retain the heater box and all the other stuff that I'll need in the engine compartment. Recommendations?
Transmission: I also got an Eaton 3053 medium-duty tranny behind the engine; I'm not 100% sure if I will use it or not. I may, but Ron told me that running stock size tires (235/85R16) with a 4.10 axle in fifth gear at 60 he was turning about 3K rpm. He said the fifth gear is about a .86 overdrive. That is less than desirable for my application. I do have a Brownie I can use behind it, but I don't know if that would be the best option. Maybe an Allison?
Transfer case: I fully intend to have build this as a functioning 4WD, but don't know what the best option is for a t-case. I know about the Atlas, can't say I'm big on the idea of dropping $4K on a t-case. Can an NP205 or some other, more common t-case be built to handle 1000 lb/ft of torque?
Axles: I have the OEM 4.10 Sterling 10.25 rear axle and 4.10 kingpin Dana 60 front. If I set these up with chromoly axles would they be able to handle the power I'm going to put out? I plan on re-gearing to 3.55 and running ARB lockers front and rear. I read about swamp_ratt's build and he went with an AAM 1150 Dodge rear and Dana Super 60 front. However, he is going to be putting out more power than I plan on, so I don't think I need to go to quite that extreme. Also, I got my hands on a set of custom-made dually wheels to allow me to run 255/85R16 tires. Because of this, I would like to stay with the factory 8 X 6.5 lug pattern rather than going to a 8 X 170 mm.
I'm still in the planning stages at this point. I will need to reinforce the frame to the extreme... I may need to get a spare frame just so I have enough pre-bent steel to weld to. The gussets and mounts I will need to weld to the frame for the engine and tranny need to be STOUT. Just getting the rolling chassis properly reinforced, welded, and fabricated will take months. Then it'll be on to the fuel tanks, all of the wiring, brake lines, etc. etc. etc. Then the cab and bed installed. I may use a flatbed, or maybe not. I may end up using a two-inch body lift for clearance of the down pipe... not sure. Will need to get significantly further along before I cross that bridge.
Obviously, this is a long-term project. One that is going to be measured in months and years, not days or weeks. I have a life outside of this project, so it will take awhile. However, I plan on keeping everyone updated with pictures as progress is made.
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