As some of you know and some don't, I'm scheming a new project. I want to repower my '86 F250 with a DT466 (mod'ed of course). Well, the 1st step is done. I've purchased an 1993 DT466C. It is long but narrow. Dressed, it is pushing 1500lbs. Next is how to make it fit.
From the furthest point at the back of the head to the front edge of the fan clutch is 48 inches. From the top of the firwall to the back of the radiator is roughly 37-38 inches. Going to a serpentine belt system will knock off a good bit of length. I'll likely get rid of the fan and use electric pushers on the front of the radiator. The other option would be to remotely mount the radiator in the bed with electric fans, but, I really don't like that idea much as I really like having a full 8 foot bed to haul crap in...........that's way I have a truck in the first place.
Powerwise.....it is very, very promising. I've emailed a few DT466 specialists and it's very good news. Gene's Machine Shop had this to say: "With a good pump and turbo, 1000 hp is achievable with some stock part mods. "
Now, the drive train is not going to handle 700-1000HP with torque being in the 1400-2000 fl/lb range. That is a problem that I will have to sort out before I spent the money and time modifying the engine. After all, what good it all that power if it just eats the tranny, T-case, and axles for lunch.
Any opinions on wedging it under the hood and for drive train options?
Oh, by the way, this ain't going to be done with in the next year or so. I need time (lots), ideas, and cash (hopefully not too much).
Heath
From the furthest point at the back of the head to the front edge of the fan clutch is 48 inches. From the top of the firwall to the back of the radiator is roughly 37-38 inches. Going to a serpentine belt system will knock off a good bit of length. I'll likely get rid of the fan and use electric pushers on the front of the radiator. The other option would be to remotely mount the radiator in the bed with electric fans, but, I really don't like that idea much as I really like having a full 8 foot bed to haul crap in...........that's way I have a truck in the first place.
Powerwise.....it is very, very promising. I've emailed a few DT466 specialists and it's very good news. Gene's Machine Shop had this to say: "With a good pump and turbo, 1000 hp is achievable with some stock part mods. "
Now, the drive train is not going to handle 700-1000HP with torque being in the 1400-2000 fl/lb range. That is a problem that I will have to sort out before I spent the money and time modifying the engine. After all, what good it all that power if it just eats the tranny, T-case, and axles for lunch.
Any opinions on wedging it under the hood and for drive train options?
Oh, by the way, this ain't going to be done with in the next year or so. I need time (lots), ideas, and cash (hopefully not too much).
Heath