460 to 7.3 idi swap
- Thread starter DougsOBS
- Start date
ifrythings
Full Access Member
I did it, pretty easy but takes a bit of time, I went from a 87 RC to a 95 CC. Adapted the 460 dash harness to work with a 93 idi engine bay harness. Here’s my thread https://www.oilburners.net/threads/project-crewcab.79692/
If you look up top in the tech thread section, there is a tech thread that explains with careful drilling using the idi adapter as a template, you can re-drill a 460 trans to make it bolt up to a idi bell pattern.
I love the idea providing it's the ZF5 trans. The factory idiT is my favourite V8 ford diesel.
IDIBRONCO
IDIBRONCO
In no way at all are you insane for wanting to do this. I'd do it in a heartbeat myself!
raydav
Full Access Member
I did it. Mileage went from 10 to 15. But it took a turbo to make it right.
Maybe I’ll do that with our 96, the antiquated efi has been giving me troubles...
You must be registered for see images attach
Ironman03R
Full Access Member
If you need engine mounts for the swap I have some on my parts trucks.
i second the idea of IDI swapping the EFI truck with issues.
leave the clean running truck alone until it starts having issues.
leave the clean running truck alone until it starts having issues.
raydav
Full Access Member
When I put the IDI in place of the 460, it appeared the chassis had been designed for the IDI, and adapters were added for the 460. So installing the IDI consisted of using the IDI mounts and discarding the 460 adapters.
