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  1. VandalS

    Riffraff Up pipes

    how long did you have them on there? Do you have a link or brand that you bought?
  2. VandalS

    Bullnose Intercooler?

    I don't know that I'll need one either. But from what I've read on the PSD forums, I'm better off putting it in if I ever plan on towing. Just to keep the EGT's down. I have a SD turbo setup that I can swap in all at once if I do it. Just need to do it all at once before I start final paint...
  3. VandalS

    Bullnose Intercooler?

    Looks like the answer I was looking for. Doing a bullnose clip swap on my 96 psd and wondered if an IC from a 99 SD could be made to fit. Definitely less headaches if I keep to stage 1.5 and don’t need the IC.
  4. VandalS

    Found It: Bullnose Diesel Radiator Core Support

    Found one! Thank you for the help.
  5. VandalS

    Found It: Bullnose Diesel Radiator Core Support

    Worst case I think I’ll put the bottom section from the 97 into a gas support from a bricknose. Just prefer not to have to cut and weld.
  6. VandalS

    Found It: Bullnose Diesel Radiator Core Support

    I think it’s a tall radiator. It’s out of a 97 Powerstroke. I have ends that I’m attempting to weld up, but a stock one would be preferable.
  7. VandalS

    Found It: Bullnose Diesel Radiator Core Support

    Looking for a diesel core support for 1980-1986 body style. Doesn’t have to be perfect, but need it to be repairable. Traveling across country so may be able to pick it up.
  8. VandalS

    Crewcab Project

    What work did you have them do on the heads? They look very nice
  9. VandalS

    Which One Would You Pick for a Gasser Swap; 6.9, 7.3, or 7.3 PS?

    Based on power, economy, and a full donor truck popping up for 1k, I went with the OBS PowerStroke. It was too good to pass up considering folks in my region were asking more than that for a long block IDI. Now to strip it down to what I need.
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    Which One Would You Pick for a Gasser Swap; 6.9, 7.3, or 7.3 PS?

    Yeah, that's the risk with any IDI donor. The folks selling the 7.3 claim that they managed the coolant levels to prevent cavitation. No proof to show that they really did so... I've been reading up on the DT360. Sounds like a great swap, but out of scope for what I'm doing. However, if...
  11. VandalS

    Which One Would You Pick for a Gasser Swap; 6.9, 7.3, or 7.3 PS?

    Which one gives better mileage for power? Price wise the PSD maybe cheaper for me because all I have to do is rent a trailer to haul it home. But long term the PSD will need a rebuild and the IDI are probably good for several years.
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    Which One Would You Pick for a Gasser Swap; 6.9, 7.3, or 7.3 PS?

    What do the 6.9 gaskets do to help?
  13. VandalS

    Which One Would You Pick for a Gasser Swap; 6.9, 7.3, or 7.3 PS?

    I’m running the numbers on different options for a diesel swap to replace the old 460 in my OBS. I’ve got sources for all three. The IDI engines do not have a turbo, but are only about 120-150k miles on them. The 7.3PS has 400k on it. Price wise they are all close. I see the IDI as...
  14. VandalS

    Crewcab Project

    I saw one listed locally for 500. If you were closer I’d take it off your hands for more than scrap just to start building one up before the one I’m getting decides to go bad. (It’s got 400k on it.)
  15. VandalS

    302 to 7.3idi swap

    It’s a 1996 body and frame. Engine is probably a 1999 unless I find a screaming deal on something better. I may have found a 2005-06 6.0 donor, but waiting to hear back. It needs work, but so does the 99 (probably). But maybe I could part out the 99 to pay for the 2005.
  16. VandalS

    302 to 7.3idi swap

    Well, I found an F250 with a 460 as my body and frame donor. So the 150 frame question will have to be solved another day.
  17. VandalS

    302 to 7.3idi swap

    This is where I wish the internet could get things sorted out. I’ve read they are they to 96 except leaf spring ones have boxed front frames. But 350’s are thicker than both 250 and 150. I may not be able to pull of the f150 swap if they are thinner.
  18. VandalS

    302 to 7.3idi swap

    Coils are fine. I’m planning a SAS with coils. Are you saying a f250 tow hitch won’t bolt up to an F150?
  19. VandalS

    302 to 7.3idi swap

    Are the pre-1996 F150 frames different than a pre 1996 F250 frame? Other than cross member for the Dana 50 TTB? I’m planning to pickup a 1994 F150 tomorrow and want to make sure before I pick it up.
  20. VandalS

    302 to 7.3idi swap

    Worth a repost. If I can’t find a 1996-1997 F250 super w/short, then I’m looking for a 1994-1996 F150 donor for frame and cab. Then a 1980-1986 donor for fenders and bed. Then swap in the 1999 PSD and axles.
  21. VandalS

    302 to 7.3idi swap

    RSK? What is that? So it’s possible, but you’re giving your truck the bow tie curse to do it. [emoji16]
  22. VandalS

    302 to 7.3idi swap

    It sounds like it’s possible, but work to convert either F150 or 2WD F250 over to 4x4 with a solid axle swap. I can get both axles out of the engine donor to keep it the same.
  23. VandalS

    302 to 7.3idi swap

    Did you ever do this? I’m debating doing something similar. I like the F150 xcab short bed and I’m having trouble finding an f250 in the same configuration. Then I’d swap in a PSD and axles from a 99 f350.
  24. VandalS

    Revival of a 99 PSD

    You’d have to know the guy. Slipping could be nothing but an excuse to buy a new truck. He quit driving it before it ever cost him a delay or a tow. Just parked it and got a new truck. But if it’s slipping I wouldn’t try driving it. Just need it running to cut shipping costs down if it...
  25. VandalS

    Revival of a 99 PSD

    No worries about dry cylinders, trickling injectors, HPOP? Or just hope those all work and find out after it cranks? I talked to him again today. He said that it was running fine when he parked it, but the transmission was starting to slip and he worried it would fail him and he needed it for...

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