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  1. KYBricksandBulls

    Swapping a 7.3 IDI to a 6BT 12 Valve Cummins

    The IDI is healthy. Just turned 100k miles and starts in the cold in less than 5 seconds. I am a competent mechanic, boss. Been wrenching for 21 years now. I just really like the Bricknose style, and the cummins simplicity, sound, and power potential over the 7.3. I had a 40x50 shop, lift...
  2. KYBricksandBulls

    Swapping a 7.3 IDI to a 6BT 12 Valve Cummins

    Probably worth a call to Diesel Conversion Specialists. Like you said above about 10" length difference, if I have to relocate the drive train, that's more than I want to take on. I want to keep a C6 because I just like cruising. I like to shiftgears too....but I gotta save my knees as much as...
  3. KYBricksandBulls

    Swapping a 7.3 IDI to a 6BT 12 Valve Cummins

    Yeah, that's cool man. I'm not dead set on the 5.9. But I would like to do a straight axle swap on the front, and haul logs fully loaded on a 14k-16k gooseneck. I did look up the banks sidewinder kits, that plus a upgraded pump and injectors would maybe suffice. I do not want to relocate the...
  4. KYBricksandBulls

    Swapping a 7.3 IDI to a 6BT 12 Valve Cummins

    Ok. I really haven't paid much attention to the block/tyranny connection. So, maybe there is a stock adaptor, maybe not. I'll check it out later.
  5. KYBricksandBulls

    Swapping a 7.3 IDI to a 6BT 12 Valve Cummins

    I did. I didn't see one for my application.
  6. KYBricksandBulls

    Swapping a 7.3 IDI to a 6BT 12 Valve Cummins

    Also, the 7.3 will never be what the 6BT can be. Show me otherwise and I'll change my mind.
  7. KYBricksandBulls

    Swapping a 7.3 IDI to a 6BT 12 Valve Cummins

    The bolt pattern on the block of a 7.3 IDI is an International bolt pattern. Are you The bolt pattern on a 7.3 IDI block is International. Are you telling me there is already a factory adapter that converts the International bolt pattern to a Ford Big Block pattern to mate it to a C6? I was...
  8. KYBricksandBulls

    Swapping a 7.3 IDI to a 6BT 12 Valve Cummins

    I've got a healthy c6 auto, and a gear vendors unit, and 4wd. I'm wanting to swap in a 5.9 cummins. I've searched the interwebs...seems I am searching the wrong terms maybe. I just can't seem to find anyone who sells a 6BT to 7.3 International Trans bolt pattern adapter, motor mounts, and a/c...
  9. KYBricksandBulls

    Gear Vendors Install on 7.3 C6 with 4.10s

    Sorry bro. Ha! Ive been busy with projects on the farm, and started a new job designing shipping centers for Amazon. Its been kind of crazy lately.
  10. KYBricksandBulls

    Gear Vendors Install on 7.3 C6 with 4.10s

    Oh man! Sorry I disappeared!!! Ive had sooooo much going on. The forum got put way on the backburner. The GV unit has worked AMAZINGLY. I have kept the control module and everything hooked up like it should be. I just keep it in manual mode and hit the foot switch when I need that OD gear. The...
  11. KYBricksandBulls

    So what did you do with your truck today?

    The other day I processed a couple 4000lb oak logs on my sawmill, then hauled a 5000lb log that was too long for my mill to the Amish mill and traded it for an Oak post and enough 16' Oak boards to redo my trailer decking. The 7.3 ran great. Air works, and felt so good after sweating my balls...
  12. KYBricksandBulls

    So what did you do with your truck today?

    Well....this 81 flareside has a 460 in it. So...I might build the 460 for my 82 flareside. Im going to save the 81 chassis and bed. The cab and all interior is junk.
  13. KYBricksandBulls

    So what did you do with your truck today?

    Well, I didnt do it today...but a few days ago I used my IDI to pull home an 81 flareside I found for 600 bucks. Has 4x4, 460 big block and c6. Hell, I just wanted it for the rear fenders and bed. Not I have 2 bullnose 4x4 flaresides.
  14. KYBricksandBulls

    So what did you do with your truck today?

    How much for the 88? I have a problem too. I currently have 1 bricknose, 1 bullnose, just gave a buddy a bullnose, 1 silverado, and 1 tahoe. I need another bricknose.......
  15. KYBricksandBulls

    So what did you do with your truck today?

    My wifes sisters live there, her brother lives in Stillwater OK. Her mom is in Broken Arrow OK. Her dad is in Olney TX.
  16. KYBricksandBulls

    So what did you do with your truck today?

    Where in KY? Im out near Fort Knox.
  17. KYBricksandBulls

    So what did you do with your truck today?

    My wife was born in Wichita, and we lived near Bartlesville OK awhile, not too far from you.
  18. KYBricksandBulls

    So what did you do with your truck today?

    Maybe you told me already, but where are you located?
  19. KYBricksandBulls

    So what did you do with your truck today?

    Well, this weekend I am starting a ford truck meet at my place. We plan on doing some steering work on a buds 86 f150, eating some burgers and emptying a few cans around the campfire. Going to have a big bon fire in a few weeks.
  20. KYBricksandBulls

    Sudden Unexplained No-Start

    I wonder if he ever got it figured out.....
  21. KYBricksandBulls

    The Official "Show Us Your Ride" pictures of member's trucks thread.

    I shined up the Ef too fiddy....
  22. KYBricksandBulls

    Gear Vendors Install on 7.3 C6 with 4.10s

    My wife drives a Tahoe, and my dads truck (god rest his soul) is a 355000 mile 99 Z71 Silverado rustbucket. I just cant get rid of it.
  23. KYBricksandBulls

    Gear Vendors Install on 7.3 C6 with 4.10s

    ....but...free beer....
  24. KYBricksandBulls

    Gear Vendors Install on 7.3 C6 with 4.10s

    KY85 just googled a random spot in KY. Im 25 minutes west of Fort Knox.
  25. KYBricksandBulls

    Gear Vendors Install on 7.3 C6 with 4.10s

    LOL...We wont discriminate, come on over. Gettin together Saturday for the first meet. Me and my bud Matt love the 80-91s the most, but heck, we can work on anything....long as its a Ford. Dont pay any attension to the chevys sitting in the drive wink wink. Where you at? Jr, my other bud who...

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