BigNorm
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I'm keeping my future options open. I like the look of the Cummins 4BT but availability seems to be a problem. I like the 6.9/7.3 ideas because Agnem said it's basically bolt in. Well. the engine is anyway. I have some questions to Agnem or anyone that might know. I've read up on all the moostang posts up to now. It's a really cool modification.
My first question is how much room is there between the engine and the crossmember? This is important because I chopped my crossmember (not recomended) and now it's supported with a piece of 1/2" plate which resides no less than about 1/4" below my hamonic ballancer. I'm guessing I'd have to build a custom crossmember or burn the one out of the donor if/when I get one.
My second question is is the 2" body lift necessary or will it fit without the lift. For what I do I'd like to keep the body as close to tera firma as possible but if it's necessary I suppose 2" is not a bad compromise for a cool oil burner under the hood.
My third question is how many pounds of fuel pressure is necessary to feed the 6.9? I had thought of purchasing a tank out of a fuel injected Bronco and using that as it comes with a fuel return line as well which I believe is needed to for the swap.
Last question for now. After all is said and done what kind of mileage is Moosestang giving you? I'm hoping it's a big differrence from the "gasser" I'm running now which is only yielding me around 8 mpg. Thanx. NORM
My first question is how much room is there between the engine and the crossmember? This is important because I chopped my crossmember (not recomended) and now it's supported with a piece of 1/2" plate which resides no less than about 1/4" below my hamonic ballancer. I'm guessing I'd have to build a custom crossmember or burn the one out of the donor if/when I get one.
My second question is is the 2" body lift necessary or will it fit without the lift. For what I do I'd like to keep the body as close to tera firma as possible but if it's necessary I suppose 2" is not a bad compromise for a cool oil burner under the hood.
My third question is how many pounds of fuel pressure is necessary to feed the 6.9? I had thought of purchasing a tank out of a fuel injected Bronco and using that as it comes with a fuel return line as well which I believe is needed to for the swap.
Last question for now. After all is said and done what kind of mileage is Moosestang giving you? I'm hoping it's a big differrence from the "gasser" I'm running now which is only yielding me around 8 mpg. Thanx. NORM