My9373
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So I've recently really fell in love with the '86-style fords (is that the "slantnose" style?) and now have my eyes peeled for them on Craigs. My question is, I'm not too familiar with the 6.9's only the 7.3's from experience, and was wondering what the pro's and con's are to the 6.9 and how are they power, performance and dependability wise in comparison with the 7.3's? I'm thinking if I can find one I like with a 6.9 maybe high mileage or something, I'll find a deal on a 7.3 and just swap the 7.3 in an probably the e40d, as it's gotta be automatic and I do some highway driving too. If that's the case, how hard and how involved is a 6.9>7.3 swap? Theres actually an '86 in my area, lariat, xlt, ext. cab, 4x4 with a plow setup, (condition is hard to tell from crummy pics, cannot see fenders well enough to notice rust) and claims to run great just needs gone, $1500, that ALREADY has a 7.3 swap in it. Is it basically a simple swap or very involved?
Thanks guys
Thanks guys