Big Ed's Exreme Truck Makeover part II
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Darrin Tosh
IDI Hound
Yes it was. If you are looking to do it cheap then you probably shouldn't do it. It is obviously easier to just buy a Dodge, but then you are driving a Dodge,..
But really this is something that needs to be budgeted for, especially if you don't have a doner truck with all of the parts. I spent $4500.00 for the doner truck, another $300.00 or so to go get it out of Wisconsin. Shortening driveshafts, intercooler, piping, aftermarket tac, sensors, wiring, dual optima batteries so they would fit on one side, HD Torque converter, having an adapter plate built to replace the wave ring, and lots of other stuff that I am forgetting was an easy $1500.00 +.
On the up side I was able to recoup the $4500.00 by parting out the doner truck, and all of the parts that came off my truck.
my85ford
Full Access Member
awesome looking truck.
I cant wait to see more pic. Its gona be a really awesome truck .Keep up the great work
I cant wait to see more pic. Its gona be a really awesome truck .Keep up the great work
seawalkersee
It needs a turbo...
Welp...boned that one. If the shafts have to move 3 to 4", how long are they now? I wonder if you could use the rear shaft out of a bronco if you have a regular cab regular box.
SWS
SWS
TBigLug
I Miss U Baby Girl
Nice job with the swap DT. Just got done reading through all 13 pages and garnered some good info for my upcoming swap. Specifically, where to send my shafts to get shortened since I'm working in GR every other Tuesday!
Darrin Tosh
IDI Hound
Feel free to stop by the Car Lot when you are in town, I would be glad to show off the truck and help you out with any questions, my website is in my sig, you can see where I am and give me a call if you would like some time.
Darrin Tosh
IDI Hound
Nope,... it would have to be custom made, D&R Driveline did a great job If you are looking itno doing it, you could ship the shafts to me with the correct measurements, I can get them to D&R and ship em back to you when they are done. Just a suggestion,...
seawalkersee
It needs a turbo...
Awww...Im WAY to poor to do that swap. I just got the front back together on mine today and am still fighting the "cold start" problem...new engine, injectors, 7.3 filter setup and all...
May need a new IP.
SWS
May need a new IP.
SWS
'94IDITurbo7.3
HAMMER DOWN!
what kind of wiring harness is there for a 12v engine? is is similar to what the IDI's have?
Darrin Tosh
IDI Hound
Yes it is similar.
All you need is a 12v ignition wire to the pump to make it run.
Starter wires
Alternator
Gauges. Temp, Oil Pressure, volts, boost, pyro.
Easy to make your own harness from the IDI wiring.
'94IDITurbo7.3
HAMMER DOWN!
cool, thanks darrin. i would like to get a late '70s ford ans swap in a 12v cummins.
'94IDITurbo7.3
HAMMER DOWN!
what kind of turbo whistle do you get out of the the 12 valve? most of the cummins that i hear you cant hear any turbo.
Darrin Tosh
IDI Hound
I can hear it a little, On Droopy you can hear it a little better because of a K&N Type Filter, instead of the BHAF on Big Ed.
Truck Guy99
Registered User
I know this thread is old but I gotta say, sweet truck! I have an identical truck I'll be doing an identical swap in. A red 1988 F350 crew cab long bed 4x4.
Would you mind doing a cost break down of the swap? It would be greatly appreciated!
Would you mind doing a cost break down of the swap? It would be greatly appreciated!
Truck Guy99
Registered User
Also, where did you get the steps that were originally on it? (Not the ranch hand rails)
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