IDI into a military truck

[Simp5782]

Aight so I got some work done today and some figured compiled and i thought i would share them with you guys. The power steering pump is the only thing i am unsure of as I am varing between 2 things.

Complete 6.9L diesel engine from bus with bell housing adapter, clutch kit, and flywheel.- $500
Air compressor from an S1600-puts out 9cfm- which is more than enough to run air tools. - $95
AGR power steering pump with remote reservoir - built to my flow and pressure specs- $370 - its one of my choices to choose.
Camshaft from Typ4 - getting some rpm figures together for each gear so he will have a power band range - $230
Head studs from Summit w/ gaskets and all - $400
Belts - $30
Coolant - $80
Hoses - $40
Coolant filter kit $50
Motor mount crossmember for the front welding in $40 in supplies.
Electric fan system- includes 2 fans, all wiring, fuse links, and switches - $100
Exhaust work- going to run straight 2 1/2" or 3" pipes from each manifold straight to stacks - Unless I find a turbo for an S1600 for cheap- $250
A few other nicknacks for less than $100.

Puts me right about $2,300 for all listed. I might hold off on the head studs since I will have alot of room to do the work in the engine bay to do them later on. I might even hold off on the cam and see how it does stock with the 8.88s. I may also run the electric fans since I have a HUGE fan shroud that isnt going to be near the stock fan on the engine. Anything else I am missing anyone can think of?

 

[88beast]

iirc most duces got one stack id run 2 3in pipes to a y then 4 to stack thatll be plenty and you can easily add any turbo you want later down the road but its still a duce so speed aint a concern 45 its happy

 

[Simp5782]

well my truck isnt a deuce. and my transmission is almost as wide as the frame and twice as big front driveshaft on the drivers side plus the big hydrasteer box unlike a deuce. I have to use the spicer 6000 series transmission cause of the air sprag transfer case. not to mention the u joint is 4x bigger than a 1410.and a twice as big driveshaft so I dont have much room between the driveshaft, oil filter housing and to go around that driveshaft. it will be tight. unless I flip the manifold and run it over the top.

 

[86ford69jw]

Ive used the PLS before and its a great machine. Ive pulled a lot engine packs with those cranes. That is also a great looking 6x6 you got there. Oh and good luck on the swap.

 

[Simp5782]

yeah one of the guys on steelsoldiers picked up an 8x8 and decided he wanted bigger so he picked up a PLS for 92k in good shape. There is a Mk17 on steelsoldiers in GA for 7k. i thought out it but its a heavy unit to tow back this far.

Oh my other exhaust problem is going to be the pto shaft for the 20k front winch on the passengers side. so i am thinking it is going to have to be a high mounted turbo not to mention i have a adapter to sae 2 bell housing so its longer than the standard 6.9.

 

[Drew2010]

Oh my other exhaust problem is going to be the pto shaft for the 20k front winch on the passengers side. so i am thinking it is going to have to be a high mounted turbo not to mention i have a adapter to sae 2 bell housing so its longer than the standard 6.9.

Hood Stack... Just throwin that out there.

 

[Diesel_brad]

Hood Stack... Just throwin that out there.

Took the words right out of my mouth

 

[wmoguy]

Hey Simp post up some pics of this truck inside and out when you get a chance. I'm interested in seeing the whole rig thats getting the transplant

 

[Simp5782]

Here are some, will take more tomorrow.the one looks crappy cause I was making a hard top for it rather than spend $700 on a replacement one. So i did the wood hard top for $60

 

[058hammer]

Do you still have the LDS IP if so how much do you want for it?

 

[Simp5782]

$350 shipped to your door. still has the FDC attached as well. I also have a set of 8 injectors, 6 are new, 2 are old but still work $160set shipped and the injector lines if needed$120 shipped for all.. Also a 4LE-303 turbo off of the LDS that pushes 27lbs of boost $400 shipped.

 

[Simp5782]

IP, Injectors, and Lines pics.

 

[Simp5782]

Here are some others.

 

[wmoguy]

wicked stuff Simp! Thx for the pics! Is the rig in your avatar yours as well?

 

[f250ap]

I dunno man! That 6 cylinder looks boss! But yes, I'm in favor of the swap. We need more IDI's in things.

I agree we need more IDIs in things. My dad was wanting to get a 71 or 72 IH pickup and do a 7.3 IDI in it. Would it fit?