Is this the one?

[Dieselcrawler]

the dt has wet liners, so rebuilds are alot easier. no more machine shop for the block other than to maybe line bore it.

 

[david85]

OK, wet liners are a significant advantage IMO

 

[crashnzuk]

Meh...I just don't see it unless you plan to REALLY put one of these engines to work. For what most guys do with pick-ups, a warm Cummins will get the job done and last a VERY long time. I don't see many normal people needing to rebuild their engines. Hell, we get 3 or 400,000 miles out of B series engines in our shuttle buses at work that have a disproportionatly high amount of hours to miles on them. If the choice were between the Cummins 5.9 or a DT360 in a medium duty truck, then sure, the wet liner/heavier duty argument would come into play. The fact is, 99.9% of pick-up owners will never need more than what a B series Cummins can provide.
Travis..

 

[mabc926]

I'm with Travis on this.

If I was building a pulling truck, then a DT466 would be my choice, only cause I have seen the hell they can bring.

But for a DD/tow rig/work truck then a Cummins would be all you ever need.

 

[david85]

Well I said its an advantage, not that an engine swap is worth while. If you want to be different then maybe. But for me, I still feel there is a lot of untapped potential left in our IDIs that I would love to tap into before trying to swap to another engine. I wouldn't do a cummins swap either but many are happy with the results so all I can do is be curious from the side lines.

As it is, my truck is a mutt with parts spanning from 1986 all the way to 1998 and thats just staying with the ford product line. Having a non OEM setup makes me wonder a bit about being able to source parts if something hits the fan.

Wet sleeve is a nice setup though. Our 1949 ferguson has them and it makes rebuilding really simple. The disadvantage is a heavier engine relative to the power output since the block and cylinder are no longer a single piece (and therefore not as strong relative to their combined weight).

 

[crashnzuk]

The key to a swap is to use as many off the shelf parts as possible. Don't use a lot of custom made things. That's why a complete donor truck is a good move.
Travis..