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From what I understand special tooling is required to adjust the injectors. Very expensive special tooling. It may be prudent to investigate that work with a Caterpillar dealer.
I'd avoid mounting anything on the roof, AS tall as the trucks are I don't think I'd want it any higher. As it is I have to avoid a couple roads locally due to low bridges and parking garages.. Forget about it.
There's lots of space under the bed on the 4X4 as well. However there is ample space in front of the intercooler for a condenser of proper size as well. I've seen the original LMTV condenser and it's fairly long and thick with the fans, where does it mount in the factory location?
A turbo and rack adjustment will get you up to the 5 ton 285 hp.. If you raid the marine parts bin for the 3116 an injector /turbo change will yield 425 hp.. But alot of marine engines like to drop exhaust valves so I'd stress an exhaust valve change.
The C7 came in the A1 versions (2003 and up i think) and are very hard to find complete and in good shape. Last complete one that sold in the USA went for $21k if I'm not mistaken. They are alot nicer rigs but come at a price.
Engine and trans parts aren't hard to find.. They maybe expensive however! The body specific stuff however can get pricey, so I'd suggest find one that is straight and as rust free as possible. I'd avoid buying one that has sat with the roof cover off, I've seen lot of floor rot. There is still...
The only FMTV TM to have the Air conditioning brackets are the A1P2 TM's (and yes it's in the electronic ietm format), which has a C7 engine. Will your bracket fit a 3116?