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very interesting. Is the mounting on the 5 ton tranny etc different than the duece? It still begs the question of "does the power stroke block have an sae2 pattern built in"

cotton12v- did you ever do this swap?

Yes......you can be the first....what an idea lol...good luck an keep us posted....I'm still finishing up my mercedes powered cj5

a turbo'ed 7.3 idi turbo wouldn't be bad either, but they are getting harder and harder to find

I think that a mild built 7.3 stroker such as I have would really make a bobbed deuce fly.. That being said I have seen brand new t444e power units sell for 5k....so I'm sure a good used runner and tranny culd be had for much less... The reason to use the powerstroke version is parts...

I think that a mild built 7.3 stroker such as I have would really make a bobbed deuce fly.. That being said I have seen brand new t444e power units sell for 5k....so I'm sure a good used runner and tranny culd be had for much less... The reason to use the powerstroke version is parts...

94-97(and early 99) are the motors to get because of the factory forged rods etc...... As far as SAE housings, im not sure...ive never seen definitive proof that the ford power stroke 7.3's have an sae housing pattern like the T444E....If they did, im sure it would open alot of options...

i do as well, but i dont think he ever posted pics of it....

this thread really shows the space after install of a 10 liter motor....3208 kitty cat https://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?54211-engine-trans-swap-done-5.html

the issues with the zf6's drive shaft is no problem, as the later models and f450/f550 units had a solid yoke. I really believe the 7.3 stroker is one of the best motors made, especially when one runs home brew bio diesel etc in it. Think about it....There is no injection pump to wear out/leak...

so ive seen cat 3208s in these things so there is no doubt a 7.3 would fit correct? Long story here, After years of following the rules by the book of paying my truck payments and only to have a few left before its yours and something devastating happens. My last two trucks were totaled not...