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Hello, I want to put my 1994 4bt, out of an old bread truck, into my 1986 Ford Ranger. I am new to diesel engines and even more new to engine swaps. I haven’t gotten the 2.9 out of the Ranger yet. Im looking for advice on motor mounts, exhaust, a good heavy duty suspension rebuild, and anything...

Hi all, first post so i wanted to say hello. i have a jeep comanche lined up to buy as a work horse, and i already need to pour some money into it - no biggie, i dont mind, its sat for a few years and i have some way to get around otherwise. though i am 17 and about to go into fabrication...

I’m looking around to get information on swapping my 2009 f150 King Ranch. I’m in Texas so a place here would be preferred but it doesn’t have to be. If I can save some money on the swap I’ll take it anywhere. Also was wondering on what do these conversations normally cost. Just trying to see...

Hello, I have a 1983 om616 with oem manual transmission attached. Can I slide it into a 1987 ford ranger? 1987 ford ranger 6cyl manual 5 speed 1983 Mercedes 240d with manual 4 speed I would like to use Mercedes motor and transmission. No adaptors plates.

I'm in the process of converting my automatic 1998 Chevy K2500 to 6BT/NV4500. I've read that the reverse switch is located on the column on the GMT400s. I've removed all the componentry associated with the automatic shifter and now I'm trying identify which wires to reroute to the reverse...

Hello everybody, new member here. I have recently begun a project and was wondering if somebody knew of something before I go the custom machined route. I think I’ve gone through 400 threads with mention of Deutz engines and haven’t seen anything posted about an automatic transmission. I have...

wanting to swap a Cummins in my 1978 f150 ranger 4x4. It has Dana 44 I’m front, 351m, np435, np205, and time a Ford 9”. Can someone please give me a description of everything I will need and where I can purchase everything for it. Thanks!

So I have this 07 Ford Escape that’s dying out on me. My wife won’t let me get rid of it since it’s “her baby” but she says she’ll let me turn it into a project. I’m moving to East Texas soon and I wanna turn this thing into a mudder. Nothing super crazy thats gonna require countless of hours of...

In the course of lurking on this forum, I have read a lot of great threads about swapping the 1.9tdi into all sorts of Jeeps, Rangers, Toyotas etc. However, nobody ever seems to put them in, or even consider putting them in anything larger. If something is never done, there is usually a good...

hi how are you guy Am new on this so hope you guys can help me, I have a 1999 TJ and want to do it diesel I have the engine already so my question is I want to do 1 ton axles what kind of axle do you guys recommend I will appreciate it thanks

Hey Guys. First post here. I wanted to share with you my build so it could probably help someone who want to try a Diesel Swap on a ZJ. I just love Jeeps (solid axle mainly) I travel a lot (live on the countryside) so I needed a versatile vehicle that could handle well on heavy dirt/mud as well...

Hello guys, greetings from Honduras. I have a 97 4.6 4x4 Expedition with a dead engine. I use the car mostly for driving on the highway, with the load being a couple of guys that work with me, a couple of ladders and some electrician tools. I love the car due to it being very comfortable, since...

Hi there, I'm new to this forum. I bought a 2000 GMC K2500HD Crew Cab with a Gas 350 that had a terrible rodknock, and a 4l80E behind it with the intentions of Cummins swapping it. I have a 1993 Intercooled VE pumped 12 Valve with an Eaton Fuller 5 speed behind it, the Cummins drivetrain is in...

Hello everyone, first time posting here on 4BTSwaps. Long time lurker though. None the less, I am sure many of you are far more knowledgeable than be when dealing with a cummins lineup of engines. So I figured I would post a question here. Currently I have a K5 (actually an M1009) with a 6.2...

Hello, After a couple years of reading/researching/getting the funds/losing the funds/etc/etc, I'm finally looking at purchasing my 4bt to swap into my '89 Bronco. I'm in Central Kansas and will be needing advice, help, etc. Anyone nearby with a rig I could look at, advice they could give, etc...

ok guys i got a 4th gen camaro that i want to swap to a 4bt. now i have a few questions i have not seen a thread on a 4th gen camaro yet always older camaros. i just want your guys input as to what i should do i have a few things i need to address before i start this project. here is a list of...

Okay, so I'm doing research into a 6BT swap into a '65 - '67 Lincoln Continental and before i start the project, I want to have all the foreseen needed parts. So my question is this; if I swap a 6BT into the Continental, what would be the best transmission to use? I would prefer a manual, since...

I have an 06 wrangler tj and am really interested in swapping for a cummins. I know the cummins will preform much better but i have a few questions. How much is this going to cost (estimate), i understand you need mounts, new gears, fuel lines and all sorts of other things, but could someone...

Hi guys I'm about to start my yj diesel swap, I've been researching steady for a few weeks and I've come up with some questions that I just can't seem to answer. 1.) How do I tackle the fuel system? (Can I use the stock tank?, what kind of pump do I need? And with fuel lines should I use...

New to the forum, but I've owned a 4BD1T for years. Right now it sits in a 1969 Chevy 2WD truck, and with a growing family I'm looking to put the engine into a 1994 Chevy Blazer. If anyone has done this swap I'd love some advise and tips. Thanks