Ok, I've been trying to decide the best way to get a powerful diesel engine into my 1995 SC SB F-150 for about a year now. My main goals are to replace the gutless and worn out 5.0 with a diesel to get better mpg and I want to out run my buddy's Dodge Hemi Ram.
I like the potential of the 6bt, but I think it'd put more strain on the frame and suspension then I'd be comfortable with. And honestly, it'd be way more then I'd ever need.
Now I'm thinking that the 4bt might be the way to go, but I could use some feedback and advice, especially from anyone that's done a Ford swap. I know the 4bt is basically a 6bt w/ 2 cylinders missing, but do the motors have the same tranny bolt patterns? Is it possible to bolt my current 5 spd to the 4bt? What seems to be the limit for reliable and streetable power? Do the 4bt's have the same fuel pumps as the 6bt's? Also, anyone with advice, tips, ideas, or whatever, I'd greatly appreciate it. Thanks!!
I like the potential of the 6bt, but I think it'd put more strain on the frame and suspension then I'd be comfortable with. And honestly, it'd be way more then I'd ever need.
Now I'm thinking that the 4bt might be the way to go, but I could use some feedback and advice, especially from anyone that's done a Ford swap. I know the 4bt is basically a 6bt w/ 2 cylinders missing, but do the motors have the same tranny bolt patterns? Is it possible to bolt my current 5 spd to the 4bt? What seems to be the limit for reliable and streetable power? Do the 4bt's have the same fuel pumps as the 6bt's? Also, anyone with advice, tips, ideas, or whatever, I'd greatly appreciate it. Thanks!!