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CSaley · #1 09-06-2012, 11:37 PM

My latest project I thought Id share. 2003 Ford F350 Lariat Crew Cab Short Bed. Original powered by a 6.0 and 5r110 auto.

I swapped in a 12 valve cummins with a 175hp p7100 and an nv4500 5 speed manual trans. The truck still retains all the creature comforts such as power adjustable pedals, air conditioning, sun roof, heated seats, electric shift 4x4, etc etc. From inside the cab you would never know it had a real motor under the hood until you turned the key

Not a terrible swap but the saying "the last 10% of the work takes 90% of the time" is definitely 100% accurate.. I had a goal of building a truck that I could get in at any time and drive any where I wanted, efficiently, while maximizing the benefits of the Cummins. Needless to say, I average about 21-22.5 mpg on a tank and it tows just as well as the 350hp 6.0 screamer. I haven't touched the IP at all, so you wont be going anywhere in a super hurry, but I cant complain with the results i'm seeing..

Im already itching to build another with a built auto and a common rail... I talked myself into putting this one up for sale this week

my shoulder doesn't appreciate the shifting after surgery.

Enjoy

CSaley · #2 09-06-2012, 11:38 PM

CSaley · #3 09-06-2012, 11:39 PM

4 image rule.... REALLY

GSS LLC · #4 09-07-2012, 01:08 AM

That's nice! Did you use the destroked kit?

Dogplow Dodge · #5 09-07-2012, 06:51 AM

Sweet Fummins !

I'd love a truck like that,

What did the retrofit cost you? if you don't mind me asking. At some time in the future, I would love to do exactly what you did.... or buy your truck from you....

you now own the best of all worlds

Andy96XLT · #6 09-07-2012, 07:17 AM

saw this on CL yesterday. Good luck with the sale!

CSaley · #7 09-07-2012, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by GSS LLC

That's nice! Did you use the destroked kit?

I used Destroked's motor mount set as well as their tach kit. Everything else I fabricated.

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Originally Posted by Dogplow Dodge

Sweet Fummins !

I'd love a truck like that,

What did the retrofit cost you? if you don't mind me asking. At some time in the future, I would love to do exactly what you did.... or buy your truck from you....

you now own the best of all worlds

I stopped adding up receipts after about $8,000.... I'd bet its right around $10-11k. But then again I didn't do it on a budget. Had the trans rebuilt, went through the motor, new clutch, Airdog fuel system, blah blah. Im sure it could have been done much cheaper...

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Originally Posted by Andy96XLT

saw this on CL yesterday. Good luck with the sale!

Thanks! I already have the next donor lined up!

coldcoffee · #8 09-07-2012, 11:45 AM

Well, I'm impressed...What would you say were your biggest challenges w/ the swap? Also, what is involved or affected w/ computer function?

Dogplow Dodge · #9 09-07-2012, 12:17 PM

Just about anything you need to know about the swap is posted here:

http://www.fordcummins.com/69-ford-c...-overview.html

I've been thinking about doing an older ford (n m dreams, that is...)

coldcoffee · #10 09-07-2012, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Dogplow Dodge

Just about anything you need to know about the swap is posted here:

http://www.fordcummins.com/69-ford-c...-overview.html

I've been thinking about doing an older ford (n m dreams, that is...)

Interesting & informative link...I'll be adding it to my wish list as well, thanks Dogplow.

rob_cook2001 · #11 09-07-2012, 09:56 PM

Good looking swap. And you are so right about the last little bit of the project being a pita.

4wydnr · #12 09-07-2012, 11:03 PM

That is a sweet truck! I saw the beginning of your build thread over on compd but never saw many updates. It turned out great!

Out of curiosity what are you asking for it?

Mark13 · #13 09-07-2012, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 4wydnr

Out of curiosity what are you asking for it?

...For some reason I knew you were going to ask him that.

Dogplow Dodge · #14 09-07-2012, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 4wydnr

That is a sweet truck! I saw the beginning of your build thread over on compd but never saw many updates. It turned out great!

Out of curiosity what are you asking for it?

From the pix and the work done if I had the $20k, I'd buy it from you right now..... alas, I'm just a poor working slob who doesn't have $20 ...

Maybe in the next administration...

http://newjersey.craigslist.org/cto/3248412046.html

CSaley · #15 09-08-2012, 12:21 AM

im asking right about $20k..... but who knows... I'm open to offers; trades; whatever. Its the real deal!

mercer_me · #16 09-08-2012, 02:56 PM

Sweet truck. I would love to hook a Cummins to Allison.

fatheadon1 · #17 09-08-2012, 11:28 PM

sweet set up, but to i do need to ask you say the truck was problem free for 244000 miles how can you not consider the 6.0 a real motor?

CSaley · #18 09-09-2012, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by fatheadon1

sweet set up, but to i do need to ask you say the truck was problem free for 244000 miles how can you not consider the 6.0 a real motor?

miracles happen everyday and I will never deny my belief in that!

Mackman · #19 09-09-2012, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by CSaley

miracles happen everyday and I will never deny my belief in that!

my 2004 6.0 has also been problem free for 8 years. still trucking strong.

durafish · #20 09-09-2012, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by mercer_me

Sweet truck. I would love to hook a Cummins to Allison.

i thought that would be sweet but in reality the motor still has more power then the Allison can handle a built dodge transmission would be much better.
but that's a pretty sweet and clean looking rig.