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Old 08-11-2019, 04:03 PM   #1
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Help me make a decision...

I need to decide whether to build my toy truck project and sell my ‘98 or sell my project trucks.

My ‘98.5 is a RWD QCSB auto that I put a ‘95 12V in. The tranny has a Goerend TC, Constant Pressure VB, billet input, and billet band anchor. The engine has @ 550K on it. I have a set of DDIII injectors (Smokem said they’re basically 370’s) I just got back from him. They were cleaned, modded, and tested. I have a virgin 175hp pump that has @ 150K on it ready to go on. I’ll swap in my 181’s, GSK, and plate. It needs a front crank seal. The truck also has a modded HE351CW.

It has leather interior that’s in great shape. It needs a bit of minor body work and a paint job.

One part of my project is a ‘92 D250 RWD extended cab long bed with @ 300K on it. The truck was built to pull a 5th wheel travel trailer and has been in almost every state in the US with several trips to Alaska. It has a built A518 with two outboard fan driven coolers. It shifts and pulls great. The VE was built and installed by Piers along with a set of POD injectors, ATS manifold, and stock turbo with a 16cm2 housing. It denied 308/668.

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The 2nd part is a ‘93 D150 STD cab SB. It has @ 180K on it. My plan is/was to put the drivetrain from the D250 in the D150 including the LSD rear axle with EGR Disc Brake conversion. I was also going to rebuild the D250 front suspension and put it in the D150 for the upgraded strength and to keep the 8-lugs in the front, too.

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From what I understand it’s a pretty simple and straightforward swap, just haven’t had time for it.

I like my ‘98 and it’s been dead nuts dependable and gets 20mpg every tank, but I’ve always wanted a sweet SCSB for DD and weekend fun.

What would y’all do?
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Old 08-11-2019, 05:46 PM   #2
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Put a lockup 47 trans in the ext cab first gen. Looks like a solid truck.

Or if you just want a weekend hot rod truck, the short bed would be sweet.

I'd stay with the 300k ve setup over a 175hp ppump.
 
Old 08-11-2019, 07:08 PM   #3
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Keep the d250...... make it nice. Sounds like it’s a good setup.
 
Old 08-11-2019, 10:52 PM   #4
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I failed to mention, the front corners of the roof on the 250 are rotted out, BAD. I’m not going to attempt to repair it.
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Old 09-14-2019, 05:33 PM   #5
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If it keeps you up at night wanting to do the swap then do it as long as time and money allow. Sounds like that's what you really want to do.
 
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How are you running the crank position sensor on your 98?
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Old 09-14-2019, 11:49 PM   #7
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Modified the bracket to run the OE Crank Sensor. 0.020” gap.

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Old 09-15-2019, 04:34 PM   #8
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Put the D-250's drivetrain in the SB 150, gets my vote.
Years ago I did the same swap on a '92 Ramcharger, only it was 4wd 5 speed.

It could make the ass see the nose, with ease.

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