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Destroked 450 · 10-25-2018, 12:38 PM

Haven't looked at my schedule but I'm going to be pretty busy until you get done.

biggy238 · 10-27-2018, 05:54 PM

No good pictures, but 3M Weld Thru 2 will ruin your entire GD weekend by spraying everything out under the nozzle rather than through it. So, I switched gears and permanently mounted the exhaust.

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joefarmer · 10-29-2018, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by biggy238

No good pictures, but 3M Weld Thru 2 will ruin your entire GD weekend by spraying everything out under the nozzle rather than through it.

Screwdriver through can; aim in general direction. Problem solved.

biggy238 · 10-30-2018, 09:23 AM

Homeward bound.

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PPUMPFUMMINS · 10-31-2018, 06:13 AM

Im jealous, mines making progress but still has to go to sandblast before assy

dustinjean · 11-01-2018, 04:58 PM

Im not far behind you, good to see it going home for all the tedious things

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thatguy69 · 11-22-2018, 02:27 PM

How many miles do you have the swap? I plan to pickup a good ford and swap my current motor, I've seen some 08+ ford's on fb without a motor or a blown motor for 5-6k down in Texas. What's the weak points on these truck? And is there some years that are better to swap than others?

sootie · 11-22-2018, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by thatguy69

How many miles do you have the swap? I plan to pickup a good ford and swap my current motor, I've seen some 08+ ford's on fb without a motor or a blown motor for 5-6k down in Texas. What's the weak points on these truck? And is there some years that are better to swap than others?

if you take the engine out of the equasion, the next weakest piece is the trans. Other than that the trucks are tanks. I would select a 2010 model due to the fact they can be found with SYNC and nav, as well as are the last year without traction control. Also, 6.4 powered trucks are the cheapest due to the poor reliability of the engine. 11+ are too expensive and pre 05 have leaf front ends which ride terrible and have a wide turning radius.

thatguy69 · 11-22-2018, 04:34 PM

I plan to use my 47re since I already am running the anteater. What's the best way to get all the idiot lights turned off once the swaps done?

sootie · 11-22-2018, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by thatguy69

I plan to use my 47re since I already am running the anteater. What's the best way to get all the idiot lights turned off once the swaps done?

Manual PCM from an 08 truck (or flash existing pcm to a manual flash), with custom tuning via MCC for whatever codes are remaining.

IngrahamS · 11-22-2018, 10:30 PM

I'll be running a Racepak IQ3 dash / data logger on my 08 conversion.

biggy238 · 11-23-2018, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by thatguy69

How many miles do you have the swap? I plan to pickup a good ford and swap my current motor, I've seen some 08+ ford's on fb without a motor or a blown motor for 5-6k down in Texas. What's the weak points on these truck? And is there some years that are better to swap than others?

I don't know about some better than others.
Mine had 203k when I pulled the engine.
I only made two repairs to the truck in 50k, I replaced the plugs and coils, and I replaced 3 calipers and one rotor.
TRW calipers are trash.

As far as the swap, I'm not sure how much I have left yet.

The manual trans flash is a good idea.
That would leave me needing a clutch input?

I have a small hurdle I've been working on. I got the 6.4 radiator in finally. I forgot the radiator support inserts. That took a bit to get my hands on. I got the radiator in with the shrouds and fan installed. The 6.0 fan was way too small. I ordered the fan from a ram.it arrived this morning.

I ended up using an 05 ram transmission mount. That required opening up the slots I had made in the crossmember again because the 05 studs are closer together than the 96. The transfer case clears the cab floor now.

I had also gotten 3" charge air pipes for a 6.4 from a kid at work. There is no way in hell to get the top one past the magnesium core support brace. I'm going to look into making something that clears appropriately.

I also cut a Ford trans range selector and had it welded to the 47re range selector lever. I will go into more detail when I know it works.

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biggy238 · 11-23-2018, 03:30 PM

Two other things:

I'm looking for the resevoir/battery tray. I'm going to go ahead and run a dual battery setup like a dodge and run the cables the same way.

I think running the trans cooler lines down the driver side pan rail like a dodge will clear the frame crossmember and be cleaner than most other options.

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biggy238 · 11-23-2018, 06:38 PM

I'm sitting here thinking through what I've had to do and will have to do.

Buy a blown 6.4 truck. Ive had to source the entire cooling pack and still need a trans cooler and AC condensor.

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sootie · 11-23-2018, 07:14 PM

The cold side pipe can fit. Take a sawzall to the rad support and cut it back to the steel behind it. I wish I had a pic saved of how I made mine fit...

Dillehay makes a coolant reservoir/battery tray in aluminum.

thatguy69 · 11-23-2018, 09:16 PM

Keep the tips coming biggy.i appreciate it

dustinjean · 11-24-2018, 07:53 AM

For trans cooler buy 2 remote mount derales or 1 of their big ones with fans and put them under the bed. My truck tows 85% of the time so im doing factory 6.0 cooler with a derale auxilary cooler under the bed with a fan just incase. But seen plenty running auxilary only

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biggy238 · 12-02-2018, 07:10 PM

Upgraded to the dodge fan. Re-engineered the dodge fan wiring and put it in the fan shroud. I'm thinking strongly about finding a 6 pole bulkhead connector to put in the shroud. I'm actively looking for the fitting from a 12 or 24 valve to tie the coolant resevoir in at the heater return and get rid of my nice powder coated piece.

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Destroked 450 · 12-02-2018, 08:36 PM

You'll need to anchor those wires pretty good, I've read where some have sucked those wires into the fan when it engaged.
Took that fitting out of mine during the conversion, probably in a box somewhere in the shop.
I'm sure "odieub" has some, sent him a PM
I've gotten a number of parts from him, he about 40 miles south of me.

thatguy69 · 12-03-2018, 06:56 AM

What're you doing for a shifter, does the factory column work with the 47re?

10-25-2018, 12:38 PM	#141
Destroked 450 Name: Destroked 450 Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Harned,Ky. Member`s Gallery Posts: 340	Haven't looked at my schedule but I'm going to be pretty busy until you get done. __________________ Mine: 04 F-450 sc 4x4 fb drw 5.9 12v 215 ppump, zf6, kdp fixed, 3k gsk, AFC Live, super b single, pusher intake, d-celerator ebrake Hers:2018 F-150 sc 4x4 5.0 Farm trucks: 01 Z71 ext cab, 95 S10, 93 F-800 8.3 Cummins, 87 AM General 5 ton

10-27-2018, 05:54 PM	#142
biggy238 Name: biggy238 Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Just North of Wrong Member`s Gallery Posts: 10,865	No good pictures, but 3M Weld Thru 2 will ruin your entire GD weekend by spraying everything out under the nozzle rather than through it. So, I switched gears and permanently mounted the exhaust. Sent from my XT1575 using Tapatalk __________________ Check out @bdmaximusworx 05.5 Campanella White TDi Jetta 5spd 45.5MPG -Little Sexy '10 Silver F250 CCLB 4X4 6.4L cummins Swapped Insta @trash.panda250

10-30-2018, 09:23 AM	#144
biggy238 Name: biggy238 Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Just North of Wrong Member`s Gallery Posts: 10,865	Homeward bound. Sent from my XT1575 using Tapatalk __________________ Check out @bdmaximusworx 05.5 Campanella White TDi Jetta 5spd 45.5MPG -Little Sexy '10 Silver F250 CCLB 4X4 6.4L cummins Swapped Insta @trash.panda250

11-01-2018, 04:58 PM	#146
dustinjean Name: dustinjean Title: Green Behind the Ears Status: Not Here Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mt. Washington, KY Member`s Gallery Posts: 67	Im not far behind you, good to see it going home for all the tedious things Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk __________________ 02 F-250 ccsb lariat - 12v with nv4500 - sold 06 f350 - cr/48re

11-22-2018, 02:27 PM	#147
thatguy69 Name: thatguy69 Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Mansfield Ohio Member`s Gallery Posts: 2,023	How many miles do you have the swap? I plan to pickup a good ford and swap my current motor, I've seen some 08+ ford's on fb without a motor or a blown motor for 5-6k down in Texas. What's the weak points on these truck? And is there some years that are better to swap than others? __________________ 1999 Compound 24v Rust Rocket 2008 F350 P24v/Allison

10-31-2018, 06:13 AM	#145
PPUMPFUMMINS Name: PPUMPFUMMINS Title: Diesel Enthusiast Status: Not Here Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Pennsylvania Member`s Gallery Posts: 128	Im jealous, mines making progress but still has to go to sandblast before assy

11-22-2018, 04:34 PM	#149
thatguy69 Name: thatguy69 Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Mansfield Ohio Member`s Gallery Posts: 2,023	I plan to use my 47re since I already am running the anteater. What's the best way to get all the idiot lights turned off once the swaps done? __________________ 1999 Compound 24v Rust Rocket 2008 F350 P24v/Allison

11-22-2018, 10:30 PM	#151
IngrahamS Name: IngrahamS Title: Green Behind the Ears Status: Not Here Join Date: Oct 2007 Member`s Gallery Posts: 63	I'll be running a Racepak IQ3 dash / data logger on my 08 conversion. __________________ 08 CCSB FX4 Built by MPD 980 HP MPD\|RCD\|ELITE\|NO-LIMIT\|BTS\|MIDWEST DIESEL 2011 F-350 SCLB XLT

11-23-2018, 03:30 PM	#153
biggy238 Name: biggy238 Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Just North of Wrong Member`s Gallery Posts: 10,865	Two other things: I'm looking for the resevoir/battery tray. I'm going to go ahead and run a dual battery setup like a dodge and run the cables the same way. I think running the trans cooler lines down the driver side pan rail like a dodge will clear the frame crossmember and be cleaner than most other options. Sent from my XT1575 using Tapatalk __________________ Check out @bdmaximusworx 05.5 Campanella White TDi Jetta 5spd 45.5MPG -Little Sexy '10 Silver F250 CCLB 4X4 6.4L cummins Swapped Insta @trash.panda250

11-23-2018, 06:38 PM	#154
biggy238 Name: biggy238 Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Just North of Wrong Member`s Gallery Posts: 10,865	I'm sitting here thinking through what I've had to do and will have to do. Buy a blown 6.4 truck. Ive had to source the entire cooling pack and still need a trans cooler and AC condensor. Sent from my XT1575 using Tapatalk __________________ Check out @bdmaximusworx 05.5 Campanella White TDi Jetta 5spd 45.5MPG -Little Sexy '10 Silver F250 CCLB 4X4 6.4L cummins Swapped Insta @trash.panda250

11-23-2018, 07:14 PM	#155
sootie Name: sootie Title: .....like a BAWSS Status: Not Here Join Date: Jan 2013 Member`s Gallery Posts: 866	The cold side pipe can fit. Take a sawzall to the rad support and cut it back to the steel behind it. I wish I had a pic saved of how I made mine fit... Dillehay makes a coolant reservoir/battery tray in aluminum.

11-23-2018, 09:16 PM	#156
thatguy69 Name: thatguy69 Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Mansfield Ohio Member`s Gallery Posts: 2,023	Keep the tips coming biggy.i appreciate it __________________ 1999 Compound 24v Rust Rocket 2008 F350 P24v/Allison

11-24-2018, 07:53 AM	#157
dustinjean Name: dustinjean Title: Green Behind the Ears Status: Not Here Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mt. Washington, KY Member`s Gallery Posts: 67	For trans cooler buy 2 remote mount derales or 1 of their big ones with fans and put them under the bed. My truck tows 85% of the time so im doing factory 6.0 cooler with a derale auxilary cooler under the bed with a fan just incase. But seen plenty running auxilary only Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk __________________ 02 F-250 ccsb lariat - 12v with nv4500 - sold 06 f350 - cr/48re

12-02-2018, 07:10 PM	#158
biggy238 Name: biggy238 Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Just North of Wrong Member`s Gallery Posts: 10,865	Upgraded to the dodge fan. Re-engineered the dodge fan wiring and put it in the fan shroud. I'm thinking strongly about finding a 6 pole bulkhead connector to put in the shroud. I'm actively looking for the fitting from a 12 or 24 valve to tie the coolant resevoir in at the heater return and get rid of my nice powder coated piece. Sent from my XT1575 using Tapatalk __________________ Check out @bdmaximusworx 05.5 Campanella White TDi Jetta 5spd 45.5MPG -Little Sexy '10 Silver F250 CCLB 4X4 6.4L cummins Swapped Insta @trash.panda250

12-02-2018, 08:36 PM	#159
Destroked 450 Name: Destroked 450 Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Harned,Ky. Member`s Gallery Posts: 340	You'll need to anchor those wires pretty good, I've read where some have sucked those wires into the fan when it engaged. Took that fitting out of mine during the conversion, probably in a box somewhere in the shop. I'm sure "odieub" has some, sent him a PM I've gotten a number of parts from him, he about 40 miles south of me. __________________ Mine: 04 F-450 sc 4x4 fb drw 5.9 12v 215 ppump, zf6, kdp fixed, 3k gsk, AFC Live, super b single, pusher intake, d-celerator ebrake Hers:2018 F-150 sc 4x4 5.0 Farm trucks: 01 Z71 ext cab, 95 S10, 93 F-800 8.3 Cummins, 87 AM General 5 ton

12-03-2018, 06:56 AM	#160
thatguy69 Name: thatguy69 Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Mansfield Ohio Member`s Gallery Posts: 2,023	What're you doing for a shifter, does the factory column work with the 47re? __________________ 1999 Compound 24v Rust Rocket 2008 F350 P24v/Allison