@ Tyler Sherement.......if i wanted a 7.3 I would have bought one. It just so happens that I inherited this truck , and in stock form it was less than ideal for what i use it for. I intend on keeping it for a very long time and therefore modified it to cater to the way I use it. So as for your comment , no, "I shouldnt have just bought a 7.3". Ill leave that to sheep like you, you know, people who take their truck to the local "Diesel Shop" and pay some douche to bolt on a cold air intake,a programmer, and a pair of 8' stacks on thier dads old work truck so they can be "cool". Thanks but no thanks, I will keep the Cummins.
+joe lober No offense meant Joe. I dont consider a trained diesel mechanic a douche, only the workers at"shops" that are only bolt on people that have no credentials to call themselves "mechanics" when in reality they are nothing of the sort.
motivatedbyhaters85 hey man first off sweet truck. Thing looks just like mine but better. Few questions. Did you get the check engine light to ever go off? And what are the power numbers you have? And did you go to the DMV and change the truck over to a diesel on paper?
Ryan S Thanks man! No, I never got the check engine light to go off and I never dyno'ed it. I also never changed it to a diesel at the dmv because NCs laws are so lax about "old" vehicles.
this is awesome! inherited a 95 f150 and am wanting to do the same thing. I'm in the same boat as you, if I wanted a 7.3 I'd go buy one, nobody can tell us what OUR trucks are worth to us
Fixing to get my hands on a truck almost exactly like this. 1990 4x4 manual with the 5.0. I'm leaning towards doing a similar conversion. Don't have the technical know-how, though, so what you've done looks awesome. Very jealous.
nice job nice truck its all great AND thats right if you wanted a 7.3 you would have done that but NO you built an awesome truck 5 thumbs up keep going dont stop
MPG depends on many things; transmission option, 2wd/4wd, ride height, gear ratio in differential(s), turbo choice, exhaust diameter and finally driving habits. Oh, and tire choice.
The price of the swap all depends on how much you pay for the bread van (or just engine), as well as if you are able to scrap the van body as most of them are aluminum. Also, yes it is a zf5 from a 93 f350. I am running a he341 turbo from a 2003 6bt truck and it is a little laggy on bottom, but once it spools the power is pretty impressive to e only 3.9 litres. As far as choosing a 6bt or 4bt I chose the 4bt because I felt it was a better choice for a half ton truck. Something to consider is that the 4bts are louder than the 6bts, they are just not as smooth at an idle and seem to rattle quite a bit more. The gearing is a little high for 35" tires, and I will soon be swapping the 3:50 gears for 4:10s or 4:30s. Mileage is pretty good if you stay out of the throttle, and if you are building something like this solely for mileage leave the hx30 turbo on it.
Yes i put an air filter on it and it prob gets 22 on the highway and 15 or so in town. The mileage could be much better if it did not have a he341 from a 6bt on it. I was willing to sacrifice some mpg's for hp. It pulls very well to be a 4 cyl
Hey Im looking to do this to mine same 1993 f150 I have a 4bt engine already but I need the kit, also I have an e4od automatic transmission, Where did you get a conversion kit for this and what did you need to change in order to do this. Thanks!
i have the exact same truck want to do the same thing, how is the power, pulling power. i have a 10000 lb trailer it pulls and 200,000 on a 351 is getting worn, was lookin at a f250 but would rather do this. what transmission u use zf5 or e40d? some info would be greatly appriciated ty
How is the power? I have a 1978 F150 supper cab short box that I am looking to put a 4bt in but I'm not sure if it's enough power! I would use a 6bt but I'd like the better gas mileage! Thoughts?
this is awesome. I have a 94 f150 with the 300 straight 6, but I really want to do a cummins conversion. debating on the 4bt or the 5.9. was the 4bt a pretty easy swap?
Habeas J The 6bt would be a tight fit! Also I would have to ask what u were gonna use the truck for? If u need a 6bt for extra power to pull a 15 thousand pound trailer lets say, u would probably wanna consider an f350 for the conversion. Regaurdless of the engine u use a f150 is still a light duty truck.
motivatedbyhaters85 I plan on towing but not THAT much. Is the horsepower and torque better or comparable to the stock engine? I wouldn't mind having extra power and towing power than I currently have but I obviously dont want it to be lower
Habeas J The 4bt makes much better power than the 90s era 351 did for towing, my engine had 76k on it when i pulled it out. Honestly I would rather have a 4.9 inline six than a 302 or 351 for pulling.
Hey @motivatedbyhaters85 I have a 1996 f150 2wd and I really wanna swap the 300 out for the 4bt how hard was it for the conversion fitting wise and is there a kit I can buy?
Still have it, pulled the engine and sold it though. Planning on putting a Coyote motor in it. 4bt rattles worse than a 6bt ever thought about rattling- just wasn't for me.
Carl Saiyed Thanks man! Not really a lift per say... The axles are from a 79 f150, custom radius arms and 6" lift coils from a 93 model 2wd f150. The rear is just blocks and add a leafs.
I've considered this swap but was concerned about the vibration of the 4bt. Does it shake while idling much. Truck looks awesome the best looking ford truck body Style ever built.
Kelly Shockley I wad considering it as well, but now i have decided on a Mercedes OM606. It is a DOHC 6 cyl, so a lot smoother and revs over 5k rpm stock, so you don't have to regear. You can use the mechanical pump from an OM603 and if desired get it built to your desired power lever for about 1000. Trans adapters are avaliable, you will need an OM648 rear sump pan and pickup. By my calculations the total cost will be about the same.
Kelly Shockley Thanks for the compliment Kelly! Thats a good point, and to answer your question, YES it vibrates alot. I used the best engine mounts I could and it still shakes alot. Most people don't consider that the harmonics of the 4bt are way worse than the 6bts. Seems like the extra two cylinders smooth out the engine on a 6bt. For this reason I have considered putting a mildly built 300 inline 6 back in this truck.
Thanks Demetrius! I have an instagram but dont have any of the build process on there, or any pics of the F150. I recently sold the Cummins engine from the truck and am looking to swap a 5.0 Coyote engine in.
Dirtworx77 Between getting married, building a house and taking over a business in the last year, the ole girl hasnt got near as much love as Id liked to have given her. I have intentions of getting back on her soon tho. Just a few minor tweaks and she should be primed and ready!
motivatedbyhaters85 congrats on the marriage and the house! I know how a project is when priorities kick in. Maybe one day I can put away enough money to put a 4BT in my 96 f150 OBS. Good luck on the build, and keep us updated!
marcelo delgado Contacting “Diesel Conversion Specialists”would probably be your best bet. They are a company that sells all sorts of parts to aid in swapping diesels into gas trucks.
@@motivatedbyhaters85 ah ha, thats why I got rid of my 92 W350 a few years ago. Now I am contemplating a 4bt in my jeep j10 or a hemi, the LS swap has been overdone. A hemi 5 spd would be sick? The coyote is good but the later ones are plagued with problems. What about an old school 5.0 that were in fox body mustang
+deuceblank Prob so man, honestly its a lot more work than i ever imagined. Ive built several off roading trucks and other projects and this one was far more time and labor intensive.
Thanks for answering a question that I've been asking for so long without an answer. Looking to convert my '93 F350 CCLB in the next couple years. Yours looks amazing!!!
Very nice truck I am a ford may through and through but it's hard to beat a Cummins they r just good motors also what size lift ru running I'm about to lift my 96 f150 Ana put 35s on it and I wanna know a lift that I'm not hacking my truck up to fit them
motivatedbyhaters85 that's the size lift I was thinking do u think a 5 inch would fit the 35s cuz I've been told the 4 u have to trim and I don't wanna cut my truck all up
motivatedbyhaters85 yea that's what I was thinking I mean sometimes I look and I think there is a big gap between the wheel and finders then some look ok that way I guess it depends on the truck and set up I guess
motivatedbyhaters85 that's what slowing me down. I have a dodge with a 12v but the wife has a clean 94 suburban with 78k but mileage sucks. it's not a 3/4 ton so I can justify the cost of the 5.9 when it isn't gonna tow. but 10mpg and 16 highway is not fun
motivatedbyhaters85 my cuz has a 1990 Ford costume 4x4 with the i6 300 I planing on buying from him he saying it’s got a rod knock but not sure sure because I didn’t hear it and if you know fords then you know just as well as I do you can’t kill the inline 6 300 Ford made any how I am thinking about rebuilding the engine and save some cash and swap with the 6bt I love the sound of the Cummins but the truck is also automatic and I am definitely swapping it to for two reasons one Cummins sounds like shit with a auto and two I hate auto but I will probably regret saying that in the next 40 or so years any tips for the motor mounts and tranny I can use
anthony hayes Diesel conversion specialist sell a kit to swap a 4/6bt in. I would recommend that route. I didnt know about the kit when i built mine but it would have saved alot of time. As far as the sending unit goes I modified the stock gas units. I simply removed the pump and made a pick up tube to go in its place. The injection pump sucks from the tank, no need for an electric pump. A p series pump can suck hard enough to support 600 hp from the factory. Hope this helps. I like my manual trans but I dont drive it daily.....got a dmax for that lol. Best advice I can give is that a 4bt is a noisy bitch, 6 bt is a much smoother engine.
The best thing I can tell you is whatever you think you are going to spend, double that and you will be about right then.
A truly dream truck - congrats on a beautifully made conversion!!!!!!!!!!
@ Tyler Sherement.......if i wanted a 7.3 I would have bought one. It just so happens that I inherited this truck , and in stock form it was less than ideal for what i use it for. I intend on keeping it for a very long time and therefore modified it to cater to the way I use it. So as for your comment , no, "I shouldnt have just bought a 7.3". Ill leave that to sheep like you, you know, people who take their truck to the local "Diesel Shop" and pay some douche to bolt on a cold air intake,a programmer, and a pair of 8' stacks on thier dads old work truck so they can be "cool". Thanks but no thanks, I will keep the Cummins.
i love this comment your truck is damn good
Why call the workers of the diesel shop douches we didn't do anything wrong it's the guys that bring in the trucks.
+joe lober No offense meant Joe. I dont consider a trained diesel mechanic a douche, only the workers at"shops" that are only bolt on people that have no credentials to call themselves "mechanics" when in reality they are nothing of the sort.
motivatedbyhaters85 hey man first off sweet truck. Thing looks just like mine but better. Few questions. Did you get the check engine light to ever go off? And what are the power numbers you have? And did you go to the DMV and change the truck over to a diesel on paper?
Ryan S Thanks man! No, I never got the check engine light to go off and I never dyno'ed it. I also never changed it to a diesel at the dmv because NCs laws are so lax about "old" vehicles.
I did this to my 82. Love it.
very nice sharp truck awesome build
this is awesome! inherited a 95 f150 and am wanting to do the same thing. I'm in the same boat as you, if I wanted a 7.3 I'd go buy one, nobody can tell us what OUR trucks are worth to us
Thanks man, this was my grandpas once upon a time.
Awesome build
Beautiful Truck!
Wow, very nice truck
Thank you I appreciate it, what all is involved for the swap is it a pretty simple process to do
Fixing to get my hands on a truck almost exactly like this. 1990 4x4 manual with the 5.0.
I'm leaning towards doing a similar conversion. Don't have the technical know-how, though, so what you've done looks awesome. Very jealous.
I do love this truck !
Larry Mulalley preciate it!
Awesome truck
Super cool! Awesome!
Han Skinslo Thanks man!
nice job nice truck its all great AND thats right if you wanted a 7.3 you would have done that but NO you built an awesome truck 5 thumbs up keep going dont stop
Thanks for the compliments fellas. I hope to post an updated video of the truck soon.
Nice truck my grandpa has the same truck color and everything but the cummins
would love to see an update video on this
Almost ruined my computer from the drool.
Incredible truck. I like my 5.0 gas. But I would sacrifice it to be able to have the means to make this.
This is exactly what I want to do to 1995 f150!
MPG depends on many things; transmission option, 2wd/4wd, ride height, gear ratio in differential(s), turbo choice, exhaust diameter and finally driving habits.
Oh, and tire choice.
Badass!
The price of the swap all depends on how much you pay for the bread van (or just engine), as well as if you are able to scrap the van body as most of them are aluminum. Also, yes it is a zf5 from a 93 f350. I am running a he341 turbo from a 2003 6bt truck and it is a little laggy on bottom, but once it spools the power is pretty impressive to e only 3.9 litres. As far as choosing a 6bt or 4bt I chose the 4bt because I felt it was a better choice for a half ton truck. Something to consider is that the 4bts are louder than the 6bts, they are just not as smooth at an idle and seem to rattle quite a bit more. The gearing is a little high for 35" tires, and I will soon be swapping the 3:50 gears for 4:10s or 4:30s. Mileage is pretty good if you stay out of the throttle, and if you are building something like this solely for mileage leave the hx30 turbo on it.
A 4bt is nowhere near louder than a 6bt
Yes i put an air filter on it and it prob gets 22 on the highway and 15 or so in town. The mileage could be much better if it did not have a he341 from a 6bt on it. I was willing to sacrifice some mpg's for hp. It pulls very well to be a 4 cyl
please tell me you put an air filter on that thing
how did you get the motor mounts and how did you get it to fit the transmission?
Do you have any info on how to wire it up to make all gauges work?
We put one in a toyota T100 that had a v6 in it. 44 mpg now.
Now I'd love to see that! Awesome.
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What Diesel mileage are you getting? I have a F150 and I want to do the same swap!
Hey Im looking to do this to mine same 1993 f150 I have a 4bt engine already but I need the kit, also I have an e4od automatic transmission, Where did you get a conversion kit for this and what did you need to change in order to do this. Thanks!
i have the exact same truck want to do the same thing, how is the power, pulling power. i have a 10000 lb trailer it pulls and 200,000 on a 351 is getting worn, was lookin at a f250 but would rather do this. what transmission u use zf5 or e40d? some info would be greatly appriciated ty
How is the power? I have a 1978 F150 supper cab short box that I am looking to put a 4bt in but I'm not sure if it's enough power! I would use a 6bt but I'd like the better gas mileage! Thoughts?
this is awesome. I have a 94 f150 with the 300 straight 6, but I really want to do a cummins conversion. debating on the 4bt or the 5.9. was the 4bt a pretty easy swap?
the inline 6 Cummins motor will fit inside that year I put one in mind didn't have to cut any of the body on it at all
Bad as hell. Beautiful truck.
OFFRD Thanks man!
How did you get it to work with the ecu computer
how much did this cost looking todo same thing to mine
Whats your thoughts 4bt vs 12v for a 93 f150? The only direct conversion I can find is for the 4bt but I feel the 12v would be better all around
Habeas J The 6bt would be a tight fit! Also I would have to ask what u were gonna use the truck for? If u need a 6bt for extra power to pull a 15 thousand pound trailer lets say, u would probably wanna consider an f350 for the conversion. Regaurdless of the engine u use a f150 is still a light duty truck.
motivatedbyhaters85 I plan on towing but not THAT much. Is the horsepower and torque better or comparable to the stock engine? I wouldn't mind having extra power and towing power than I currently have but I obviously dont want it to be lower
Habeas J The 4bt makes much better power than the 90s era 351 did for towing, my engine had 76k on it when i pulled it out. Honestly I would rather have a 4.9 inline six than a 302 or 351 for pulling.
more vids!
Hey @motivatedbyhaters85 I have a 1996 f150 2wd and I really wanna swap the 300 out for the 4bt how hard was it for the conversion fitting wise and is there a kit I can buy?
Collin Cole www.4btswaps.com Everything you will need can be found here or they can tell you what you will need and how to do it.
Do you still have this truck now? If so hows it held up over the years? Kicking around ideas with my 92 extended cab
Still have it, pulled the engine and sold it though. Planning on putting a Coyote motor in it. 4bt rattles worse than a 6bt ever thought about rattling- just wasn't for me.
If you don't mind me asking how did you get it to work with the computer
A manual injection cummins requires 1 wire to make it run. The computer was left as it was from the factory- no interface neccessary.
Nice truck! What lift do you have?
Carl Saiyed Thanks man! Not really a lift per say... The axles are from a 79 f150, custom radius arms and 6" lift coils from a 93 model 2wd f150. The rear is just blocks and add a leafs.
Are those stock mirrors if not where did you get them?
Yes, they are stock.
how long did it take you to complete the swap. This truck is beautiful. Id love one like it.
Max Cheramie Thanks Max! It took me about 3 months working every night and weekend to do the complete conversion.
if you ever decide to sell it; let me know.
How much did it roughly cost, I have the same truck and I have been wanting to do the swap for a few years.
500AWHP VR4-GALANT To do it right ud need 5-10k
Thank you, that's not bad
How much? Ha, nice truck. I really want to do a swap on a bull nose f150
I've considered this swap but was concerned about the vibration of the 4bt. Does it shake while idling much. Truck looks awesome the best looking ford truck body Style ever built.
Kelly Shockley I wad considering it as well, but now i have decided on a Mercedes OM606. It is a DOHC 6 cyl, so a lot smoother and revs over 5k rpm stock, so you don't have to regear. You can use the mechanical pump from an OM603 and if desired get it built to your desired power lever for about 1000. Trans adapters are avaliable, you will need an OM648 rear sump pan and pickup. By my calculations the total cost will be about the same.
Kelly Shockley Thanks for the compliment Kelly! Thats a good point, and to answer your question, YES it vibrates alot. I used the best engine mounts I could and it still shakes alot. Most people don't consider that the harmonics of the 4bt are way worse than the 6bts. Seems like the extra two cylinders smooth out the engine on a 6bt. For this reason I have considered putting a mildly built 300 inline 6 back in this truck.
We're you able to use your cruise control with this swap? I'm thinking of doing this to me 94 and I do a lot of highway driving to get to work.
I think you could, it is just a vaccum diaphragm that pulls a cable if I am not mistaken. Are you looking for a 4bt?
@@motivatedbyhaters85 I'm thinking of either restoring my 5.0 or the 4bt. The 4bt has fuel efficiency and higher reliability which appeal to me.
@@motivatedbyhaters85 92 are vacuum, 93+ are computer controlled servos
What’s the wheel/tire set up you’re running?
Those were 15x10s with 35x12.50 coopers.
One helluva beauty f150 man you gotta instagram I'd love to follow the build
Thanks Demetrius! I have an instagram but dont have any of the build process on there, or any pics of the F150. I recently sold the Cummins engine from the truck and am looking to swap a 5.0 Coyote engine in.
Love this truck! You still driving it?
Dirtworx77 Between getting married, building a house and taking over a business in the last year, the ole girl hasnt got near as much love as Id liked to have given her. I have intentions of getting back on her soon tho. Just a few minor tweaks and she should be primed and ready!
motivatedbyhaters85 congrats on the marriage and the house! I know how a project is when priorities kick in. Maybe one day I can put away enough money to put a 4BT in my 96 f150 OBS. Good luck on the build, and keep us updated!
Thanks for the wishes man, I will get back on it soon I hope.
can someone tell me what is the adapter and flywheel number for my 1995 ford f150 truck?
marcelo delgado Contacting “Diesel Conversion Specialists”would probably be your best bet. They are a company that sells all sorts of parts to aid in swapping diesels into gas trucks.
ok thanks
Do you still have the truck and is/was it good to you, any problems ?
Still have it, sold the 4bt though. I plan to put a 5 liter coyote back in it. Got tired of hearing the ole rattle trap.
@@motivatedbyhaters85 ah ha, thats why I got rid of my 92 W350 a few years ago. Now I am contemplating a 4bt in my jeep j10 or a hemi, the LS swap has been overdone. A hemi 5 spd would be sick? The coyote is good but the later ones are plagued with problems. What about an old school 5.0 that were in fox body mustang
whats the total cost for the engine swap? i have a 96 bronco im thinking about swapping to a 4bt.
Id say if you were looking to buy a good rebuilt engine and all the odds and ends to do the swap you would have $6k in it easily.
+motivatedbyhaters85 ok, thanks, might cheaper for me to get its 302 running till it calls it quits and then do a swap
+deuceblank Prob so man, honestly its a lot more work than i ever imagined. Ive built several off roading trucks and other projects and this one was far more time and labor intensive.
Thanks for answering a question that I've been asking for so long without an answer. Looking to convert my '93 F350 CCLB in the next couple years. Yours looks amazing!!!
Very nice truck I am a ford may through and through but it's hard to beat a Cummins they r just good motors also what size lift ru running I'm about to lift my 96 f150 Ana put 35s on it and I wanna know a lift that I'm not hacking my truck up to fit them
Thanks man! Roughly 6" on 35' tires and no clearance issues at all, plenty of room between the tire and fender/ bumper
motivatedbyhaters85 that's the size lift I was thinking do u think a 5 inch would fit the 35s cuz I've been told the 4 u have to trim and I don't wanna cut my truck all up
Jake thequadrunnersnake I would definitely say that 35s will work with a 5" lift. Worst case if it dosent, throw a 1" body lift on there...
motivatedbyhaters85 yea that's what I was thinking I mean sometimes I look and I think there is a big gap between the wheel and finders then some look ok that way I guess it depends on the truck and set up I guess
What kind of mileage are you getting in town and on the highway? and how much do you think you have into the engine and transmission swap?
how's the mpg?
Probably over 30 mpg. Maybe over 40 mpg.
how bad are the vibrations at idle?
kelly hanlon Lol, terrible. The 6bt is a much smoother running engine.
motivatedbyhaters85 that's what slowing me down. I have a dodge with a 12v but the wife has a clean 94 suburban with 78k but mileage sucks. it's not a 3/4 ton so I can justify the cost of the 5.9 when it isn't gonna tow. but 10mpg and 16 highway is not fun
kelly hanlon Shitty fuel economy is what started this project.
Is it possible to use the 6bt instead of the 4
anthony hayes Sure is. Just a lot less room between the engine and radiator.
motivatedbyhaters85 my cuz has a 1990 Ford costume 4x4 with the i6 300 I planing on buying from him he saying it’s got a rod knock but not sure sure because I didn’t hear it and if you know fords then you know just as well as I do you can’t kill the inline 6 300 Ford made any how I am thinking about rebuilding the engine and save some cash and swap with the 6bt I love the sound of the Cummins but the truck is also automatic and I am definitely swapping it to for two reasons one Cummins sounds like shit with a auto and two I hate auto but I will probably regret saying that in the next 40 or so years any tips for the motor mounts and tranny I can use
And thanks for Sharing man new sub
motivatedbyhaters85 oh and what about the fuel tank just curious will a diesel sending unit fit in the thing
anthony hayes Diesel conversion specialist sell a kit to swap a 4/6bt in. I would recommend that route. I didnt know about the kit when i built mine but it would have saved alot of time. As far as the sending unit goes I modified the stock gas units. I simply removed the pump and made a pick up tube to go in its place. The injection pump sucks from the tank, no need for an electric pump. A p series pump can suck hard enough to support 600 hp from the factory. Hope this helps. I like my manual trans but I dont drive it daily.....got a dmax for that lol. Best advice I can give is that a 4bt is a noisy bitch, 6 bt is a much smoother engine.
I have some questions looking at doing same thing how could I get ahold of you offline?
dylanpeeters8 post ur email address and I will send you my phone number, then u could delete ur post i guess.
d.peeters@ymail.com
Whats your 0-60?
I have never timed it, but am sure it is slightly slower than a 6bt w/ an automatic.
How is your mpg
Tavo C from what I’ve seen on these motors about 25 mpg
shoulda just got a 7.3
How did you get it to work with the ecu computer