Engine swap possibilities - Diesel Forum

merkurs2 · 06-28-2007, 01:19 AM

It looks like I may have to replace the 6.0 in my 2003 F-250 4WD Auto tranny Crew Cab long bed truck. I would like to stay away from another 2003 and wonder if an 05 or 06 would swap in with minimum changes.

What options do I have and what kind of changes am I looking at? I noticed on car-part.com that there are quite a few different engines for this year. What are the differences? PM's welcome. Advice welcome.

Thanks

merkurs2 · 06-28-2007, 11:21 PM

Doesn't anybody have any comments or suggestions on this topic? Need all the help I can get.

Thanks

BWCA · 06-29-2007, 12:26 AM

I have an 05 that I am swapping a cummins into I would be willing to sell but it will be a little while before it is available.

GregH · 06-29-2007, 10:15 AM

Swapping different year model engines will introduce problems...

At a minimum, you'll need the PCM and wiring harnesses that match the replacement engine...

70burbulgy · 06-29-2007, 10:35 AM

did you get my pm? This is not that tough, I would have an engine

Gofaster23 · 07-02-2007, 01:11 AM

Since the ICP, EBP, and glow plug connectors are mounted differently I would say you will need a FICM, FICM harness, engine harness, and PCM to whatever engine model year you get. Also the turbocharger, turbo pedestal, intake manifold, EGR cooler, and y-pipe will be different.

merkurs2 · 07-03-2007, 02:12 AM

Thanks for the info. It looks like I may have lucked out as the knocking sound disappeared after replacing one bad injector.

Now to drive it a few hundred miles locally before any long hauls, double check for water, change the oil now and again in a couple of hundred miles.

Any other suggestions? Should I replace the rest of the injectors with the EBRM injector as a precaution?

Thanks.