@jghflys You can get an easy 4-500 hp out of a 4bt. Those things are stout and all you need is injectors, some pump work and a good set of turbo's. Maybe some head work to hold it down as well and you would have a hell of a motor.
the engine has more torque than a302 and pulls very well. I can idle through most obstacles. Still haven't burned a tank of fuel so I don't know MPG. the turbo discharge pipe can be routed around the front of the engine. I would still have some mods to do because of valve cover and hose interference though.
Plenty of space in the engine compartment. Use a Ford chassis 4BT and match bell housing position to the original engine then fab up: motor mounts, move the passenger side frame support, notch the passenger side frame about an inch for the starter, with a 3.5 inch lift and 1 inch body lift, notch the oil pan for front differential clearance, install a thin electric fan for the radiator, custom upper and lower radiator hoses, and raise the center of the hood about 3 inches,
( continued from below) run wiring for starter, alternator, run solenoid, and instruments, build custom turbo down pipe and intake, add a hydraulic clutch setup or modify the mechanical clutch. Start and enjoy.
thinking about doing this to one of my 65 f250s... does the engine have power??
PBALLPLYR01 1 year ago
@PBALLPLYR01 I don't think the 4
bt would have enough power unless it would be used for the road with no towing. A 6BT would be an excellent choice.
jghflys 1 year ago
@jghflys You can get an easy 4-500 hp out of a 4bt. Those things are stout and all you need is injectors, some pump work and a good set of turbo's. Maybe some head work to hold it down as well and you would have a hell of a motor.
jimdawg185 8 months ago
hella clean nice job
Drewtitus 1 year ago
Very nice! I'm sure you aren't using a T90, or even a T19 (no OD). What tranny?
BlakeMason2 1 year ago
@BlakeMason2 The trans is a NP431 with a granny low.
jghflys 1 year ago
would you please give me advice as to how to mount the engine to the frame I have a 77 thx
steelergriffin 2 years ago
Nice looking rig! I have always loved diesel engines. How about fixing the brakes and then taking it for a more extensive drive. That'd be awesome!
Seattlecarnut 2 years ago
nice neat package, man!
Nza420 3 years ago
the engine has more torque than a302 and pulls very well. I can idle through most obstacles. Still haven't burned a tank of fuel so I don't know MPG. the turbo discharge pipe can be routed around the front of the engine. I would still have some mods to do because of valve cover and hose interference though.
jghflys 3 years ago
so is the engine peppy? what kind of MPG do you get? Can't you just re-route the turbo intake pipe for hood clearance?
Nice Job! I want one!!!
Cheers!
gregger454 3 years ago
How difficult was this swap?
kickblake 3 years ago
Plenty of space in the engine compartment. Use a Ford chassis 4BT and match bell housing position to the original engine then fab up: motor mounts, move the passenger side frame support, notch the passenger side frame about an inch for the starter, with a 3.5 inch lift and 1 inch body lift, notch the oil pan for front differential clearance, install a thin electric fan for the radiator, custom upper and lower radiator hoses, and raise the center of the hood about 3 inches,
jghflys 3 years ago
( continued from below) run wiring for starter, alternator, run solenoid, and instruments, build custom turbo down pipe and intake, add a hydraulic clutch setup or modify the mechanical clutch. Start and enjoy.
jghflys 3 years ago
I'm still working on the hood.
jghflys 3 years ago
that engine runs REALLY well!!!! sounds like a brand new engine?!
Sephy69 3 years ago
I miss my 73bronco. nice truck
Scottcamp70 4 years ago
Thats awesome, thanks for sharing. Might wanna work on that brake situation, haha.
1974fj 4 years ago