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turbo taylor
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Posted - February 14 2008 : 7:33p Reply with Quote Report this post to a moderator
I don't know if i will be rich but i would love to build either a 1979 ford F100 or like a 1957 dodge power wagon. I was looking at 9liter engines and mack had the best performance wise but the only diesel experience i have is with my truck; the 7.3l IDI turbo diesel. Anyone have a recommendation on a 9l diesel. I would like Rockwells with lockers and a REAL Allison or cat even Eaton trans. Now enough of my dream what would you like to build.

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Posted  - February 14 2008 : 9:55p Reply with Quote Report this post to a moderator
You know those engines weigh about 2000 pounds, right? You'd have to do some serious structural work to get the truck to not fall apart, let alone to get it to fit.

But that'd be sweet if you could pull it off.

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Posted  - February 17 2008 : 9:36p Reply with Quote Report this post to a moderator
Thanks for the helpfull criticism Mort. Now i know it's not practical enough to squeeze a 9l into a truck. knew id have to make the engine compartment larger but completely forgot about weight problems. Could yo put leaf springs along with air bags in the front? I'm only 18 and still learning about cars (dont know why i said that)

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Posted  - February 18 2008 : 8:40a Reply with Quote Report this post to a moderator
Wow. You're only 18? Imagine that. We'd have never guessed...

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Posted  - April 6 : 3:45a Reply with Quote Report this post to a moderator
The World's Largest Truckstop (Walcott, IA Interstate 80) has a nice old Power Wagon on display. Even has a driveshaft driven winch.

Hmmm, sooo many options! I would have to have two trucks. 08 (we'll say because I don't like the number 9, and there's not oh ten lol) F550 with all the mods and options for superior control of those long heavy loads. And an 08 F250 or F350 4X4 lifted and locked with all the options. For a classic, a 78 (like those old bodies a lot when they have they top body trim) F250 4X4 lifted and locked, with a 460 bored out. Four speed and 410s or 411s, I can never remember which Fords are. Ok that's not a diesel, but it's a classic. You could put a diesel in it. In case it didn't pop into your mind, 79- is straight front axle . I have and 84 F150 4X4 with a warner T4 trans, and it's a torquey hill climber! I also have an 83 F250 4X4 6.9L with a 4 speed and some really meaty 16.5" treads. I haven't done * with it offroad because I got my newer (88 lol) truck right after that one; but this spring I'm gonna take it out and have some fun!
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