v10 swap out
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Why? Not like you are going to improve fuel economy all that much..... It would take years to pay off the investment in fuel savings. (if it ever happened at all...) Not to mention that you would miss the power of that V-10......
The trucks came from the factory with 360's in the 3/4 tons.... bear in mind, you would need the mounts, trans, and t-case as well, crossmember?, possibly driveshafts too.... not 100% on that... Then there is the PCM, wiring harness, and assorted other little details to make it work. Best bet would be to have a donor truck to grab parts from as you need them.
The trucks came from the factory with 360's in the 3/4 tons.... bear in mind, you would need the mounts, trans, and t-case as well, crossmember?, possibly driveshafts too.... not 100% on that... Then there is the PCM, wiring harness, and assorted other little details to make it work. Best bet would be to have a donor truck to grab parts from as you need them.
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Agreed. If towing/hauling, the V10 is the way to go, not as fuel efficient as a diesel, but it works.
I could see thinking about a swap if it's just a pavement queen or daily driver, but unless you got a trashed truck to swap the parts from it would take forever to earn back any money in saved mileage.
I could see thinking about a swap if it's just a pavement queen or daily driver, but unless you got a trashed truck to swap the parts from it would take forever to earn back any money in saved mileage.
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That would be a better plan..... would actually be an upgrade.... and better fuel economy to boot.