We have an old Ford straight truck in our yard that has an 8.3L 6BT in it. 275 HP. Was wondering if anyone ever heard of anyone swapping one into a pick-up. If not, why? Seems like that would be a real beast.

 

That engine is a little too heavy for a pickup. You can probably do it but you'll need bigger suspension, axles, engine mounts, and probably stiffen the frame a little.

 

I believe the 8.3L series would be a 6CT, not 6BT. Jakebrake is probably correct; that would be a helluva engine for a pickup truck. I know a guywho hasa 38' Tiara yacht with two of those monsters in the engine room. I can't see installing one in a Ram.

 

Thanks for the input. I wasn't sure if it was a B series or not. I've always been a fan of cubes and cheap sources of them.