1999 f 250 engine swap

dragazzi · 04-15-2008, 01:08 PM

I recently purchased a 1999 f 250 quad cab v-8 with manual transmission. Can i switch the gas engine for a diesel? and if so how hard would this be to do?

bkf77 · 04-17-2008, 11:51 AM

It can be done, but there will be lots of work to do. The engine and the trans have to be changed along with the wire harnesses and computer/modules. If you go to diesel, the turbo and intercooler has to be put in and the exhaust will need changing. Can be done, but not very practical. Cheaper and less head ache to buy a truck that is diesel from the start.

firstwindstar02 · 04-17-2008, 02:06 PM

especially since even a used diesel engine is thousands of dollars.

dragazzi · 04-20-2008, 05:26 AM

thank you for the advice, is there anything i could do to improve the gas mileage on this truck as is?

FordOne · 08-01-2008, 04:28 PM

I am in need of some info. : I have a 2000 F250 with just under 400,000 miles and with a gas 5.4 Triton and i also have a rolled 2000 F-450 with 32,000 miles and frame and cab is destroyed but it still runs will the running gear from the F-450 go into the engine compartment opening of the F-250 if it will fit in there i can change harness and fuel tank and exaust over to the f-250 any help would be appreciated Thanks Jack
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