7.3 in 2011 superduty

Wanting some input on if possible and with 6r tranny work with engine.
I want to try and buy a 7.3 out of a E school bus at work and then build to make like 425hp. I would like to find a good used gas 2011 or newer super duty, swap the gas engine and slam the 7.3 in. I am tring to think my way around emissions and stil have a good reliable V8 diesel. Any one have any inputs or ideas to further my brain storming feel free to add in

Why would you want to put a good reliable motor in a 2011 truck when they came from the factory with one? There's no emissions on my truck either? And technically if your following state regulations the emission system is supposed to be up to par with the year model.

I dont know about your state but most emission laws require the vehicle to be older than the engine.

Other than that, I think it would be easier to update an older SD with the new truck options.

Not worth it.

Nothing would work right. It would be a nightmare


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Horrible idea a new 6.7 is already faster than a 7.3 with sticks and a turbo. Why waste your time?

No joke. Total nightmare. Especially the transmission. Take a SD, sell the entire interior, buy the interior from a wrecked 6.7. Then convert the front end and bed. No cheap way to get it done.
Even better, start with an 05 rolling chassis.

You won't be able to bolt the trans to the engine. If you make an adapter so that they will connect you will not be able to get the trans to shift. No way, no how.

I think the IH extension allows for a SAE bolt pattern on the bellhousing. I hope you do it and make it work. (I love the 7.3's)

Why not just buy a 7.3 truck and put the late model body and interior parts on it?

*** it, I'll say it... cummins

why. why would this thought even go through anyones mind. That idea is gayer than aids

hey It was a idea I had all the cons go thru my head on the swap and the only pro was a completely newer frame because in pa trucks are **** around here after 120,000 unless you are truely fussy. A 4r100 would be a better setup yes but it was just a idea and a see if at all possible. I was thinking kind of like a glider setup, kind of what the semis are selling right now. If I can find a good used 7.3 then yes I agree I would go and buy that, its a no brainer. I havent looked much into it yet.

I'm confused at this thread, I like the the 7.3 and all but sheesh. What's next, flathead ford into a 2013 mustang?

average said:

I'm confused at this thread, I like the the 7.3 and all but sheesh. What's next, flathead ford into a 2013 mustang?

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good point! LOL, oh btw every time you post I have to stop and watch the avatar! al bundy was the man

PSD-BLACK-CLOUD said:

Horrible idea a new 6.7 is already faster than a 7.3 with sticks and a turbo. Why waste your time?

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Uhhmmm...errr....how in the *** do you figure that??

POWER-STRUCK said:

good point! LOL, oh btw every time you post I have to stop and watch the avatar! al bundy was the man

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average said:

I'm confused at this thread, I like the the 7.3 and all but sheesh. What's next, flathead ford into a 2013 mustang?

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hey everyone is all about putting a old cummins in a newer ford so I thought I had somewhat of a idea. There are several people putting small block chevys in mustangs so. I liked the idea of a truck with a higher gvw on the sticker in the door but the vin would be from a gas engine which would be powered by a fresh 7.3 with a auto behind. The 4r100 would be easier to get programmed in, but the engine is different story.