7.3 swap into a 2006 6.0l

Big&dirty · Jan 1, 2013

Ok guys need some help I can get a 7.3 L for next to nothing . I hate my 6.0 L the heads went again . So how hard is it to swap a 7.3 in to my truck . 2006 cclb xl ford f350 4x4 auto . Any help, suggestions, or thoughts would be welcome oh and a tranny swap is in my mind already too . Thanks

Mark Kovalsky · Jan 1, 2013

The trans swap needs to be a reality, not just in your mind. The trans in the 2006 won't bolt to a 7.3L, and the computer that runs the 7.3L won't shift the trans you have now.

Marty · Jan 1, 2013

Need everything from a 7.3 truck. All harnesses, pcm, idm, transmission etc....

Big&dirty · Jan 1, 2013

Ok will do . There is a ford guru close to me see if I can grab some parts off him . Someone else has there name on my tranny already

Big&dirty · Jan 1, 2013

Can I keep the 6.0 intercooler?

Txpsd · Jan 1, 2013

Big&dirty said:
Can I keep the 6.0 intercooler?

You should be fine keeping the 6.0 IC. A lot of people put those in front of their 7.3s since it's about 31% larger.

co04cobra · Jan 1, 2013

I've done several. Very few things interchange. You can use either set of axles, and leave the 05 dash but you have to pull it to put the 7.3 harness behind it. You will need a 4r100 from a 7.3 or 7.3 zf6.

You could use the 6.0 I/C but its not really any better then the 7.3. Nut shell is strip ALL wiring from 6.0 truck then start bringing the 7.3 stuff over and bolting it up. Almost everything bolts up mainly time consuming.

Big&dirty · Jan 2, 2013

Glad I have a xl. Truck lol . Pretty much the cluster and then the hole engine. A Zf6 or a 4r100 hmmmmm. Zf6 would be easiest right ?

Big&dirty · Jan 2, 2013

Would it be easier to swap a 12 v in vs. A 7.3 ?

neverkickn · Jan 2, 2013

Big&dirty said:
Would it be easier to swap a 12 v in vs. A 7.3 ?

No, because all the 7.3 stuff will adapt easily. You will have to modify some stuff to run the 12v.

Big&dirty · Jan 2, 2013

Ok I will update when I have all the parts might have it by the end of the week

co04cobra · Jan 2, 2013

I went a little more in depth here.

http://powerstrokearmy.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28595

Big&dirty · Jan 2, 2013

Thank you very much co04cobra I am sure there will be pms coming your way soon

97BambiBasherPSD · Jan 3, 2013

curiosity here but why not just fix your 6.0? i know the 7.3 live easier but by the time you swap all the stuff over and spemd the money to get it all it might have been less of a headache to just put studs and the needed stuff in your 6.0. just askin thats all

Big&dirty · Jan 3, 2013

I have studs . Lol I have spent over 12000 on the motor in two years . Sick of it . Just want something reliable is all

97BambiBasherPSD · Jan 6, 2013

Ok that makes good sense then

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Meniacal_Mark · Jan 9, 2013

Sounds about the same as any other swap, go for it big dirty.

PatMan · Jan 31, 2013

Just curious - is this going to be a Street Legal truck?
Only reason I ask, is you may want to check with your Emissions testing stations.

A lot of places are not letting newer trucks with older engines now.
Especially since that was the reason that lead to the 6.0's coming out.