TheBigDeOGE
New member
- Joined
- Jun 9, 2011
- Messages
- 380
- Reaction score
- 0
yeah me and peter see everybody's point. it was just an idea. thanks for the input guess he will just have to deal with a v8...lol
08 f-250 Cummins swap
- Thread starter TheBigDeOGE
- Start date
forcefed6.4ford
New member
If you are not very familiar with doing conversions on 08 (08's being the easy ones. 09-10 are more tricky) and up SD. You are asking for major electrical head aches.
Lets just say that after mine was stolen I've elected to mod my 6.4. By the time you factor in down time, the cost of the conversion and building the motor and trans. You can make a very sturdy and powerful 6.4.
Im not saying dont do it. But make damn sure its the way you want to go.
Good luck with the swap
Lets just say that after mine was stolen I've elected to mod my 6.4. By the time you factor in down time, the cost of the conversion and building the motor and trans. You can make a very sturdy and powerful 6.4.
Im not saying dont do it. But make damn sure its the way you want to go.
Good luck with the swap
Powerstroke586
New member
What makes the 09-10's tricky? just curious.
I do agree with everybody else just keep the 6.4 and do the appropriate upgrades, much cheaper in the long run.
Erikclaw
Active member
Plus the down time, probably three months I bet to convert it and to get it working properly.
forcefed6.4ford
New member
3 months minimum if you have your **** together. I was 6 weeks over due because of a back order on a specific part.
There was a update on some electronics on the dash cluster for the gear selection that if not done properly creates com problems with the ECM/PCM/TCM.
GOS performance spent over 40hrs trying to get one to communicate properly. And conversions are their specialty.
There was a update on some electronics on the dash cluster for the gear selection that if not done properly creates com problems with the ECM/PCM/TCM.
GOS performance spent over 40hrs trying to get one to communicate properly. And conversions are their specialty.
The chassis needs a lot of CAN messages from the engine and transmission to work properly. Air bags, braking system, ABS, etc, all need CAN messages. Its pretty tightly integrated, but not impossible.
I stand corrected on FFs truck. I thought it was an 06. Its an 08.
My 08 started running poorly. Took it in, shavings in the fuel system. HPFP failing. It got an entirely new fuel system under warranty at the dealer. Warranty cost, $10K.
Cobra 19 & 54
New member
I'm $12k into my conversion now, and it's not done. I foresee another$2k before she's dyno'd. In the end if not more reliable, and more hp's, I'm gonna buy Yugo and hate myself for cheap.
PSD-BLACK-CLOUD
Active member
If you want to be cummins powerd wouldnt buying a dodge be cheaper?
Cobra 19 & 54
New member
And I quote " having dodge is like having gold bar dipped in poop!"
PSD-BLACK-CLOUD
Active member
We just bought a 12(my dad) and I like it alot. They have come along way.
ScreaminDieselEng.
New member
Having a Ford is like having poop tipped in gold. Great trucks, poor choice powertrain IMO. Id like an 05 F350 Fummins.
forcefed6.4ford
New member
I happen to know of one for sale in you area.
CP3s are pretty tough compared to what Ford runs on the 6.4s.
Wayne
Active member
ReallyI'd like to see some data on that one.
Just look at the replacement record on CP3s versus the HPFP on a Ford 6.4.
At 99,500 miles my 6.4 went into the dealer with smoke issues. It came out with an entirely new fuel system, under warranty. Show me a single Cummins CR that has needed that treatment.
jdgleason
Active member
I PM'd you with another question.
Members online
No members online now.