7.3 Powerstroke Swap Episode 5: The Install

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  • Опубликовано: 28 окт 2024

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  • @NaiveRancher
    @NaiveRancher 3 года назад +5

    This is the perfect series for my swap of 7.3PS into my 7.3IDI truck.

    • @mygarage.
      @mygarage.  3 года назад +1

      I'm glad you are enjoying it! I hope to have more videos out soon.

    • @Rylie307
      @Rylie307 Год назад +1

      How is that coming? I’m considering the same swap into my 6.9.

  • @kevinblanchard611
    @kevinblanchard611 Год назад +1

    Man! Solo job not for the faint of heart. Great job.

    • @mygarage.
      @mygarage.  Год назад

      Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it.

  • @ebersalcido8810
    @ebersalcido8810 3 года назад +3

    Great video. Ill be watching them all for my 5.8 7.3 swap

    • @mygarage.
      @mygarage.  3 года назад

      I'm glad you are enjoying my videos! Good luck with your swap! It's nice to know I'm not the only one crazy enough to Powerstroke Swap a truck. Everybody seems to want to Cummins swap them.
      Thank for watching!

  • @jeansonnea
    @jeansonnea 9 месяцев назад +1

    Glad you did this, I just bought me 94 with a 7.3 in it. Gave me ideas

    • @mygarage.
      @mygarage.  9 месяцев назад

      I'm glad it inspired you! Congratulations on your new truck! I hope you love yours as much as I love mine.

  • @josie9079
    @josie9079 3 года назад +5

    Right on! Looking great. Thanks for taking the time to document this. Very informative. Looked like a big job for one in one day! Way to go!

    • @mygarage.
      @mygarage.  3 года назад +1

      Yeah, got the engine out, and the 7.3 set back in, in 1 day, plus took a break to visit with my wife's grandparents when they stopped by. Its all nuts and bolts. Once you figure out how to take those trucks apart, they really aren't bad to work on. Everything comes apart in large pre-assembled pieces.

  • @martinchaparro5535
    @martinchaparro5535 5 месяцев назад +1

    Nice work super clean

    • @mygarage.
      @mygarage.  3 месяца назад +1

      Thanks for watching

  • @samson4035
    @samson4035 3 года назад +2

    Man that thing turned out AWESOME!! nice job!!!

    • @mygarage.
      @mygarage.  3 года назад +2

      Thank you very much! I still have some plans for it. I hope to have some more videos out soon. I just bought a house and have been busy getting moved in.

  • @DarylWade
    @DarylWade 2 года назад +2

    Just found you today! Good looking 7.3L! I had the engine being built when the market crashed in 08 and lost it. Moved on to four more gas powered trucks since then. Still have the 96 and need to find another 7.3L DTI for it. Put 10K in truck before losing engine. Have you ever thought about running twin turbos? Had them on mine and WOW what a difference! Smoked a Corvette in Las Vegas years ago. It was only an 1/8th mile yet surprised him!
    I'll be following tour channel now! I too like to tinker on vehicles!
    Thanks
    Daryl

    • @mygarage.
      @mygarage.  2 года назад +1

      Daryl, thank you for watching! Sorry about your loss of the engine.. hope you can make another one soon! I'm not really interested in compounds on this truck. But I can imagine they are fun!

  • @akquicksilver
    @akquicksilver 3 месяца назад +1

    NIce work brother.

    • @mygarage.
      @mygarage.  3 месяца назад

      Thank you! I'm glad you appreciate it!

  • @josie9079
    @josie9079 3 года назад +2

    I pulled the dash on my 95 7.3. You probably already know this (I did not) but the dash an venting come out as one. Good luck!

    • @mygarage.
      @mygarage.  3 года назад +1

      Jeffrey,
      Thanks for watching. I am currently editing episode #6 "Intercooler install". I pull the dash in episode 7. It is cool how that dash comes out as an assembly. After you pull a few of them, you can have them out in less than an hour. Glad you figured it out!

    • @josie9079
      @josie9079 3 года назад +1

      @@mygarage. yeah I pulled every screw and bolt I saw before I realized the ac ducking came out attached to the dash.
      And the pins on top of the cast aluminum steering column bracket held me up too!

  • @ulifehr5357
    @ulifehr5357 3 года назад +2

    Man you are the coolest guy ever, I would have jelly beans in my stomach day and night if I had my 7.3 looking like that, I had a 97 f350 same as yours white, mint other than the fact it didn't have that beautiful engine color, I was so stoked for the banana yellow and then saw the green and was like... Yeah that is so dope👍👍👍 remember me when you have a couple Thausand subs by the end of the year I can almost guarantee it👍

    • @mygarage.
      @mygarage.  3 года назад

      I did have a few sleepless nights, mostly just excitement to get it done! I really like the green too.
      I hope to have a couple thousand subs this year! That would be awesome!

    • @ulifehr5357
      @ulifehr5357 3 года назад +1

      @@mygarage. I'd be in that same situation man! Just restlessly exited to finish it, whens the next vid?

    • @mygarage.
      @mygarage.  3 года назад +1

      I'm editing episode 8 right now. It will probably be a about a week before I get it up.

    • @ulifehr5357
      @ulifehr5357 3 года назад +1

      @@mygarage. haha right on👍

  • @ryker8902
    @ryker8902 3 года назад +1

    awesome video! you work fast

    • @mygarage.
      @mygarage.  3 года назад

      Thank you! I get motivated when I'm having fun....But It also helps when I have a deadline. I had to have this truck done so I could move out of state.

  • @jedk9523
    @jedk9523 Год назад +1

    thankyou! ima use these videos when my 460 grenades in my 89f250

    • @mygarage.
      @mygarage.  Год назад

      If you're waiting for a 460 to blow up, you're going to be waiting a loooong time! 😂

    • @jedk9523
      @jedk9523 Год назад +1

      @@mygarage. agreed, but my the 460 i got smokes like a train pulling 400 tones up a hill, and it has a slight rod nock.

    • @mygarage.
      @mygarage.  Год назад

      @@jedk9523 sounds like it's time for the 460 to go.

  • @masontimothy4371
    @masontimothy4371 2 года назад +2

    These videos have been awesome! I would love to do the same thing to a 460 truck that I have had my eye on for quite awhile. If I get the chance to pick it up I think I will consider doing the 7.3 swap to it. I don't have a big understanding about diesel trucks, but think if I dove into it I might be able to figure it out. I look at the price of a cclb 7.3 and it just seems a bit out of my price range. I have considered this idea of doing the swap on a truck thinking it might be cheaper to do. When it comes down to it would doing a swap like this be cheaper than buying a 7.3 truck? The price on these OBS fords seem like they are sky high! Thanks for the videos. Keep it up!

    • @mygarage.
      @mygarage.  2 года назад +1

      Thank you for watching! I'm glad you like my videos. Yes OBS 7.3 trucks are insanely high priced. I got my donor truck for $1800 out of Copart. I would say it is cheaper to swap if you start with a good truck, and get a good, complete donor truck. You really need 2 good trucks to make 1 really good truck. The diesel stuff is easier than the gas stuff, there is fewer sensors, and less electronics.... diesels really are a "dumb" engine, they just run!

    • @masontimothy4371
      @masontimothy4371 2 года назад +1

      @@mygarage. Yeah I have my eye on a cclb 460 truck that hopefully I can pick up and then I found a donor truck for a thousand bucks that would be perfect. But it just isn't the right timing which is a bummer. I will be referencing your videos a lot if I get the chance to do the swap. Thanks for the content. Finally found a good OBS channel!

    • @mygarage.
      @mygarage.  2 года назад +1

      That'd awesome man! I hope it all works out. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions. I'll try and help where I can.

  • @jimsmirh2406
    @jimsmirh2406 2 года назад +1

    Looks easy enough.

    • @mygarage.
      @mygarage.  2 года назад +1

      It wasn't too bad. Just a lot of time spent trying to make it all work.

    • @jimsmirh2406
      @jimsmirh2406 2 года назад +1

      @@mygarage. Oh I can imagine. I am thinking about putting one of those into my ‘86 F150 instead of my 460.

    • @mygarage.
      @mygarage.  2 года назад

      That would be a cool swap! 😎

    • @jimsmirh2406
      @jimsmirh2406 2 года назад +1

      @@mygarage. It would be. I found a complete donor truck with a six speed as well.

    • @mygarage.
      @mygarage.  2 года назад

      That would be the way to do it! Everything you need!

  • @treydunnam3336
    @treydunnam3336 3 года назад +1

    I made you 800 subscribers lol. Jk, I like your videos, great job brutha!

    • @mygarage.
      @mygarage.  3 года назад +1

      Thank you four the 800!!! And your support!

  • @evadmullek
    @evadmullek 9 месяцев назад +1

    So Impressive. Your talent is totally amazing... I like the rachet straps to stablize the tranny in the process... Good catch on the cracked flywheel... Somehow I missed the info on your NewTurbo and Turbo Stand??? Where can I find this critical info? Thanks again :o) Dave K

    • @mygarage.
      @mygarage.  9 месяцев назад +1

      The turbo mount is part of the t4 kit. The turbo is a Borg Warner 264.5

    • @evadmullek
      @evadmullek 9 месяцев назад +2

      Thank You Sir Greatly Appreciated...@@mygarage.

    • @mygarage.
      @mygarage.  9 месяцев назад +1

      @evadmullek any time

  • @tomlord5652
    @tomlord5652 2 года назад +1

    Where did you get your new 7.3 Power Stroke Engine from and How much did it cost? Did you put bigger Rods and Bearings in it to put out more horse power?!

    • @mygarage.
      @mygarage.  2 года назад

      This isn't a new engine. I bought a 1997 donor truck and used the parts from that. I didn't change anything on the long block, they come from Ford with forged crank and rods. It should be able to hold the power it's producing.

  • @trondvidardalseng894
    @trondvidardalseng894 2 года назад +1

    Great video. Very informative. What material did you use to heat insulate the fire whaal and the ac box? I have a 1980 Chevrolet C 10 pickup truck. I am playing with the idea of putting in a 7.3 powerstroke in it. It came from factory with an 350 Oldsmobile diesel in it. I could have put in a GM 6.5 turbodiesel in it and convert it to a mechanic injection ( DS4 to DB2 injection pump). But that engine do not like high boost pressure and high horsepower. To make a GM 6.5 to hold high boost pressure and tune it beyond 350 + horsepower you must have a high budget, it comes with high cost. A 7.3 powerstroke you can tune it up to 500 horsepower on stock bottom engine. That is why I am thinking of a 7.3 powerstroke. And yes, I also know of a Cummins 5.9 12 valve. Connect 1 wire and you are good to go. But I like V 8 engines much better.
    What scares the shit out of me is all the wiring one must do i order to make the engine run. My car do not have any ECU connectors from before. But it came with an automatic transmission and the steering wheel gear shifter. When that time to put in a powerstroke engine I am thinking of putting in a automatic transmission. I am not sure if I can use the original steering wheel shifter to operate the powerstroke transmission. That I do not know.
    I have never done any engine swaps before. But I am a fast learner and I understand wiring diagrams with a little thinking involved. I know I also can ask people if I come across any problems when it comes to the engine swap. What do you think of my plans? Is it doable?

    • @trondvidardalseng894
      @trondvidardalseng894 2 года назад +1

      I have acess to a donor truck, van with a 7.3 powerstroke in it.

    • @mygarage.
      @mygarage.  2 года назад +1

      The GM 5.7 diesel is a joke of an engine. Throw that thing in the garbage!😆 I used a fiberglass adhesive backed insulation that I got off of Amazon.com. if you have a donor truck the swap will be easier. You can take all the wiring and go through the harness and keep only what is needed. The rest of the wires that tie into the dash are for warning lights and gauges. You can run a column shift on a 4R100 you will just need to make linkage that fits.

    • @mygarage.
      @mygarage.  2 года назад +1

      That is the best way to do this swap!

    • @trondvidardalseng894
      @trondvidardalseng894 2 года назад +1

      @@mygarage. I am not sure. But I think in my case a floor shifter would be better option. I like to shift gears manually. I a forum I have read you can cut in one wire and splais it with two wires. Then I can shift gears manually. Or I can buy a US Shift Quick 4 Gen2 Stand-Alone Transmission Control System and shift gears via two shifts knobs.
      Since I like manually shifting I might install a ZF S5-42 transmission instead of a automatic transmission.

    • @mygarage.
      @mygarage.  2 года назад

      I've heard the stand alone transmission controllers are a pain to set up right. It would be easier to convert to a ZF5 if you like to manually shift.

  • @LtKeller11250
    @LtKeller11250 3 года назад +1

    Do you think it’d be the same process on an older truck? I have a bullnose 460.. but passing a gas station isn’t a good idea🤣

    • @mygarage.
      @mygarage.  3 года назад

      Heck yeah! Bull nose won't be a lot different..... It would all be in the wire harness, and trying to adapt that. Probably wouldn't be too hard.

  • @frankbob4043
    @frankbob4043 Год назад +1

    Don't you need to add a couple of leafs to the front springs? Since this engine is heavier? Has it affected your steering? Any bump steer?

    • @mygarage.
      @mygarage.  Год назад

      A 7.3 and a 7.5 weigh almost the same. I believe a 7.3 is about 40 pounds heavier. I didn't notice any difference in handling, and I have recently done a reverse shackle kit with x code springs. When I was talking to the spring company, I asked if there was a different spring for 7.3.... There isn't.

    • @frankbob4043
      @frankbob4043 Год назад +1

      @@mygarage. That's pretty dang interesting, only 40 pounds of a difference, not bad at all. Noticed that you went back to a slush box. Would you be swapping back to a manual for the 7.3? Reason I'm asking is because I'm currently budgetting for my 7.3 build and I'm researching which manual is better a German ZF or the American NV4500. I'm also thinking about a gear vendors splitter, buutt waiting on this nutty economy for next year.

    • @mygarage.
      @mygarage.  Год назад +1

      @@frankbob4043 I went back to the E4OD for a few reasons. 1. I blew up the zf5-42 shortly after rebuilding it and didn't have any faith that it would be able to hold the power I was planning on running through it. 2. The donor was an automatic and it makes the swap easier. 3 if I would swap to a manual again, I would try and find a zf6. I did blow up the transmission right away. I am now running a Sam Wyse stage 2 E4OD and I have been very happy with it. I hope to be doing the gear vendors overdrive unit soon. I'll try and make a video about that one too. Curious to see if that can hold the stress of what I'll need it to do l.

    • @frankbob4043
      @frankbob4043 Год назад +1

      @@mygarage. Looking forward to the video. There's one transmission that picks my interest, it was offered on Ram trucks from 2007.5 to 2018, it's the Mercedes G56 AE model. The Cummins crowd didn't like this transmission because of the aluminum casing, it was always said it was too weak, but it was actually the gears that were weak. When Cummins folks cranked up the wick on the engine the internals would grenade pretty bad, but it was not the case. Once you beef up the internals, the G56 is pretty bullet proof. Still doing research on this trans.

    • @mygarage.
      @mygarage.  Год назад +1

      @@frankbob4043 I really am not too familiar with that transmission. I know that shock load is the biggest factor for grenadine a transmission, but I think a tuned up 7.3 puts out too much power for most 5 speeds.

  • @landonlevengood1444
    @landonlevengood1444 2 года назад +1

    I’m looking to 7.3 swap my 7.5 460 and I would really appreciate a parts list and what you’d recommend to make it all bolt together.

    • @mygarage.
      @mygarage.  2 года назад

      Putting together a parts list would be difficult as there are a lot of variables on what you want to do. The best way of doing this swap is to het a donor truck and swap all the needed parts over. If you want to build yours like mine I could email you a list of the parts I used.

  • @VistaViews
    @VistaViews Год назад +2

    Im about to do this swap taking the 7.3 out of a truck with a bent frame and a salvage title going into a truck that had a 460, which is gone now. Any words of wisdom for me?

    • @mygarage.
      @mygarage.  Год назад +1

      Thank you for watching and commenting! Only words I can offer is take your time, and don't throw anything away until you know it's done!

    • @VistaViews
      @VistaViews Год назад

      @@mygarage. oh for sure. The gas trucks wiring is all rat eaten and the dash is destroyed so im already planning to complete gut the truck the 7.3 is coming out of.

    • @VistaViews
      @VistaViews Год назад

      I actually have my own official YT channel let me swap over.

    • @getheated
      @getheated Год назад +1

      @@mygarage. this is me. Us little guys should stick together!

    • @mygarage.
      @mygarage.  Год назад +1

      @@getheated heck yeah! Gotta support this community!

  • @rodolfogarza4109
    @rodolfogarza4109 Год назад +1

    Did you use the same transmission as the 7.5 gas? Or did you put the one for a 7.3 diesel?

    • @mygarage.
      @mygarage.  Год назад

      I am currently running a Sam Wise stage 2 transmission. In the videos I used the E4OD that came from the donor truck, and it is specific to a 7.3. the 7.5 transmissions won't work as the gear ratios are different.

  • @rodolfogarza4109
    @rodolfogarza4109 Год назад +1

    in the supports for the 7.3... did you buy one or did you reuse the ones for the 7.5 just adapting them?

    • @mygarage.
      @mygarage.  Год назад

      What "Supports" are you referring to?

    • @rodolfogarza4109
      @rodolfogarza4109 Год назад

      Engine

    • @mygarage.
      @mygarage.  Год назад

      I had to use the mounts for the 7.3. The 7.5 engine mounts are completely different.

  • @LincolnAllen-zp4ki
    @LincolnAllen-zp4ki 7 месяцев назад +1

    When you swapped the truck to a manual what did you do with the crossmember to mount it?

    • @mygarage.
      @mygarage.  7 месяцев назад

      I sold everything as a complete kit to swap 460 and 5 speed with t-case and all.

    • @LincolnAllen-zp4ki
      @LincolnAllen-zp4ki 7 месяцев назад

      I was asking if the crossmember bolts right up or does a 2x4 frame and a 4x4 crossmember make a difference. Wondering if you would know

    • @mygarage.
      @mygarage.  7 месяцев назад

      @LincolnAllen-zp4ki the cross members are different from auto to manual. They are the same for 2wd or 4wd.

    • @LincolnAllen-zp4ki
      @LincolnAllen-zp4ki 7 месяцев назад +1

      @mygarage. Ok,I hope it is a easy swap thank you

    • @mygarage.
      @mygarage.  7 месяцев назад +1

      The swap isn't too bad.... Especially if you have a donor truck. The transmission harness should be plug and play, the rest of it is just nuts and bolts.

  • @peterhatch1583
    @peterhatch1583 2 года назад +1

    The flex plate crack is normal ! What year is your 7.3 thks

    • @mygarage.
      @mygarage.  2 года назад

      I would say the flex plate crack os common, not normal. It has to be fixed. 👍 the truck is a 94, and the engine is out of a 97.

  • @midmonobody411
    @midmonobody411 2 года назад +1

    How did you get mounts out. I seen like 8 bolts and zero clearance

    • @mygarage.
      @mygarage.  2 года назад

      Are you talking about the motor mount bolts?

    • @midmonobody411
      @midmonobody411 2 года назад +1

      @@mygarage. Yes , I'm going to pull out the motor. The mounts look like they have 8 bolts holding it in. I'm new to Ford. So can I loosen the bolts from under the cross member and just pull it up.

    • @mygarage.
      @mygarage.  2 года назад

      @@midmonobody411 you should be able to undo the big nuts on the bottom of the mount where it attached to the cross member and lift it out. 2 nuts on each side.

    • @midmonobody411
      @midmonobody411 2 года назад +1

      @@mygarage. Okay cool , now how do I drop the trans mount. Cause it has 4 bolts on both side but how you get to them

    • @mygarage.
      @mygarage.  2 года назад

      Transmission is held to the cross member with 2 studs/nuts. Unbolt those, lift the trans, then take the cross member out.

  • @ivanrangel7014
    @ivanrangel7014 3 года назад +1

    Were you buy the motor mounts plates?

    • @mygarage.
      @mygarage.  3 года назад +1

      I took them out of the donor truck I bought. I'm not sure where you would buy them from.

    • @ivanrangel7014
      @ivanrangel7014 3 года назад +1

      @@mygarage. thanks

  • @justintutka5878
    @justintutka5878 2 года назад +1

    Did the core support unbolt or did you have to cut it?

    • @mygarage.
      @mygarage.  2 года назад +1

      The core support on these trucks are a bolt in. No cutting. There is a couple of brackets at the top where they attach to the fenders, and 2 big body bolts at the bottom that hold it to the frame.

    • @justintutka5878
      @justintutka5878 2 года назад +1

      @@mygarage. do you know if that’s different on the super duty’s?

    • @mygarage.
      @mygarage.  2 года назад

      Super duty should be the same set up

  • @alexsmelly2263
    @alexsmelly2263 2 года назад +1

    Will that 5 speed bolt to the powerstroke?

    • @mygarage.
      @mygarage.  2 года назад

      Kinda, but not really. You have to oval out the top 2 bolt holes, but the gear ratio is not right, and the 7.3 power would blow that zf 42 apart!

    • @alexsmelly2263
      @alexsmelly2263 2 года назад +1

      @@mygarage. I have a video on my channel of a zf5 e40d swap on the idi. I had a 460 truck with a 5 speed i was hoping I could use but I researched and came to the conclusion that it was the wrong gear ratio like you said. They look identical though

    • @mygarage.
      @mygarage.  2 года назад

      They are very similar. Bolt location for the bell housing, and size of the hole is different.... but gearing is way off.

    • @alexsmelly2263
      @alexsmelly2263 2 года назад +1

      @@mygarage. What about the zf5 on thr idi will it bolt to the powerstroke?

    • @mygarage.
      @mygarage.  2 года назад +1

      I believe it does.

  • @Richoshay1
    @Richoshay1 Год назад +1

    Where are you located? State?

    • @mygarage.
      @mygarage.  Год назад

      I'm in the Phoenix area of Arizona

  • @michaelemerson5329
    @michaelemerson5329 3 года назад +1

    Is this in Sparks NV?

    • @mygarage.
      @mygarage.  3 года назад +1

      Very good guess!! It was technically in Cold Springs area of Reno. But yeah, I worked in Sparks. How did you know?

    • @michaelemerson5329
      @michaelemerson5329 3 года назад +1

      @@mygarage. @My Garage. born and raised in Northern Nevada. And I thought I saw Rose or Pevine peaking through the houses on the right. Around 8:30 in the video. Great series!

    • @mygarage.
      @mygarage.  3 года назад +1

      That would be Peavine! I was born and raised there myself.

    • @beigei526
      @beigei526 3 года назад +1

      ​@@mygarage. knew it. i thought woodland haha. im in the old part.nice build. im watching your vids about to rebuild a 98 7.3 i picked up for my 2002 f-350 thats on its last leg.

    • @rufelestrada9791
      @rufelestrada9791 2 года назад +1

      Awesome work! Your vid’s are truly inspiring! You helped me anticipate the day I replace my 1994.5 7.3 Powerstroke engine with a rebuilt one, I hope to find and rebuild myself. Between you and Patrick The Baptist, you both cover 7.3’s extensively! Thank you for your amazing vids. Love the background music, lol, as it reminds me of an unspeakable genre from the 70’s, lol. Cheers!

  • @qdogsizzle7952
    @qdogsizzle7952 7 месяцев назад +1

    why not just put the trans on the engine outside the truck and slide them in together

    • @mygarage.
      @mygarage.  7 месяцев назад

      Because they don't fit. The oil pan and bell housing get hung up. You can connect the 2 together on a gas engine, but not a power stroke.... It's just too big to fit.

  • @midmonobody411
    @midmonobody411 2 года назад +1

    7.3 idi but it's a 89

    • @mygarage.
      @mygarage.  2 года назад

      Power stroke is a much more powerful engine.