[Neil H]

Hey gang I have been refining my own diesel for my 72 Hayes Clipper and 6v53 Twin Turbo F150. All mechanically fueled of course. Has anyone ever seen or heard of/ done a 4-53 DD or C 4 Cummins in a 1st gen. I do things differently as a turbo specialist as a lic. motorcycle tech I do it good. This isn’t just about different or even feasible. I am off the grid virtually 90%. So buying gas is not in my game at these capitalist bull crap prices eh I am looking at a tin front Ramcharger for another 6V53 TT. Just wondering if a wee Rango diesel’s been done?
Keep wheel large and in charge eh

 

[MWeed]

I have not heard of this being done previously, but haver been interested since buying my D in 99. there is a lot to be said for doing it. Lot's of things can be done to increase the power output of the beast to make it a true hot rod. Just to be sure to put a trans in that can handle the power. If it's a 4x, replace the front axle for something like a Dana 60 or 70 to handle the torque as well as the rear axle assembly. Atlas II for the transfer case, to eliminate the chain in the stock t/case. Keep us informed as the work goes and send lot's of pictures[ of the progress. This is just my idea of a solid set up.

 

[Swat455]

Ya seen one on utube Cummings swap

 

[Neil H]

update eh yesterday I saw a 99 Rango with a cummins 12v 6 eh no room as comparison to a 4-53 or the cummins BT4 eh but a lot less power potential. It looked good was well done.

 

[MWeed]

What can be done to the bt6 can be doe to the bt4. Yes less overall results but at least the 4 will fit and less weight on the front axle.

 

[Neil H]

I ceramic coat all the bearing surfaces eh Including the piston faces. That reflects the event back into itself. Increasing the heat effect for efficient combustion (cleaner) Allows better tolerrances for sealing control. Also reduces friction by 30 % as tested at a shop in Richmond BC. Less friction better mileage and or a lot more power. Before increasing the AR ratio and pitch changes of turbo, stock injectors extreme minor fuel and air pump adjustments. eg. my CAT 3406 low Compression mechanical engine 425/ 1750. Went up to 500/1925. cost $5000 extra on a $10,000 OEM factory parts rebuild. Canadian funds eh 530 Hp is available but no warrranty pushing it that far without special build specs.