Nice to see you back on this, but out of curiosity, why the swap?

because this truck has been nothing but a straight punk to me.
I will beat into submission.
im also not really a fan of electronic controlled vehicles.
I went there, ive done it, im done.
you cant beat a mechanical diesel.

No, no you can’t advanced at 19 and half fuel - it’s a beast and bts makes it such a smooth transition. I think we need a sub forum dedicated to 360/466 so we can learn together. As I’ve been searching - all the magic and secret squirrel chit is found in Illinois and hypermax.


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so a little update, the 96 DT466 fits like a glove with less than a inch to spare.
I installed it last month, and im about ready to go on a spending spree and finish this up.
got a 52 chevy in the shop I gotta finish first.
glad to see you guys got the picture thing worked out, now I can post more

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That is sweet. I’ve always wanted to see a 466 swap. I think I’ve seen one guy that’s done it, it may have even been you haha. My one concern would be handling and ball joints and such. I’ve seen a few videos of 360 swaps too. I’d MUCH rather have a 360 over a Cummins if I was set on a straight 6. But it looks awesome, post some videos of it driving once you get to that point


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Weight ain’t chit to concern with. Just add an extra leaf to the front axle and you’ll be good.

If I had to do it again, I would cut into the cab so I could bring the dt360 back 4-5” so I could run the mechanical radiator fan.


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biggest issue with that, is my fan clutch mounts almost ontop of the head.

if it wasn't for this, id be cutting my firewall

as for the weight, the truck didn't sag much when I put the engine in. ill wait to drive it to see how it feels.
the front end has had BJ's and new springs in the last 5000 miles

finally some progress!

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WELCOME BACK.....

I AM GLAD TO SEE THIS PROJECT AGAIN.....CAN'T WAIT TO SEE IT UP AND RUNNING.....

KEEP THOSE UPDATES COMING.....

ive been lots of other projects. and lots of work... but I will be getting this done, one day!