I'm going to do a 6.0 PSD engine swap!!!

Wes Tausend wrote:
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Count me in as an interested bystander and thanks for sharing.

Offhand, it does seem like a well executed, bullet-proofed result will actually increase the value of the RV unit to a savvy buyer, although it does not seem like your intent is resale. Even if you need a longblock, they can't be that much considering the easy buy-in. The important thing is the hundreds of detailed items you now have to bolt right on. Priceless.

Actually, I admire your apparent interest in fuel effciency more than I admire those who seek pure, useless power (not that there's anything wrong with that). After all, any 250 HP can pull interstate... but only a few truly outstanding OEM powerplants throw the screws to OPEC, and the massaged 6.0 will have ample power to boot. In my book, when it comes to powerplant fuel economy, the turbo'd 5.9L Cummins and turbo'd 6.0L Ford naturally have the best shot because of their comparatively conservative displacement. Yet neither is a slouch in the power department either. The later multishot injectors are an efficiency improvement over earlier 7.3L engines too. Performance is an art. The 6.0 is a great canvas.

There are a lot of us that dream of this sort of custom adventure. You will be living it. I know it's probably more hobby than practical, but mastering a machine like this still beats climbing Mt Everest just because it is there. Every time you look at it... drive it... it will be like standing on the summit again.

Great project. Excellent plan IMHO. :)

Wes
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Thanks for posting Wes, I love the way you wrote this. You read my mind in my interest for doing this.

If it needs to be rebuilt, I may try my hand at it. I have rebuilt about 9 engines in my life, but they have been Ford gassers and one Cadillac 4100. If I end up doing this diesel it will be a big accomplishment for me. I love the experience of rebuilding an engine. There's a big feeling of accomplishment when you drive a vehicle that you built.

I completely agree with you on the conservative displacement of the 6.0 PSD and the 5.9 Cummins. I forgot to mention that when asked why not a 7.3 PSD. The smaller displacement does appeal to me. The design is more efficient and modern than the older 7.3, it's mostly the emissions, the Ford gold coolant, and poor EGR cooler design that created issues for the 6.0 in my opinion.

My biggest reason for doing this is that I love the sound of a diesel and the way it drives. The fuel economy is a close second! I am hopeful that it will be a little better than the V10 that is in there now. It's just a little perk. I know I won't come out ahead money wise on this, it's the love of the diesel.

Vince