Anyone ever heard of a diesel mustang? [Archive]

Lexstang

03-07-2008, 05:07 AM

Just curious. Anyone know what the general measurements of the popular ford diesels are? I have been thinking it would be funny and cool to drop one into a mustang. I know the diesel drag trucks are starting to get big. Several companies have fast trucks. Banks comes to mind. I just though how much attention you would get opening the hood at the hot rod power tour or doing some test and tune then ripping off a decent time in a more public setting like a ffw or something.

mustangboy

03-07-2008, 08:22 AM

I believe I remember hearing several years ago that Anthony Jones made a k-member for a guy out of TX doing a diesel swap. I don't know that I've actually ever seen a diesel stang though.

347sc

03-07-2008, 09:27 AM

Could you imagine a street car with 1000ft/lbs of torque:eek:

I work on diesels all day so I would hate to work on one in my car.lol:lol:

99Slobra

03-07-2008, 09:29 AM

I wouldn't want to think of a 1000ish pound motor in the front of these cars.

Maybe the new V6 diesel that should be in the new F150...

Jeff88coupe

03-07-2008, 10:33 AM

Some where in the internet I saw a Grand National that had a built durmax swapped in to it...something like 500+hp/1000+tq:eek:

99Slobra

03-07-2008, 11:06 PM

Some where in the internet I saw a Grand National that had a built durmax swapped in to it...something like 500+hp/1000+tq:eek:

Yeah. It would be cool. I have a diesel mag there West coast customs dropped a duramax into a Chevelle.

Carl

03-08-2008, 01:51 AM

The fab work that would be involved would be rediculous...plus, I really don't think it would fit...Who know though, enough $$$$ and anythings possible! I would drive it though!!

ibstrokin

03-08-2008, 02:06 AM

Check this out

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-3272813330707759731

dedpedal

03-08-2008, 02:14 AM

Still gotta hook all that torque to the pavement and Id bet that the weight transfer would be nill.

8banger

03-08-2008, 09:47 PM

...Diff something different...found this awhile back..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RO_kjaxIDzc

PonymanfiveO

03-08-2008, 11:27 PM

Id like to do a 12 valve Cummins swap into a Fox body.

They are fairly narrow, being an inline 6 cly. You would have to move the firewall back some though Im sure.

I want to do it now that Im thinking about it!

Lexstang

03-09-2008, 02:12 AM

What I was thinking was to keep it an engine that ford uses to at least keep it kinof from the same company. Does ford buy their diesels or am I getting confused and dodge buys from ford?

85_SS_302_Coupe

03-09-2008, 03:38 PM

I'm fairly sure there were production diesels in UK but maybe that's not what you're asking.

Katmandu

03-09-2008, 11:49 PM

What I was thinking was to keep it an engine that ford uses to at least keep it kinof from the same company. Does ford buy their diesels or am I getting confused and dodge buys from ford?Ford 6.0 and 7.3s are made by International. Dodge uses Cummins.

Katmandu

03-09-2008, 11:50 PM

Check out this Cummins Powered Rat Rod!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVlov_t4fjg&feature=related

peanutxc09

03-10-2008, 12:49 AM

Ford 6.0 and 7.3s are made by International. Dodge uses Cummins.

Also the newer Ford 6.4's are made by International.

Ford= Powerstroke (produced by International)

Dodge= Cummins (produced by Cummins)

Chevy/GMC= Duramax (produced by DMAX a joint venture between GM and Isuzu)

-Patti

facemelter71

03-10-2008, 12:24 PM

isnt Cummins owned by Navistar?
Ford own's Navistar.

craigels

03-10-2008, 01:03 PM

isnt Cummins owned by Navistar?
Ford own's Navistar.

NO! Cummins is owned by Cummins... Dodge uses Cummins diesel engines in pickup trucks.

Ford does not own Navistar... Ford uses Navistar/International diesel engines in pickup trucks, but calls them "Powerstroke"

Duramax is an Isuzu product that GM uses in pickup trucks.

Craig

347sc

03-10-2008, 01:19 PM

Chevy/GMC= Duramax (produced by DMAX a joint venture between GM and Isuzu)

I hate those damn things, work on them daily.:HYF:

snotzs135

03-10-2008, 02:03 PM

would be diffrent

Pops Fun

03-10-2008, 03:38 PM

here is a page stole out of a mag..
and posted on fomf (http://fomfracing.com/forums/showthread.php?t=283&highlight=diesel)in Nov.

http://popsfun.com/road-burners.html

facemelter71

03-10-2008, 04:50 PM

NO! Cummins is owned by Cummins... Dodge uses Cummins diesel engines in pickup trucks.

Ford does not own Navistar... Ford uses Navistar/International diesel engines in pickup trucks, but calls them "Powerstroke"

Duramax is an Isuzu product that GM uses in pickup trucks.

Craig

DAMN,my bad.Thats why i put the ? at the end.Didnt mean to piss in your frosted flakes.

craigels

03-10-2008, 05:02 PM

DAMN,my bad.Thats why i put the ? at the end.Didnt mean to piss in your frosted flakes.

Its all good! Just wanted to clarify for everyone!

Craig

facemelter71

03-10-2008, 05:17 PM

Its all good! Just wanted to clarify for everyone!

Craig

Yeeeeaaaaa,i did pee in your frosted flakes.DONT EAT THEM.:lol::bigthumb

zombis

03-19-2008, 08:26 AM

As far as size issues go, i think the most practical swap would be something like a 4bt cummins 4 cylinder... its narrow, not insanely long, and has the capability of producing insane power... not to mention, alot less weight.
But on another issue... i do believe that Ford does produce its own diesels for use in its European line, but i' not positve on that.
And i don't believe Ford has made its own diesel for light duty use in the US since the early 90's