diesel

[mikencheese]

Hey, guys, I have a 94 Ford explorer and I was wondering if I can swap my engine with a diesel. Thanks!

 

[arco777]

Welcome to the forum. Anything is possible with enough time, skill and money. I would suggest doing a forum search (use the google search bar on top) for engine swaps and start there.

 

[snoranger]

Yes you can, but if you're like me it will take forever.

 

[damnford]

it would need some rewiring and a beefed up suspension not to mention the fuel system. maybe get a f-250 diesel that is wrecked for parts.

 

[imp]

Hey, guys, I have a 94 Ford explorer and I was wondering if I can swap my engine with a diesel. Thanks![/QUOT]
@mikencheese
Consider the cost of diesel equipment first. Way back in the '90s when Ford began using EFI to run diesels, my Ford Parts guy showed me an injector: Huge, a set of 8 was over $3000. imp

 

[410Fortune]

A Cummins BT4 will fit in there with enough work time and $$$$
there are several rangers running around with the BT4 in them
Also Cummins now makes a 2.8L repower package that could be made to fit, but very much $$$
The early Ranger and BII were available with a Isuzu diesel 4 banger, I see those running around from time to time.
Diesel conversion is not only possible but it has been done many times.
I like the BT4 for these trucks, its a very good fit and power to weight ratio

I own 3ea 7.3 trucks, the 7.3 engine block itself weighs 900#.......forget about any sort of straight six (5.9 cummins) or v8 (powerstroke 7.3) that's just silly in a Gen I Explorer

A set of HEUI injectors for a 7.3 powerstroke is anywhere from $1000-5000 depending on what you get, I run Swamps injectors they are about $1800 for a set of 8 in a 7.3

 

[damnford]

so what is a bt4 in?

 

[Josh P]

so what is a bt4 in?

It came in select bread trucks and industrial equipment. The VT275 makes twice the power, fits the engine bay and has been swapped into a few rangers.

 

[snoranger]

so what is a bt4 in?

My garage.