Re: Re: Detroit 3-53 economy

Posted by Jon H on February 04, 2005 at 14:31:59 from (69.26.18.93):

In Reply to: Re: Detroit 3-53 economy posted by Andrew on February 03, 2005 at 18:16:48:

I agree with Andrew on the engine size,3-53 is OK if you never haul or pull anything heavy,4-53 does better for heavy pulling. A buddy had a 3-53 in a 1/2 ton 4X4 Dodge,We had a 4-53 in a 74- 3/4 ton IH 4X4. Measure the engine compartment before you attempt this swap,the 53 series is a tall engine. You may have to do some serious frame cross member and oil pan cutting to get it in there and close the hood. Our IH with it's tall engine compartment would barely accept the 4-53 with a lot of cutting on the oil pan and hood bracing,thermostat housing etc. The 3-53 in the 70's 1/2 ton dodge required a big ugly hood blister to get that engine in there. Fuel economy with either engine was in the low 20's

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