Engine swap ideas

Discussion in 'Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanics Forum' started by DoubleATrucker, Nov 6, 2025 at 10:23 PM.

  1. DoubleATrucker

    DoubleATrucker Bobtail Member

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    Its a 1989 I was thinking it was the L10
    Here are some pictures
     

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  3. MAMservices

    MAMservices Medium Load Member

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    L10 all day long. Never seen a tan colored M11.
     
  4. 50WT

    50WT Road Train Member

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    Lol , you'd probably need a twin steer with that kind of weight.
     
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  5. RenegadeTrucker

    RenegadeTrucker Road Train Member

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    NGL, the idea of building a 3412E powered C500 twin steer/tri-drive has been kicking around my head for some time since I got to drive a C500 a few years ago. Thing was an absolute unit and if I could do one my way I would have a heavy haul beast.
     
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  6. W923

    W923 Road Train Member

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    Disregard everything I said about the n14 computer engine dropping in and the wiring working
    I thought we were talking about a 98
    Go with the 3406b/c or if electronic Detroit 12.7
    Or maybe you need a kta…. Got a core that probably needs a new home
     
  7. BoxCarKidd

    BoxCarKidd Road Train Member

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    Buy the truck you want. By the time you do all that swapping and the down time you could buy 2 of what you want. Exception is buy a sister wreck with what you want. That is still expensive if this truck is your income.
     
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  8. BoxCarKidd

    BoxCarKidd Road Train Member

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    I have one but it is industrial and mechanical. Never saw one that came in a truck.
     
  9. DoubleATrucker

    DoubleATrucker Bobtail Member

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    I bought this truck really cheap at auction knowing it has a bad engine. It is just a project that I want to have and fix it up as I go my main truck is still running strong. Yes I think buying a wrecked one is going to be the way to go
     
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