86' 359 3406E engine/drivetrain swap cost

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  1. May 10, 2011 #1
    whf3826

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    I have located an 86' 359 that is in GREAT shape body and frame wise with only a little surface rust on the driver's side of the sleeper where the light strip bolts. What would be a close estimate for the cost of this conversion, labor wise. I have also located a 99' pete 379 that has been totaled with less than 100,000 miles on a complete engine/drivetrain rebuild w/papers and warranty.
    The real problem I am looking at is the wiring harness and making it work in the older truck without getting a check engine light evrytime I turn the key.

    If possible could someone recommend a shop in the South East say within 400 miles of Meridian, Ms zip code 39301. I've been saving for a while and my local bank has looked over my buisness plan and assured me that I qualify for a small buisness loan.

    Thanks all, if this works out it will be my first truck.
     
    whf3826, May 10, 2011
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  3. May 13, 2011 #2
    Krooser

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    I would buy a turn key truck and forget the engine swap idea...

    While it's been done before you really need to be a hand's on kind of guy running with a one-off set-up like that. Most dealers would shy away from servicing any electrical problems...

    I would say if you had a ton of truck repair experience yourself it would be OK... my son has a 379 glider that he built himself (C-15 CAT) and just getting someone to change the ECM wiring from a 70 pin connector to a 40 pin was a task.

    Don't get me wrong... I love 359's but you are asking for a lot of trouble and uneeded expense...
     
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  4. May 19, 2011 #3
    jr-transport

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    a 359 wont have a check engine light :) so you are in the clear!
     
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  5. Jun 22, 2011 #4
    blackpipes

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    mawk industries makes a harness for exactly what u want to do. im in the process of duing the same thing. not all that far along yet but i dont think its crazy at all. have a cool looking ride with a modern drivetrain. why not?!!!
     
    blackpipes, Jun 22, 2011
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    Dexterr Thanks this.
  7. Oct 6, 2013 #5
    CbarM

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    Im reviving this ol thread cause I am looking at doing this as a winter project. How did it turn out for you guys...if yer still subscribed here...
     
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  8. Oct 8, 2013 #6
    SheepDog

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    subscribed...
     
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