Brock's 08 Pete 389 engine swap(Yellow to Red?)

[Ricky]

(01-07-2020 )Brock Wrote:  

(01-07-2020 )tree98 Wrote:  Why not pull the head and cut the counter bores now before you go any further? Surely it will be a problem later.

I never intended to tear this motor down, nor do I want to now, talking with the mechanic I'd like to believe he is being honest. I dont want to tear apart what could be a perfectly good build and waste thousands of dollars just for fun when I could be out in the field in my other unit.

Might bite me in the ars, when I cut corners it usually does.

If you bought it from a salvage yard used, I'm sure you paid used engine price. If they rebuilt it, I would put it in and run it. Just keep an eye on it and make some money. If it starts to have issues, deal with it then. I know I wouldn't open it up unless there's problems.
Wish you luck with the swap. Had a friend with a 07 9200 with a Cummins. Had engine trouble and didn't have the funds for a inframe. A guy that owned him some money gave him a 99 12.7. A friend put it in, so he has a 07 9200 with a 99 Detroit. He had to fabricate stuff and make motor mounts. ECM and harness from another truck but it runs good. Not much that can't be done if you want to do it.
Found this on truck Paper if you still needed a Vin.