5.9 or keep the 7.3?

[Thomas7.3psd]

This is a long term thought on my truck. I want more power like all of us but i have an 02 with pmrs so ill need to get a block with forged rods then ill need a bigger turbo and injectors. all this would probably cost 5-6 grand and still be at 500 hp or so. my questions are,

Would it be better and cheaper to convert to a 5.9 if i want more than 500 hp?

What is the average cost of a conversion like this?

Thanks.

 

[WUnderwood]

do you have any idea if you want to go with a mechanical 12 valve Cummins, Common Rail, or have you got that far yet?

I think that a mechanical 12 valve would be cheaper than a Common Rail, personally

also, I think a 12 valve would be cheaper to get to 500 hp, be more reliable, and get better mileage

just my opinion

 

[Thomas7.3psd]

but is their some law in tx that says the motor cant be older than the truck? for that reason i was just looking into a 02 or newer 5.9..if im wrong some plz let me know. btw thx for the reply.

 

[ford_cummins83]

Wunderwood can tell ya all about spending money on a 7.3 and not have no hp's lol. I'd drop a 12v in it, lot easier to get power out of and easier to work on

 

[mattgw86]

This is a long term thought on my truck. I want more power like all of us but i have an 02 with pmrs so ill need to get a block with forged rods then ill need a bigger turbo and injectors. all this would probably cost 5-6 grand and still be at 500 hp or so. my questions are,

Would it be better and cheaper to convert to a 5.9 if i want more than 500 hp?

What is the average cost of a conversion like this?

Thanks.

I know how you feel. I was gonna sell my truck, but decided to just keep it. Now I'm weighing my options, kinda thinking of a commonrail swap. I have the lovely PMR's too. Probably gonna focus on comfort mods first though.