Help me make a decision...

BigPapa

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I need to decide whether to build my toy truck project and sell my ‘98 or sell my project trucks.

My ‘98.5 is a RWD QCSB auto that I put a ‘95 12V in. The tranny has a Goerend TC, Constant Pressure VB, billet input, and billet band anchor. The engine has @ 550K on it. I have a set of DDIII injectors (Smokem said they’re basically 370’s) I just got back from him. They were cleaned, modded, and tested. I have a virgin 175hp pump that has @ 150K on it ready to go on. I’ll swap in my 181’s, GSK, and plate. It needs a front crank seal. The truck also has a modded HE351CW.

It has leather interior that’s in great shape. It needs a bit of minor body work and a paint job.

One part of my project is a ‘92 D250 RWD extended cab long bed with @ 300K on it. The truck was built to pull a 5th wheel travel trailer and has been in almost every state in the US with several trips to Alaska. It has a built A518 with two outboard fan driven coolers. It shifts and pulls great. The VE was built and installed by Piers along with a set of POD injectors, ATS manifold, and stock turbo with a 16cm2 housing. It denied 308/668.

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The 2nd part is a ‘93 D150 STD cab SB. It has @ 180K on it. My plan is/was to put the drivetrain from the D250 in the D150 including the LSD rear axle with EGR Disc Brake conversion. I was also going to rebuild the D250 front suspension and put it in the D150 for the upgraded strength and to keep the 8-lugs in the front, too.

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From what I understand it’s a pretty simple and straightforward swap, just haven’t had time for it.

I like my ‘98 and it’s been dead nuts dependable and gets 20mpg every tank, but I’ve always wanted a sweet SCSB for DD and weekend fun.

What would y’all do?
 

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Put a lockup 47 trans in the ext cab first gen. Looks like a solid truck.

Or if you just want a weekend hot rod truck, the short bed would be sweet.

I'd stay with the 300k ve setup over a 175hp ppump.
 
I failed to mention, the front corners of the roof on the 250 are rotted out, BAD. I’m not going to attempt to repair it.
 
If it keeps you up at night wanting to do the swap then do it as long as time and money allow. Sounds like that's what you really want to do.
 
Modified the bracket to run the OE Crank Sensor. 0.020” gap.

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Put the D-250's drivetrain in the SB 150, gets my vote.
Years ago I did the same swap on a '92 Ramcharger, only it was 4wd 5 speed.

It could make the ass see the nose, with ease. LOL

Mark.
 
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