CF-FZD
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The Ford truck forum guys would think I'm crazy, hotrod people just don't understand. So I'm here with my F100 build. I drive a 01' ALH Jetta as my DD 330k on the clock and it works just fine. I bought the F100 in September 2016 with plans to put a TDI in it right from the start. The truck was as close as I could afford to perfect, it has no rust, nice interior, and it passed the safety check no problem. On the bad side it drove like crap, manual steering and 4 wheel manual drum brakes. Fords first version of independent front suspension the "Twin I Beam". The engine was the original 352FE big block (172hp net) and a 3 speed auto. The truck weights 3800 lbs as it was from Ford.
My plan was to pull the engine and sell it, then change out the complete front suspension and replace it with one from a Crown Vic. Then instal a VW ALH & Toyota 5 speed I picked up from a friend.
The suspension is in, sway bar, brakes, engine mounts, clutch pedal, power steering lines. Are all done. The front clip is back on and I'm about ready to start into the wiring and cooling system.
The engine is out of a 2003 Jetta auto that was well maintained and had 430k. Here is a list of the modifications & performance parts: 11mm pump, .216, GTB1756vk (vacuum converted), AFN manifold, darkside adapter, 3" mandrel bent exhaust, front mount intercooler, 2.25" plumbing, 3 bar map, Malone custom stage 5 tune. I'd like to see close to 200hp and 300 lbft.
My goal for the truck is a seasonal daily driver that I can drive to work 180km round trip 7-8L/100km. I want modern handling, efficient and reasonably powered truck that looks cool. It should handle and stop well with the 11.5" rotors twin piston calipers and suspension from the 2010 police car. I'm guessing it should drive out of my car garage at about 3500lbs and its now 5" lower then stock.
I know the questions are going to come up so I'll answer them now.
Why not keep the V8? Answer 25L/100km
Why not a 4bt? Answer 900lbs and 110hp not efficient.
Coyote/LS? That may be in the future if I'm not happy with the TDI.
It's too heavy for a TDI. Answer maybe so, but my Jetta TDI (stage 1.5) does fine with 4 guys in it and I'll have 50% more power for the same weight.
My plan was to pull the engine and sell it, then change out the complete front suspension and replace it with one from a Crown Vic. Then instal a VW ALH & Toyota 5 speed I picked up from a friend.
The suspension is in, sway bar, brakes, engine mounts, clutch pedal, power steering lines. Are all done. The front clip is back on and I'm about ready to start into the wiring and cooling system.
The engine is out of a 2003 Jetta auto that was well maintained and had 430k. Here is a list of the modifications & performance parts: 11mm pump, .216, GTB1756vk (vacuum converted), AFN manifold, darkside adapter, 3" mandrel bent exhaust, front mount intercooler, 2.25" plumbing, 3 bar map, Malone custom stage 5 tune. I'd like to see close to 200hp and 300 lbft.
My goal for the truck is a seasonal daily driver that I can drive to work 180km round trip 7-8L/100km. I want modern handling, efficient and reasonably powered truck that looks cool. It should handle and stop well with the 11.5" rotors twin piston calipers and suspension from the 2010 police car. I'm guessing it should drive out of my car garage at about 3500lbs and its now 5" lower then stock.
I know the questions are going to come up so I'll answer them now.
Why not keep the V8? Answer 25L/100km
Why not a 4bt? Answer 900lbs and 110hp not efficient.
Coyote/LS? That may be in the future if I'm not happy with the TDI.
It's too heavy for a TDI. Answer maybe so, but my Jetta TDI (stage 1.5) does fine with 4 guys in it and I'll have 50% more power for the same weight.
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