1993 Ford Bronco Powerstroke Diesel - 1/2 Ton Diesel Swap

A 5R110 five-speed automatic transmission was already bolted up behind the 6.0L engine, so in it went. The shift linkage from the '06 Super Duty was adapted to work, and the massive 6.0L transmission cooling lines were mated to the 6.0L cooler mounted on custom brackets in front of the radiator.

Both Broncos required a tire and wheel change to accommodate the eight-lug Super Duty axles. The 6.0L Power-Stroke-powered Bronco received a set of 315/70R17 Goodyear Wrangler AT Extreme tires, while the 7.3L Bronco rolls on a set of 37x15.50R20 Toyo Open Country M/Ts.

The extra length of the 5R110 transmission in the 6.0L Bronco meant the rear driveshaft had to be even shorter than in the 7.3L truck. It also meant that there was very little room for a muffler, which David deleted on both trucks so he could hear the turbos spool better.

The most difficult part of getting the 101/2-inch rear axle in the 6.0L Bronco was tuning the pinion angle in order to limit driveshaft vibration. The factory rear lift blocks from a Super Duty were reworked to provide the added rotation.

The 6.0L swap also required that the gauge cluster from the donor truck be swapped in behind the dash (note the round '06 dials). Sharp-eyed readers will also notice that a set of Super Duty seats were also swapped into the Bronco.