Detroit 4-53T (50,000 Mile Update)

Passed the 50,000 mile mark on the 4-53T/Ford 5R110.:) Just a quick update and a little history on the why's.:)

[tomstanley]

The old Detroits have a sound that stands out from the rest. The only down side is. If there’s no oil under them there’s no oil in them. What a cool swap. Sounds great.

[robedmund]

NOTHING sounds like a Detroit Diesel! What an friggin SYMPHONY!!

[J.R.in_WV]

The level of integration into the Ford pickup is what’s truly amazing here. A lot of folks can put a Detroit and big, lazy old Allison in a newer chassis and have it run and move…..you made this 60 year old engine design work with the factory gauges, factory dash / HVAC setup…..and that’s an electrical nightmare. Truly all the props go to you for such a clean, well integrated install.

[redneckrebelzracing]

Very cool unique build, love that screaming Detroit. Even cooler u got it hooked up to the 5R110 running like a factory set up. 👍🤙

[VentureGarageOfficial]

Coolest thing ever. I saw this build when you first posted about it. Glad you did something different than everything else.

[heatherbrown]

The Detroit 2 Stroke Diesel is the only thing GM has ever made that I like. Love how they sound, awesome engines.

[heatherbrown]

God that truck sounds like a Diesel should. Love that build, awesome truck. =)

[therealjayseh]

Best pickup truck in existence right here 👍🏼💪🏼

[rangerismine]

Nothing beats that wonderful noise a detroit makes.

[lukestrasser]

I think it’s worth noting that the Jimmy likes a free flowing big single turbo just like it came from GM. I loved the compounds, but I wonder if they contributed to its demise in original green form and the silver with coated pistons. I can’t help but wonder if the K27 was too small and keeping heat in the engine that led to the rings losing their tension on the first silver build.

Cheers!

[odelldickey]

You Sir are a very Smart Man, as well as patient to be able to do that swap . Thanks for the video and update. American Iron all the way!

[RobertHolster]

Man I would suggest looking up the Diesel Podcast with Patrick Ellis. I bet he would love to have you on to discuss your build, given the fact that you probably have the only Detroit powered Super Duty.

I've been following you for quite some time, and overly impressed by your work!!

[JeffK.]

I love your perseverence, bless you for all the time you spent making this project work.
I'm a Ford guy with an '89 F250 7.3 IDI. Personally, I'd have bought a turbo'd 7.3 if the 6.4 blew.
Nice sound, too, although I wouldn't want to hear it all day. Thanks for sharing.

[bigmacmach]

I'm not even a diesel guy but I love these detroits! They sound awesome....Ole2stroker channel got me into the 8v71, 12v71s etc.

[oldironsfury]

💯 awesome build, looking forward to the 100, 000 mile update 👍👍

[alexhood]

dont even like this year of ford but man that engine and the fact it talks to the factory tacho is such a bonus!

[MYJ]

For me there is something about the sound of a Detroit 2 stroke that’s just hard to beat!

[jeffjames]

Bravo! From a fellow Detroit guy, great way to make a Super Duty different!

[SALTYDATTO]

That idle is so nice! Cool to hear the 5r110w is such a good solid tranny even for swaps. I had an 05 6.blow psd (loved it) but needed a dually for our camper and purchased a 2004 3500 Cummins manual. My dream swap is to do what your buddy did. At the end of the day even with all of that work, that detroit sounds incredible. Very cool build, sir and I hope you can enjoy many more miles to come with it! Cheers

[d.sparkes]

Glad I came across this video, I used to follow you on FB (when I had social media) and often wondered how well this unit fared over time. Great job!