Dukeboy….what year 4BT would be the best to look for if someone wanted to put it in say....an old pickup? Sorry for the hijack, but the OP has gotten a lot of people interested in these things! :thumbsup:
depends on what you're wanting, if you want the easiest, longest lasting, non-computer controlled 4BT, I'd look for one Pre-1998. Find one with mechanical lift and injection pumps. If you don't want to deal with an aftercooler/intercooler, get a pre 91 4BT.
Same pretty much goes for the 6BT as well. Depending on what pickup, I'd would actually go with a 89-91 5.9BT if you have the room. easier to find and cheaper than a 4BT. and has a very durable mechanical injection pump. They are the lowestest HP rated but can be turned up really easily, can easily make 350 hp, up from the 165hp rating, just by playing with a spring.
