thoughts on the 351w
Cargo Master
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This place sells powerstroke injectors for any one with a 83-87 stroke. These must be rare and at $24 per injector, they are a steal.
1983-1987 Ford 6.9L Powerstroke - Delphi Injector.
1983-1987 Ford 6.9L Powerstroke - Delphi Injector.
Cargo Master
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From: Higginsville, MO
Stroke Injectors EXTREMELY EXPENSIVE from a reputable source
List: Fuel Injector - 1995 Ford F-250 | O'Reilly Auto Parts
Fuel Injector | 1995 Ford F250 3/4 ton P/U 4WD 8 Cylinders F 7.3L Turbo Diesel | AutoZone.com
i do business local as much as possible and so does he. don't like ordering expensive things over the internet unless i know the companies rep.
like amazon i have no issues with them or any major brand that is nationwide and well known except ebay i don't do business with them.... to easy to get ripped
List: Fuel Injector - 1995 Ford F-250 | O'Reilly Auto Parts
Fuel Injector | 1995 Ford F250 3/4 ton P/U 4WD 8 Cylinders F 7.3L Turbo Diesel | AutoZone.com
i do business local as much as possible and so does he. don't like ordering expensive things over the internet unless i know the companies rep.
like amazon i have no issues with them or any major brand that is nationwide and well known except ebay i don't do business with them.... to easy to get ripped
Fleet Mechanic
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I almost always deal local, especially with parts like this, its just much easier to deal with a problem if i have one, that and i try to keep my money as local as i can. and i would never buy parts from a place that dosent even lable their parts correctly...never heard of a 6.9 powerstroke.
Cargo Master
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From: Higginsville, MO
same here country. and when 99% of the industry sells the injectors for the stroke at about 300 bucks A PIECE (reman) and 1 place offers rebuilding the set of 8 for 500 bucks that makes me a little skeptical.......
and 300x8 is 2400$ plus tax and thats a round number and a low estimate as the price ranges between 300-400
so yes that equates to several 1000 dollars
not to mention whatever else has to be replaced to do injectors on strokes valve cover gaskets i assume since they are under the valve covers and if you have to replace the gaskets might as well do the Glow plugs too since they are also under there.
and 300x8 is 2400$ plus tax and thats a round number and a low estimate as the price ranges between 300-400
so yes that equates to several 1000 dollars
not to mention whatever else has to be replaced to do injectors on strokes valve cover gaskets i assume since they are under the valve covers and if you have to replace the gaskets might as well do the Glow plugs too since they are also under there.
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I've never ridden in a turbo IDI. I've ridden and driven my Dad's 03 F350 crew 8' bed 2wd 7.3/auto...a decent sized gas V8 will walk right away from a turbo diesel.
The boost doesn't hit until around 3,000 RPM's, but when it hits...it puts you right back into the seat.
Amen, I deal locally with everything. I'm self-employed and understand how the tables turn.
I'd be interested in a 6.9 Powerstroke! Would that be considered what Dave S is running?
94F250, I agree with you, but...brand new 7.3 Powerstroke injectors from my local injector shop @ $238 each.
Ford Powerstroke diesel Injectors, parts for ford 7.3 l Powerstroke
The boost doesn't hit until around 3,000 RPM's, but when it hits...it puts you right back into the seat.
I almost always deal local, especially with parts like this, its just much easier to deal with a problem if i have one, that and i try to keep my money as local as i can. and i would never buy parts from a place that dosent even lable their parts correctly...never heard of a 6.9 powerstroke.
I'd be interested in a 6.9 Powerstroke! Would that be considered what Dave S is running?
94F250, I agree with you, but...brand new 7.3 Powerstroke injectors from my local injector shop @ $238 each.
Ford Powerstroke diesel Injectors, parts for ford 7.3 l Powerstroke
Cargo Master
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im with ya there blue oval if it were a local shop and i could talk to people around me that have experience with them, and meet the people running the place and judge their character, then id be all over using them
238x8= still 1904 dollars
could buy alot of IP's est. 5 with that much money so that would be 500,000 miles if they all go out at 100,000 miles exactly (mine has 240,000+ on it and still going
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238x8= still 1904 dollars
could buy alot of IP's est. 5 with that much money so that would be 500,000 miles if they all go out at 100,000 miles exactly (mine has 240,000+ on it and still going
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I've never ridden in a turbo IDI. I've ridden and driven my Dad's 03 F350 crew 8' bed 2wd 7.3/auto...a decent sized gas V8 will walk right away from a turbo diesel.
The boost doesn't hit until around 3,000 RPM's, but when it hits...it puts you right back into the seat.
The boost doesn't hit until around 3,000 RPM's, but when it hits...it puts you right back into the seat.
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I'd show ya the pictures but I still can't figure out how. The bottom of the frame just behind the cab crossmember is maybe 1/16" thick, needs new spring hangers and shock mounts, crossmembers themselves are in rough shape, and at the rate I make my money the whole project would take a very long time. I bought the body three years ago thinking how cool it would be to put it on the diesel. Now theres no time, less money, only a driveway to do the work in, and no backup truck to get tools and other big items I don't have money for between my driveway and the farm.
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im with ya there blue oval if it were a local shop and i could talk to people around me that have experience with them, and meet the people running the place and judge their character, then id be all over using them
238x8= still 1904 dollars
could buy alot of IP's est. 5 with that much money so that would be 500,000 miles if they all go out at 100,000 miles exactly (mine has 240,000+ on it and still going)
238x8= still 1904 dollars
could buy alot of IP's est. 5 with that much money so that would be 500,000 miles if they all go out at 100,000 miles exactly (mine has 240,000+ on it and still going
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I have had a 300 straight six, a 302, and a 351. Out of all three if you want MPG with Decent Power. 300 Straight Six, its an unkillable engine. The one i drove around my dad drove around for 25 years then handed it to me with 278k on it. I put 68k miles on it. Then I sold it for 1100 bucks, it was an 81 Reg Cab that sold for 1100 bucks.
And your right about montana, we still use dirt and gravel. My opinion is that is better than salt.
About the 302 being worthless, that is not true at all, Me and My father own a 302 F-150. That truck will do anything I ask it to within reason. It pulled a 3 horse slant load bumper pull straight up three passes here in montana at 60 mph....and i got 10 to the gallon. Not bad at all. THat engine is a great one, I have never had any problems with it. cept the T-18 Transmission needs a new clutch kit in it. Thats about all.
The 351w, was in a 1995 F-150. That truck pulled six tractors out one right after the other. And then pulled a trailer full of pigs to the fair, while getting 16 mpg. It did its job and was a great truck, cept it went into the ditch and pigeon toe'd the front axle lol.
And your right about montana, we still use dirt and gravel. My opinion is that is better than salt.
About the 302 being worthless, that is not true at all, Me and My father own a 302 F-150. That truck will do anything I ask it to within reason. It pulled a 3 horse slant load bumper pull straight up three passes here in montana at 60 mph....and i got 10 to the gallon. Not bad at all. THat engine is a great one, I have never had any problems with it. cept the T-18 Transmission needs a new clutch kit in it. Thats about all.
The 351w, was in a 1995 F-150. That truck pulled six tractors out one right after the other. And then pulled a trailer full of pigs to the fair, while getting 16 mpg. It did its job and was a great truck, cept it went into the ditch and pigeon toe'd the front axle lol.
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