IDI vs powerstroke

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Aug 23, 2011 | 11:32 PM

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joe_13894

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The IDI has a glow plug "controller" not just a relay so it's more likely to be a Powerstroke.

Aug 23, 2011 | 11:35 PM

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bad12jr

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The IDI still has a relay it's just controlled by a standalone controller instead of a pcm.

Aug 23, 2011 | 11:40 PM

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You will know as soon as you start it.

Aug 24, 2011 | 05:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Leemakesmepee

The easiest way to find out what type of motor the truck has. is look right under neth the F250 emblem and below it if it says "powerstroke diesel" chances are likely it has a powerstroke.

I'm pretty sure the '94 Power Stroke just had "Turbo Diesel" under the side badge, did not have Power Stroke.

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Aug 24, 2011 | 12:42 PM

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Also the 94 powerstrokes only came with a manual transmission

Aug 24, 2011 | 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Brown Falcon

Also the 94 powerstrokes only came with a manual transmission

so, if it is a 94 and an auto, it ain't a Powerstroke.

Aug 24, 2011 | 08:51 PM

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If you have deep pockets....PSD is better.

If your a cheap *******....IDI

Aug 24, 2011 | 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by IDIDieselJohn

If you have deep pockets....PSD is better.

If your a cheap *******....IDI

In that case the PSD is great for me, but my wife would want me to have an IDI... she rules our savings account with an iron fist!

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Aug 25, 2011 | 09:38 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Brown Falcon

In that case the PSD is great for me, but my wife would want me to have an IDI... she rules our savings account with an iron fist!

^^^x2 on that one!

Aug 25, 2011 | 10:12 AM

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DIYMechanic

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^^^3X^^^ Although in my case as some say, "It's not that I'm cheap, I'm just broke!". At least I like to think there is a difference!

Aug 25, 2011 | 01:22 PM

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pop the hood. if it has a fuel filter above the passenger side valve cover it is an IDI

and if you see glow plugs and injectors it is an IDI

Aug 25, 2011 | 04:47 PM

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Dutch Semi

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I just called the guy and he said it is a turbo IDI.... Next question.

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Aug 25, 2011 | 06:01 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Dutch Semi

I just called the guy and he said it is a turbo IDI.... Next question.

-Joseph

I did that also, but I'd like to learn how to tell the differences and which is better for what reasons. But the pictures and everyone's responses helped out quite a bit.

Aug 26, 2011 | 06:28 AM

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My $.02 on the IDI is that it is a good, very forgiving, very durable engine, but does not have the power potential that the PSD does. They will run forever though!

Aug 26, 2011 | 06:29 AM

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Agreed on the above comment.

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