Diesel Question!!
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Diesel Question!!
Hey guys,
I am looking at stepping into the world of diesel ownership....I have found avery good deal on a 1993 F250 with the 7.3L NON-TURBO IDI the truck is rust free, 4x4 and looks super sharp BUT the motor is stuck.....Having a hard time finding another complete 7.3L non-turbo motor to swap into the truck. I was wondering if it would be more cost effective to tear apart the stuck motor or maybe just replace it with a newer 7.3 Powerstroke? bearing in mind that I only gave $800 for the truck mentioned above I would like to go the cheapest route, not looking to build a pulling truck or a dragster just wanting a 4x4 to haul hay and the oocasional trailer load of mowers or the little Kubota around...
I am looking at stepping into the world of diesel ownership....I have found avery good deal on a 1993 F250 with the 7.3L NON-TURBO IDI the truck is rust free, 4x4 and looks super sharp BUT the motor is stuck.....Having a hard time finding another complete 7.3L non-turbo motor to swap into the truck. I was wondering if it would be more cost effective to tear apart the stuck motor or maybe just replace it with a newer 7.3 Powerstroke? bearing in mind that I only gave $800 for the truck mentioned above I would like to go the cheapest route, not looking to build a pulling truck or a dragster just wanting a 4x4 to haul hay and the oocasional trailer load of mowers or the little Kubota around...
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I'll second that. Powerstroke is more pain to swap than it will be worth.
Remember you can also directly swap in a 6.9L or 7.3L turbo (IDI not powerstroke..). So that should widen your options a little bit.
Where are you located? Perhaps someone in the area could hook you up. I'd have been real happy to find a rust free setup for $800!
Remember you can also directly swap in a 6.9L or 7.3L turbo (IDI not powerstroke..). So that should widen your options a little bit.
Where are you located? Perhaps someone in the area could hook you up. I'd have been real happy to find a rust free setup for $800!
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7.3 powerstroke is not the same as 7.3 IDI except for the 7.3 size. But as stated any 6.9 or 7.3 IDI will bolt in. Sounds like your $800 never run engine is the way to go.
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I am in Columbia, MO....and the never run engine fel through but however I did manage to find a 1994 7.3 IDI with the turbo. Which should bolt right in correct?
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okay have yet to see engine but is supposed to only have 80,000 miles on it....we'll see and the turbo will be a nice touch and its nice to see someone from close to home and as far as price he is asking $800 but needs money so I can prolly talk him down...I hope
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