Turbo or not
Fleet Mechanic
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From: Knoxville, TN
I would want a turbo...but it depends on how the trucks look, mileage, etc...
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From: western SD
To the OP, ask about the SCAs in the coolant. The 7.3 IDIs were known for cavitation if the SCAs weren't kept up.
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From: Ashland City, TN
what planet are you from?
the 94 is the same as the 95 96 and 97.
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From: Tri-Cities, TN
No, the '94.5 and newer is the same, the '93-'94.5 IDI turbo was a completely different motor from the PowerStroke.
To the OP's original question, the answer is turbo if all else is equal. The factory ratings are inaccurate, and reasonable power is a non-crushed downpipe and fuel increase away. Mine's had over 16k behind it, pulls like a champ.
To the OP's original question, the answer is turbo if all else is equal. The factory ratings are inaccurate, and reasonable power is a non-crushed downpipe and fuel increase away. Mine's had over 16k behind it, pulls like a champ.
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From my reading the 93 94 IDI T was a good bit better than a stock IDI non T. There were some changes to it that were made specifically for a T that made it more durable for T power and you should be able to run more boost without problem over a stock IDI with a after market Turbo.
The problem with the IDI Fac T was they only made it for a year and a 1/2 so parts are very limited.
The problem with the IDI Fac T was they only made it for a year and a 1/2 so parts are very limited.
i ain't rite
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From: Marlboro Mental Hospital.
agreed. my 494,000 mile 7.3 with banks turbo walks away from stock powerstrokes, and just about all the dodges here in my area.
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From: Charles Town, W bygod Va
Just wait until you get her broken in all the way.