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Old Sep 25, 2007 | 08:59 PM
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differences between IH 7.3 and PSD?

I have a 91 ford 350 7.3 non turbo diesel. It need a new motor and I found a 97 heavyduty stakebody with a 7.3 turbodiesel. What are the major differences between the two? And can I use the newer motor without heavy modification to the truck or engine?
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Old Sep 25, 2007 | 09:35 PM
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The blocks aren't interchangeable. You could swap in the powerstroke, but it would be a complete swap of harness, electronics etc.
 
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Old Sep 25, 2007 | 11:15 PM
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one has a turbo and one doesnt, tha harness will be very different, you are comparing a OBD1 enigne harness to a OBD11 engine, very differnet harnesses, sensors computers, cruise contoller, etc
 
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Old Sep 26, 2007 | 12:09 AM
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one has a turbo and one doesnt, tha harness will be very different, you are comparing a OBD1 enigne harness to a OBD11 engine, very differnet harnesses, sensors computers, cruise contoller, etc
It goes far beyond that. The 7.3 IDI is a mechanical injection setup. It is a 7.3 L motor and that is about where any similarity ends. The Powerstroke is an evolution of that engine, but is all electronically controlled and activated.
 
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Old Sep 26, 2007 | 07:53 AM
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Yes both motors are considerably different other that the 7.3L. I know a couple of guys who have gone from a 6.9IDI to a 7.3IDI. But usually if you wanted to go to a powerstroke, I would suggest buying a new truck, otherwise just rebuild or replace your 7.3L IDI.
 
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Old Sep 26, 2007 | 06:05 PM
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Thanks for the replies, I appreciate the input, guess I've got some thinkin to do.
 
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