Did The 6.9 Idi Come With A Turbo?

THE 6.9

IDI NEVER CAME WITH A TURBO FACTORY EQUIPPED

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Can you turbo charge a 7.3 Idi?

Yes it can absolutely be done

, and be done safely. The benefit of a turbo on a diesel isn't so much the “boost” but the ability to increase the air flow faster in acceleration….

Are IDI diesels turbocharged?

The 7.3 IDI diesel was the last of the great all-mechanical diesel pickup engines. It wasn't computer controlled (unlike the 7.3 PowerStroke) and relied on a simple and heavy-duty mechanical fuel pump. Early versions had

no turbo

, and produced relatively low horsepower but plenty of torque.

What's the difference between IDI and powerstroke?

Simply put, the IDI is a mechanical engine,

the powerstroke is an electrical engine

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How much horsepower does a 7.3 non turbo have?

Is the 7.3 IDI a good engine?

Is the 7.3 IDI a good engine?

Yes

, the Ford (International/Navistar) 7.3 IDI is a durable and reliable diesel engine. With few generational problems, the IDI engine family is known for its long-lasting reliability. Although it lacks power, the 7.3 IDI will run forever if taken care of.

How much horsepower can a 7.3 IDI make?

The pump used on the 6.9L/7.3L IDI engines IS available with far more output, “simply” by changing some internal parts (cam). IDI engines are limited to

around 35 HP/L

, even turbo'd due to smoke and burn rates.

What does IDI diesel stand for?

Indirect fuel injection diesel engines

(also known as IDI) utilize a pre-combustion chamber, which is where fuel rapidly mixes with air and autoignition occurs.

How many miles does a 7.3 IDI last?

Robust, iron parts, conservative power and low engine speed are the key ingredients for any diesel engine lasting forever—and if a 7.3L has gone unmodified yet been well maintained its entire life,

400,000 to 500,000 miles

is virtually guaranteed.

What does TDI stand for?

The ‘DI' element of the TDI tag stands for ‘

Direct Injection

‘, the most efficient way of getting fuel into the car's cylinders. Traditionally both petrol and diesel engines used indirect injection, where fuel was injected outside the cylinder, a system that was a hangover from when cars used carburetors.

Is 7.3 Powerstroke made by International?

The 7.3 powerstroke is actually a Navistar T444E which is

made by Navistar International

, formerly International Harvester. In addition to Ford Super Duty trucks, the 7.3 is used in school buses, transit buses, and other large commercial vehicles.

How much HP can a 6.9 Idi make?

Are 6.9 and 7.3 heads the same?

6.9 and 7.3 had the same compression

. The difference is the diameter of the head bolt holes 6.9 being 7/16 and the 7.3 1/2 inch. 6.9 heads can't be on a 7.3 because you can't put 7/16 in a 1/2 hole and have threads holding anything.

What's the worst Ford diesel motor?

Introduced mid-2003, the Ford 6.0L turbo is by far the worst modern diesel engine. It's so bad, in fact, that Navistar (Powerstroke's parent company) and Ford had a legal battle over it. The list of issues ranges from head gasket problems to catastrophic fuel system failures.

What is the best diesel engine Ford ever made?

We'll cut to the chase and tell you that

the 6.7L Turbo-Diesel Power Stroke engine

, released in 2019, is the latest and greatest Ford Diesel engine ever made. We'll go over all the different models of the Power Stroke and see precisely why the 6.7L Turbo was such a great leap forward compared to its predecessors.

How do I get more power out of my 6.9 Idi?

Just

add a aftermarket turbo that has modest boost

, and you will get a lot more power from the engine. Adding studs, increasing boost, and special pumps add even more power, but you can do those upgrades later.