What is IDI ford? Are you referring to Prechamber (indirect
injection) as opposed to direct injection? Is this the
International engine vs the frod engine that replaced the
International engines?
> Michael Canfield wrote:
I have to disagree about the IDI Ford diesels. I have several
and,no, they are not the best out there but they tow good
enough, get decent mpg and are reliable as an old Timex watch.
My 86 E350 conversion van gets 15mpg towing a 36 foot tagalong
camper IF you keep it below 60mph. Go faster and you will
lose a lot. My 89 F350 4x4 gets 17mpg running on 35" tires
with empty trailer and 15 with a car on at 65-70mph.
Even with the price difference between gasoline and diesel, that
would be cheaper to run than the truck I have.
Add a Banks turbo kit to either 6.9 or 7.3 idi and it will
make more, and more reliable, power than the early 7.3
Powerstroke. A 25-29% mpg increase is pretty easy to take as
well. Like was said before, mpg is directly related to engine
rpm. Most of the old F series trucks were geared to where the
diesel was turning 2300 or so at highway speeds, run some
taller tires to get the revs down and be patient and you can
expect reasonable economy.
It's looks to me like an IDI Ford or a GM 6.2 will do what I
need.
Thanks for the info. :)
Now to find one....
-- Philip
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