6.5dieselman
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i saw this on a cummins forum and we didn't have one here so let 'er rip
What do you like about you IDI?
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StangFast42
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The total package of simplicity, reliability, economy, durability, (power 
) all wrapped up in a classic good looking package...can't go wrong.
) all wrapped up in a classic good looking package...can't go wrong.
vikurt2002
Registered User
Looks and drives like a truck should.
SparkandFire
We're drinking beer
I don't have to worry about it getting ripped off! 
Just joking...
Simplicity, ruggedness, cost of ownership, having that smokey diesel aroma in all your clothes, having something to tinker on when the wife kicks me out of the house, being able to set a truck up exactly how you want it and not be in debt to the bank for the next 60 months (by which time you've paid for the truck three times over!!!)
What's not to love about an IDI???
Plus, the added bonus of the support and comradery of the folks here on OB.net
Just joking...
Simplicity, ruggedness, cost of ownership, having that smokey diesel aroma in all your clothes, having something to tinker on when the wife kicks me out of the house, being able to set a truck up exactly how you want it and not be in debt to the bank for the next 60 months (by which time you've paid for the truck three times over!!!)
What's not to love about an IDI???
Plus, the added bonus of the support and comradery of the folks here on OB.net
Simple, reliable, all mechanical, and old. The main reason I LOVE my truck is my father and I did a complete rebuild on it (frame off) and it will never leave my ownership.
Heath
Heath
Danoflapper
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I like how it sounds, how it used to look. Plus, I've got a bigger truck than all the redneck kids at school. haha
6.5dieselman
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i love that i can go on a cold(5*F)day and cycle the plugs 4 times and she hits right off and it rattles and smoke where as my ex gf's 03 CTD take forever to start and i don't sound/smell like a real truck should. and it don't break the bank if you wanna add some extra horses
plus i'm the only guy with a 4x4 diesel at school. a couple guys with first gen 2wd dually cummins but no 4x4's
plus i'm the only guy with a 4x4 diesel at school. a couple guys with first gen 2wd dually cummins but no 4x4's
BIG DAVE
OILBURNER FOR LIFE!
The total package of simplicity, reliability, economy, durability, (power
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i love idi's yeah its not a cummins
but not everyone has one to
and you can never go wrong with a good ole peace of farm equipment
IDI FOR LIFE i love the low end power, i can out pull my budy's powerstroke's all day long and 18-20 m.p.g. is real nice to
fx4wannabe
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This is my favorite body style of truck and the IDI's are cheaper than PSD's.
CDX825
filtration nut
Its easy to work on, No computer or electronic BS to affect the way it runs, No e check, parts are cheap and its reliable.
Its also been known to make moded dodge
cumaparts look slow hehehe
Its also been known to make moded dodge
cumaparts look slow hehehe 
87crewdually
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Low cost on parts if needed.
Once turboed just as much power/torque as a newer DI.
Initial purchase price low.
Once turboed just as much power/torque as a newer DI.
Initial purchase price low.
timothyr1014
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reminds me of how I liked my women before I got maried....
cheap, easy, and you can ride them hard for a long time before they complain
cheap, easy, and you can ride them hard for a long time before they complain
65sixbanger
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Let me ask a better question... Whats not to like 
I have had three trucks and drive many other peoples. It might not be the easiest truck to drive, but I like it more than any of em. I can have a little fun with it, knowing that if anything breaks I can fix it for a fraction of the new crapola. Its just a workhorse.
I have had three trucks and drive many other peoples. It might not be the easiest truck to drive, but I like it more than any of em. I can have a little fun with it, knowing that if anything breaks I can fix it for a fraction of the new crapola. Its just a workhorse.
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