Hey y'all, hope all is well.
Ford/International 6.9 IDI Turbo. It's in a 1986 F250 3/4 Ton. SRW/Single Cab. I'm not sure if the motor is the stock factory motor because it has an ATS turbo system installed and I can't find anywhere online where they offered a turbo on a 86 IDI. It runs and drives but the C6 is getting rebuilt soon and the steering gear box replaced as well. I purchased the truck about 2 weeks ago from the original owner for $1500. It was used to pull a horse trailer for the past 28 years. This is my first owned diesel pickup and I am by far no diesel mechanic. I'm looking to get a little insight on the motor and to also see if there is anyone in the South Texas area (Victoria, TX, Corpus Christi, Houston etc..) who works on these IDI's in the "performance" aspect. I'm looking to drop some cash into this engine/turbo and completely understand what I'm getting myself into and the costs. It wont be a daily driver so the truck can have plenty of down time. I personally don't have the tools and knowledge required to do these improvements myself so I'm going to have to eat both parts and labor which I've totally accepted. Gotta pay to play!
Any input and guidance is highly appreciated. I thank all in advance for any responses and am very glad to be apart of the diesel world and this forum now!
Doug
Ford/International 6.9 IDI Turbo. It's in a 1986 F250 3/4 Ton. SRW/Single Cab. I'm not sure if the motor is the stock factory motor because it has an ATS turbo system installed and I can't find anywhere online where they offered a turbo on a 86 IDI. It runs and drives but the C6 is getting rebuilt soon and the steering gear box replaced as well. I purchased the truck about 2 weeks ago from the original owner for $1500. It was used to pull a horse trailer for the past 28 years. This is my first owned diesel pickup and I am by far no diesel mechanic. I'm looking to get a little insight on the motor and to also see if there is anyone in the South Texas area (Victoria, TX, Corpus Christi, Houston etc..) who works on these IDI's in the "performance" aspect. I'm looking to drop some cash into this engine/turbo and completely understand what I'm getting myself into and the costs. It wont be a daily driver so the truck can have plenty of down time. I personally don't have the tools and knowledge required to do these improvements myself so I'm going to have to eat both parts and labor which I've totally accepted. Gotta pay to play!
Any input and guidance is highly appreciated. I thank all in advance for any responses and am very glad to be apart of the diesel world and this forum now!
Doug
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