5.9l 1st gen 12v vs idi 6.9/7.3 pros and cons

[safd1919]

ok guys here it is, im building a 1964 ford 1ton 4x4 (its the big open fender style) im to the point of putting the motor in and this is where im stuck at.... i dont know if i should build up a ih idi motor or a cummins.... i want power but driveablity its going to be a daily driver.... i was planning to put a ih in it but now idk..... help please.......

 

[safd1919]

5.9 vs ih idi's pros n cons

ok guys here it is, im building a 1964 ford 1ton 4x4 (its the big open fender style) im to the point of putting the motor in and this is where im stuck at.... i dont know if i should build up a ih idi motor or a cummins.... i want power but driveablity its going to be a daily driver.... i was planning to put a ih in it but now idk..... help please.......

 

[fx4wannabe]

Well being that you are doing a swap I would jump on the 12v Cummins band wagon. You can build big power out of one of those a lot cheaper than an IDI. They don't have as many quirks either.

 

[dyoung14]

idi all the way man

 

[GRU]

if youre going to tow with it at all go cummins. unless of course you want to buy my turbo'd IDI so that I can go cummins!!!

 

[DragRag]

I have a tendency to use what I have access to, and what will not cost me a fortune. Either one will work for you.

 

[safd1919]

its not really a cost thing, i have access to a 92 3/4 ton ram..... 2wd tho but is all good, guy wants 2400 but its been sitting for some time so i bet i get it for less.....

 

[towcat]

that's pretty pricey for a 2wd.
also, unlike ford idi's, goats go for a premium. get ready for sticker shock.
i bagged my current goat for $1600. 3/4t clubcab 4x4.
here's the linky.....
http://www.oilburners.net/forums/showthread.php?t=34132

 

[CDX825]

IDI may not make the power the Cummins does but the parts are cheaper.

 

[DragRag]

Way cheaper for sure.

 

[safd1919]

goats? howd it get that name....... the miles are way low like under 100k and i'v been looking on ebay abd craigs list and cant seem to really find anything..... but im really looking for the drivetrain

 

[towcat]

goats? howd it get that name.......

pics are worth a 1000 words........

 

[safd1919]

i see, so what the mileage on one of these things.... well life span

 

[towcat]

i see, so what the mileage on one of these things.... well life span

taken care of 1 mill.
rough treatment 500k
these numbers are averages only. your mileage will certainly vary

 

[safd1919]

so the first thing i should do is put a 14mm turbo on it that should help to get the lead out