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10-26-2012, 07:22 PM

tiremann9669

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The block may be the same not sure but other than that they're completly different

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10-29-2012, 12:05 PM

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Look at his username, "DuramaxBen" he's a chevy guy...

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No but they are pretty similar according to the site.A few differences but nothing real major like timing or compression.

PSD
17.5:1 compression
HEUI injection
Direct injection
Computerized

IDI
21.5:1 compression
In Direct Injection
Uses stanadyne DB2 Injection Pump
Non-computerized
Just like old tractors

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10-29-2012, 07:39 PM

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Blocks are different too. Big difference.

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11-02-2012, 10:52 AM

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To answer your question, "What is the pop off pressure for fuel injectors of the 7.3 Liter IDI? Pressure is usually set at between 1850 psi for Delphi injectors and can range up to 2000 psi for those that like a hotter injector.

So yes you should be able to use your equipment.

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