1994 7.3 idi turbo worth it?
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1994 7.3 idi turbo worth it?
Hello, I am new here to Diesel Bombers, but I have a little dilemma here.
I am currently in a position where I am getting rid of my gas gmc and looking for a turbo diesel to haul the things I want to and get better than 6-8 mpg . I got messaged by somebody on craigslist with a 1994 7.3 idi turbo (that was converted to a 5 speed stick ) and was wondering if this was worth the trade? I was hoping for something I could chip and get better mileage to the gallon, but was also reading on how the 7.3 idi turbo is one of the easiest engines to work on and buy parts for. I am also looking at a 94 12 valve in comparison is the 7.3 worth it? and where would be a good place to start that's relatively inexpensive because I am a full time student.
Thanks!
I am currently in a position where I am getting rid of my gas gmc and looking for a turbo diesel to haul the things I want to and get better than 6-8 mpg . I got messaged by somebody on craigslist with a 1994 7.3 idi turbo (that was converted to a 5 speed stick ) and was wondering if this was worth the trade? I was hoping for something I could chip and get better mileage to the gallon, but was also reading on how the 7.3 idi turbo is one of the easiest engines to work on and buy parts for. I am also looking at a 94 12 valve in comparison is the 7.3 worth it? and where would be a good place to start that's relatively inexpensive because I am a full time student.
Thanks!
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Honestly if your new to diesels the cummins is a safe bet. But if your looking to learn and are ok with sPending all your spare money on your truck then the idi is the way to go. I had a 05 cummins sold it to pay for school and I loved it. They make so much power it's stupid. But now I have a 86 6.9 turbo and I absolutely love it. The tricky part about idis is the maintenance. If it's been taken care of you can't loose. Ask the idi dude if he knows what sca's are and if he Says no then get the cummins
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