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Old 02-12-2011, 10:03 AM
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Hi I'm new to the diesel world. I just bought a super clean 94 Ford F350 crew cab that had a 7.3 factory ATS kit on it. It now has a 6.9 with all the 7.3 stuff on it, but just found out the both 6.9 heads are junk. So my question is do I take a gamble and put heads on the 6.9 or buy a 7.3 instead thanks..
 
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Old 02-12-2011, 10:54 AM
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i would try to find a 7.3 i had a 6.9 in my truck with an ats turbo till it cracked the block then i put the 7.3 in with an ats turbo and that 7.3 has a noticable amount of power diffreance
 
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Old 02-12-2011, 10:57 AM
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Is 650 a good price I found a 93 7.3 super clean. Is there any way to check for cavitation.
 
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Old 02-12-2011, 12:11 PM
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im not sure how to check the caviatation sorry. but how many miles are on the engine ? the 7.3
 
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Old 02-12-2011, 03:47 PM
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139,000 the motor is super clean no blow buy no white or blue smoke.
 
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Old 02-12-2011, 10:41 PM
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no way to check for cavitation. sorry.
 
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Old 02-12-2011, 10:53 PM
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Thanks I,m going to take a chance on the 7.3 thanks for the info.
 
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Old 02-14-2011, 09:07 AM
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It sounds like a good deal I hope it works out for you !
 
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Old 02-14-2011, 09:31 PM
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Thanks Mike I pick it up on Sat.
 
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Old 02-14-2011, 11:39 PM
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If it shows no signs of cavitation now, chances are that if you get the SCA's in there right away you wont have to worry about it.
 
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