Personally, I see no reason to have two separate IDI forums. The differences between the 6.9 and 7.3 IDI are so few that they do not need a forum for each. Plus it's the same guys posting in both forums anyway. What is your opinion on the subject???
Yes or No??
Heath
__________________ 1986 F250HD 4x4 7.3L IDI '95 PSD front clip, '97 bed, T19, D60/10.25 with 3.55's. Rebuilt from the frame up. Banks Turbo, DPS IP & Stage 1's, Isspro TTM, Banks Exhaust, Boost gauge, Pyrometer, Precharged Coolant Filter, Holley Red Pump. 16.5 x 37 x 12.5 Goodyear Wrangler's, Air Horns. 6in lift, Fresh Paint, On-board Air. Revamped Interior. Rhino Liner.
It seems that us IDI guys are all pretty much the same and have the same problems/question. There are a few differences like you say but since we are all "old school" It shouldn't matter. Just my 2cents
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1994 F-350 7.3 IDI Turbo, crew cab, E4OD, LB, Dually, Photos
ATS Turbo upgrades: 3" DP with 3" exhaust Magnaflow XL muffler: Pictures Here
1997 Jayco fifth wheel 323 RKS, Robins 16K dual axis hitch
Apillar pod with: Autometer C2 Series gauges: pyro,trans, boost
Hypermax Cowl induction, Flex-A-Lite 26K tranny cooler w/fan
K&N air filter (we'll see in a million miles)
Tekonsha "prodigy" brake control
Train Horns: Pictures here
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-03 6.0 f350 lariat crew cab long box 4X4: SOLD!!!!
-new truck: 90 f350 xlt lariat crew cab long box 4X4, 7.3 n/a- will be adding boost asap, just have to rebuild the 093, soup bowl mod and k&n for now, e4od-soon to be zf5, posi 3.55s, headlight relay mod, poly front/ rear swaybar and track bar bushings, monroe reflex shocks, let the poweradding begin
-87 turbo t we4 w/ astro roof
-05 chevy uplander-momma's
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7.3 IDI F-350 4x4 1990
-Custom: '92 interior; Banks Y Pipe, Flowmaster muffler and Dual 4.25" Stacks
-Reman'd: Heavy Duty E4OD and Billet Converter; Transfer Case; Water pump; Power Steering pump; Denso Starter
-New: Brakes; Engine seals and oil pan; Oil pump; RUST-FREE Cab and Bed
-Pro Comp "Holley Red style" electric fuel pump
-3" Body Lift
-Fresh under coating on frame No more face full of rust under the truck!!
-16x10 Eagle Alloy 186 with 33's
-8ft snow plow
4.6l Mustang GT 1997
-Custom side exhaust (no mufflers, Ford Racing Exhaust tips
-Aftermarket stereo (Alpine headunit; JL Component Speakers; JL 300x2 Amp; JL 10" W7 Sub; JL 500x1 Amp)
I voted no....... my reason is when a post is in the 6.9 or 7.3 forums at least we have a 75% chance the owner has posted his request for help/advice in the right place.
I work on FTE also and they have them combined....... continually having to search a posters profile for a truck description gets very annoying and wastes time of those willing to offer assistance.
If the forums are combined then it should be mandatory that an up to date signature with vehicle(s) info be shown and reference to the exact one when posting questions/info.
Engines are not the only criteria for the 2 forums...... there are numerous body, electrical, fuel and other system differences to take into consideration too.
My 1.786 cents CDN........
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93 F250 7.3 IDI S/C XLT 4X4 E40D 3.55LS, Captains chairs, Tutone Mocha, Leer 48" Hiboy cap, FR & RR hitches, full DeeZee running boards. Factory ordered/delivered Jan 93 has 160K+, it's basically a stock truck with all the Ford options, just no disc player.
Toys: 26'Jayco FK TT, 18'Sylvan Pro Fish.
i vote no it doesent take that much time to switch between the two forums
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RIDES 1987 ford F-350 xlt lariat, full leather interior, 7.3L idi, banks turbo, E4OD, MBRP muffler, 6" lift, 38" superswampers for summer, 35" BFG all terrain for winter, bronze pearl paint
CURRENT PROJECTS 1979 ford F-350 custom 351m C6 soon to get a 7.3idi, banks waistgated turbo, ZF-5, 6" lift kit, Saphire blue paint, auto meter colbalt gauges, and much more
WANTS A 2008 ford F-250 XLT with a 6.4L and a zf-6
I was one of the 130 who looked. I didn't vote because their are advantages to having the forums both ways. But since it has to be one way or the other I voted to combine. The reason I voted that way is because if someone asks a question on a 6.9 I think their would be a better chance of getting more opinions if the forums were combined.
id love to see them together. i think its easier for them both together. i would liek to see them together
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1993 f-250 7.3 banks turbo 3inch downpipe into 4 inch strait pipe and 4inch tailpipe comign out at 45 degree angle under bumper on passengerside. fuel cranked up Runs great!
*Current project*
1990 f-350 4x4 when bought had tons of problems and also had no tranny ot transfercase
4 speed tranny, transfercase installed, new injectors, advanced timing like it should be, new voltage regualtor, has meyers plow, new clutch master cylinder, I have wiring problems with it right now on the interior guages
Wow! What a great idea to move this from the IDI section where the opinions of those who use and post in the IDI forums won't see it, read it, or vote.
You mods are killing me. It was not a question or a suggestion directed towards you or this site as a group, but specifically to the users of the IDI forums.
Heath
__________________ 1986 F250HD 4x4 7.3L IDI '95 PSD front clip, '97 bed, T19, D60/10.25 with 3.55's. Rebuilt from the frame up. Banks Turbo, DPS IP & Stage 1's, Isspro TTM, Banks Exhaust, Boost gauge, Pyrometer, Precharged Coolant Filter, Holley Red Pump. 16.5 x 37 x 12.5 Goodyear Wrangler's, Air Horns. 6in lift, Fresh Paint, On-board Air. Revamped Interior. Rhino Liner.
I just saw that this topic has been moved to the News,Comments, and Suggestions section of the forum. I think this topic should be stickied to the top of the 6.9 and 7.3 forums for awhile so more people can express their opinions.
There is A LOT more in COMMON with these (2) engine series than there are differences.
It would be MUCH more beneficial to the Members to use (1) forum that rather hoping, skipping and jumping around all over the forums to find an answer to an issue.
BTW, I'm a very seasoned veteran of car/truck forums and have owned/administered/moderated several myself.
Some car/truck website's get absolutely crazy with the huge number of forums in use. It get's to be a real PITA for Members to find stuff.
After all, these forums exist for the MEMBERS. They need to be user friendly FOR the Members and not just easy for the Moderators to control.
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