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Re: School Me on Diesels
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Originally Posted by Ziegelsteinfaust
I am to jonesing for a diesel project, but I would do a 4BT before a 6.2 or 6.5. That is unless I bought a vehicle with one already. The International or Ford 6.9/7.3 IDI is a good motor for longevity, and power. Just is no Cummings 5.9, but slightly tweaked is supposedly a nicer engine to drive around be less shakey an such.
The 4BT is more truck like, but runs harder. Which sounds like maybe preferred in your K5.
The other used option is a Izusu, but I forgot it's designation. It has good reviews, and is lighter then a 4BT.
Cummins is coming out with a crate engine this winter that looks like a good bargin. Plus will be a nicer ride then a 4BT, and be new.
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The old 6.9/7.3 IDI's are good engines, until you put a turbo on them and try to get over 12psi of boost out of them. The wrist pins won't take it. You can upgrade them though. 4bt's are alright but they are pretty shaky. You can do things to minimize this too. The new Cummins crate engine is a common rail and very pricey.
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