Ford Diesels

6.9L IDI engine6.9 L IDI Ford

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Manufacturer:
International Harvester
Years of Production:
1983-1987
Displacement:
6.9 liters, 420 ci

7.3 L IDI engine7.3 L IDI Ford

View 7.3 L Details & Specifications
Manufacturer:
International Engine Co.
Years of Production: 1988-1994
Displacement: 7.3 liters, 444 ci


Ford Diesel Timeline:

Year Significant Changes/Notes
1983 6.9 L IDI introduced
1984 6.9 L compression increased to 21.5:1
1985  
1986 6.9 L power ouput increased to 170 hp & 315 lb-ft torque
1987 6.9 L bore increased to 4.11 inches, increasing displacement to 7.3 L (444 ci)
1988 7.3 L IDI replaces 6.9 L
1989  
1990  
1991  
1992 7.3 L IDI output increased to 185 hp & 360 lb-ft. torque
1993 7.3 L IDI recieves turbocharger
1994 7.3 L IDI replaced by 7.3 L Power Stroke mid-year