Diesel questions

BoomDiggity · 08-28-2009, 02:57 PM

Hey everyone, I'm thinking about buying an older diesel. The one i'm looking at now is a international engine? 1994 F-250. I have a few questions about this. I don't know very much about diesels, whis is why i have questions. what is the difference between an international and a powerstroke? also the truck is not a turbo diesel, just N/A. How hard would it be to get a turbo kit installed for this if i do decide to buy? the truck wihtout a turbo seems to sluggish for my preference. any opinions or information are welcome thanks

Cuda_Jim · 09-05-2009, 04:13 PM

The 8th digit in the VIN is the engine designation. These are all made by International.

vin F is the powerstroke
vin K is turbo IDI
vin M is non-turbo IDI

The one you are looking at (M) can be upgraded to a (K) with all the parts from the heads up including the exhaust...big job!

I have a 96 Powerstroke ....it's best choice IMO....that might be a predjudiced opinion