6.9 IDI Banks Turbo Review

[@devinpowers4368]

God that truck is beautiful

[@kimcokevin]

10/10

[@phantom0456]

Banks has a great reputation, both the man himself and his company. For what you get, I think that $3500 is more than reasonable.

[@the_face2630]

If you’ve ever had the pleasure of installing one of these kits it is an absolute pain in the ass and nothing fits how it’s supposed to and they will tell you that you will have to cut and modify almost every part

[@Clones2011]

Your obviously a banks employee. This kit is a rip

[@minnesotatomcat]

$3,500 is a pretty reasonable price for a well thought out kit like that, at least you know everything is gonna fit and work . Time is money and if you’re ordering everything separately and modifying stuff to make it work you’re gonna have a pile of hours into a project like that.

[@JTsBuildsandFields]

Man I have to say I love your respect for these bullnose trucks. I absolutely love idi trucks. I don’t care if they’re NA or turbo. I have one of each and I love them both. One of mine has the ats turbo kit and it has new injectors and a newer a newer Injection pump and it will go pretty fast (it still has the 4 speed). I love the bullnose trucks, they’re so simple to work on, such a beautiful body style and they’re even better when you hear the rattle of a 6.9. So thankyou for bringing attention to these trucks because I thing the idi diesels are a very “forgotten” era of pickup trucks. They are very underrated and people don’t have respect for the old iron, you gotta think these are the vehicles that helped build America so we gotta keep ‘em alive for as long as we can, not to mention they’re just badass

[@AtomsForFuel]

Man that’s awesome and well said. I have an 86 F259 with an 89 7.3 n/a swapped in. I hope that in the next 2-5 years that I’ll have a turbo kit, zf5 or zf6, and a couple of other odds and ends to go along with those upgrades (like another filter along the rail, an electric pump+regulator, an intercooler, a 90cc injector pump and the proper injectors. Realistically it’ll still be an n/a 7.3 with a C6 but at least I plan on working it

[@AtomsForFuel]

But yes like you I think these particular diesels (maybe not so much the body style) are under appreciated and to many people are overshadowed by the more modern diesels. Just look at the machine shops and mechanic shops that won’t touch this motor because because of how unfamiliar they are. It really is up to us to keep them going. The 6.9/7.3IDI may not be the most powerful but the international harvester adds a cult member every time a new person purchases and drives one of these.

[@JTsBuildsandFields]

@@AtomsForFuel haha I liked the way you said it adds a new cult member lol, but you’re right, most people when they get these trucks they fall in love with them, I’m a very mechanically inclined person and I love the trucks because of how easy they are to work on, anything that is an all mechanical engine is great in my opinion because there’s no electronics to fail on you, and plus the styling is amazing

[@boywhohasl1vedhascometodie469]

Nice, im planning on putting one of these in one of my Cyberpunk cars im going to design, and im gonna use this until I can upgrade to either a DURAMAX (i love japanese diesels) or a 6.7 lol.

[@AtomsForFuel]

@@JTsBuildsandFields over the last 2 weeks I got truck running and driving reliably and been driving it everyday and put almost 50 miles on it.

[@SL-ix4yk]

Perfect review! In the process of restoring a 92 7.3idi ZF5 dually with only 145k original miles and I really want this turbo kit

[@AtomsForFuel]

Awesome! Hope to see more 6.9idi / 7.3idi turbo reviews!!!

[@THEBULLETPROOFGARAGE]

Fantastic video and very timely - I'm rebuilding a 7.3 IDI turbo right now! Gorgeous truck!!! Scott

[@Joe-hu7di]

Well how did it go?

[@GorillaCookies]

I love the look of the Bullnose Ford pickup. My favorite is the Bumpside Ford. But the Bullnose is a very good looking pickup as well

[@anthonygrebner]

[@jesusisalive3227]

I've got a 1970 f100 long bed 4x4 with the original diamond blue paint. It's currently waiting for an efi 460 with a zf5 to be dropped into it.

[@zachm2488]

Banks sidewinder turbo just showed up today for my 91 7.3 idi. Pretty excited

[@AtomsForFuel]

How much did you pay for the kit?

[@zachm2488]

@@AtomsForFuel $3100 total with free shipping.

[@AtomsForFuel]

@@zachm2488 that sounds like a good price, was that for the whole kit? New?

[@zachm2488]

@@AtomsForFuel yep. Whole kit new. I got somewhat of a deal on it from banks though since I’m military and just got home from a deployment.

[@mitchellross9621]

@Zach McMillan how do you like it, I just ordered mine today for my 92 7.3 idi

[@DieselPumpUK]

Love the video love the truck well done, no problem with no intercooler on a low power setup like that, intercooler or not you won’t gain or loose any noticeable spool.

[@BuckInchuteranch1]

I need someone to compare the Banks vs hypermax vs ATS/“Ford factory” kits.

[@Richard5873]

I'm confused 😕 Is this the truck that raffle is already over ? Weird still working on it

[@hodsonmotors]

It is over. Sometimes we have videos we are filming for KZbin during giveaways and the trucks still need to be picked up. If you go on our channel you can see the winner picking it up.

[@PUJARTIAGO77]

What a beautiful truck dude!

[@aerodicus]

I had an 87 with an ATS turbo and it was awesome, had lots of power.

[@motoninja2747]

i love this truck its my dream truck but im in the uk so would love a right had drive like my old ftruck was back in australia.

[@forrestwright5981]

My 85 f300 looks opposite of yours lol. I have a dually dana 60 front, and running the 10.25 single wheel rear. Trade you rear axles lol. I call it a f300 because it started as a f250, then swapped f350 axles in. Still has f250 springs in rear, and f250 badges

[@mikethatguy27]

Guages look fantastic as well does the truck , Awesome job💯🙌✌️

[@r.t.ingram3156]

I'm brand new to the IDI world. But I love it already. I just picked up a pretty clean 7.3 IDI 1989 F-350 with manual stock trans. I suspect I'd need to do a ZF-5 swap to really enjoy the turbo? Or would I find it worth the investment without doing that? I get that's a really subjective question, and I welcome others to comment. I'd just hate to put that $ to it and end up going well I'm not sure that was worth the hassle and the money.

[@hodsonmotors]

The turbo will be most enjoyable in 4th gear, (1:1 ratio) regardless of transmission. However, doing a ZF5 swap will make the whole truck more enjoyable as you'll be able to do highway speeds.

[@AtomsForFuel]

I’d be interested in buying that T18 from you

[@wildrosegarage4208]

Your truck should have a zf5 all manual idis had a zf5 from 1987 up.

[@r.t.ingram3156]

@@wildrosegarage4208 thank you

[@beorngolden7923]

Give me the truck dude I'll live in it. I need it more than everybody else😅I'll fight anyone in private for the truck🤗

[@ingodwetrust1136]

I've personally always like to keep my 6.9s NA but the sound makes me wanna get a turbo

[@hodsonmotors]

The sound is insane, and the added power really makes them everyday usable.

[@KD-nb3mp]

​@@hodsonmotorsWill they be as reliable and long lasting as the N/A motors?

[@jesusisalive3227]

That is a good looking truck!

[@cucvfarmer]

Hypermax also offers sells turbo kits for 6.9/7.3.

[@hodsonmotors]

Yes! We're using their "cold air intake" air intake tube. Very comparable on price but we've never used it.

[@PhilStewart-xf9rp]

Had an 87 super duty rollback that I swapped the front clip to a 95 and put the banks sidewinder and it actually would out pull my bros. 99 450 powers trike rollback and running 65-70 with 2 cars it would get 17-19 mpg and 22-23 empty. Most reliable wrecker I've ever had.

[@VB-bk1lh]

There's no way I'd ever spend $3,500 on a turbo kit, I don't even think I'd spend that much on a whole truck. In 1984 I bought a brand new super cab diesel SRW 4x4 with the 6.9L. It was an okay truck but nothing great. The two things I regretted about that truck was the engine and the 4x4. I should have bought a 300 six gas engine 4x2 and I'd likely still have it. The biggest issue I had with it, other than a recall that replaced the engine in 1985 for a crack at 8k, was the lack of power and difficulty finding fuel back then. Around town there were no diesel pumps, to get fuel I had to drive to a truck stop and hope that I happened on a station with diesel when traveling. It towed okay but I got tired of dealing with the return line leaks, fuel filter issues, glow plugs and glow plug relay every winter and it seemed to eat batteries. My 88 7.3 was better but not by much but that was bought used with almost 40k on it long after the '83 had been traded in. The reality is that you can find good running Cummins 12v motors out there for less, often with a transmission as well. I just bought a 6BT with 99k on it with an Eaton Fuller 6 speed, in chassis from a wrecked F800. I gave $1,200 for the whole thing. Its going to find its way into the next rust free F250 or F350 I find that has factory air, older than 1996.

[@rustynail7866]

Had one many year ago, complete with Banks turbo and exhaust and with an underdrive unit.

[@michelegarrett8258]

I had a 92 with a sidewinder and it would burn the tires till they blew!, throttle response was insane!!!!

[@ronaldduwaynebrown8071]

Still a awesome truck

[@daltonroberts7940]

I may have missed this from another video, but with that turbo kit what kind of hp/tq numbers is this truck producing?

[@AtomsForFuel]

Likely 245hp/485+ft-lbs.

[@warrenself]

@@AtomsForFuel ​ Maybe at the flywheel. With those tires its probably like a stock OBS 7.3 PSD.

[@kanehorath7222]

@@warrenself banks claims +82hp and +143 pounds of torque to the back tires. So 245 is probably a little high but I’d bet it’s not far off.

[@jamespainter3184]

This vid was a waste of time wow....Gosh this guy can talk did a whole video on the banks turbo kit and only showed the installed kit for 3 sec at least the 2 views of the truck we got to see looked like it was a nice truck definitely a thumbs down vid

[@GoTerry]

My issue was the T18, it took nothing to waste the clutch… but good memories

[@johnnygeorgopoulos4072]

God damn that thing could be powered by a 300ci straight 6 and I'd still want it 😅 ..... and I'm a GM guy..... that Ford is gorgeous 👌

[@tbobmann229]

Check out the turbo kit for the 300..summit racing has them 500hp

[@Clones2011]

The straight 6 is awesome. Out of all the gassers in these I would prefer it

[@four_low_adventures]

Thanks for sharing. I need a turbo big time

[@youtubeincel5812]

$3500 USD no intercooler LOL

[@timbenefield5197]

Wow one sharp bullnose ford..

[@tylerkinley268]

Beautiful dually!

[@mechanicforlife9468]

Wish it was mine! Awesome looking truck. New owner will love it.

[@oldironsfury]

Done three Cummins swaps Now it’s either I’m getting older or I’m just tired of the nike shoe costs that come with Cummins swaps (joe biden, there’s no inflation) I’d rather see a idi in these trucks !

[@MighySpirit]

Bro the 6.9 are all motor lol unlike most trucks like the duramax

[@jeffflanagan2814]

Input Needed! So I have a complete donor 2004 Ram with a running Cummins and a 93 F SuperDuty NA IDI ZF5 rollback that I use daily for towing. Would you do the swap or the banks kit? Would've liked to see more of the kit but nice video anyways.

[@savagecustoms541]

What did the turbo do for MPG? Did it Improve? Or no difference?

[@jackdaicole7595]

F@#k yeah man! I have a bunch of these trucks 13 6.9idi trucks and 8 7.3 idi trucks! Bought most when they would go to scrap or online out of people's back yards wherever. Lol

[@jaynelson573]

Give Me a Truck !!

[@jacobmowery8512]

id kill for this truck lol

[@alexfontaine6233]

Thanks dude you answered all my questions that started popping in my head about adding a turbo to a 6.9 IDI

[@2ndspingarage]

There's several locations for oil feed

[@L.O.C.1990]

Never use the trans as a base to bend your firewall or anything like that bad advice and you sound very new to working on vehicles my guy 😨🤣

[@Johnnyreengo]

3500 bucks is freaking chump change. That’s a hell of a good price for a full turbo kit

[@samuelsolis6333]

Nice video, thanks for saying were you bought the factory cold air intake because my truck came with the banks turbo kit but was also missing the air intake.

[@jacobgoebel7660]

Wish I had one that hasn’t had anything done to it

[@technicalitems731]

Sweet bullnose! In case I missed it...what is the estimated horsepower and torque? Mpg? Thanks

[@g-low6365]

about the exhaust. i thing that if mr banks and team did it in 3 inches might be for some reason. dont you? the guy knows.

[@joeharvey4987]

Classic diesel designs has a stage 1 turbo kit with everything fit 2,750$

[@charleswhite6677]

I need a kit for my 89 7.3 IDI 4x4 haven’t had any luck getting it.

[@dodge33445]

Ur Riley? Well Im JEALOUS! That truck is AMAZING!

[@user-vx4ts8vm1l]

If Mr. Banks sells the kit with 3" exhaust then that's all it needs! He does mis like that

[@jacquespaluy6797]

So I bought a 1986 F 350 Bucket truck. It has only 90000 miles on it and is in very good shape. Would it be worth putting this turbo kit on? My plan is to remove the bucket and the tool box and turn it into a flat bed. . . I would like more power but would I also need to re-gear the rear end? Love the show, thanks 👍👍

[@hodsonmotors]

Don't think you need to regear, but if you did you could get better highway driving. The turbo kit is awesome, totally worth the money.

[@tater0909]

absolutely love that truck

[@sammycroslin4656]

Had a 6.9 with a sidewinder. It made better power but still suffered because of all its other flaws.

[@kodyweisbeck5026]

My 7.3 idi hauls ass and it's n/a and completely stock

[@wildrosegarage4208]

Oh I bet it's just a rocket. Come on man.

[@frankcrist336]

What would you recommend for 85 ford f350 engine swap

[@techman9634]

Awww whish I knew about this and entered... I'd love that truck

[@henrymiller7185]

When can we see more on the Cummins Ramcharger?

[@hodsonmotors]

Coming up. It is under the knife still. Our Cummins Suburban is next.

[@paulpetraitis2130]

Just the information I was looking for,thank you!

[@stewarthousehold]

Can you recall the paint color codes on that paint job?

[@joshburts1044]

I will admit the old idis with proper glow plugs would start every time, but, 12v are easier to work on, and parts are more easily available and less expensive

[@alpha2gproject783]

I can't say I agree. When I had my 90 IDI, injectors were 20 bucks a piece on eBay, and they hardly ever died but I replaced them as part of an entire fuel system refresh (prior owner let the truck sit for years) and the glow plugs came as a kit for about 50 bucks on a bad day through AutoZone. Now might be different than 10 years ago when I had mine but it can't be that different. The only real drawback of the idi is air. There's always an air leak somewhere in the fuel system that makes it run like crap if at all.

[@bradleytudhope1985]

Do you have a part number for the headlights you put in. They look really sharp looking

[@hodsonmotors]

hodsonmotors.com/collections/lighting/products/7x6-square-led-headlight-kit-retro-split-series-by-offroadledbars

[@georgebrooks58]

Where the hell did you find that truck!?

[@stewarthousehold]

Did you swap head bolts with head studs?

[@KlineFarmchannel]

That is a awesome truck ❤

[@pettdog78]

Following just for the 6.9

[@randyvac01]

What kind of mileage are you getting with it

[@brahtrumpwonbigly7309]

"Almost dangerous to drive" So you were cutting people off is what this tells me.

[@hodsonmotors]

No, but when you don't have enough power, you struggle to merge, and are just waiting around for someone to let you in.

[@brahtrumpwonbigly7309]

@@hodsonmotors Unless you were having significant mechanical issue, this shouldn't be anything more than a periodic inconvenience. I've almost exclusively driven these trucks since I was 20, and while something like merging is more convenient in my cars that are much quicker, I've never been at a dangerous disadvantage in my truck.

[@jacobmoses3712]

Z

[@masonchristopherr]

That’s such a cheap kit!

[@miketonon7946]

I heard a rumor that putting a turbo on the 6.9, tends to blow them up. Is there truth to that?

[@hodsonmotors]

They can hold 10 pounds in stock form. 15 pounds with head studs.

[@miketonon7946]

@@hodsonmotors so if I do 10 pounds, is it decent power? Or is it still kinda a dog?

[@sabbath7081]

The whole thing about the V8 diesel versus the 6 cylinder Cummins diesel is the application of what you're going to do with the truck, the Cummins diesel is going to haul a heck of a lot of weight efficiently but you're not going to get much speed out of it a V8 diesel is more for moderate weight and more highway travel.

[@wyo_garage20]

Not remotely true in any facet of the imagination

[@austinhowze6280]

That's all myths semi uses inline cause it's easy to piggy back the air compressor off the injection pump vs in the v on top of inlines are normally smaller than the v back in the day like the e9 or 8v92

[@jimmycalling9134]

and also... it's nice

[@beorngolden7923]

With all respect 😁

[@psd28]

Anything sounds better than a 6.0

[@oregonfordguy9812]

gorgeous

[@scottcampbell8291]

The price is not ever worth it you can get a 12v Cummins for that kind of money

[@kellybunday659]

I would have put a 6.7 power stroke in it .anything international is junk

[@Nostradamus_Order33]

Why do feel the need to talk so much? 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@hodsonmotors]

It's a product review. It's for people wondering if the part is good for them to buy or not, so we must discuss the product and that requires talking.

[@baer-n-mind142]

Hey Hodson awesome job and God Bless on the growth of your channel, as always don’t feed the trolls

[@Nostradamus_Order33]

@@baer-n-mind142 men are visual. Show us something. It was like watching a one person View.

[@baer-n-mind142]

@@Nostradamus_Order33 LoL, here you go Nostradamus this video is full of visuals kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3m3loaHip11qLc 👌

[@r.t.ingram3156]

@@hodsonmotors I appreciated your talking points. They addressed many of the questions I had about the pros & cons related to installation. THIS TRUCK IS BEAUTIFUL btw. Such a great job on it.

[@pusscat9017]

Damn gorgeous truck 👍✊👍✊🇺🇸

[@roryalgate872]

That is a great looking truck

[@ASSHOLE123456ish]

I have all of this ford crap i can take

[@whipplecripple4404]

@ziptiesandbiasplys