6.9 idi going through the gears

Thought I’d bring the truck out for a little drive today and filmed some of it hope y’all enjoy

[@jimsmirh2406]

Love the sound of those old school diesels. They’re way too quiet these days.

[@michaelbenoit248]

Same, on my truck if you’re cruising down hill at 45-50mph & give it just a little fuel, the sound it makes is so harmonic & sounds amazing. Most of the time when it driving my truck I just listen to the engine, I sometimes listen to the radio at HWY speeds cuz then it’s just going really fast & don’t get the beautiful sounds of a diesel.

[@crazyDIYguy]

The turbos eat a lot of the engine noise

[@psd28]

My idi is way quieter than my last 7.3 powerstroke lol

[@bldontmatter5319]

@@psd28 exhaust might've been tighter. The IDI engines don't need breathing to do what they do, because they're geared so low that they never really sing too loud either. The power stroke has 20-30% more HP and is gonna be paired to more gears, that are taller for more revs, and the exhaust is much more open to allow it to breath.

[@psd28]

@@bldontmatter5319 indirect injection is quieter than DI, thats most of it

[@jackdaicole7595]

300+ years from now after ww3 has happened! Lol this truck still rolling around

[@valkpedia1139]

Sounds good, nice big heavy diesel

[@catnoir6747]

This sounds amazing 😍 my dad and I are restoring one so then it’ll be ready when I turn 16! Very expensive though

[@vr6g608]

How’d it go

[@evanpapp93]

That diesel clatter never stops even through the gears

[@maxpoirier2348]

I Like your flasher controller module

[@gromit848]

Oh man I can't wait to get back home and cruise around in my 86

[@DoyleHargraves]

i had 7.3L IDIs. The one with the 5 spd kept my heart when she left.

[@fordnut4914]

I got an idi in an 89 dump truck powerstroke in my rollback. They aint as strong as the newer trucks but still fun old engines to work on and tinker with and reliable.

[@nicklikesradio]

Yeah. About those newer engines. Yes they got more power. But for how long? These older diesels are being pushed out to pasture because they are "old". Not because they're dead. Now look at ford's original 6.0 and 6.4 diesels. Those are already dying. The more hp/ torque you ask of a set displacement of engine, the less reliable and long lasting it tends to be. (Unless of course you do it by doubling the power by running it as a 2 stroke, like real Detroit diesels. Those are near indestructible)

[@bldontmatter5319]

@@nicklikesradio yeah, I don't know if any 6.0 that's still alive after 250-350k miles, meanwhile these are 500k+ and still going

[@bldontmatter5319]

@@nicklikesradio update: I haven't actually seen a truck with a 6.0 in over 5 months. I've seen dozens of power strokes and a many idis here in AZ. The 6.0 gen is already gone. Never even seen a 6.4 in the flesh. The early 6.7s are all already gone

[@crewdawg2008]

Hard to believe the same company that built the 6.9 IDI, 7.3 IDI, and 7.3 powerstroke is the same company that built the 6.0 and 6.4 powerstrokes (International)

[@ericspears2228]

Man, nice relaxing video

[@legostar55]

Jeez dude what rear gears do you have in that. By the sound of the engine it seems almost undrivable on the highway because the rpm would be so high.

[@southerngears4263]

legostar55 it is very uncomfortable to drive on the highway but it has made 4+ hour trips before with no issues. Just have to go about 65 lol

[@legostar55]

@@southerngears4263 My truck is an 85 f150 with the inline 6 and 3.55 gears. Before it grenaded itself, the transmission that was in it originally had an overdrive so you could go 70 to 75 without it complaining. But now it has a T-18 instead. It's way way stronger than that old RTS 4 speed but unfortunately doesn't have overdrive. So you can't comfortably go past 55 because the 6 doesn't like to rev (at least in stock form). 65 is about as fast as you can go but it's turning 2500 rpm which it doesn't like very much.

[@tannerhartl5175]

@@legostar55 I run mine with 3.73 and an np435 at 75 all the time. It doesn't care

[@legostar55]

@@tannerhartl5175 Your's is probably in better shape than mine. The engine is getting pretty worn

[@tannerhartl5175]

@@legostar55 Lmao I wouldnt bet on it. She's not lived an easy life. Maybe Im just willing to beat her more

[@edp9811]

Love the blinker

[@RSBConstructionLLC]

I love the 6.9 truck😊

[@Iskxvspeeddually]

This is how diesels should sound nice truck

[@ajwannner8567]

Hey, I know I can do this with my 86, u ever float the gears?

[@bldontmatter5319]

It's a synchronized transmission. Why would you float em?

[@yamahaguy1732]

@@bldontmatter5319fr I was glad to see this guy shifting the right way!

[@oskar-vz2vh]

Is that your brake light that's on lol mine goes off and on all the time 😅

[@classicshoelaces.7340]

You can unplug the light

[@terrygriffith7907]

fantastic old truck....can i have it lol?

[@mattleonard5268]

Lol you have two shifts. Start in 2nd and then two shifts later you’re in the highest gear.

[@bldontmatter5319]

Depends on the rear gear you have. 4.55 or 4.10 rear you always start second minus a heavy load. 3.55 you use 1st to ten

[@insanesync9006]

This truck looks familiar hmmmmm

[@jarenwilson2343]

What's the top speed of it?

[@southerngears4263]

Jaren Wilson the speedometer pegs at 85 I believe

[@grantdanze5215]

I can get mine up to 81 if i floor it.

[@chaser1357]

SouthernGears you can highway the 4spd?

[@sergiovite4225]

Sounds very good, 😏👍

[@briantiller9848]

Clutch for every shift. 😢

[@mrceleb2006]

The factory tach is missing!

[@ajwannner8567]

It wasnt stardard for all 6.9l diesels, just an option

[@mrceleb2006]

I see

[@juancarlosruizmoreno3443]

I like yours vídeos. Your Truck Ford is 86??

[@georgeadams5390]

Your gears are the most southern

[@AnythingGasoline]

Why do you throw it into neutral when cornering!? Anyway cool video

[@derajyellat102]

I am unsure why he does it but, I can explain to you I pop my 93 Cummins into neutral on low speed turns because the getrag will tend to "growl" at me, I believe it's gear rollover but I have the habit out of keeping her quiet.

[@adamarrington9909]

I do the same thing on slow corners if I’m not hauling anything

[@bldontmatter5319]

You should be in neutral whenever you are doing anything but accelerating. Holding the clutch wears it down really fast.

[@AnythingGasoline]

@@bldontmatter5319 who the heck gave you that information? In Europe where the vast majority drive stick are taught by driving schools that you should never coast in neutral, never take corners in neutral because it can reduce control over the vehicle. In fact, you can be fined for coasting in neutral. The vehicle should always be in the correct gear for the correct situation. Coasting does NOT save on fuel consumption. If you have an accident while coasting your insurance company most likely will NOT pay. How do do they teach you Americans to drive stick? 😂 another thing that some people do.. coasting while going downhill.. it is downright dangerous and you’ll just wear out / overheat your brakes. Use the correct gear to get a steady/controlled downhill speed.

[@jileao]

@@bldontmatter5319no

[@VILLALEO]

What's the mpg that you get?

[@southerngears4263]

MANUEL VILLALON my fuel gauge is a little off but last time I checked I think I got around 19 in town and 23 on the highway

[@VILLALEO]

@@southerngears4263Thanks man. Great truck! I recently got a 86 6.9 idi with C6 transmission.

[@southerngears4263]

MANUEL VILLALON that sounds awesome. Mine is an 86 as well. You just can’t kill these trucks

[@alpinehs]

Why do you start driving in 2nd?

[@joshuawhiting587]

What did you do to your dash to install your radio? Thank you!

[@largotokyo6286]

What year?

[@southerngears4263]

Bitches man, bitches. 1986

[@DannyWalker1949]

He shore likes to ride the clutch.....................his foot is always on it ALWAY's

[@mitch9521]

What, don't know how to revmatch so you put it in neutral like a casual? lol. Get an automatic, it'll be better suited for someone as unskilled as you.

[@classicshoelaces1465]

You do know brakes are cheaper then clutches

[@mitch9521]

@@classicshoelaces1465 If you were a competent driver, your clutch wear would be minimal because you'd know how to slip it properly and rev match downshift.

[@classicshoelaces1465]

@@mitch9521 rev matching will wear out your clutch more then just putting it it neutral. Slip shifting is a horrid idea. Not matter how good you think you are your synchos wont take it well. Not to mention it is more work on the motor burns more diesl and only should be done when pulling up hills. Or needing more power not to slow down all the time.

[@mitch9521]

@@classicshoelaces1465 Im not talking about floating gears, only morons do that. But so you're saying instead of matching engine and input shaft speed by rev match downshifting therefore creating little to no wear on the clutch, you suggest putting it in neutral and then sticking it in gear again, which requires slipping the hell out of the clutch? Lmao, like I said, stick to automatics.

[@classicshoelaces1465]

@@mitch9521 no i,m saying taking it out of gear and coast to a stop.