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01-16-2021, 10:57 PM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: Lakeland, Florida
Posts: 16
Year: 1995
Coachwork: Ford
Chassis: F350 Super Duty
Engine: T444E, 7.3
Rated Cap: 11,000lbs
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9 liter international
Does anyone know anything about a 9 liter V8 made by international?
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01-17-2021, 12:27 AM
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Georgia
Posts: 2,264
Year: 2001
Coachwork: Blue Bird
Chassis: IH
Engine: T444E
Rated Cap: 14
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Whatcha wanna know?
Production ended on this engine in 1988 as it could not meet emissions standards coming into effect that year. Not terribly powerful engines but would run for ages as long as they were not run hot or low on oil. Early versions had head gasket issues but these were largely corrected by the mid 80's and most engines were repaired under warranty/recall.
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01-17-2021, 12:58 AM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: Lakeland, Florida
Posts: 16
Year: 1995
Coachwork: Ford
Chassis: F350 Super Duty
Engine: T444E, 7.3
Rated Cap: 11,000lbs
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I am looking for something a little stronger than my 7.3.
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01-17-2021, 01:00 AM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: Lakeland, Florida
Posts: 16
Year: 1995
Coachwork: Ford
Chassis: F350 Super Duty
Engine: T444E, 7.3
Rated Cap: 11,000lbs
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I am looking for a 8.3 cummins. I think that will do the trick.
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01-17-2021, 08:41 AM
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Georgia
Posts: 2,264
Year: 2001
Coachwork: Blue Bird
Chassis: IH
Engine: T444E
Rated Cap: 14
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Best bet is to boost the 7.3, there is tons of aftermarket support for this engine.
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01-17-2021, 08:49 AM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Eustis FLORIDA
Posts: 23,764
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Freighliner FS65
Engine: Cat 3126
Rated Cap: 15
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7.3>9.0
would be a downgrade.
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01-17-2021, 10:01 AM
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#7
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Georgia
Posts: 2,264
Year: 2001
Coachwork: Blue Bird
Chassis: IH
Engine: T444E
Rated Cap: 14
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Also, since the 9.0 ended production in 87, and was not used by Ford, parts availability is slim and I'm not aware of any performance upgrades. In fact, swapping a 9.0 to a 7.3 Turbo would be the improvement, not to mention having much greater parts availability.
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01-17-2021, 02:03 PM
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Ashtabula, Ohio
Posts: 1,494
Year: 1996
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: International
Engine: T444E 7.3L
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Totally keep the 7.3L engine. The 9.0 is a good engine, but really dated. Also very thirsty!
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01-17-2021, 05:45 PM
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Virginia
Posts: 2,325
Year: 1971
Coachwork: Wayne
Chassis: International Loadstar 1700
Engine: 345 international V-8
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So your engine is the one used by Ford, being that it is a F350 chassis, and not the T444. There are plenty of after market goodies for the 7.3. Look up Ford powerstroke forums and see what they have to say to make more power.
I do agree the 9 liter would be a step backwards
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01-19-2021, 11:29 AM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: Lakeland, Florida
Posts: 16
Year: 1995
Coachwork: Ford
Chassis: F350 Super Duty
Engine: T444E, 7.3
Rated Cap: 11,000lbs
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9.0 international
Thanks guys! That's the info that I was looking for.
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01-19-2021, 01:45 PM
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Skoolie
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Rochester NY
Posts: 209
Year: 1986
Coachwork: Blueburd
Chassis: International S1800
Engine: 9.0L International Diesel NA
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trade ya my 9.0 DV550 for you 7.3! haha
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