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Diesel Chinooks
Posted: January 24th, 2022, 5:04 am
by FatBuoy
Does anyone happen to know how rare the diesel Chinooks actually are? Maybe the percentage of the 94s to 2001s that were diesel, or a total count produced? I believe those were the years they were offered, but could be wrong.
I'm wondering if they are sought after these days, or if people shy away from them. I rarely see one come up for sale, and there's just not much info out there about them, including on Tin Can Tourists.
Any knowledge about them would be appreciated.
Re: Diesel Chinooks
Posted: January 24th, 2022, 9:23 am
by sm350bl
The 6.9/7.3 idi engines were available for the econoline form 83-94, from late 94-03 the powerstoke 7.3l ( completely different from the 7.3idi) was available in econolines. I don't know any production numbers but alot of econoline came with the powerstroke 7.3, I have a bunch at my work in the form of para-transit buses.
I think its easier to justify the additional cost of the diesel engine for a work or revenue vehicle vs recreational vehicle, which is why we don't see that many that crossed over into the rv world. It was a expensive option. When these chinook new were already 6 figures brand new can you imagine adding another almost 10k to the sticker price just to have a different engine than the one that already comes with it and pushes it down the road?
So i believe they are rare in a rv platform. But I also think they are very desirable. They are a much beefier engine platform than the v10 and the diesel torque curve is ideal for a hefty little rv and better fuel economy to boot.I love the snot out of mine.
Re: Diesel Chinooks
Posted: January 24th, 2022, 11:56 am
by FatBuoy
sm350bl wrote: January 24th, 2022, 9:23 am
The 6.9/7.3 idi engines were available for the econoline form 83-94, from late 94-03 the powerstoke 7.3l ( completely different from the 7.3idi) was available in econolines. I don't know any production numbers but alot of econoline came with the powerstroke 7.3, I have a bunch at my work in the form of para-transit buses.
I think its easier to justify the additional cost of the diesel engine for a work or revenue vehicle vs recreational vehicle, which is why we don't see that many that crossed over into the rv world. It was a expensive option. When these chinook new were already 6 figures brand new can you imagine adding another almost 10k to the sticker price just to have a different engine than the one that already comes with it and pushes it down the road?
So i believe they are rare in a rv platform. But I also think they are very desirable. They are a much beefier engine platform than the v10 and the diesel torque curve is ideal for a hefty little rv and better fuel economy to boot.I love the snot out of mine.
Thanks Rich! Snot loving is a strong testament as to your love, that's for sure. What kind of mileage are you seeing as compared the the V-10's 10.5 mpg?
Re: Diesel Chinooks
Posted: January 24th, 2022, 1:58 pm
by DAlgozine
I rebuilt my 2005 chinook Eagle on a 2010 E350 Super Duty 6.0 Diesel chassis.
Pulls my 8500 lb race trailer with no problem, and i get about 12 mpg towing
I get about 16-18 MPG not towing.
Re: Diesel Chinooks
Posted: January 24th, 2022, 7:43 pm
by Chinnin-about
My current Chinook is a 1988 6.9 IDI diesel. I love it's mechanical simplicity, it's torque, it's reliability and I can upgrade into a true overland vehicle and it remains viable, and marketable paying me for any improvements I make. It's really nice.
Re: Diesel Chinooks
Posted: January 24th, 2022, 10:47 pm
by chin_k
DAlgozine wrote: January 24th, 2022, 1:58 pm
I rebuilt my 2005 chinook Eagle on a 2010 E350 Super Duty 6.0 Diesel chassis.
Pulls my 8500 lb race trailer with no problem, and i get about 12 mpg towing
I get about 16-18 MPG not towing.
16-18 mpg on diesel? Wow.
Re: Diesel Chinooks
Posted: January 25th, 2022, 9:57 am
by sm350bl
FatBuoy wrote: January 24th, 2022, 11:56 am
sm350bl wrote: January 24th, 2022, 9:23 am
The 6.9/7.3 idi engines were available for the econoline form 83-94, from late 94-03 the powerstoke 7.3l ( completely different from the 7.3idi) was available in econolines. I don't know any production numbers but alot of econoline came with the powerstroke 7.3, I have a bunch at my work in the form of para-transit buses.
I think its easier to justify the additional cost of the diesel engine for a work or revenue vehicle vs recreational vehicle, which is why we don't see that many that crossed over into the rv world. It was a expensive option. When these chinook new were already 6 figures brand new can you imagine adding another almost 10k to the sticker price just to have a different engine than the one that already comes with it and pushes it down the road?
So i believe they are rare in a rv platform. But I also think they are very desirable. They are a much beefier engine platform than the v10 and the diesel torque curve is ideal for a hefty little rv and better fuel economy to boot.I love the snot out of mine.
Thanks Rich! Snot loving is a strong testament as to your love, that's for sure. What kind of mileage are you seeing as compared the the V-10's 10.5 mpg?
I roughly kept track of my mileage after our round trip to Montana from Cali in Oct and I was in the 13-16mpg range but we were heavy as far as what we packed in the Chinook and there were alot of elevation changes and alot of headwind through Idaho. I bet I could get a solid 15-18 on flat ground less loaded.
Re: Diesel Chinooks
Posted: January 31st, 2022, 7:58 pm
by Baja Bilo
DAlgozine wrote: January 24th, 2022, 1:58 pm
I rebuilt my 2005 chinook Eagle on a 2010 E350 Super Duty 6.0 Diesel chassis.
Pulls my 8500 lb race trailer with no problem, and i get about 12 mpg towing
I get about 16-18 MPG not towing.
Not to be a dick but I don't believe your rig gets 16-18 MPG,
not even if it's going down hill with a tail wind. Unless you
are driving 35MPH
Re: Diesel Chinooks
Posted: February 2nd, 2022, 9:11 am
by markatherton
I drove my 2000 7.3 chinook rv from San Diego to Albequerque and back averaging 16 mpg. The truck has fresh injectors glowplugs, rebuilt turbo, rebuilt HPOP, rebuilt fuel cannister and lines and new oil cooler;