well i just got a 86 ford f250 non turbo idi 6.9 and i wanted to put a turbo on it but i dont want to drop that much cash for a banks or ats...what should i do  

as far as i know the turbos off the newer 7.3s 95-97 and 99-03 will not work  

If you're talking about an IDI 7.3, it might work, but not on the Power Strokes.  

any pre 94 7.3 non powerstroke turbo systems will work  

If you find a '94 idi factory turbo...why not just put the whole motor in...it's a straight bolt in and it will go a whole lot better than the 6.9. You will have to do the ATS turbo upgrade if you actually want some power out of it.  

I have a1984 6.9 and added a1990 7.3 it helped with the power and fuel econ.  

OR.... You could buy my complete, including gauges, Banks turbo setup. It's on an '87 E-350 Van, but it will bolt right up and work fine on the pickup. I have all the pipes, connections, what ever you need on a running & driving truck. If you're in SC, you can drive it!

I just bought a '94 F-350, crew cab, 7.3 IDI turbo'd pickup, so I'm selling my great 6.9 stuff. My turbo setup is working PERFECTLY, plenty of boost, plenty of pull, never had a problem with my diesels because I've never used my trucks commercially and I've always babied them. I change oil EVERY 3500 miles, use fuel additives to keep 'em clean, change coolant every two years, trans & O/D flush/filter every year and have never abused them. The engine has 158,000. I'd take $650.00 for the complete turbo setup.

If you have a 6.9, you NEED a turbo. This setup cost me almost $3000.00 new, BUT what a difference in power, performance AND fuel mileage. Believe it or not, my 6.9 gets at LEAST 18 MPG.

I also have a the C-6 auto with a Gear Vendors overdrive unit available. It's had a shift kit installed and WHAT a difference! Fellas, if you're running an old C-6, get that shift kit! I swear, it increased my fuel mileage AND pulling power. I used my 6.9 to pull my trailered classic cars. What a difference with the turbo and beefed C-6, night and day.... I'd take $450.00 for the complete C-6,  Gear Vendors O/D, the drive shaft and all necessary wiring, switches, etc.