Ford 7.3 Powerstroke Boost Fooler Guide
The MAP sensor on the 7.3 Powerstroke is limited to around 22-24psi of boost. Once you start pushing the turbo beyond that range you will start getting a check engine light with overboost codes. The overboost codes then cause the PCM to start defueling which results in decreased performance. The way to fix this is…
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Ford 7.3 Powerstroke Boost Fooler Guide
The MAP sensor on the 7.3 Powerstroke is limited to around 22-24psi of boost. Once you start pushing the turbo beyond that range you will start getting a check engine light with overboost codes. The overboost codes then cause the PCM to start defueling which results in decreased performance. The way to fix this is…
Ford 7.3 Powerstroke Intercooler Upgrade Guide
My 2002 F350 7.3L Powerstroke is what I like to call “full bolt-on” – meaning I have every basic modification. Tuner, intake, intercooler, exhaust system, up-pipes, and so on. My favorite upgrade so far is my intercooler. Now, not for the reasons you might think – an intercooler really isn’t a power adding upgrade. When…
Ford 7.3 Powerstroke Exhaust Upgrade Guide
Whether you’re just looking for some addition sound or you’re tuned and looking to increase power, an exhaust upgrade is one of the modifications for the 7.3 Powerstroke. Only a handful of Ford’s 7.3 diesels came with emissions exhaust systems. This was mostly limited to the CARB versions of the F250 and F350 that were…
Ford 7.3 Powerstroke Tuning Guide
Ford’s 7.3 Powerstroke produced great power back in the 90’s and early 2000’s when it was produced. In today’s day however, they are a bit underwhelming compared to the 1,000+ torque being produced by the newer modern diesels like the 6.7 Powerstroke. The hands-down best performance modification for a 7.3 Powerstroke is tuning. Tuning can…
Best 5.9 Cummins 24v Performance Upgrades
Now long retired, the 24-valve Cummins turbo-diesel that was in production from 1998–2007 has officially obtained legendary status. The 24v Cummins was the successor to the 12v Cummins, and some regard them as the two best turbo-diesel engines ever made. Not only are they incredibly reliable and dependable, but they are very popular in the…
6.7 Cummins VGT Actuator Problem Guide
While the 6.7 Cummins turbo-diesel is one of the best modern power plants on the market, it is far from a perfect engine. Unfortunately, one of the biggest issues is the Holset HE351VE “Variable Geometry Turbocharger” (VGT). The VGT is a common failure point on the 6.7 Cummins. One of the biggest issues is the…
6.7 PowerStroke vs 6.7 Cummins Ultimate Guide
For over a decade now, the Ford 6.7 PowerStroke and Dodge’s 6.7 Cummins have been the top of the line for turbo-diesel power plants. Yet, besides their displacement, they actually share very little in common. For starters, the PowerStroke is a V8 while the Cummins is an inline-six. However, they are two of the most…
7.3 PowerStroke vs 5.9 Cummins Ultimate Guide
If you were looking for turbo-diesel power in the 1990s and early-2000s, you had two main choices: Ford’s 7.3 PowerStroke V8 or Dodge’s 5.9 Cummins I6. These were some of the first modern diesels to have direct injection and turbochargers as standard, opening up entire new worlds of performance opportunities. Though now long out of…
6.7 PowerStroke CCV Delete Guide
First released in 2011, Ford’s 6.7 PowerStroke has remained one of the best turbo-diesel engines on the market. Featuring the best in class horsepower and torque, the PowerStroke combines outstanding performance with solid reliability. However, PowerStroke owners are almost never content leaving their vehicle completely stock. One of the most popular mods is the 6.7…