The Ford 6.6 and 7.8 diesel engines are medium duty truck engines primarily used from 1985-1994. They were popular in B series buses along with the F-600, F-800, and F-900. Ford 6.6L and 7.8L diesel engines are officially the Ford-New Holland engines and may also be known as the Ford "Brazilian" diesels. The Brazilian diesels are durable and reliable, but the lack of power is … [Read more...] about Ford 6.6 & 7.8 Diesel Engine Guide
6.7 PowerStroke Intercooler & Pipe Upgrades
The Ford 6.7 PowerStroke is an excellent turbodiesel engine that delivers great performance from the factory. However, upgrades can push the 6.7L diesel to more power & torque, better fuel economy, and better reliability. On the list of the best 6.7 PowerStroke mods lies an intercooler and intercooling pipe upgrades. In this article, we discuss the best 6.7 PowerStroke IC … [Read more...] about 6.7 PowerStroke Intercooler & Pipe Upgrades
ZF5 Transmission Guide
The ZF5 speed transmission was released in Ford's heavy duty diesel trucks in 1987. It was a replacement for the T19 BorgWarner 4-speed that was used in prior F250 and F350 models. The first generation of the transmission was the ZF S5-42 which was used from 1987 until 1994 in the 6.9 IDI, 7.3 IDI, and 7.3 Powerstroke. In 1995, the ZF5 got an upgrade that strengthened the … [Read more...] about ZF5 Transmission Guide
Ford 6.9 IDI Engine Guide
Ford launched the 6.9L IDI diesel engine in 1983 alongside a partnership with International Harvester. The terminology 'IDI' stands for indirect injection. The 6.9 IDI is a four-stroke, naturally-aspirated V8 diesel engine. It was largely a diesel alternative to the 7.5L Ford 460 engine also used in F250 and F350's of the time. In 1988, the 6.9 IDI was replaced by the 7.3L IDI … [Read more...] about Ford 6.9 IDI Engine Guide
6.4 Powerstroke DPF Delete Guide
The 6.4 Powerstroke replaced the 6.0 Powerstroke in 2008 primarily due to increased emissions requirements. The 6.0 was initially introduced due to the requirement for EGR systems in 2004. However, outside of the EGR system this engine still had little emissions equipment compared to the newer 6.4 Powerstroke. The most important addition to the 6.4 Powerstroke was the DPF, … [Read more...] about 6.4 Powerstroke DPF Delete Guide