6.0 PowerStroke Intake Elbow Upgrade Guide
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6.0 PowerStroke Intake Elbow Upgrade Guide

As with just about any turbodiesel engine, the Ford 6.0 PowerStroke responds well to simple bolt-on performance upgrades. We previously wrote about the 7 best 6.0L PowerStroke upgrades, and an intake elbow didn’t quite make that list. There are certainly much better power mods like a tune, intake, and exhaust. However, a 6.0 PowerStroke intake…

The Best 6.4 PowerStroke Performance Upgrades
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The Best 6.4 PowerStroke Performance Upgrades

The Ford 6.4 PowerStroke delivers 350 horsepower and 650 lb-ft of torque from the factory. While those are great numbers – especially for its era – the 6.4L diesel still pales in comparison to modern diesels. Take the 500 horsepower and 1,200 lb-ft from the 6.7 PowerStroke, for example. However, the 6.4 PowerStroke is among…

7.3 PowerStroke IDM Failure Symptoms
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7.3 PowerStroke IDM Failure Symptoms

The 7.3 PowerStroke is often considered among the most reliable diesel engines of all time. It certainly helps that the 7.3L V8 diesel was built before the era of endless emissions technology. However, no engine is perfect and there aren’t any exceptions here. Ford’s 7.3 PowerStroke is still prone to its share of problems and…

6.7 PowerStroke Intercooler & Pipe Upgrades
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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…

Detroit 60 Series Diesel Common Problems

Detroit 60 Series Diesel Common Problems

The Detroit Diesel 60 Series engine began production in 1987 and remained until 2011. It’s an inline-6 four stroke diesel engine and was the first heavy duty diesel engine with full electronic controls. The Detroit 60 Series earns much praise for its great balance of fuel economy, performance, and longevity. However, no engine is perfect…

5.9 Cummins Cold Air Intake Upgrade Guide
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5.9 Cummins Cold Air Intake Upgrade Guide

The 5.9 Cummins was produced in two different variations by Dodge from 1989 until 2007. The first generation, known as the 6BT or 5.9 Cummins 12v, was produced from 1984 until 1998. It produced 160-230hp and 400-440lb-ft. of torque. The ISB 5.9 Cummins 24v entered in mid-year 1998 and was phased out after 2007 for…

6.7 Cummins Cold Air Intake Upgrade Guide
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6.7 Cummins Cold Air Intake Upgrade Guide

Currently the longest standing diesel engine, the 6.7 Cummins produces 420hp and 1,075lb-ft. of horsepower. Initially launched in 2007.5, the 6.7 Cummins produced 350hp and 610-650lb-ft. of torque. While earlier years had stout power numbers for their time, it doesn’t quite compare to the 4-digit torque numbers modern diesels produce. Whether you have an earlier…

The 5 Best 6.7 Cummins Performance Mods
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The 5 Best 6.7 Cummins Performance Mods

Launched in mid-year of 2007, the 6.7 Cummins initially produced 350hp and 610-650lb-ft. of torque, depending on the transmission. The engine had a number of small changes in the early years with the biggest changes coming in 2011 when SCR and all the other emissions systems were added. Still in production today, the 6.7 Cummins…

5.9 Cummins Intake Manifold Upgrades
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5.9 Cummins Intake Manifold Upgrades

The 5.9 Cummins is legendary in the diesel world for many reasons. However, by modern diesel standards it’s a bit lacking in power and torque. Fortunately, the Cummins 5.9L diesel engine has plenty of untapped potential. A few basic mods can truly take it to the next level. Among the best upgrades for the 5.9…