Ford 7.3 Powerstroke Exhaust Upgrade Guide
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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
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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…

6.7 PowerStroke vs 6.7 Cummins Ultimate Guide
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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
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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
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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…

6.7 PowerStroke CP3 Conversion Guide
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6.7 PowerStroke CP3 Conversion Guide

As we’ve talked about before, Ford’s giant 6.7 PowerStroke turbo-diesel is one of our favorite modern engines. It features a combination of outstanding performance and solid reliability, and offers the best in class horsepower and torque. If there is one downside to the 6.7 PowerStroke, it was Ford’s decision to use the Bosch CP4.2 high-pressure…

Best Ford 6.7 PowerStroke Turbo Upgrades Ultimate Guide
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Best Ford 6.7 PowerStroke Turbo Upgrades Ultimate Guide

Since 2011, Ford’s massive 6.7 liter PowerStroke V8 diesel engine has powered their Super Duty, Medium Duty, and Chassis Cab F-series trucks. It has earned a reputation as one of the top modern turbo-diesel engines, due in no small part to its massive power outputs. However, for those looking to get even more power out…

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…