The Ford category is dedicated to performance mods, tuning, repairs, & more for the PowerStroke diesel engines and gas F-250 & F-350 engines. Learn about mods, upgrades, and repairs for the PowerStroke, 7.3 Godzilla, and 6.8 V10 Triton. From the best 6.7 PowerStroke performance mods to the ultimate 7.3 Godzilla engine guide there’s no shortage of awesome, insightful Ford content.
The injector control pressure (ICP) sensor is on both the 7.3L and 6.0L Powerstroke engines. They use a high pressure oil system as a way to pressurize fuel in the injector body. ICP sensors on the Ford 7.3 diesel engines read the oil pressure in the HPOS. This allows the PCM to increase or decrease…
Ford’s turbodiesel 6.7L Power Stroke V8 is already an impressive engine from the factory. Early models come in at 400 horsepower and 800 torque following the software update. 6.7 Power Stroke performance only improved throughout the years. 2020 Power Stroke’s now make an insane 1050 torque. However, all these numbers may not be enough for…
Ford’s 6.7 Powerstroke engine is the fourth generation of diesel engines powering Ford Super Duty trucks. However, the 6.7L V8 is actually the first Powerstroke manufactured by Ford directly. Previous engines were from Navistar International. Currently the 6.7L diesel is on its 3rd generation and offers best in class power and torque with 475hp and…
The Power Stroke Diesel engines rely heavily on the glow plug system. This time of year, when temperatures get low, it can be especially critical that the glow plug system is working properly. In this article, we discuss the important of glow plug operation and how to diagnose and fix Power Stroke glow plug faults….
Ford introduced the 6.7 PowerStroke (or Power Stroke) diesel V8 engine for the 2011 model year. In the decade since, it has remained one of the most popular diesel power plants on the market. Displacing 6.7 liters, or 409 cid, Ford’s 6.7 Powerstroke produces outstanding performance, but only average reliability. Ford has used the 6.7…
Ford 6.0 Power Stroke FICM Diagnostics The 6.0 Power Stroke FICM is often mis-diagnosed and needlessly replaced. Calibration concerns, powertrain component faults and FICM malfunctions may produce similar drivability concerns. NOTE: The most common symptoms of a failed FICM are: NO START or CONSTANT MISFIRE AT ALL ENGINE TEMPERATURES. Symptoms other than these are not…
1. Due to its popularity, nearly 2 million 7.3 Power Stoke engines were produced from International’s Indianapolis plant. Powerstroke is the marketing name that Ford came up with for its diesel engine line. The 7.3 powerstroke is actually a Navistar T444E which is made by Navistar International, formerly International Harvester. In addition to Ford Super…
Protecting your 7.3 Powerstroke Even very small particles of dust entering your turbo can cause severe damage, not only to the turbo but to the engine iteself. Clean, unrestricted air is vital to the performance of a diesel engine. Nobody understands this better than those who operate their diesel equipment in the harshest environments. U.S. Military, earth moving,…
The VT365, also known as the 6.0 Liter Power Stroke diesel engine was used in 2003-2007 Ford Super Duty trucks and 2003-2010 Ford E-Series vans/chassis cabs, is a 32-valve pushrod V8. Bore is 3.74 in (95 mm) and stroke is 4.13 in (105 mm). Output was 325 hp (242 kW) at 3300 rpm and 560 ft·lbf (759…
How to Improve Powerstroke Reliability Regular maintenance is important for any vehicle. Negligence will lead to poor performance and a premature end of service life. The Power Stroke diesel engine, if well maintained, can be a particularly reliable and useful engine, it is used in many demanding applications, including ambulances and service trucks and can…
The legendary 7.3 Power Stroke Diesel engine, when properly maintained can provide years of trouble free service. However there are several common problems that can develop over time. Generally speaking these can all be resolved relatively easily. Listed below are 9 common problems of the 7.3 Liter Power Stroke Diesel engine. We then dive into…
Intake upgrades are a great simple mod to free up power, sounds, and efficiency on the 6.7L Power Stroke engine. Intakes are commonly known as cold air intakes or performance intakes. However, with so many options to choose from it can be overwhelming. Worry not! In this guide, we discuss the benefits of 6.7L PowerStroke…
