This category is dedicated to the legendary Ford PowerStroke engines including the 7.3, 6.0, 6.4, and 6.7 liter diesels. We also cover some topics on the smaller 3.0 PowerStroke. From our guide on rebuilding the 7.3 PS IPR to bulletproofing the Ford 6.0 PowerStroke we have dozens and dozens of helpful, quality Ford PowerStroke articles.
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…
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…
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 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,…
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…
Tunes are one of the best performance modifications you can make on your 6.7 Powerstroke. In our 5 best 6.7 Powerstroke mods guide, we list tuners as the best and first modification we recommend. Flash tunes are an essential component to unleashing significant power gains out of your diesel. There are a lot of different…
Ford’s 6.7 Powerstroke replaced the 6.4 Powerstroke in 2011 due to stricter emissions requirements for diesel trucks. Since its release it has had three different generations, each of which has continued to become more emissions friendly. However, 6.7 Powerstroke emissions systems tend to be common failure items and are very expensive to repair. While the…
The Ford 6.4 Powerstroke diesel engine delivers 350 horsepower and 650 lb-ft of torque. That’s solid performance for an engine introduced 15 years ago. However, it’s also fair to call it lackluster by modern diesel standards. Worry not, though. A few simple bolt-on upgrades can take the 6.4L PowerStroke to the next level. Among the…
A cold air intake, or performance intake, is a great mod to increase power and engine efficiency on the 6.0 Powerstroke. Since the 6.0 Powerstroke is a turbocharged engine the increased airflow over the stock intake system helps improve turbo efficiency and increase horsepower. There are tons of 6.0 Powerstroke intakes on the market. You’ll…
Launched in 2003, the 6.0 Powerstroke was the first emissions-era diesel produced by Ford. New technology such as EGR systems lead to a number of engine problems and ultimately gave the 6.0 Powerstroke a bad rap for reliability. Despite its poor reputation, the 6.0 can be a perfectly reliable diesel with a handful of upgrades….
The newest line-up of Ford Super Duty F-250 and F-350 trucks offer three main engine choices. Ford 6.2 and 7.3 gas engines may be a compelling choice for some – even over the highly capable 6.7 Power Stroke diesel. Each of these engines come with their own benefits and downfalls. We’ll be very up-front to…
This will be a pretty quick and simple article. Below is a chart showing the Ford Powerstroke horsepower and torque for all model years. This covers the 7.3, 6.0, 6.4, and 6.7 liter Powerstroke turbo diesel engines. At the end of the specs we will detail some of the major changes that led to the…
