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 it 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 among them is…

6.7 PowerStroke Intercooler & Pipe Upgrades
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6.7 PowerStroke Intercooler & Pipe Upgrades

Upgrading the intercooler and intercooler piping on the 6.7 Powerstroke can add some substantial power gains, up to around 40lb-ft of torque. Additionally, it will help lower EGTs and improve reliability making it one of the best performance upgrades for the 6.7 Powerstroke. In this article, we are going to discuss the performance benefits of…

6.4 Powerstroke DPF Delete Guide
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6.4 Powerstroke DPF Delete Guide

The most important addition to the 6.4 Powerstroke was the DPF, or diesel particulate filter. Unfortunately, the DPF filter was a common 6.4 Powerstroke problem. The particulate filter was prone to clogging which caused a number of performance and reliability related issues. Additionally, when the DPF filter does fail it can cost a smooth $3k-$5k…

The 3 Best 6.7 Powerstroke Tuners
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The 3 Best 6.7 Powerstroke Tuners

Tunes are one of the best performance modifications you can make on your 6.7 Powerstroke. There are a lot of different tuning options from off-the-shelf flash tunes to custom tunes to dyno tuning, etc. Whether you are just looking to add an extra 50rwhp or trying to build a 700rwhp monster, tuners are an important…

6.7 Powerstroke DPF Delete Guide
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6.7 Powerstroke DPF Delete Guide

6.7 Powerstroke emissions systems tend to be common failure items and are very expensive to repair. While the diesel particulate filter and other emissions systems are great at reducing emissions, they do have a few downfalls. First, the DPF system is prone to clogging. Secondly, it creates a lot of backpressure in the exhaust system…

6.4 Powerstroke Cold Air Intake Upgrade Guide
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6.4 Powerstroke Cold Air Intake Upgrade Guide

One of the best bolt-on modifications for the 6.4 Powerstroke is a cold air intake. It will add up to 10whp and 20wtq in addition to numerous other benefits like faster turbo spool and better throttle response. Additionally, you’ll get a nice increase in fuel economy by about 1-2mpg making it even more worth it….

6.0 Powerstroke Cold Air Intake Guide
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6.0 Powerstroke Cold Air Intake Guide

A cold air intake is a great mod to increase power and engine efficiency on the 6.0 Powerstroke. In addition to up to 12whp and 25wtq power gains you’ll also get increased turbo efficiency and a 1-2mpg increase in fuel economy. This guide is going to cover the performance benefits of a cold air intake…

The 7 Best 6.0 Powerstroke Performance Upgrades
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The 7 Best 6.0 Powerstroke Performance Upgrades

Four simple modifications and a few thousands bucks can take the 6.0 Powerstroke to around 450rwhp and 800wtq. Now the engine doesn’t have the greatest reputation for reliability so we recommend bulletproofing your engine before making these upgrades. We’ve been manufacturing and selling 6.0 Powerstroke performance products for years and are going to talk about…

The 4 Most Common Ford 3.0 PowerStroke Diesel Engine Problems

The 4 Most Common Ford 3.0 PowerStroke Diesel Engine Problems

Ford’s half-ton diesel engine, the 3.0 Powerstroke, was discontinued in 2021 due to limited demand, despite it actually having a pretty good track record for reliability. The engine does however suffer from lots of emissions related issues, frequently experiencing DPF failure, EGR cooler, and EGT sensor issues. Reliability of the 3.0 Powerstroke is actually a…