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 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…
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…
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. While the ZF5 is generally considered a pretty good and reliable transmission, it did have a number of problems. In this guide we…
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…
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 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…
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….
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…
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 newest line-up of Ford Super Duty F-250 and F-350 trucks offer three main engine choices. You have options for a 6.2L gas engine (now upgraded to the 6.8L gas), a 7.3L gas engine, or the 6.7L turbo diesel. The 6.2L Boss engine is a traditional gas V8 that comes as the standard option in…
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…
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…
