News & Updates
Turbocharger Pedestal Leaks - 7.3L Powerstroke
Posted by Adam Blattenberg on May 28th 2025
Oil leaks on the 7.3 are common. One of the most common areas to leak, is from the turbo pedestal. It’s also one of the most commonly misdiagnosed leaks as the oil generally leaks down the back
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Freeze Plugs - Why they fail, how to replace them
Posted by Adam Blattenberg on May 21st 2025
On the list of common things that fail on 7.3’s, freeze plugs are fairly low; however, as these trucks grow in age, they’re becoming more and more common. Failure can occur in many ways, b
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The Glow Plug System - Common issues, codes, on-times, and more
Posted by Adam Blattenberg on May 14th 2025
Glow plugs. Things that are often forgotten until running or starting issues arise. Hard cold starts, cold no starts, smoky when cold, rough running when cold, all are common concerns that could be as
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Hydra FAQ’s
May 9th 2025
The most comprehensive and versatile tuning platform for the 7.3L, the Hydra from Power Hungry Performance (PHP). It allows for full custom tuning, shift on the fly tune changing, and what's arguably
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7.3L Powerstroke - Exhaust Back Pressure Sensor Diagnosis
Posted by Adam Blattenberg on Apr 23rd 2025
The 7.3L Powerstroke doesn’t have too many sensors compared to more modern era diesel’s, but the ones it does have all play important roles. This week, we’ll be diving into the Exhau
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