Riffraff Diesel Technical Knowledge Center
7.3 Powerstroke Stainless Injector Cups: Why Billet Stainless Beats Brass (1994–2003)
Feb 2nd 2026
Injector cups (aka injector sleeves) are the thin barrier that keeps high-pressure fuel and engine coolant from turning into one nasty mix. When that barrier fails, the usual concernt is fuel in the c
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7.3 Powerstroke Billet Thermostat Housing for 1999–2003: Fixing Corrosion and Coolant Leaks
Feb 2nd 2026
A 7.3 Powerstroke thermostat housing leak often starts small—coolant smell, dried residue near the upper hose, or a slow drip that usually only shows up after a heat cycle. On 1999–2003 7.
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Top 10 Must-Have 7.3L Powerstroke Products (Proven Upgrades & Fixes)
Jan 30th 2026
The 7.3L Powerstroke (1994–2003) earned its reputation the old-school way: simple, durable, and willing to work for a living. But even the legendary 7.3 has predictable wear points—especia
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6.0L Powerstroke Billet Thermostat Housing FAQ
Jan 28th 2026
The stock 6.0L Powerstroke thermostat housing has one job: seal. And then, eventually, it… doesn’t. Corrosion + heat cycles = seepage. Riffraff Diesel has the fix: The 6.0L Billet Thermos
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7.3L Powerstroke Torque Ratings
Jan 22nd 2026
Bolt torque for the 7.3 Powerstroke shouldn’t be a mystery. So we collected everything from Ford’s service manuals and other reputable sources, and listed them all below. Here’s your
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