Riffraff Diesel Technical Knowledge Center
Powdered Metal Rods: What are they? Why are they a problem? And how to check for them.
Posted by Adam Blattenberg on Oct 5th 2025
Let’s talk about Powdered Metal Rods, or PMR’s as they’re more commonly called. If there’s one thing that causes the most damage to the 7.3L Powerstroke in one shot, the PMR is
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No More Leaky Boots!! 6.0L Powerstroke Complete CAC Intercooler Boot Set
Oct 5th 2025
Dealing with 6.0L Powerstroke intercooler boots that keep leaking? Ain't nobody got time for that...
Upgrade them! With the Riffraff Diesel Complete CAC Intercooler Boot Kit
What Makes These Boots Di
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Stripped HPOP mounting bolts on your 7.3? We have the solution right here:
Sep 27th 2025
Stripped out HPOP mounting bolts on your 7.3 Powerstroke? Don't worry, it's extremely common and no, you don't need to hunt for a new-to-you front cover (although our billet front cover is pretty neat
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6.0L Powerstroke VGT Turbo Rebuild: Full How To Step By Step Instructions
Sep 27th 2025
Full PDF Instructions can be downloaded here: https://www.riffraffdiesel.com/content/RESOURCES/6.0L_Turbo_Rebuild_Instructions.pdf
Product Link: https://www.riffraffdiesel.com/6-0l-vgt-turbo-rebu
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The VGT Turbo: How it works; How it fails; How to prevent failures and fix the issues you already have.
Posted by Adam Blattenberg on Sep 27th 2025
When Ford released the 6.0L Powerstroke back in 2003, it was a game-changer. The engine outperformed any diesel on the market in both throttle response and peak horsepower. A big reason for this was t
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