Riffraff Diesel Technical Knowledge Center
Riffraff/Eaton 7.3 Powerstroke HPOP JIC Lines - What's the real difference?
Aug 12th 2026
The factory 1999–2003 7.3 Powerstroke HPOP lines use quick-connect fittings at the cylinder heads and high-pressure oil pump. They worked, but after more than 20 years of heat, vibration, oil ex
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Diamond Eye 4" Aluminized Turbo-Back Exhaust for 1999–Early 2003 7.3 Powerstroke
Aug 7th 2026
The factory 7.3 Powerstroke exhaust is restrictive, especially on trucks that tow, run tuning, or need better airflow out of the turbo. The Diamond Eye 4" Aluminized Turbo-Back Exhaust gives 1999&ndas
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EBC Brake Upgrades for Ford Powerstroke Trucks
Jul 31st 2026
A Powerstroke is heavy before the trailer gets hooked up. Add bigger tires, a trailer, steep grades, heat, and daily use, and the brake system starts working a lot harder than most people give it cred
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FoMoCo vs. Alliant IPR Valve: What’s the Difference?
Jul 15th 2026
For a 7.3L Power Stroke IPR valve, the two solid choices are FoMoCo/Motorcraft and Alliant Power. The cheap “OEM-quality” valves are where the trouble usually starts. So what’s the d
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How and Why: 7.3 Powerstroke Fuel Rail Crossover FRx 99–03
Jul 13th 2026
The factory 1999–2003 7.3 Powerstroke fuel system is a deadhead setup: fuel enters the heads, feeds the injectors, heats up, and then has no real path out of the fuel galleries. That can leave t
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