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7.3L Powerstroke Turbo Rebuild Kits, With an Upgrade

7.3L Powerstroke Turbo Rebuild Kits, With an Upgrade

Aug 8th 2025

The Problem: Turbo failure, it's not if, but when you'll deal with it. There's multiple ways to go about fixing your turbocharger woes. Hands down the least expensive, rebuild it yourself. It's easier … read more
Ford 7.3 Powerstroke GTP38 Turbocharger Rebuild: How To

Ford 7.3 Powerstroke GTP38 Turbocharger Rebuild: How To

Aug 6th 2025

Believe it or not, rebuilding turbochargers is fairly easy and can be done with simple tools. We'll show you how, on a GTP38 turbo used in the 7.3 Powerstroke trucks from 1999.5 to 2003. These instruc … read more
7.3 & 6.0 Powerstroke Billet Aluminum Thermostat Housings

7.3 & 6.0 Powerstroke Billet Aluminum Thermostat Housings

Aug 1st 2025

The Problem: The factory-installed thermostat housings on the 7.3 and 6.0 Powerstrokes are very prone to corrosion. Corrosion that eventually leads to coolant leaks. Leaks for either engine generally … read more