Riffraff Diesel Technical Knowledge Center
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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Riffraff Diesel Billet Intake Manifold Plenums for 1994–2003 7.3 Powerstroke
Jul 6th 2026
The factory 7.3 Powerstroke intake plenums are thin stamped metal, and the intake mouths can bend from clamp pressure. Once that happens, the truck can develop boost leaks at the boots or plenum seal&
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