In the early days of light-duty diesel pickups, intercooling wasn’t a thing yet. GM’s 6.5L, the 7.3L found in OBS trucks, and even early 5.9L Cummins were all turbocharged, but none came with an inter

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The Edge Insight CTS3 is a digital gauge display built around a 5” high-resolution swipe touchscreen with multiple layouts, customizable colors/backgrounds, and a notification/alert setup so you can s

The 7.3L Powerstroke doesn’t have too many sensors compared to more modern era diesel’s, but the ones it does have all play important roles. This week, we’ll be diving into the Exhaust Back Pressure S

You asked, we answered. We’ll be answering a few subscriber asked questions about their trucks, every week. Check them out, some might apply to you as well! This week however, we got asked several tur

One of the most common repairs made to the venerable 7.3L Powerstroke, is the dipstick tube adapter. Simply put, it leaks. The adapter form Ford/International is a three-piece part consisting of the d

For 7.3’s and 6.0’s alike, the fuel system could benefit from an upgrade. One that removes the deadhead issue that plagues each engine. The fix will increase injector life, increase throttle response

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7.3L Powerstroke owners have always been ridiculed for marking their territory (i.e., leaking oil, leaving spots wherever they park). We’re going to plead the Fifth on the validity of that statement,

Replacing old worn out and/or leaking HPOP lines can be a stressful endeavor. They're one of the more common leak points on a 7.3, and most of us have battled leaks here over and over again. After the

The most comprehensive and versatile tuning platform for the 7.3L, the Hydra from Power Hungry Performance (PHP). It allows for full custom tuning, shift on the fly tune changing, and what's arguably

Summer is upon us, bringing high ambient temperatures and the recreational towing season. Both can push your 7.3L Powerstroke’s 4R100 transmission to its thermal limits. Heat is the number one enemy o

The 6.0L Powerstroke’s Fuel Injection Control Module (FICM) is the brain of the injection system. It receives signals from the PCM to control the injectors themselves. The FICM lives in a very harsh e

The HEUI system on the 7.3L Powerstroke uses high-pressure oil for the fuel injection event. We won’t fully go into the system’s specifics here, but good clean oil is very important to its operation.

Arguably one of the most complex parts on a 7.3. Just about everything runs through the front timing cover or heavily relies on it doing its job correctly. The OE front cover has done its job amazingl

Tuning is the quickest and biggest bang for your buck modification in terms of adding horsepower and improving drivability. The OE manufacturers did a good job tuning the 7.3 out of the factory, but o

The legendary Ford 7.3L Powerstroke diesel is famous for being a reliable workhorse, but like any engine, it has its weak spots. One very common issue is leaking or damaged injector cups, which can le

A weak fan clutch can make a healthy 6.0L Powerstroke look like it has a major cooling-system problem. The truck may stay cool unloaded, then heat up while towing, climbing a grade, idling, or running

If the O/D OFF light on your shifter is flashing, your truck is not just asking for attention. It is telling you the PCM saw a transmission-related fault. A solid light usually means overdrive was man

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