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Why Powerstroke Owners Upgrade to Head Studs

ARP head studs are one of the most common reliability upgrades for Ford Powerstroke diesel engines because they increase cylinder head clamping force. More clamping force helps keep the head gasket se

Riffraff Diesel Billet Oil Cooler/Filter Assembly for 7.3 Powerstroke (1994–2003 F-Series)

On a 7.3 Powerstroke, the oil cooler “assemblies” (aka headers or mounts) aren't just end caps—they're the oil filter base, and the in/out for oil and coolant into the cooler. It’s also home to key pi

John Wood 4R100 Transmission Valve Body Upgrade: Step By Step How To

Recommended Tools: 8mm socket 10mm socket Extension for 10mm socket In‐lb torque wrench Drain pan Bag of oil dry or plastic sheet Recommended Items: Transmission fluid ( 5‐7 qts. may be required

Ditch the flimsy stamped steel plenums and go with the billet upgrade! 7.3L Powerstroke Billet Intake Manifold Plenums

The factory-installed intake plenums on the 7.3L Powerstroke, quite literally, fail under pressure. Whether you've got a stock truck or one that's been hopped up, the thin stamped steel factory-instal

Riffraff Diesel IPR Disassembly Tool for 1994–2003 7.3 Powerstroke

A bad-acting 7.3 Powerstroke IPR does not always need to be replaced. Many are simply contaminated with oil debris, varnish, or simply have worn seals. Most replaced IPR failures are really contaminat

KC300X G3 Stage 1 Turbo for 1999-2003 7.3 Powerstroke

If you’ve got a 1999-2003 7.3 Powerstroke and you want a true drop-in turbo upgrade that spools quick and supports real injector growth, the KC Turbo KC300X Gen 3 Stage 1 turbocharger is built for exa

7.3 Powerstroke Low Pressure Oil Pump Installation: Melling LPOP

Full PDF Instructions can be found here: https://www.riffraffdiesel.com/content/RESOURCES/Riffraff_Diesel_LPOP_Instructions.pdf Required Parts: M208 Melling LPOP: https://www.riffraffdiesel.com/mell

Stop The Drip!!! – 7.3L Dipstick Adapter Repair Kits

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

7.3L Powerstroke ICP Sensor: How It Works, Failure Symptoms, Codes, and Diagnosis

The ICP sensor is one of the more important sensors on a 7.3L Powerstroke, and also one of the easier ones to diagnose. ICP stands for Injection Control Pressure. The sensor is threaded into the high-

ARP Head Stud Kit for 2003–2007 6.0L Powerstroke

The 6.0L Powerstroke is known for making good power, but the factory torque-to-yield head bolts are one of the places owners stop taking chances. When cylinder pressure goes up—whether from tuning, to

Fuel Rail Crossover (FRx) for the 6.0 Powerstroke: fixing the “deadhead” problem the clean way

Ford’s stock 6.0L fuel system is what’s known as a “deadhead” system. Fuel enters one side of the head and hits a dead end at the other end, which contributes to hotter fuel at the rear of the heads,

Step By Step How To - Billet Turbocharger Compressor Wheel Installation - 7.3 Powerstroke

Parts Required: Riffraff Diesel Billet Compressor Wheel - Ported Housing: Part# RDP-703697-0001 Garrett Compressor Housing O-ring: Part# GZ-14-010 Turbo Pedestal O-ring Kit: Part# GZ-9-003 Recommen

Top 10 Fuel System Upgrades for the 7.3 Powerstroke

The 7.3L Powerstroke is simple, reliable, and painfully honest. If fuel supply is weak, dirty, restricted, aerated, or leaking, the truck will let you know. Fuel system upgrades are not just for big i

7.3 Powerstroke Injector Cup Tool Set (94–03) : The Easy Button For Cup Replacement

Injector cups are one of those 7.3 jobs where the tool matters as much as the parts. You’re working right over an open cylinder, and the old-school methods (big taps + slide hammers, or hammering cups

Welded Piston Oil Cooling Jets for 7.3 Powerstroke (1994–2003)

On a 7.3 Powerstroke, piston oil jets (piston cooling jets) are there for one reason: aim oil at the underside of the piston crown to pull heat out of the piston (and maybe to lube the wrist pin). Whe

What's the right type of sealant to use? Stop asking the question... just read this.

Room Temperature Vulcanizing sealant (aka RTV), or any other type of sealant usage is somewhat of a mystery for most of us. It's ok, you don't need to admit it, but we've all been guilty of rolling th

Full Step By Step How To: 7.3L Powerstroke Plenum Reinforcing Inserts

Full PDF Instructions can be downloaded here: https://www.riffraffdiesel.com/content/RESOURCES/Riffraff_PDF_Plenum_Inserts_Instructions.pdf Product Links: 1994- Early 1999: https://www.riffraffdiesel.

99-03 7.3 Powerstroke Coolant Filtration: Full Step by Step How To

Full PDF Instructions can be downloaded here: https://www.riffraffdiesel.com/content/RESOURCES/RDP%20Coolant%20Filter%20Installation.pdf Parts Link: https://www.riffraffdiesel.com/riffraff-diesel-cool

The Right Hubs: 1999–2004 F-250/F-350 4WD Wheel Bearing & Hub Assembly (Coarse Thread)

If you’re hunting a replacement front wheel bearing/hub assembly for a 1999–2004 Ford F-250/F-350 4WD, the first thing that matters is stud thread pitch. This Axiom unit is specifically for coarse thr

"Bulletproofing" The 6.0L Powerstroke

The 6.0 Powerstroke has a notoriously bad reputation. It is, believe it or not, a really great engine. Or at least it can be. While it was an engine that Ford picked up to fill the void before the new