The 7.3L Power Stroke is widely regarded as one of the most durable diesel engines Ford ever put in a pickup. However, long service life doesn’t mean problem-free ownership. After decades of diagnosin

With so many options for up pipe replacements out there, it’s overdue to discuss what's what. We’ve seen them all; some are quality, some are not. We’ve seen all the issues, and we’ve designed our 7.3

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On a 20+ year old 7.3, the harness usually doesn’t “die” all at once. It fails the annoying way: intermittent faults, weird codes, random driveability issues, and electrical gremlins that disappear th

When upgrading a 7.3L Powerstroke (1994–2003) for more power, one of the first hurdles is the PCM’s built-in overboost limit, which is typically around 23–24 PSI. Exceed that, and the system throws a

Do you sell parts for Cummins or Duramax?No, we are currently committed to only the Powerstroke market. Do you sell authentic OEM parts?Yes, we are an Authorized Dealer for Motorcraft, Ford,...

The Banjo and Hutch (aka Hutch and Harpoon) mod were one of the first "budget" mods for the 7.3L Powerstroke. The Harpoon mod when done, allows for more complete fuel fill up's by removing a portion o

The 6.0L Powerstroke is not the engine you diagnose with hopes, guesses, and a Facebook comment that starts with “my buddy’s did that.” A good scan tool is mandatory. Not just for codes, but for live

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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Often missunderstood and done incorrectly, 7.3L HPOP line replacement is a simple job just about anyone can pull off in an hour or two. So let's get rid of the fear of the unknown that stops most of u

On the list of common things that fail on 7.3’s, freeze plugs are fairly low; however, as these trucks grow in age, they’re becoming more and more common. Failure can occur in many ways, but it is gen

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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

Assuming no outside factors like accidents or racing are involved, the life and death of a truck is based on maintenance. Good diesel truck maintenance is what keeps it on the road for several hundred

Contrary to popular belief, the 6.0L Powerstroke is a great engine! Once you work all the bugs out. If you're in the market for a new-to-you 6.0L Powerstroke, here's a list of what to look for when bu

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 Cam Position Sensor (CPS) on all 7.3L Powerstrokes can be its Achilles heel. This sensor tells the PCM where exactly the rotating mass is in its journey. Without it, or with one that isn’t working