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6.0L Powerstroke EGR Cooler Problems: Symptoms, Causes, and Diagnosis

The 6.0L Powerstroke EGR cooler has a bad reputation, but the cooler itself is not always where the problem starts. In a lot of cases, the real failure begins with a restricted engine oil cooler. Due

7.3 & 6.0 Powerstroke Billet Aluminum Thermostat Housings

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

Riffraff Diesel Billet Oil Filter Housing Cap for 6.0L / 6.4L Powerstroke (2003–2010)

The factory 6.0L / 6.4L oil filter housing cap gets removed constantly, heat-cycled constantly, and (let’s be honest) occasionally over-tightened. It lives a rough life, especially for plastic. Our so

7.3 Powerstroke Fuel Feed Line Kit (99–03): Stainless Braided JIC Upgrade

Why 7.3 owners replace the factory hard lines The OEM hard lines from the fuel bowl to both heads are known for being worn, restrictive, and failure-prone as trucks age—and when one breaks, it’s usual

The AIH Delete Plug: What it is and why it's needed

The air intake heater (AIH) is designed to help heat the intake air charge, making cold starts easier and less smoky. However, many remove it for increased airflow and/or because they're tired of fixi

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7.3 Powerstroke Upper Radiator Hose "Around the Belt" - Reroute for Easier Belt Service

If you own a 1999–2003 Ford 7.3 Powerstroke, you’ve probably noticed the factory upper radiator hose routing is not the greatest. On late ’99–’03 trucks, the stock hose snakes through the serpentine b

Top 9 - 6.0 Powerstroke Problems That Get Worse When You Tow

The 6.0L Powerstroke can tow extremely well, when it’s healthy. The problem is that towing exposes every weak link. Heat climbs, boost demand increases, fuel demand goes up, and the high-pressure oil

Why You Need It: Riffraff Diesel Billet Valve Cover Set for 2003–2007 6.0L Powerstroke

If there’s one thing a 6.0L will do with consistency, it’s find weak sealing surfaces and turn them into an oil “misting” problem making the engine a mess. That’s exactly why we built the Riffraff Die

The 7.3 Under Valve Cover Harness: Only The Best, From Motorcraft

The 7.3L Powerstroke utilizes injector harnesses which live under the valve cover (UVCH). These harnesses live their whole lives in a very harsh environment. They exist in a constant hot oil bath. The

Riffraff Diesel Turbo Inlet Hose for 1999-2003 7.3 Powerstroke Econoline

The 7.3 Powerstroke Econoline turbo inlet hose is specific to the van only. The E-Series intake layout is different from an F-Series truck, and the hose shape is different too. Riffraff’s replacement

The 7.3 Cooling System: Differences between OEM and mass-produced aftermarket water pumps, hoses and fan clutches

Summer and the towing season are in full swing. With the temps getting ready to go even higher across the nation, we figured it’s a perfect time to talk about some cooling system components: water pum

Riffraff Diesel 6637 Dry Washable Filter: BHAF Airflow Without the “Low Filtration” Tradeoff

If you’re doing the classic 7.3 Powerstroke 6637/BHAF intake mod, the filter is the whole point: big surface area, less restriction, built for work. The 6637 style has lived forever in the heavy-duty

7.3 Powerstroke HPOP Line Upgrade and JIC Conversion: Why it's a necessary upgrade

If a 1999–2003 Ford 7.3 Powerstroke is leaving oil in the valley, one of the first suspects is the high-pressure oil (HPOP) hose and its STC quick-connect fittings. The upgraded Riffraff HPOP JIC line

Alliant FICM Fuel Injector Control Module for 2003–2004 6.0L Powerstroke

The 6.0L Powerstroke FICM controls injector operation, and when it starts dropping voltage, the truck can act like it has bad injectors, weak batteries, glow plug issues, or all of the above. Common s

Every Recall Issued For the 1994-2003 Ford Equipped with the 7.3L Powerstroke

There’s dozens of recalls associated with our trucks. Some of these we’re all aware of, some are news to us, and some (the mass majority) truck owners were never even told about. It’s an interesting l

Complete CAC Intercooler Boot and Clamp Kits for 2008–2010 6.4L Powerstroke

The 2008–2010 6.4L Powerstroke CAC system lives in a harsher environment than earlier Powerstroke generations did. Quick boost changes, heat, oil vapor, increased boost pressure, towing load, and age

Top 10 4R100 Problems 7.3 Owners Should Fix Before Towing Season

The 7.3L Powerstroke will usually drag the trailer wherever you point it. The 4R100 however, needs a little more respect. It is not a bad transmission by any means, but heat, old fluid, weak cooler ca

OEM 7.3 Powerstroke Fuel Filters for 1994-2003

The 7.3 Powerstroke fuel filter is one of the cheapest parts on the truck, but it protects one of the most expensive systems. A restricted or poor-quality filter can reduce fuel pressure, cause rough

Performance Gauge Wiring and Installation: Full Step By Step How To

IMPORTANT: Before starting installation, please be sure that all items which were supplied with the kit are accounted for. Note: These instructions are to be used in conjunction with the instructions