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The 7.3L Powerstroke diesel engine is known for its durability and longevity. But if you're building for reliability, towing regularly, or adding performance mods, one small but critical upgrade often goes overlooked: the Billet Freeze Plug.While often considered a minor part, the freeze plug plays a crucial role in your 7.3's cooling system and engine block integrity. The factory-installed soft plugs can...

The 7.3L Powerstroke is known for its brute durability, often praised as one of the most reliable diesel engines ever made. But when you start adding power -- whether for towing, daily driving, or racing -- you begin to uncover the factory limitations, especially in the bottom end of the engine.One of the smartest and most cost-effective upgrades for a performance or...

When it comes to building or rebuilding a diesel engine -- especially the legendary 7.3L Powerstroke -- most people think of big-ticket upgrades like forged rods, performance pistons, or upgraded turbos. But there's one crucial process that often gets overlooked and yet plays a massive role in both power and longevity....Balancing the Rotating Assembly.Balancing isn't just for race engines. It's an essential...

IntroductionThe 6.4L Powerstroke, found in 2008-2010 Ford Super Duty trucks, was designed to be an improvement over its problematic predecessor, the 6.0L. With features like high-pressure common-rail fuel injection, a twin-turbo setup, and increased displacement, this engine aimed to deliver more power and reliability. However, despite these advancements, the 6.4L suffered from a range of durability issues, including cracked pistons, blown head...

The Horror Story: Diesel Engine In 2012 we started a full diesel repair shop for the diesel community. Our First shop is pictured above. Powerstroke, Cummins, and Duramax. Eventually, we transitioned into building complete diesel engines along with still running the repair side but we were facing a few issues. The drive to our machine shop was an hour away, and we...