| 7 3l Power Stroke Power Recipes ford F250
For most of us, our trucks only get modified as far as our wallets allow them to. And, because we're not all on the same budget, we've included some bang-for-the-buck-type power recipes for your 7.3L Power Stroke in this issue. Keep in mind that when we began compiling these power-adding recipes, we also took into consideration reliability and longevity. The last thing we want you to do is blow up your truck, or spend all your time behind the wheel watching gauges. The following budget-build suggestions will give you good power increases, and allow you to keep towing and hauling with your Ford. Our suggestions aren't about making the most horsepower--they're about getting more power, diagnosing and addressing weak links, and making your truck last.
| 7 3l Power Stroke Power Recipes ford F350
We'll begin with '94 to '97 7.3L Power Strokes and progress through to 7.3L Super Duty engines. Budgets range from $1,500 to $10,000 for each International mill and include reasonably priced parts from reputable aftermarket companies. However, they do not include labor you might have to pay should you prefer a shop perform the modifications. Stay tuned for 6.0L and 6.4L Power Stroke power recipes, as well as Cummins and Duramax suggestions in the coming months.
$1,500 BUDGET
7.3L 1994 – 1997 (with E4OD automatic)
Modification: Company(s): Reason Or Details: Price: Vendor: Cold-Air Intake Tymar Freer-flowing air intake $159 Bean's Diesel Performance Exhaust MBRP 4-inch with 3-inch downpipe, single exit, no tip $290.55 Bean's Diesel Performance Empire Diesel Performance Chip TS Performance, Moates Custom-tuned six-position chip, or F5 $400 - $475 Total Diesel Performance DP-Tuner Swamp's Diesel Performance Diesel Innovations Brian’s Truck Shop Overboost Annihilator ITP Diesel Keeps overboost CEL off (boost fooler) $45 ITP Diesel Bean's Diesel Performance Gauges Autometer Monitor EGTs, boost, transmission temps $305 Diesel Innovations Autometer Shift Kit (Tugger kit) TransGo Firm up shifts, reduce slippage $110 Sun Coast Converters Horsepower Range (at the wheels): 230 – 260 hp Weak link: Torque converter
TOTAL: $1,309.55 - $1,384.55 7.3L 1994 - 1997 (WITH ZF FIVE-SPEED)
Modification: Company(s): Reason Or Details: Price: Vendor: Cold-Air Intake Tymar Freer-flowing air intake $159 Bean's Diesel Performance Exhaust MBRP 4-inch with 3-inch downpipe, single exit, no tip $290.55 Bean's Diesel Performance Empire Diesel Performance Chip TS Performance, Moates Custom-tuned six-position chip, or F5 $400 - $475 Total Diesel Performance DP-Tuner Swamp's Diesel Performance Diesel Innovations Brian’s Truck Shop Overboost Annihilator ITP Diesel Keeps overboost CEL off (boost fooler) $45 ITP Diesel Bean's Diesel Performance Turbo (exhaust housing) Bean's Diesel Performance Small 1.0 A/R turbine housing, quicker spool up $155 Bean's Diesel Performance Gauges Autometer Monitor EGTs, boost, transmission temps $260 Diesel Innovations Autometer Horsepower Range (at the wheels): 230 – 260 hp Weak link: Clutch
TOTAL: $1,309.55 - $1,384.55 $2,500 BUDGET
7.3L 1994 - 1997 (with E4OD automatic)
Modification: Company(s): Reason Or Details: Price: Vendor: Cold-Air Intake Tymar Freer-flowing air intake $159 Bean's Diesel Performance Exhaust MBRP 4-inch with 3-inch downpipe, single exit, no tip $290.55 Bean's Diesel Performance Empire Diesel Performance Torque Converter John Wood (6.0L) Precision Industries Triple-disc, more efficient $750 - ${{{900}}} John Wood Automotive Precision Industries Chip TS Performance, Moates Custom-tuned six-position chip, or F5 $400 - $475 Total Diesel Performance DP-Tuner Swamp's Diesel Performance Diesel Innovations Brian’s Truck Shop Overboost Annihilator ITP Diesel Keeps overboost CEL off (boost fooler) $45 ITP Diesel Bean's Diesel Performance Gauges Autometer Monitor EGTs, boost, transmission temps $305 Diesel Innovations Autometer Accumulator Body Kit BD Diesel Firmer shifts, reduce slippage $237.50 Innovative Diesel Performance Horsepower Range (at the wheels): 230 – 260 hp Weak link: Transmission internals
TOTAL: $2,187.05 - $2,412.05 $2,500 BUDGET
7.3L 1994 - 1997 (with ZF Five-speed)
Modification: Company(s): Reason Or Details: Price: Vendor: Cold-Air Intake Tymar Freer-flowing air intake $159 Bean's Diesel Performance Exhaust MBRP 4-inch with 3-inch downpipe, single exit, no tip $290.55 Bean's Diesel Performance Empire Diesel Performance Clutch South Bend Con O five-speed, 350hp clutch $650 Bean's Diesel Performance Swamp's Diesel Performance Overboost Annihilator ITP Diesel Keeps overboost CEL from coming on (boost fooler) $45 ITP Diesel Chip TS Performance, Moates Custom-tuned six-position chip, or F5 $400 - $475 Total Diesel Performance, DP-Tuner Swamp's Diesel Performance Diesel Innovations Brian’s Truck Shop Gauges Autometer Monitor EGTs, boost, transmission temps $260 Diesel Innovations, Autometer Horsepower Range (at the wheels): 230 – 260 hp Weak Link: Clutch
TOTAL: $1,804.55 - $1,879.55 $5,000 BUDGET
7.3L 1994 - 1997 (with E4OD automatic)
Modification: Company(s): Reason Or Details: Price: Vendor: Cold-Air Intake Tymar Freer-flowing air intake $159 Bean's Diesel Performance Exhaust MBRP 4-inch with 3-inch downpipe, single exit, no tip $290.55 Bean's Diesel Performance Empire Diesel Performance Stage 1 Injectors Full Force Diesel Remanufactured, inspected ${{{850}}} - $875 Total Diesel Performance Bean's Diesel Performance Intercooler Banks Cooled intake temps, reduced EGTs $1,487 Total Diesel Performance Overboost Annihilator ITP Diesel Keeps overboost CEL from coming on $45 ITP Diesel Chip TS Performance, Moates Custom-tuned six-position chip, or F5 $400 - $475 Total Diesel Performance, DP-Tuner Swamp's Diesel Performance Diesel Innovations Brian’s Truck Shop Gauges Autometer Monitor EGTs, boost, transmission temps $305 Diesel Innovations, Autometer Torque Converter John Wood (6.0L) Precision Industries Triple-disc, more efficient $750 - ${{{900}}} John Wood Automotive Precision Industries Accumulator Body Kit BD Diesel Firmer shifts, reduce slippage $237.50 Innovative Diesel Performance Deep Transmission Pan B&{{{M}}} More fluid capacity, better cooling $180 Innovative Diesel Performance Horsepower Range (at the wheels): {{{300}}} - 350 hp Weak links: Transmission internals, stock turbo
TOTAL: $4,704.05 - $4,954.05 7.3L 1994 - 1997 (with ZF Five-speed)
Modification: Company(s): Reason Or Details: Price: Vendor: Cold-Air Intake Tymar Freer-flowing air intake $159 Bean's Diesel Performance Exhaust MBRP 4-inch with 3-inch downpipe, single exit, no tip $290.55 Bean's Diesel Performance Empire Diesel Performance Stage 1 Injectors Full Force Diesel Remanufactured, inspected $850 - $875 Total Diesel Performance Bean's Diesel Performance Intercooler Banks Cooled intake temps, reduced EGTs $1,487 Total Diesel Performance Overboost Annihilator ITP Diesel Keeps overboost CEL from coming on $45 ITP Diesel Chip TS Performance, Moates Custom-tuned six-position chip, or F5 $400 - $475 Total Diesel Performance, DP-Tuner Swamp's Diesel Performance Diesel Innovations Brian’s Truck Shop Gauges Autometer Monitor EGTs, boost, transmission temps $260 Diesel Innovations, Autometer Clutch South Bend Con O five-speed, better pressure plate $650 Bean's Diesel Performance Swamp's Diesel Performance HPOP (Adrenaline) Diesel Site 17-degree pump, more oil flow for injectors $469 Diesel Site Horsepower Range (at the wheels): 300 - 350 hp Weak link: stock turbo (addressed in $10,000 budget)
TOTAL: $4,610.55 - $4,710.55 $10,000 BUDGET
7.3L 1994 - 1997 (with E4OD automatic)
Modification: Company(s): Reason Or Details: Price: Vendor: Cold-Air Intake Tymar Freer-flowing air intake $159 Bean's Diesel Performance Exhaust MBRP 4-inch with 3-inch downpipe, single exit, no tip $290.55 Bean's Diesel Performance Empire Diesel Performance Stage 2 Injectors Full Force Diesel Remanufactured, inspected $1,500 Total Diesel Performance Intercooler Banks Cooled intake temps, reduced EGTs $1,487 Total Diesel Performance Chip TS Performance, Moates Custom-tuned six-position chip, or F5 $400 - $475 Total Diesel Performance, DP-Tuner Swamp's Diesel Performance Diesel Innovations, Brian’s Truck Shop Gauges Autometer Monitor EGTs, boost, transmission temps $305 Diesel Innovations Autometer Transmission Brian's Truck Shop Built, triple-disc converter, shift kit, etc. $4,000 - $4,{{{300}}} John Wood Automotive Sun Coast Converters Turbo (D66) BDP Dominator 66, 40-psi efficiency range $1,125 Bean's Diesel Performance HPOP (Adrenaline) Diesel Site 17-degree pump, more oil flow for injectors $469 Diesel Site Horsepower Range (at the wheels): 380 – 420 hp Weak Link: Transmission
TOTAL: $9,735.55 - $10,110.55 7.3L 1994 - 1997 (with ZF Five-speed)
Modification: Company(s): Reason Or Details: Price: Vendor: Cold-Air Intake Tymar Freer-flowing air intake $159 Bean's Diesel Performance Exhaust MBRP 4-inch with 3-inch downpipe, single exit, no tip $290.55 Bean's Diesel Performance Empire Diesel Performance Stage 3 Injectors Full Force Diesel Remanufactured, inspected hybrids $2,450 Bean's Diesel Performance Intercooler Banks Cooled intake temps, reduced EGTs $1,487 Total Diesel Performance Chip TS Performance, Moates Custom-tuned six-position chip, or F5 $400 - $475 Total Diesel Performance, DP-Tuner Swamp's Diesel Performance Diesel Innovations, Brian’s Truck Shop Gauges Autometer Monitor EGTs, boost, transmission temps $260 Diesel Innovations, Autometer Clutch South Bend Con OFE five-speed, 450hp clutch ${{{900}}} Bean's Diesel Performance Swamp's Diesel Performance Turbo (H2E, modified) Hypermax 400-plus-hp turbo, flows 1,{{{100}}} cfm $2,999 Bean's Diesel Performance HPOP (Adrenaline) Diesel Site 17-degree pump, more oil flow for injectors $469 Diesel Site Horsepower Range (at the wheels): 450-plus hp Weak Link: Head bolts
TOTAL: $9,414.55 - $9,489.55 SUPER DUTY
$1,500 BUDGET
7.3L 1999-1/2 - 2003 (with 4R100 automatic)
Modification: Company(s): Reason Or Details: Price: Vendor: Cold-Air Intake AFE Freer-flowing air intake $187.25 Innovative Diesel Performance Exhaust MBRP 4-inch with 3-inch downpipe, single exit with tip $360 Total Diesel Performance Chip TS Performance, Moates Custom-tuned six-position chip, or F5 $400 - $475 Total Diesel Performance, DP-Tuner Swamp's Diesel Performance Diesel Innovations Brian’s Truck Shop Overboost Annihilator ITP Diesel Keeps overboost CEL from coming on (boost fooler) $45 ITP Diesel Gauges Autometer Monitor EGTs, boost, transmission temps $290 Bean's Diesel Performance Shift Kit (Tugger kit) TransGo Firm up shifts, reduce slippage $110 Sun Coast Converters Horsepower Range (at the wheels): 280 – 310 hp Weak link: Torque converter
TOTAL: $1,392.25 - $1,467.25 $1,500 BUDGET
7.3L 1999-1/2 - 2003 (with ZF Six-speed)
Modification: Company(s): Reason Or Details: Price: Vendor: Cold-Air Intake AFE Freer-flowing air intake $187.25 Innovative Diesel Performance Exhaust MBRP 4-inch with 3-inch downpipe, single exit with tip $360 Total Diesel Performance Chip TS Performance, Moates Custom-tuned six-position chip, or F5 $400 - $475 Total Diesel Performance, DP-Tuner Swamp's Diesel Performance Diesel Innovations Brian’s Truck Shop Overboost Annihilator ITP Diesel Keeps overboost CEL from coming on (boost fooler) $45 ITP Diesel Gauges Autometer Monitor EGTs, boost, transmission temps ${{{240}}} Bean's Diesel Performance Horsepower Range (at the wheels): 280 – 310 hp Weak link: Clutch
TOTAL: $1,232.25 - $1,307.25 $2,500 BUDGET
7.3L 1999-1/2 - 2003 (with 4R100 automatic)
Modification: Company(s): Reason Or Details: Price: Vendor: Cold-Air Intake S&B Freer-flowing air intake $269 S&B Exhaust MBRP 4-inch with downpipe, single exit with tip $360 Total Diesel Performance Chip TS Performance, Moates Custom-tuned six-position chip, or F5 $400 - $475 Total Diesel Performance, DP-Tuner Swamp's Diesel Performance Diesel Innovations Brian’s Truck Shop Overboost Annihilator ITP Diesel Keeps overboost CEL from coming on (boost fooler) $45 ITP Diesel Gauges Autometer Monitor EGTs, boost, transmission temps $290 Bean's Diesel Performance Torque Converter John Wood (6.0L) Precision Industries Triple-disc, more efficient $750 - ${{{900}}} John Wood Automotive Precision Industries Accumulator Body Kit BD Diesel Firmer shifts, reduce slippage $237.50 Innovative Diesel Performance Horsepower Range (at the wheels): 280 – 310 hp Weak link: Transmission internals
TOTAL: $2,351.50 - $2,576.50 7.3L 1999-1/2 - 2003 (with ZF Six-speed)
Modification: Company(s): Reason Or Details: Price: Vendor: Cold-Air Intake S&B Freer-flowing air intake $269 S&B Exhaust MBRP 4-inch with downpipe, single exit with tip $360 Total Diesel Performance Chip TS Performance, Moates Custom-tuned six-position chip, or F5 $400 - $475 Total Diesel Performance, DP-Tuner Swamp's Diesel Performance Diesel Innovations Brian’s Truck Shop Overboost Annihilator ITP Diesel Keeps overboost CEL from coming on (boost fooler) $45 ITP Diesel Gauges Autometer Monitor EGTs, boost, transmission temps ${{{240}}} Bean's Diesel Performance Fuel System Diesel Innovations Regulated return kit, efficient fuel flow $449 Diesel Innovations Turbo Housing Bean's Diesel Performance 1.0 A/R wastegated upgrade, lower EGTs $249 Bean's Diesel Performance Swisher compressor wheel Diesel Innovations Reduce turbo surge $87 Diesel Innovations Horsepower Range (at the wheels): 280 – 310 hp Weak link: Clutch
TOTAL: $2,099 - $2,174 $5,000 BUDGET
7.3L 1999-1/2 - 2003 (with 4R100 automatic)
Modification: Company(s): Reason Or Details: Price: Vendor: Cold-Air Intake S&B Freer-flowing air intake $269 S&B Exhaust MBRP 4-inch with downpipe, single exit with tip $360 Total Diesel Performance Stage 2 Injectors Full Force Diesel Remanufactured, inspected $1,500 Total Diesel Performance Chip TS Performance, Moates Custom-tuned six-position chip, or F5 $400 - $475 Total Diesel Performance, DP-Tuner Swamp's Diesel Performance Diesel Innovations, Brian’s Truck Shop Gauges Autometer Monitor EGTs, boost, transmission temps $290 Bean's Diesel Performance Accumulator Body Kit BD Diesel Firmer shifts, reduce slippage $237.50 Innovative Diesel Performance Torque Converter John Wood (6.0L) Precision Industries Triple-disc, more efficient $750 - ${{{900}}} John Wood Automotive Precision Industries Fuel System AirDog 150-gph fuel pump $499 Xtreme Diesel Turbo Housing Bean's Diesel Performance 1.15 A/R non-wastegated, lower drive pressure $445 Bean's Diesel Performance Horsepower Range (at the wheels): 370 – 420 hp Weak links: Transmission internals, EGTs when towing heavy
TOTAL: $4,750.50 - $4,975.50 7.3L 1999-1/2 - 2003 (with ZF Six-speed)
Modification: Company(s): Reason Or Details: Price: Vendor: Cold-Air Intake S&B Freer-flowing air intake $269 S&B Exhaust MBRP 4-inch with downpipe, single exit with tip $360 Total Diesel Performance Stage 2 Injectors Full Force Diesel Remanufactured, inspected $1,500 Total Diesel Performance Chip TS Performance, Moates Custom-tuned six-position chip, or F5 $400 - $475 Total Diesel Performance, DP-Tuner Swamp's Diesel Performance Diesel Innovations, Brian’s Truck Shop Gauges Autometer Monitor EGTs, boost, transmission temps ${{{240}}} Bean's Diesel Performance Clutch South Bend Con OFE, 450hp clutch $900 Bean's Diesel Performance Swamp's Diesel Performance Fuel System AirDog 150-gph fuel pump $499 Xtreme Diesel Turbo Housing Bean's Diesel Performance 1.15 A/R non-wastegated, lower drive pressure $445 Bean's Diesel Performance Swisher compressor wheel Diesel Innovations Reduce turbo surge $87 Diesel Innovations Horsepower Range (at the wheels): 370 – 420 hp Weak links: Factory turbo, EGTs when towing heavy
TOTAL: $4,700 - $4,775 $10,000 BUDGET
7.3L 1999-1/2 - 2003 (with 4R100 automatic)
Modification: Company(s): Reason Or Details: Price: Vendor: Cold-Air Intake S&B Freer-flowing air intake $269 S&B Exhaust MBRP 4-inch with downpipe, single exit with tip $360 Total Diesel Performance Stage 3 Injectors Full Force Diesel Remanufactured, inspected hybrids $2,499 Bean's Diesel Performance Chip TS Performance, Moates Custom-tuned six-position chip, or F5 $400 - $475 Total Diesel Performance, DP-Tuner Swamp's Diesel Performance Diesel Innovations, Brian’s Truck Shop Gauges Autometer Monitor EGTs, boost, transmission temps $290 Bean's Diesel Performance Transmission Brian's Truck Shop John Wood Automotive Sun Coast Converters Built, triple-disc converter, shift kit etc. $4,000 - $4,{{{300}}} Brian's Truck Shop John Wood Automotive Sun Coast Converters Fuel System AirDog 150-gph fuel pump $499 Xtreme Diesel Turbo Garrett GTP38R, quick spool up, wastegated $1,750 Swamp's Diesel Performance Horsepower Range (at the wheels): 460 – 500 hp Weak link: Late ’01 to ’03 Power Strokes had powdered metal connecting rods, which have proven unable to handle much more than 450 hp. We recommend the above mods but suggest conservative tuning with your chip purchase.
TOTAL: $10,067 - $10,442 $10,000 BUDGET
7.3L 1999-1/2 - 2003 (with ZF Six-speed)
Modification: Company(s): Reason Or Details: Price: Vendor: Cold-Air Intake S&B Freer-flowing air intake $269 S&B Exhaust MBRP 4-inch with downpipe, single exit with tip $360 Total Diesel Performance Stage 3 Injectors Dynomite Diesel Performance New injectors $3,250 Dynomite Diesel Performance Chip TS Performance, Moates Custom-tuned six-position chip, or F5 $400 - $475 Total Diesel Performance DP-Tuner Swamp's Diesel Performance Diesel Innovations Brian’s Truck Shop Gauges Autometer Monitor EGTs, boost, transmission temps ${{{240}}} Bean's Diesel Performance Clutch South Bend Con FE, 550hp clutch $1,000 Bean's Diesel Performance Swamp's Diesel Performance Fuel System AirDog 150-gph fuel pump $499 Xtreme Diesel Turbo Garrett GTP38R, quick spool up, wastegated $1,750 Swamp's Diesel Performance High-Pressure Terminator Engineering Twin HPOP (utilizes stock HPOP) $1,995 Diesel Innovations Oil Pump Horsepower Range (at the wheels): 460 – 500 hp Weak link: Late ’01 – ’03 Power Strokes had powdered metal connecting rods, which have proven unable to handle much more than 450 hp. We recommend the above mods but suggest conservative tuning with your chip purchase. Also important, the factory head bolts will be a weak link from the 450hp range and beyond, so head studs would be next on our list.
TOTAL: $9,763 - $9,838
