How much horsepower can a stock 7.3 handle?

The 7.3 Powerstroke is a two-valve behemoth which measures in at 444 cubic inches and has a maximum stock power rating of 275hp and 525lb.
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How much boost can a stock 7.3 handle?

'94.5-'99 7.3L: 380 to 400rwhp

Either charger can hold up to 30-35 psi of boost for a while, but 40 psi or more is asking a lot for a turbo that was originally intended to see a maximum of 17 to 23 psi.
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What is the highest hp 7.3 Powerstroke?

2,180HP and 2,821 LB-FT

With the aforementioned 15mm P-pump and the 4.4-inch turbo bolted in place, the engine belted out 2,180 hp (at 4,600 rpm) and 2,821 lb-ft of torque. As far as publicly release numbers are concerned, this makes their engine the most powerful 7.3L on record.
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How much HP does a tuned 7.3 Powerstroke have?

'99-03 7.3L Power Stroke

Well-tuned early '99 trucks typically make 290 to 300 hp, while later models usually make anywhere from 300 to 320 hp (and we've even seen one clear 330 hp).
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How much horsepower does a stock 7.3 turbo diesel have?

The Ford 7.3 turbodiesel was no slouch even back in 1994. Its 210 horsepower and 425 torque were very respectable numbers for that period. Ford and International kept up with the times and updated the 7.3 Powerstroke to eventually bring the figures up to 275 horsepower and 525 torque on manual versions.
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How much boost can a stock 7.3 handle?



How can I make my 7.3 faster?

One of the main ways to increase power is to get more air into the engine as efficiently as possible. However, that air also has to exit the engine efficiently. That's where 7.3L Power Stroke exhaust mods come into play. An exhaust system will reduce back-pressure which helps increase power and reduce turbo spool time.
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Why is 7.3 so good?

Robust, iron parts, conservative power and low engine speed are the key ingredients for any diesel engine lasting forever—and if a 7.3L has gone unmodified yet been well maintained its entire life, 400,000 to 500,000 miles is virtually guaranteed.
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What years are Ford diesel engines to avoid?

The 2003-2007 Ford Super Duty 6.0L may be the worst diesel truck of all time. The 6.0L Powerstroke is infamous. The engine is so bad that Ford and Powerstroke parent company Navistar were engaged in a serious legal battle.
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What size turbo is on a 7.3 Powerstroke?

7.3L Power Stroke

The GTP38R turbocharger contains an exclusive ball bearing cartridge for unbeatable response, efficiency, and durability. Elimination of thrust bearing eliminates Failures at elevated boost levels. The 88mm GT compressor wheel provides 33% more flow than the stock 80mm wheel.
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What is the fastest powerstroke?

A 2020 Ford F-250 Super Duty sped to 60 mph in 6.1 seconds, making it the quickest diesel pickup we've ever tested. The Ford's record run comes courtesy of its Power Stroke 6.7-liter turbo-diesel V-8, and it's the only three-quarter-ton truck with over 1000 pound-feet of torque.
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What Cummins has the most HP?

Producing up to 4,400 hp, the QSK95 is not only Cummins most powerful engine: it's the most powerful in the ULTRA-class truck category.
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Is a 7.3 common rail?

LIVING PROOF THE 7.3L ISN'T EXTINCT JUST YET

Back before super-sophisticated, computer-controlled, high-pressure common rail fuel systems like today's Piezo injectors and CP4 injection pumps came around, the 7.3L Power Stroke was a great option for the 3/4-ton truck market.
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What is a boost fooler for 7.3 Powerstroke?

The boost fooler allows the truck to function normally but tricks the computer by only allowing it to see lower normal boost levels. This is a inexpensive and simple product that is a must have for any modified truck. It is installed inline with the truck's map sensor and it's preset to 22psi.
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What problems does the 7.3 Powerstroke have?

As your 7.3 engine ages, the IPR is known to fail for a multitude of reasons, including: the regulator getting stuck, seals failing, sensors going bad, the wires get damaged, etc. A failed IPR will result in the engine either getting too much or too little fuel which can lead to a multitude of problems.
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Is Ford bringing back the 7.3 Powerstroke diesel?

Ford's 7.3-liter truck engine is back, and this time it's a gas. This is deliberate. Ford could've designed its new big-bore gasoline truck engine to any size it wanted, but it chose to give each cylinder a 4.22-inch bore and a 3.98-inch stroke.
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Is the Ford 7.3 diesel a good engine?

According to TheDrivingLine.com the 7.3 liter Diesel engine is the most reliable Powerstroke of them all. One reason is that it was in production before certain regulations were put in place for diesel engines. Therefore, the absence of emissions controls on the engine makes it far less complicated.
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What year did they stop making the 7.3 Power Stroke?

The 7.3 L DI Power Stroke was in production until the first quarter of model year 2003 when it was replaced by the 6.0 L because of its inability to meet California noise regulations, not the commonly believed emissions standards.
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What year f350 to stay away from?

Unfortunately, the 2006 Ford F-350 failed to live up to early expectations. CarComplaints.com has had over 250 problems and defects reported on this model year. The biggest problem consumers experienced with the 2006 F-350 was its tendency to break down. Most of these issues were linked to engine problems.
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Why are 7.3 Powerstrokes so loud?

7.3s are loud for a few reasons, most of which have to do with injection systems and block material/construction. The 7.3 uses a HEUI injection system, which uses high pressure oil to create final injection pressures within each injector individually.
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Whats better 7.3 or 6.0 Power Stroke?

From a reliability, durability or simplicity standpoint, the 7.3L is hands down the winner. When it comes to horsepower, drivability and meeting modern day emissions standards, the 6.0L has it beat. Ultimately, both engines have their pros and cons.
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How long do 7.3 injectors last?

Some can be expected to last between 80,000 and 100,000 miles, while the best fuel injectors can last as long as you have your vehicle.
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