this has already most likely been debated many times, but just wanted to ask some people here, i eventually would like to get the project truck i am working on to 500 rwhp then one day 1,000 rear wheel horse power, a 2003 f350 xlt cclb dually 4x4 with a 97 body swap, heard people say for 1000hp it is more difficult to get a powerstroke to that level as opposed to a cummins, and when i asked a couple mechanics i work with, one guy said it is easier to work on a cummins, and asked how so and they just pointed out more room or such, and i thought there has to be more to it then that,

as a ford fan would rather stay all orginal and get the 7.3l powerstroke up there eventually to 1000hp, then do a cummins engine swap, but people say cummins are tried tested and true especially at that 1000hp mark, is it really that difficult to get a 7.3 powerstroke to that mark or what is it all about that makes it so difficult? or is it all preference and mechanic name brands and both are equal in difficulty.

any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

a cummings will make 1000 hp, but it will not be drivable for very long before it blows up.
a powerstroke at 350 hp will run for 500,000 miles if maintained.
you do not need HP with a diesel pickup, unless you are looking for bragging rites

 

You DO need hp. 1000hp isn't enough. Bigger bigger.

 

Kinda late to reply to this, but I think a lot of things boil down to your preferences. There's a lot to be said for staying all Ford, but also a lot to be said for going to a Cummins. Parts availability, ease of install and maintenance, and ability to upgrade in the future usually drive my decisions.