This article deals with the common problem of turbo stall and turbo surge experienced by many modified Powerstroke diesels. The condition known as turbo surge or stall occurs under heavy load conditions where boost pressures are elevated. The root cause is generally an imbalance of essures between the turbine side and the compressor side of […] More »
By: admin | May 18, 2006
SAN BERNADINO, CA – Outlaw Power, a division of Envisia Technologiesâ„¢, has just announced plans to introduce several new intake systems for diesel applications. This is great news for the diesel performance enthusiast. Outlaw Power started with the introduction of systems for the Chevy Duramax 6.6L for model years 2001-2004 in August of 2005. Systems […] More »
By: admin | May 8, 2006
By Nick Spinelli Whether you own the 7.3L or 6.0L Powerstroke, making the needed or desired horsepower and maintaining the factory warranty is the challenge facing everyone. In this article we will examine the reasons someone might want to add performance aftermarket products and the tricks to making them as safe as possible. Not sure […] More »
By: admin | March 30, 2006
By Erick PangerLESK WVO Conversionwww.leskwvo.com Well if you consider that Rudolph Diesel the inventor ran his first engine on vegetable oil then the answer is obvious, yes it can. But with today's modern engines and higher pressure fuel delivery systems, there are some steps to take before you just dump the oil in and go. […] More »
By: admin | January 23, 2006
Article by FTE member: gchavez The solar system lined up just perfectly where I had three identical 600 mile round trip runs from Tucson to El Paso with no load or trailer, so I decided to try out two DFAs. I fueled up at the same stations each time. The first trip I ran straight […] More »
By: admin | May 5, 2005
Article contributed by members of FTE. This issue has been a hot discussion topic for several weeks now. For everyone's reference and use, I am going to list step by step instructions on the disconnection of the EGR system and removal of the EGR backpressure throttle plate (this throttle plate is only present in early […] More »
By: admin | March 20, 2005
By, Mark Wildman Field Service Representative International Truck and Engine Corporation The mid-summer heat is intense across the country ““ which means the biggest concern for your diesel truck, van or SUV is your cooling system. There are several options for coolants on the market today, and not all of them are good for […] More »
By: admin | August 2, 2004
