Most effective first step to upgrading your 7.3

Anyone who drives a 94 to 97, 7.3 powestroke with gauges knows that your exhaust temperature is very high compared to the low horse power numbers. The second thing is that they run low boost pressure because of a fixed blade single turbo.

In the most recent issue of the Diesel Power Magazine, there was an article on the first generation 7.3 powerstrokes. the article listed cost of an intercooler, turbo, and downpipe for your 7.3. The intercooler, turbo, and downpipe upgrades cost a total of 1,400$. But in comparison to running high EGTs ( exhaust gas temperature), low HP and the risk of ruining your motor it is a very wise upgrade. EGTs drop below 1000 degrees at full throttle, boost pressure increases by 5 to 10 pounds and horsepower increases vary depending on what tune you have on the vehicle.