Want Better Power and Performance In Your Powerstroke? Get It With Ford Diesel Performance Parts

Ford visualized it all; the power and thrill you felt every time you put your foot on the pedal. The aftermarket industry had the same vision through the extension of Ford diesel performance parts to enhance the performance and power of your truck.

Once the Ford Powerstroke engines rolled out of the assembly with improved fuel economy features and serious towing capacities, the aftermarket industry took over, tuned it up and gave it that little bit of extra Oomph for the true Ford enthusiasts.

Ford diesel trucks are truly America's favorite. Ford, by design, has created a truck that Americans love. Sure, Ford has its imperfections found in various models, but that's where diesel performance parts come in and perfect the overall design.

Today, Ford's popularity remains strong, but with the economy down and prices for diesel fuels rising, folks are constantly looking for ways to be more economically efficient. Performance mods can help diesel engines perform better on mileage especially when compared with gas truck counterparts.

Fuel economy is everybody's favorite and obviously first choice of a good upgrade. There are several factors that effect fuel economy, but one of the most cost effective is installing a regulated return. This is a sure way to improve both ride and mpg's.

Performance chips also play a role in fuel economy functioning in various ways, all which can be customized for your personal needs and requirements. You can have these upgrades in the form of handheld tuners that you can simply plug into your trucks' diagnostic port located under the dash. It then loads up new programs of your choice into the system. You can tweak your Ford diesel engine's performance through the power settings feature, whether you want to power it up for your trucks' cross-country trekking functions, or if you would just want it for a cruising adventure on the highways with the occasional tugging of boats or trailers.

If you are conscious about the possible savings you can squeeze out of your fuel expenses, then you can go for the economy setting that allows your engine to increase the fuel efficiency. Such upgrades can also allow for real-time monitoring of important engine parameters, which can be handy.

Another great idea for a fuel-efficient upgrade would be the installation of a cold air intake. This particular intake system is a large filter sealed away from hot engine air. Since cold air is dense and takes up less space than hot air, it makes it possible for more air to get into the engine. This will mean that your diesel engine is now capable of burning fuel more efficiently.

The best way to shop for diesel performance parts is online where you can fairly quickly compare prices, terms and shipping. Some diesel performance sites even have very detailed parts installation guides for free download.

Clay Note is the owner operator of Riffraff Diesel Performance Parts, one of the internets premier diesel performance parts websites. Clay specializes in Ford diesel performance parts and Powerstroke parts for Ford Diesel Trucks.

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Installing A Regulated Return Fixes The 99 To 03 Ford Powerstroke Dead-Head Fuel Rail Issue

Ford produced some award-winning diesel truck designs between 1999 and 2003 that for the most part boasted overall improvements for the Powerstrokes. However, in Ford's attempt to lower fuel tank emissions by preventing fuel heated in the fuel rails from being returned to the fuel tank, they had created an entirely new problem. This is a common problem in Ford Powerstrokes, referred to as "dead-heading", by diesel enthusiasts which gets it's name from the process feeding fuel into the fuel rail head.

Each injector gets its fuel from the fuel rail head, unfortunately, this "rail" has no outlet and ultimately starves the injectors of fuel. The lack of fuel to the injectors causes them to run inefficiently while increasing noise. Fuel held in the rail can also become heated because it is no longer flowing which causes additional injector noise and wear. Ford attempted several fixes but the problem persisted until the 6.0 Powerstroke Diesel Engine was introduced in 2004.

The 1999 to 2003 Ford Diesels were and still remain tremendously popular trucks. This means that there are many people suffering from "dead-head" fuel system problems. These problems can cause poor mileage, loss of power, and noisy operation. Many of the effected trucks can also exhibit a noticeable knock at idle. Engines that exhibit a knocking sound also usually experience a loss of power combined with poor fuel economy. These symptoms are caused by air being drawn into the fuel system and getting trapped there.

Attempting to convert this type of engine to VO in order to solve dead-heading is not really a suitable solution. Because the fuel is dead-headed in the fuel rails, any fuel that remains in the rails must be consumed in order to make room for the incoming fuel that displaces it. So, if you are running on Diesel and wish to switch the engine to VO you must run the engine long enough to consume the fuel in the rails before any VO can be burned. This is actually more of an issue when switching from VO to Diesel because the engine will need to run for 15 minutes or more on Diesel before it can be shut down safely.

The Fuel Rail Crossover or regulated return is a much more suitable solution and was made specifically to solve the 'deadhead' fuel rail issue found in the 99-03 Powerstroke engines. The Fuel Rail Crossover, (FRx), connects the two heads and allows the air to return by another path rather than forcing it through the injectors preventing them to do their job efficiently. This product was designed as a true bolt on system which eliminates hack fixes that require the need to cut the return line and use compression fittings. The FRx is also machined to provide from 72 psi depending on the type of spring used in installation which is perfect for stock parts or upgraded performance parts. This fuel rail crossover system completely eliminates air in the fuel system which in turn provides a smoother ride, quieter idle, less cackle, better throttle response and increased fuel injector life. It also comes in at a fraction of the price when compared to other regulated return systems that do the same thing, making it a no-brainer.

Clay Note is the owner operator of Riffraff Diesel Performance Parts, one of the internets premier diesel performance parts websites. Clay specializes in 7.3L Powerstroke Parts and Diesel Performance parts for Ford Diesel Trucks.

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