Diesel Bombers - 7.3 with powdered metal rods

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diverdon

11-17-2014 08:35 PM

7.3 with powdered metal rods

I have a 2001 7.3 with powdered metal rods. I would like to make some performance improvements, but am told to be careful due to the rod material. I'm looking for advice as to how far I can go with this engine.

Just-Another-Dieselguy

11-18-2014 09:34 AM

450hp

joebob3093

11-18-2014 07:28 PM

I know people who have done 450 on PMRs but personally I don't think I would. That is getting pretty close to there max HP they will hold reliability

diverdon

11-18-2014 08:46 PM

Thanks for the response. I have a followup question, how far can you go with forged rods and stock pistons.

joebob3093

11-19-2014 10:03 AM

600ish

Just-Another-Dieselguy

11-21-2014 03:46 PM

i would not do 450 on those rods, but. i know people who have, so that is why i use that number

gunman41mag

11-21-2014 04:51 PM

Ford Diesel Buyers Guide

Check the 7.3 powdered metal rods

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