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The world of diesel was permanently altered in 1994. Ford Heavy Duty trucks started using the International Navistar 7.3L Powerstroke engine. Comparing the 6.9L IDI and 7.3L Powerstroke Diesel engines to one another, the former offered noticeably greater performance specs. Additionally, it provided noticeably more dependability than the 6.0L Powerstroke engine that came after it. …

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The Duramax engine sparked a diesel truck resurgence in 2001. The Duramax diesel is more efficient and powerful than its gasoline-powered predecessors, propelling the Chevy Silverado to new heights of performance and capabilities. Since diesel engine technology trends are typically pursued by several manufacturers, the comeback of diesel engines has been impressive. You may have …

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Diesel engines are durable and dependable. Heavy machinery and large trucks rely on diesel engines for maintenance and operation. However, there are times when you’d like to get underneath the hood, make a few modifications, and get more power or efficiency out of your diesel engine. Here at Tracktech Fasteners, we’ve rounded up 5 popular …

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For a while now, Cummins has been a standard engine in heavy-duty Dodge and Ram vehicles. In 1989, the renowned 12 valve edition of the 5.9l was introduced to Dodge pickups. Models from 1989 to 2007, when the new 6.7 Cummins was launched, were powered by 5.9 engines. The task of replacing the formidable 5.9 …

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Any internal combustion engine’s cylinder head is a complex but essential thing that influences the car’s overall performance. The cylinder head’s layout phase is essential because of its crucial characteristic. One unique stationary aspect of all internal combustion engine types is the cylinder head. It is located on the pinnacle of the engine and is …

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Ford trucks, such as the F-250, F-350, and F-550, are well known for being “Built Ford Tough.” Although Ford provides a range of engine choices to suit customers’ demands, the Ford Powerstroke diesel engine is without a doubt one of the hardest and most resilient engines available in any pickup truck today, much alone the …

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Duramax has had several classifications since its launch, including LBZ, LLY, LBZ, LMM, and LML. Several changes were made along the road. All versions are rather dependable, however the older LB7 engines from 2001 to 2004 and the LLYs from 04 to 2005 are beginning to show their age. These earlier model vehicles frequently have …

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It’s not someone’s desire to pay for a burst head gasket, but worse things happen. One of the most frustrating and expensive situations car owners dread is finding out that their engine needs to be replaced, or worse, has a cracked engine block. In addition to being a serious issue in and of itself, a …

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Understanding the Basics Thе choicе of hеad bolts or hеad studs for an еnginе in a car can havе a significant impact on how thе vеhiclе opеratеs. Evеn though thеy arе both fastеnеrs and sееm to havе similar purposеs, studs and bolts diffеr from еach othеr in a fеw kеy ways. What is a Head …

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