Ford Diesel Intakes

Ford Diesel Intakes

Ford Diesel Performance

Ford started it and the aftermarket finished it. The Ford Powerstroke Diesel comes from the factory with a lot of power, nice fuel economy and a serious towing capacity. Ford Diesel Performance has been tweaked a lot by the diesel aftermarket, and the Ford Powerstrokes can really be tuned up. We’ll talk today about a few of the common performance upgrades.

The first upgrade that most people do to their ford diesel is the performance chip. Two of the most popular are the Diablosport Predator, and the Edge Juice with Attitude Monitor.

These performance chips function in different ways. The Diablosport Predator is a hand held tuner that plugs into the diagnostic port under the dash, and it loads up a new program to the truck. The Diablosport predator has three power settings, on the top setting it delivers 120 hp and on the economy setting can deliver a twenty five percent increase in fuel efficiency to a conservative driver. The Edge Juice is a module that mounts under the hood and the Attitude Monitor is mounted on the dash. The Edge Juice with Attitude Monitor allows you to adjust the power as you drive which is nice when towing. On the top setting it also delivers 120 hp and on the economy setting gives about a twenty five percent increase in economy as well. The attitude monitor also acts as a full digital gauge set up and is used to monitor important engine parameters. These are some of the most popular Ford diesel performance chips.

Another one of the most popular upgrades is the cold air intake. A Cold air intake is a large cone filter and is sealed away from the hot engine air. Cold air takes up less space and the more air you can get into the engine the higher the percentage of the fuel will get burned. This puts more power at the wheels and allows for better fuel economy.

The other major modification that most people do to their Ford Diesel trucks is a larger diameter and less restrictive exhaust. A less restrictive exhaust is important especially when towing heavy loads. If exhaust gas temperatures climb to high, which can happen fast when towing, damage can be done to the engine. A larger diameter exhaust also relieves back pressure on the engine which allows for better fuel economy as well since the engine doesn’t have to push the exhaust away. The Ford Powerstroke diesel really is built Ford tough and there are many ways to make it even better.

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The Diablosport Predator and Edge Juice with Attitude Monitor are two popular Ford Diesel Performance upgrades- Nathan Young

DJ Motorsports Air Intakes [99-04 Ford Super Duty 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel 2/4WD] $263.14 DJ Motorsports Air Intakes

AEM Air Intakes - Brute Force (Silver) [00-03 Ford Excursion 7.3L V8 Diesel] $250.7 AEM Air Intakes - Brute Force (Silver)

AEM Air Intakes - Brute Force (Silver) [99-03 Ford F-150 Super Duty 7.3L V8 Diesel] $250.7 AEM Air Intakes - Brute Force (Silver)

AEM Air Intakes - Brute Force (Polished) [00-03 Ford Excursion 7.3L V8 Diesel] $250.7 AEM Air Intakes - Brute Force (Polished)

AEM Air Intakes - Brute Force (Polished) [99-03 Ford F-150 Super Duty 7.3L V8 Diesel] $250.7 AEM Air Intakes - Brute Force (Polished)

AEM Air Intakes - Brute Force (Silver) [03 Ford Excursion 6.0L V8 Diesel] $232.17 AEM Air Intakes - Brute Force (Silver)

AEM Air Intakes - Brute Force (Silver) [03 Ford F-150 Super Duty 6.0L V8 Diesel] $232.17 AEM Air Intakes - Brute Force (Silver)

AEM Air Intakes - Brute Force (Polished) [03 Ford Excursion 6.0L V8 Diesel] $232.17 AEM Air Intakes - Brute Force (Polished)

AEM Air Intakes - Brute Force (Polished) [03 Ford F-150 Super Duty 6.0L V8 Diesel] $232.17 AEM Air Intakes - Brute Force (Polished)

Hurricane Air Intakes - Truck [99-04 Ford Power Stroke Diesel 7.3L] $229.5 "Hurricane makes great performance products at very affordable prices. Their intakes use filter that employ a micro-filtration technology, which allows more air in and keep dust out. Hurricane tests their filters to make sure they withstand up to 350 degrees of heat for over an hour! Their intakes are also light, use aluminum piping, and have fantastic fitment."

Airforce One Air Intakes [99-03 Ford Excursion 7.3L Diesel] $289.52 "Airforce One Performance Intakes are designed from the ground up with the absolute performance, quality, and longevity in mind for customers. With over 40 years of combined experience, their systems combine the use of aviation grade stainless steel polished to a mirror finish that will never rust or corrode regardless of the climate the system is exposed to."

Weapon R Air Intakes - Secret Weapon Truck (Polished) [99-03 Ford F-150 Super Duty 7.3L V8 Diesel] $233 Weapon R Air Intakes - Secret Weapon Truck (Polished)

Weapon R Air Intakes - Secret Weapon Truck (Polished) [03-05 Ford Excursion Super Duty 6.0L Diesel] $214 Weapon R Air Intakes - Secret Weapon Truck (Polished)

Weapon R Air Intakes - Secret Weapon Truck (Polished) [03 Ford F-150 Super Duty 6.0L Diesel] $214 Weapon R Air Intakes - Secret Weapon Truck (Polished)

Trueflow Air Intakes [00-03 Ford Excursion 7.3L Diesel] $165.59 "Trueflow Air Intake Systems are a unique departure from traditional air intake systems. The factory air box is left intact keeping the airflow cooler while protecting the filter from debris and moisture. The factory filter is replaced with one foam, high flow, lifetime filter. High flow, powder coated mandrel tubes and reinforced silicone couplers replace the restrictive factory air tube thus maximizing velocity. All kits are fifty state legal and are backed by a lifetime warranty."

Trueflow Air Intakes [99-03 Ford Powerstroke Diesel 7.3L] $165.59 "Trueflow Air Intake Systems are a unique departure from traditional air intake systems. The factory air box is left intact keeping the airflow cooler while protecting the filter from debris and moisture. The factory filter is replaced with one foam, high flow, lifetime filter. High flow, powder coated mandrel tubes and reinforced silicone couplers replace the restrictive factory air tube thus maximizing velocity. All kits are fifty state legal and are backed by a lifetime warranty."

Airforce One Air Intakes [99-03 Ford F-250 / F-350 SD 7.3L Diesel] $289.52 "Airforce One Performance Intakes are designed from the ground up with the absolute performance, quality, and longevity in mind for customers. With over 40 years of combined experience, their systems combine the use of aviation grade stainless steel polished to a mirror finish that will never rust or corrode regardless of the climate the system is exposed to."

Matrix Air Intakes [97-03 Ford Expedition V8] $127.08 Matrix Air Intakes

Matrix Air Intakes [97-03 Ford F-150 V8] $127.08 Matrix Air Intakes

Airaid Air Intakes [04-05 Ford F-150 4.6L] $248.64 Airaid Air Intakes

DJ Motorsports Air Intakes [97-02 Ford Expedition 4.6L / 5.4L] $231.56 DJ Motorsports Air Intakes

DJ Motorsports Air Intakes [97-03 Ford F-150 4.6L / 5.4L] $231.56 DJ Motorsports Air Intakes

Airaid Air Intakes [04-05 Ford F-150 Triton 5.4L 24V] $330.04 Airaid Air Intakes

Airaid Air Intakes [01-03 Ford Ranger / Sport Trac 4.0L SOHC] $177.49 Airaid Air Intakes

Airaid Air Intakes [99-03 Ford F-150 Super Duty V8 / V10] $260.31 Airaid Air Intakes

Airaid Air Intakes [97-03 Ford F-150 4.2L V6] $209.36 Airaid Air Intakes

Airaid Air Intakes [99-00 Ford F-150 Lightning 5.4L] $227.64 Airaid Air Intakes

Airaid Air Intakes [01-03 Ford F-150 Lightning / Harley Davidson Edition] $256.04 Airaid Air Intakes

CGS Motorsports Air Intakes [97-02 Ford Expedition, 4.6L, 5.4L] $210 CGS Motorsports Air Intakes

CGS Motorsports Air Intakes [97-03 Ford F150, 4.6L, 5.4L] $210 CGS Motorsports Air Intakes

CGS Motorsports Air Intakes [97-03 Ford F250, 5.4L] $210 CGS Motorsports Air Intakes

CGS Motorsports Air Intakes [02-05 Ford Explorer, 4.6L, V8] $192.5 CGS Motorsports Air Intakes

CGS Motorsports Air Intakes [04-08 Ford F150, 4.6L, V8] $210 CGS Motorsports Air Intakes

Diesel Power $19.95 Diesel Power is for diesel enthusiasts. Publication shows Ford Powerstroke, Dodge Cummins, and GM Duramax owners what's on the market to improve their trucks' engine, transmission, and driveline. It shows the newest light trucks with diesel engines and catalogs their performance.

K&N Air Intakes - 63 Series Air Charger [05 Ford Excursion, V8-6.0L Turbo Diesel] $306.44 "Guaranteed Horsepower. Includes K&N High-Flow, Washable/Reusable Air Filter. Easy to Install-In 90 Minutes or Less. Dramatically Reduces Intact Tract Restriction by Replacing the Air Filter & the Entire Air Path to the Engine. Most Kits Include Custom Heat Shield. K&N Million Mile Limited Warranty. Street Legal In Most States (Not Street Legal In California)."

K&N Air Intakes - 63 Series Air Charger [05 Ford F150, V8-6.0L Turbo Diesel] $306.44 "Guaranteed Horsepower. Includes K&N High-Flow, Washable/Reusable Air Filter. Easy to Install-In 90 Minutes or Less. Dramatically Reduces Intact Tract Restriction by Replacing the Air Filter & the Entire Air Path to the Engine. Most Kits Include Custom Heat Shield. K&N Million Mile Limited Warranty. Street Legal In Most States (Not Street Legal In California)."

K&N Air Intakes - 63 Series Air Charger [05 Ford F250, V8-6.0L Turbo Diesel] $306.44 "Guaranteed Horsepower. Includes K&N High-Flow, Washable/Reusable Air Filter. Easy to Install-In 90 Minutes or Less. Dramatically Reduces Intact Tract Restriction by Replacing the Air Filter & the Entire Air Path to the Engine. Most Kits Include Custom Heat Shield. K&N Million Mile Limited Warranty. Street Legal In Most States (Not Street Legal In California)."