Quest for Power

Hullboy · Feb 2, 2018

For starters I got a 01 7.3 4R100 about a 150,000. I want to build this thing up, but over time. Starting with the bottom end, end goal would be 1000+ hp or if im satisfied along the way with something leave it there, but for now she needs rebuilt. So I want to build the bottom end now to make it a bit easier to build power later. What parts should I get?

Regardless I want the parts to be able to withstand large amounts of power

mcnance865 · Feb 2, 2018

girdle
half-filled block
camshaft
ported and polished heads
full stud kit
400/400
compound turbo setup
nitrous
s**t loads of $$$

Powerstroker7.3 · Feb 2, 2018

It’s good that you are thinking of the end goal. You will need stronger rods I run Carrillo rods. You will need a girdle and main studs to hold the bottom end. The pistons need to be delipped and coated to resist heat and I recommend getting a valve relief cut into them for a larger cam which I would run. You will need head studs larger pushrods and valve springs and I would go with some large springs such a beehives not Comp 910. Many people suggest filling the block but personally I haven’t had any problems and I make close to 1000. You will need a fully built trans to hold that power as well I would go either twisted diesel or BTS. A turbo and injector combo to compliment each other.

You need to just look through this forum and do some reading there is plenty of material on here for making power and in my personal opinion you will be excited with 650hp especially if your truck is stock now. This will make a lot less headache cause keeping 1000hp together isn’t cheap

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Arisley · Feb 2, 2018

Don't forget about the rear end, I sheared off spider gears at less than 600 HP.

Powerstroker7.3 · Feb 2, 2018

Arisley said:
Don't forget about the rear end, I sheared off spider gears at less than 600 HP.

Knock on wood I have never touched my rear end

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co04cobra · Feb 3, 2018

mcnance865 said:
girdle
half-filled block
camshaft
ported and polished heads
full stud kit
400/400
compound turbo setup
nitrous
s**t loads of $$$

I have pretty well this exact combo I'd consider selling. Compound setup and all.

PM me if you might be interested.

Short Bus · Feb 5, 2018

To make 1000 right your going to need a 2nd or 3rd job or a hell of a sugar mama. Id hate to know how much i had wrapped up in built engine, trans, compounds, injectors and fuel system.

Powerstroker7.3 · Feb 5, 2018

You can make 1000 without compounds but those make it easier

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Powerstroke Racer · Feb 5, 2018

mcnance865 said:
girdle
half-filled block
camshaft
ported and polished heads
full stud kit
400/400
GTX45R
nitrous
s**t loads of $$$

Powerstroker7.3 said:
You can make 1000 without compounds but those make it easier

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Definitely a single, much more tunable with the right stall TC.

97stoker350 · Feb 6, 2018

Nobody has made a 1000hp on just fuel with a 7.3 yet have they?

Black AOD · Feb 6, 2018

97stoker350 said:
Nobody has made a 1000hp on just fuel with a 7.3 yet have they?

It's been done. Most of the ones I see do it on fuel have custom P-pump setups though

97stoker350 · Feb 6, 2018

Obviously but I'm talking about a heui truck

Powerstroker7.3 · Feb 6, 2018

It’s been done on heui before

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97stoker350 · Feb 6, 2018

Someone has made 1000hp to the wheels fuel only...?

Powerstroker7.3 · Feb 6, 2018

I know of two people who made 1000 on fuel

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Powerstroker7.3 · Feb 6, 2018

But they spent a lot of time planning and a lot of money to build this truck and it’s something that’s not that easy to do

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Powerstroke Racer · Feb 6, 2018

97stoker350 said:
Nobody has made a 1000hp on just fuel with a 7.3 yet have they?

Powerstroker7.3 said:
But they spent a lot of time planning and a lot of money to build this truck and it’s something that’s not that easy to do

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It can be done, I did 941 with a single but for me it is not worth the extra expense to simply prove a point. Pretty much decided to put a 6.7 PSD in Snow White, I can have 1500hp for half the price of a 1000 in a 7.3.

Powerstroker7.3 · Feb 6, 2018

Powerstroke Racer said:
It can be done, I did 941 with a single but for me it is not worth the extra expense to simply prove a point. Pretty much decided to put a 6.7 PSD in Snow White, I can have 1500hp for half the price of a 1000 in a 7.3.

This is exactly why making 1000 in a 7.3 doesn’t happen often. It costs a lot of money and I agree it’s cheaper to build other trucks

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97stoker350 · Feb 6, 2018

Gotcha. As far as I knew swamps made 923 at the crank and that was at the top of fuel only. I do know how hard it is to explain to someone that hasnt ever driven 600 hp that 600hp will satisfy their needs though lol