Ford 7.3L PowerPack

"How to get some serious performance gains and not hurt the truck" with Stacey David and an '02 Ford F-250. He covers the function and benefits of the Banks Brake too! This is an episode from 2003, so check our website for more up to date product information.

[@arrondavis185]

My Saturday morning as a kid. Loved this show.

[@kylekoplien4125]

Arron Davis haahah same here

[@caseywilson5812]

I miss this and tracey sooooo much

[@skycorrigan6511]

Hell yeah! Same here. Very nestalgic

[@youngmike8645]

Me to when I stayed at my dads.

[@derekmeyerink944]

This was when spike was an actual good tv company

[@FromThe3PointLine]

Still is

[@antonfloor344]

The nice thing of this vid is that every time you’re watching it, the engine bay stays nice and clean. Can’t get enough of those 7.3 Powerstroke.

[@ryanwitheridge1919]

My 2002 just rolled over to 575k still no blow-by amazes me starts every morning never left me stranded.

[@mommalish]

Hows she holding up in 2024??

[@ryanwitheridge1919]

@mommalish still going on 725k now had to do flex plate. I swapped cabs and box with a 2004 lariat so have a moon roof and few other goodies my 2002 lariat didn't have. I'm driving it until something catastrophic happens.

[@mommalish]

@@ryanwitheridge1919 that’s a genius idea to do a box swap. I would kill for a moon roof in my 2000.

[@Space.Ghost.]

I've always wanted to see this guy try and do this on his back on a 100° afternoon with all the bolts rusted to shit.

[@dhb2322]

Space Ghost lol and without the behind the seems crew helping

[@bryanmartinez6600]

Space Ghost so nice I have an AC in my garage

[@davidhardin6649]

LMAO!!

[@dagolf0616]

where are the cut scene where he is yelling every curse word in the book. never goes this easy haha

[@tomsteve3804]

and no blood!! wth!?!?!?! I just look under a hood and blood flows!

[@Dozer0715]

Rember this was a brand new truck then

[@tater0909]

I always love how he says “all you gotta do is.....” and then rambles put a whole list of things

[@dan3428]

if shows like this still aired on tv i would consider the stupid high cable tv prices

[@lewiville06]

Why the muffler? 7.3's sound amazing straight piped...

[@dddurk123456789]

John Lewis yes they do! 5 inch straight pipe. sounds orgasmic!

[@johnwesley966]

Just stick a tip or dual straights on er which I ain't gonna lie my brothers farm truck sounded loose as crap but bought for 3100 or 3200 and put five hundred dollars worth of work into it and none of that work was for the body and they stopped making the turbo boots you had to special order it it sucked but however we sold now my brother regrets it so it's pretty funny because I told him not to but that ole 1996 extended cab f350 lives to drive another day for a friend of mines farm because his Nissan Titian cummins couldn't pull a gooseneck it squatted the whole time

[@garretmonnet9397]

I love how it's like, whoop! Just take ur turbo out! 3 sec later.... And bolt it back in! Lol

[@Bouzoukiellas]

that "old" exhaust system looked brand new.

[@thomasanderson9296]

Removing the turbo is not that difficult...WTF, one of the biggest pains I have ever tried on a vehicle. Been working on cars for more than 30 years and the turbo upgrade kicked my butt.

[@MrNotorius5500]

This video is so old. I didn't bother with upgrading the stick turbo on my 7.3. I went straight for a Garrett powermax ball bearing turbo. Yeah it is more expensive and maybe a little outlandish, but it would hold up far better than the modded stock turbo Stacey did here with the mods in this truck.

[@joem8875]

Ball bearing vs brass bushing and a shaft... yeah gtp38r is the shit

[@rexhouseo7010]

I have a 7.3 SRW F350, the tow rating is about the same as a 6.0 F350. I'd stay away from early model 6.0's but the later ones are fine, maybe throw on an oil cooler and some other mods for reliability. Some old guy in my hometown has a 7.3 with over 700k miles which isn't surprising for a 7.3 but pretty rare for a 6.0.

[@evadevries2952]

7.3 tuning has come a long way since this video.

[@Harley365]

Best truck show ever. I miss it. That little 99 has such a small turbo. My 02 is damn near twice the size

[@yegmtb8377]

Dude ive been looking for this guy i remember a young kid saturday morning watching this show he made it look easy

[@bankspower]

If you like this video of Stacey David on the show Trucks, check out our other video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eX2Zp6Rpj6prb7M

[@bearatts]

I remember watching this when it debuted when I was a senior in high school.

[@evannolan4436]

Miss the days of the 7.3

[@graysonsgarage5157]

+Evan Nolan, me too, It was the best engine that Navistar ever made, and didn't have any serious problems like the newer engines

[@joseserrano1153]

200 f350 7.3 hes currently at 480k and still running

[@ryanwitheridge1919]

My 2002 super crew just rolled over 575k no blow-by starts every morning never left me stranded it amazes me..

[@everythingtoday4064]

my 7.3L has 400hp+ and like 680 foot pounds of torque that's what my last run said she pulls anything you put behind her

[@kojack635]

what are your mods?

[@bryanmartinez6600]

Muddy Mechanic for over 400 horsepower I thought you could get more torque out

[@NickySull]

One of the cleanest 7.3s out there

[@fbi6540]

theGREEK7887 cuz this was made when it was new

[@theninja001]

(Skidsteer is still on the ramps) "keep comin' " ......yeah, thanks there Stacey, I was gonna stop here...

[@youngalmony7659]

I've never laughed so hard

[@victorrodriguez8917]

waooooooo i been watching this show for over 20 years

[@kojack635]

me too, stacey is awesome

[@alexanderelrod8932]

These comments on this vid show the true intelligence of most men who sit on the couch and watch t.v... KZbin Zack Pierce... Heaviest truck in the Nation in 10 sec class and trust me... It's a 7.3...

[@2alawabidingcitzen]

They must didnt have the 360 thrust bearing out yet huh?

[@ManicPandaMedia]

I still own my 1999 Ford F350 super duty 4x4 dually with the original 7.3 diesel.. I just saw this post.. I have made intense mods to the suspension, transmission, frame and body...but never the engine.. Love my truck.. Since this video is so old..I figured I'd ask.. What would you do now compared to this video.. for optimal performance

[@tiktoktrends4098]

I bought my truck from my dad and he had this kit but not including the inter cooler, my 7.3 is quick. 2002 f350 sb and I would say it’s worth it

[@tiktoktrends4098]

And ask any questions ya want, but for mods on my truck that’s all it has

[@ManicPandaMedia]

@@tiktoktrends4098 thanks for the info.. the next dreaded project is the seals for the exhaust brake and turbo ... I've owned it since January of 99 and never had it done or done it myself..it definitely needs it..lol I keep stuffing bilge rags in reservoir to soak up the oil.. she's a tough truck..😉

[@robertkwiatkoski1292]

What happens/kit for 2000 7.3 with manual trans? Modules? Shift points ect. Also have an OLD 7.3 idi manual. That one seems it's always the acception to the rule. The 2000 has a front leaf arrangement that no one can explain to me. The sprins are not "together " as all of the other leafs I see. The are "spread" front and back. But , they are firmly attached at the bracket top and bottom. Any insight would be highly appreciated. Thank you.

[@Luke_KJ]

*charge air cooler, nevertheless, classic episode right here! Man Gale looks young!

[@MrHeadshot1982]

love this show.

[@darryljones9592]

A nice job done right got to get this on my truck that has 167000 miles

[@TRUCKOCD]

my 05 6.0 Powerstroke is making around 445 hp and 770 lbs of torque. I have the Banks High Ram intake manifold, all Banks intercooler tubing, AEM Brute Force cold air intake, the BullyDog Triple Dog GT Platinum tuner with 4 tunes and the Pyro Probe kit, a Sinister Diesel EGR delete kit, 4' turbo back straight pipe exhaust running into a 8" tip.

[@chuckerroo5977]

TRUCK OCD. Nice setup

[@jonthomsen7433]

Sounds like a 6.0 ready to blow lol all my friends seen to have a 6.0 sitting in their yard or driveway... Their broke or continuously broken. I've seen a few good runners

[@DannysCam]

my 1979 dodge truck with a 318 pulls my skid steer around and i only paid 800 bucks for that truck... the question is can you stop a skid steer.....

[@Icutmetal]

Ok

[@saraiguardado8123]

Where can I find this product? Is that how is call six host bundle ? Where can I buy it

[@irondog7024]

Damn !! Miss this show!!

[@monteriolife5247]

How much is this system? you say its a compleat kit but no link found. I'm interested.

[@domantor11]

Put a 6 position tuner in it. Will do the same thing

[@cadillac8927]

My 7.3 has 388k miles will this kit harm the motor or transmission any ?? I pull a gooseneck trailer I use it for Hot Shot driving

[@wcm68tn]

Did you ever try this? It won't hurt your engine or transmission.

[@gregorymiller4905]

Is this Banks power pack compatible with a Hypertech programmer?

[@bankspower]

This Power Pack system already comes with tuning, so supplying you own tuning is not needed.

[@benadams4807]

Back in my high school life this was so fun!

[@Wood-Renovations]

They didn't show the intercooler install

[@GENERALCHAOS13]

how meany watts dos that 1 generator have next to the alternator u haven't up loaded the ep yet i wanna know what brand it is i wanna see the kites for it

[@technicalitems731]

Is this still the best 7.3 engine brake? Want one for my 2000 7.3 6 speed truck

[@robertkwiatkoski1292]

ever get s reply? i also have a manual. i always seem to be the exception to the rule

[@ar15freak]

Im looking at replacing my 95 F150 302 (5.0L) with a 2000 F250 7.3 powerstroke. I'm a diehard Ford man but i'll be one of the first to admit it, the 6.0's were absolute $#!!

[@jonathankingbmx]

I have a 7.3 with around 500 horsepower and around 1000 ft/lbs of torque.

[@redneckrandy8416]

What did you do to yours?

[@jonthomsen7433]

Don't they have week rods at 500hp levels or is it upgraded

[@erichn4291]

Try this in the rust belt trucks. These shows are entertainment only.

[@nb117]

Well the SD are a bit easier to get the turbo out but far from " Take this bolt loose and Viola! its out" like this guy shows it. Try that on a 95 7.3. 4 bolt exhaust flange with 2 bolts you cant even see. Then add Rust and heat/cool about a thousand times. Then you have 4 10mm bolts underneath the damn pedestal to wrench out 1/8 turn at a time. God forbid you want to take out the pedestal also. 2 bolts easy to get too. 1 is hidden under the exhaust flange behind the EPBV valve body. The other one is on the other end of the EPBV valve body and no room to get a socket on it. If I ever have to work on another OBS turbo its with a Sawzall.

[@slickvic8945]

I have 96 f450 it stop going down the road had it towed home it will crank over but will not start Chang a few senior if I shoot starting fluid it will start until thestarting fluid is gone then it dyes any help

[@kevinhunter8439]

starting fluid is a bad idea. My 7.3l did that too and I had to replace the CPS. A few weeks later I had same issue and troubleshot it. Bad IPR valve. Mines an 02 4x4 F250. Any codes?

[@davidmcgrew3837]

Someone needs to polish his end for even mentioning a muffler on a 7.3L.

[@damonlemasters3424]

Some places won't put an inspiration sticker on with out having a muffler I know I to go to a place's before I one that would.

[@davidbrennan5]

a highly modified powerstroke can pull a 5500lb bobcat wow im impressed.

[@gregreardon4866]

thought i was gonna see a car carrier and 4 cars on it lol

[@thikkdaddy7003]

davidbrennan5 My stock 7.3 can pull a 18000 pound Massey tractor.

[@JPtheHammer]

Think your numbers are a bit off. Stock 2002 7.3 should be pushing 275 HP and 525 ft-lbs. Makes your gains a bit less impressive.

[@kwmiked]

Those are motor numbers! Not at wheels

[@LawF250]

That’s if it was a manual trans truck.

[@zenky2000]

What's better Banks Automind or Ford F350 7.3L TS Performance chip?

[@theron1219]

+Jose Newvillage I had an Ottomind in my 97, just switched to a TS and I like it a lot better. I have the 6 position chip.

[@dominickguerra189]

are all fords motors like this? engine all stuffed inside and cramped up making it hard to work on?

[@dominickguerra189]

so was my 98 f 150. i did manifolds and tune ups it was always too tight i there. My 02 silverado is a dream

[@crashandburnbirner]

Dominick Guerra actually super duty 7.3's are really nice to work on

[@12valvepower4]

@ruaridh66 yep. 215 at 3k rpm. no intercooler, not much boost. not much fuel. made to pull, not go fast. this rig can eb updated.. intercooler and more fuel. you can make 300 hp and 500 torque. easy if you update it.

[@brandonkendall8280]

7.3 obs would destroy anything that would try to beat it.

[@Icutmetal]

Brandon Kendall Uh huh...🙄

[@JoseGonzalez-wu1px]

Lol what? I've owned several obs 7.3s and they're not beating anything lol.

[@CharlieLedouche]

This must have been before they had the 6 gun. I always like the 7.3 but never realized how low on power it was...

[@richardfortiner8422]

where is the dirt and rust? That is intimidating when you start breaking nuts and bolts.

[@davidpaulfox3449]

I wish I could get all that for my truck

[@turbodiesel101]

Remember he said brand new truck not a first timer project unless you have mechanics sense of how things work

[@kargmeister]

How much did that cost you?

[@Mulesandmustangs]

Do they still make this kit?

[@bankspower]

Yes, we still got it. 😎👍🏻 www.bankspower.com/i-1467

[@Mudbuggy87]

just think..that truck was brand new at the time.it probably has a crap ton of miles on her! and running like a champ!

[@carcrazysammy]

Diesel power SHAM-WOW!!!!

[@davidgonzalez4665]

Crazy how far diesel has come, now a days, a stock 6.7 PSD makes 400/800 out of the box, more than its grandad 7.3 tuned lol.

[@johngalt3614]

Its the same in all areas of automobiles. People in the 90's could never dream of a 2500hp 2jz.

[@tubedude1438]

a stock 6.7 makes about 320/670, a tuned 7.3 makes about 310/675. So they are in the same ballpark. Diesel hasn't changed all that much, high pressure common rail fuel is what sets the new trucks apart. However, the HEUI system on the 7.3 can still support 1000+ hp

[@chaseharris7556]

Shane Scanlan your numbers are way off. 6.7s never had that low of power. They were around 390 in 2011. The 2015 models have stock 440 hp and 860 fpt

[@tubedude1438]

Chase Harris I'm talking rwhp. As in dyno numbers. There is driveline loss in any vehicle. I was making an approximation off of what i've seen and heard.

[@tubedude1438]

Chase Harris did a quick search for a dyno vid, I'm 2hp off. sorry. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hHvaZI2daZiHlbc

[@Lxmustang805]

I miss the early 2000s block block was sh/$ back then

[@Chevguy20]

I was saying that you can't buy a 6.4 as cheap as you can buy a 01 dmax like mine and make it fast. You can make a 6.4 run like crazy but the cost of the truck alone, I can build a dmax that will be just as fast. I have $20,000 now in my 01 dmax and thats including the cost of the truck. Built tranny, efilive,and exhaust. Thats it. And that spartan 310 tune is gonna chew that stock tranny to pieces if its ran for any period of time. And you're gonna need to upgrade the fuel system too.

[@bradcameron5387]

Will this work on obs trucks?

[@DUNEATV]

7.3 was an incredible engine. My balls are hurting after seeing Stacy's tight jeans...yikes!

[@aaronjones8341]

lmao yikes!!!

[@duramax78]

I thought he looked like a lady in the front, almost turned me on.

[@jkvelasquez84]

How did he work in those 👖

[@DUNEATV]

@@jkvelasquez84LOL

[@anthonylu5514]

Y no balance shafting

[@Z71_Kevin]

i wish Stacey David would come back to Trucks!!

[@ruaridh66]

it came with 200hp???? from a 7.3 litre engine?

[@sevirz13]

Eh the 02s were rated st 250hp 500lbs torque

[@Gonecheenin]

My 01' Excursion is 250hp/525lbft stock.

[@89Interceptor]

why no exhaust stacks?

[@Icutmetal]

89Interceptor Because they look ridiculous.

[@jay904duval]

Or he might not be gay🤷‍♂️

[@MrHeadshot1982]

love my old 7.3 IDI

[@scotthosier]

Getting the turbo out of an F series is as easy as unbolting it? I just lost all respect for him.

[@jacobfain9]

the only hard part is getting heat welded clamps off...other than that its just about as easy as unbolting it....considering you are mechanically inclined..

[@nickscustoms269]

+scotthosier he did say the truck was new

[@joem8875]

Ive gotten it down to about an hour or a bit more depending on how bad those exhaust clamps fight me. Agree though, its not hard, but its a pain in the ass and you definitely need to have some wrenching experience. Far from "un bolt it"

[@billb9653]

Itzahk it's a new truck. Not your truck.

[@narule2695]

Back when people weren't scared of the EPA

[@Hydrostream1972]

Subaru didn't lend stacy a suv truck car because they knew he'll beat the crap out of it when testing it on his tv show. ..

[@zacharyalmaguer6157]

I wonder where’s that truck at now days

[@12valvepower4]

how about a 96 ford f250 turbodiesel. 4 speed auto

[@mozillaexplorer4691]

They make a kit for 97 or earlier 7.3's as well, dont know how well the inter cooler will fit though.

[@jasonstuck7080]

Lol congrats, after all that work you finally make the same amount of power as a stock lb7

[@Bait4State]

Nothin says haulin ass like fuel in your oil, blown head gaskets or throwing a rod!

[@fbi6540]

Bait4State and looking gay doing it

[@bolt2510]

Lol i prefer my truck to work hard for longer then drive fast&die quicker

[@BuckinMuddinRedneck]

lets see a vid of the dmax's dyno run

[@kargmeister]

of course this is a tv show and their not going to hook up a 20k + load and show how slow it will go lol. No worries I understand what your talking about.

[@KenCarTechMeow]

They can be bulletproofed.

[@brushrescue1701]

Now that is a very very clean turbo 🤦‍♂️

[@shmunter]

What the hell was wrong with stock?! Your spending $3000+ for only 85 or so hp and if you're in that big of a damn hurry buy a car. Plus, its just more shit to go wrong. It just doesn't seem practical to me.

[@MrBigChives]

***** You're getting way more torque than you are horsepower. And improved fuel economy, lower EGT's, etc.

[@yuriykisiletskiy485]

who's watching this in 2019 and saying: i wish i can get my hands on a nice clean 7.3 like in the video

[@landenbagala2992]

yuriy kisiletskiy yeah with my obs everything isnt that clean lol

[@Chevguy20]

Shoulda got a dmax. I did efi which cost 850 and all this probably cost 4-5 grand and I'm making 457hp and 894trq. Poor powerjoke

[@12valvepower4]

ours has 315 ft lbs at 2k rpm

[@rreevesb3]

useless for pre intercooler 7.3 . I have a 1996 7.3

[@PROJECT-AMBITION]

Im not believing that the simple change of a stupid Blade inside the turbo just added a Piss ton of horsepower.

[@vladnickul]

why those things have 7 litre engines? to they pull tens of tons, they go realy realy fast? My 5 liter truck can pull 30tons for all ethernity....

[@kknocks2378]

“This thing flows 20psi stock”... Cringe. Airflow is measured in CFM. Boost pressure is not a measurement of airflow.

[@ruaridh66]

@ruaridh66 I want you to know that i was really disappointed that you had responded to that comment.

[@6030diesel]

that truck has never been turned on before to have the exhaust housing and turbine wheel that clean with absolutly no soot on it. ford has to be the worst company for cramming everything in the engine compartment so close that you cant work on it. chev is close second by having their turbo smashed in the back but not near as bad as the ford then dodge has the most room except for working on the rear 2 cylinders on the cummins is a bag to access.

[@Chevguy20]

Ive got a total of $1500 of performance in my truck. I bought the truck for 11 grand. To do that with a 6.4 Powerstroke it would cost around 35 grand. I will agree, 6.4 power strokes run like raped apes, but give me 40 grand and i can build the meanest dmax on earth

[@perryreasch1209]

You need a top side creeper

[@bbubacz1]

Dyox craft...that's exactly right. They blow now.

[@PaulJersey]

Me 2!

[@evanforster2665]

Its all easy when shes bran new . Try it in 30 years

[@HELLonWHEEL09]

i have a 92 f 150 351 windsor...and it will pull a bobcat anyday... my friend owns one and i pull it all the time cause his truck his classic .... i dont need a powerpack to pull a bobcat.

[@Icutmetal]

Make whatever claim you want while you keep your head in the sand, but your truck is a turd. I had a ‘97 F350 with a ZF5 and 460 that I recently sold with 41,000 original miles. It was a fuel thirsty gutless pig. I also had a clean 1995 F150 with the 351, which I had bored & stroked to a 393. Both great trucks, but don’t fool yourself- they were and are no match for the power of any modern diesel, even this older 7.3. You’re living in dream land.

[@mweymiller142]

wow you can pull a skid loader on a trailer? I'm not hatin on fords, but that really dont prove alot.

[@davidfloyd4764]

All sounds good, but who has extra 5k to spend..

[@Icutmetal]

David Floyd Lots of people.