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The History Of The Ford Power Stroke Diesel 1988

Now that everyone had a taste of the 6.9L's uncanny ability to lug around anything we dared to drag behind it, consumers wanted more power. Ford and International responded with the 7.3L V-8 in 1988. The bore increase resulted in 185 hp at 3,300 rpm and 338 lb-ft of torque at just 1,600 rpm. Produced until 1992, this engine put Ford on the map as a serious player in the light-duty diesel truck wars.
Learning About The History Of The Ford Power Stroke Diesel - History Lesson

 Now that everyone had a taste of the 6.9L's uncanny ability to lug around anything we dared to drag behind it, consumers wanted more power. Ford and International responded with the 7.3L V-8 in 1988. The bore increase resulted in 185 hp at 3,300 rpm and 338 lb-ft of torque at just 1,600 rpm. Produced until 1992, this engine put Ford on the map as a serious player in the light-duty diesel truck wars.  View Related Article

 

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