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Powerstroke Performance

Early Years

1. The first diesel engine supplied to Ford was a 6.9-liter V8, rated at 170 horsepower and 315 ft.-lb. of torque. This engine was produced from 1982 to 1987 and was followed by a 7.3-liter diesel offered from 1988 to 1993.

New Turbos

2. Beginning in 1993, turbo charge technology came to the Power Stroke line. The 7.3-liter engine was overhauled and given an intercooler, fuel injectors and a turbocharger, giving the engine a 250 horsepower rating and producing 505 ft.-lb. of torque. The 2002 Power Stroke equipped F-350 has a 13,500 towing capacity according to MSN Autos.

Next Generations

3. From 2003 to 2007, a 6.0-liter turbocharged Power Stroke diesel engine was offered, rated at 325 horsepower and 570 ft.-lb. of torque. From 2008 to 2010, a 6.4-liter turbo diesel was offered, a new engine offering improved performance and meeting emissions standards. This truck is rated at 350 horsepower and 650 ft.-lb. of torque.

Current Engine

4. As of 2010, it began to produce its Power Stroke engines in-house, offering a 6.7-liter V-8 engine that is 160 lbs. than the engine it replaced and featuring instant start glow plugs and aluminum heads. This engine is rated 400 horsepower and 800 ft.-lb. of torque according to PickupTrucks.com.

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