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7.3s are complicated. They are old archaic dinosaurs and no one loves them. (I kid..) When it comes modifying them, tuning is always forefront as the first modification and also updated with subsequent modifications as you upgrade your Injectors, transmission, turbo etc. As a tuning company, we get to see all aspects of parts issues, truck issues and, tuning issues. But before I get into “which chip is best?” or “is a chip best at all?”… We need answer the qu …

You may need to upgrade you clutch if…  You’ve increased your engines horsepower and torque, you expect to exceed the recommended towing capacity of your truck, or a combination of both. And then you have those that build their trucks for competitions like sled pulling or drag racing.  Finding a good clutch is more than just finding the best clutch on the market... It's about finding the best clutch for Your application. Is your truck a daily dri …

Choosing the Best Injectors | 7.3L Powerstroke Thanks for coming to 1023 Diesel! This the most common question we get on phone calls.  "What injectors will get me to X Power goal doing X with my truck" It can be hard to write down with so many brands, and options. The Formula: Fuel = Power Turbo = Drivability Tuning = The bond that ties it all together What I mean by that,  Fuel: You can not make power without fuel. No matter the goal, choosing the injectors/Injec …

Key Features:Year: 1986 F-150 Body / 1995 F-250 Engine/ChassisEngine: 7.3L PowerstrokeTransmission: E4OD W/ Modified Valve Body and Multi Disk ConverterFuel System: Home Made Electric Fuel System, Stock Injectors (For now)Tuning: PHP Hydra with 1023 Diesel Custom TuningPaint Color: Firemist RedWheels & Tires: 20x12 Gear Alloy Big-Blocks & 305/50/20 Nitto 420 TiresFrom The Owner:                    My truck started …