This 1994.5-2003.5 Ford Powerstroke Diesel is one of the easiest, reliable and popular vehicles to convert to WVO. These trucks are workhorses and relatively inexpensive. More importantly, they work great on with alternative fuels like WVO. Customers often call in and profess over 100k veggie miles on their 7.3s.
The best part of this engine is that the fuel travels through the piping hot fuel rails prior to injection. That means the Engine acts as a WVO Super Heat Exchanger! No need to super heat the veggie oil with extra add-ons. You only need to warm the oil for flow and have a good pump.
There are a host of WVO plumbing configurations, but the slickest way to convert this truck is the "dead-head" style, developed by FN74(Jason) and other forum members back in the day. In the deadhead style of conversion, WVO and Diesel fuel systems are kept separate meeting at opposing ends of the engine head, fuel rails. This system works by offsetting pressures and you don't have to hack up your stock system to install.
Every kit manufacturer makes a WVO kit for this vehicle. The safest and easiest way to convert these is by the "Deadhead" system. Some can cost as much as $4500 w/5 month warranty. We have put together the basic components: WVO Designs Kit . It will cost you $2000 includes a 2 year warranty on WVO Designs parts and 5yr on the pump.
Features of the 7.3 PSD Vehicles:
* Inexpensive
* Nice array of vehicles that use the 7.3: SUV(Excursion), Pickup's, Vans
* Robust engine going 300k+ miles
* Proven to run well with WVO
| Manufacturer | Navistar International |
|---|---|
| Production | 1994.5-2003.5 |
| Predecessor | 7.3 L IDI |
| Successor | 6.0 Power Stroke |
| Configuration | V8 |
| Displacement | 7.3 L, 444 cu³ |
| Cylinder bore | 4.11 inches |
| Piston stroke | 4.18 inches |
| Cylinder block alloy | Iron |
| Cylinder head alloy | Iron |
| Valvetrain | OHV |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Power output | 185-225 hp |
| Torque output | 350-375 lb-ft |
| Dry weight | ≈920 lbs (Dry) |
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-Jason Jelonek
