What is Ford 6.0L Powerstroke Pilot Injection and why was it removed in later flashes?
Posted by ID Speed Shop on 2023 Sep 12th
What is Pilot Injection? Pilot injection is a small shot of fuel before the main injection event that quiets the engine and helps with mileage on a diesel engine. The HEUI Fuel System in the 6.0L was originally designed around electronic Pilot Injection, but was removed early in the release of the truck(mid 2004) due to issues with rolling idle and rough cold starts
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What is Transmission tuning and why it is it important?
Posted by ID Speed Shop on 2023 Sep 7th
TCM tuning, often referred to as Transmission Control Module tuning, is a process of modifying the software or programming of a vehicle's Transmission Control Module (TCM) to optimize the performance of the transmission. The TCM is an essential component of modern automatic and semi-automatic transmissions, responsible for controlling various aspects of the transmission's opera
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Ford 6.0L Powerstroke VGT Turbo Operation and diagnostics
Posted by ID Speed Shop on 2023 Aug 25th
The 6.0L Powerstroke is a diesel engine commonly found in Ford trucks, and it utilizes a Variable Geometry Turbocharger (VGT) to enhance its performance and efficiency. The VGT turbocharger is designed to provide better throttle response and increased power across a wide range of engine speeds.Here's how a VGT turbo operates in a Ford 6.0 Powerstroke:Variable Geometry Design: U
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