Recipes for Horsepower | 2011-2016 Ford 6.7 Powerstroke

We get a lot of calls asking, "What do I need to do to my truck to attain a certain horsepower level?" If you've been wondering the same, below are various "recipes" of parts that are needed to reach certain power levels along with any companion parts that you'll need to ensure the overall drivability and integrity of your truck. For example, you could grab the highest setting on your programmer to make 500HP on a dyno run but for longevity sake, you would be better off with a cold air intake, exhaust, and a lower setting on the tuner. Or we will recommend an upgraded lift (fuel) pump once you've reached a power level where we have found it to be necessary. We are going to mention a lot of specific products, and these are products that we prefer through our experience. There are, of course, many other options available that can get the job done, as well.

Bear in mind that even though Ford says your truck is 400HP, they are quoting flywheel horsepower, not rear wheel horsepower. On a dyno, the actual rear wheel horsepower for these trucks is about 350HP. Please don't get sucked into the trap of adding all of the manufacturer stated horsepower gains for the individual products together to estimate your horsepower. This will only lead to disappointment! There is typically a substantial amount of overlap when combining products, but this is a necessary evil.

Click on any of the below items to be directed to that product page for more information. As always, feel free to give us a call and we would be happy to assist!
400 Horsepower

• S&B Cold Air Intake
• Diamond Eye 4" DPF Back Exhaust System (2011-2014 Model Years)
• SCT X4 Programmer

Recommended Drivetrain Upgrades

• Unnecessary

500 Horsepower

• S&B Cold Air Intake
• Diamond Eye 4" DPF Back Exhaust System (2011-2014 Model Years)
• Spartan Tuner
• FASS Titanium Pusher Style Lift Pump
• H&S Motorsports Intercooler Pipe Upgrade

Recommended Drivetrain Upgrades

• ATS Transmission Pan

600 Horsepower

• S&B Cold Air Intake
• MBRP 5" DPF Back Single Outlet Exhaust System
• EZ LYNK with Custom Tuning from PPEI
• FASS Titanium Series 125 GPH Lift (Fuel) Pump
• Wicked Wheel 2 Turbo Compressor Wheel (2011-2014 Model Years)
• Wicked Wheel 2 Turbo Compressor Wheel (2015-2016 Model Years)
• Mishimoto Intercooler Pipe and Boot Kit
• ARP Head Studs

Recommended Drivetrain Upgrades

• ATS Transmission Pan
• ATS Heavy Duty Torque Converter
• ARP Flexplate Bolts

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