Recipes for Horsepower | 2008-2010 Ford 6.4 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 350HP, they are quoting flywheel horsepower, not rear wheel horsepower. On a dyno, the actual rear wheel horsepower for these trucks is about 310HP. 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 or send an e-mail to [email protected] and we would be happy to assist!

400 Horsepower

• S&B Cold Air Intake
• Diamond Eye 5" DPF Back Exhaust System
• SCT X4 Programmer 

Recommended Drivetrain Upgrades

• Unnecessary

500 Horsepower

• S&B Cold Air Intake
• Diamond Eye 5" DPF Back Exhaust System
• Diamond Eye 4" Downpipe
• Spartan Tuner
• FASS Titanium Lift (Fuel) Pump
• Mishimoto Radiator

Recommended Drivetrain Upgrades

• Automatic:  BD Torque Converter, BD Transmission Pan
• Manual: South Bend Kevlar / Ceramic Single Disc Clutch

600 Horsepower

• Diamond Eye 5" DPF Back Exhaust System
• Diamond Eye 4" Downpipe
• Spartan Tuner
• FASS Titanium Lift (Fuel) Pump
• Banks Techni-Cooler Intercooler
• Mishimoto Hot Side Intercooler Pipe
• Mishimoto Cold Side Intercooler Pipe
• Mishimoto Radiator
• ARP Head Studs 
• BD Billet Twin Turbo Kit

Recommended Drivetrain Upgrades

• Automatic: BD Performance Transmission, BD Torque Converter
• Manual: South Bend Street Dual Disc Clutch

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