Before You Buy: Easy Performance Mods for 6.7L Powerstrokes

Today on social media, it seems all we see are a ton of trucks that look like they have thousands invested in all sorts of upgrades that range from under cab lights that change color to paint jobs that feature some sort of professional graphic. Though they're cool to see and people respect the amount of work that goes into them, it is very pricey. You may have eventual plans for some serious upgrades if you happen to have a 2017-2021 F250 or F350 6.7L Powerstroke Diesel or a 2011-2016 F250 or F350 6.7L, but right now it's just not the right time to drop thousands on mods. The good news is, you can still get some upgrades that can give your truck a new edge today that are not too expensive and are easy to install. To be clear, easy to install meaning they can either be added on using hand tools or no tools at all. Although rated for performance, a lot of these upgrades can help your truck run better overall as well, making it easy to maintain. There are three mods to look at Cold Air Intakes, Performance Chips and Modules, and Tuners. Any one of these three is very easy to install and in some cases will provide an instantaneous upgrade you can feel immediately.

Cold Air Intakes For 6.7L Super Dutys

The first thing to look at when talking about upgrades that are easy to install and on the cheaper side is cold air intakes. If you are looking at one for a 2011-2016 6.7L Super Duty, the one that we installed on our 2014 F250 6.7L Lariat Project Truck (seen above) was the 2011-2016 F250 & F350 6.7L Powerstroke Diesel S&B Cold Air Intake System (Dry Disposable Filter). One of the top names in cold air intake technology, S&B spent years carefully developing, designing, and testing this complete Cold Air Intake Kit for the 6.7L Super Duty Powerstroke. All of their hard work has paid off, and the S&B Cold Air Intake Kit is looking to be one of the most versatile, powerful, and high-quality cold air intake kits on the market for the Super Duty. S&B's intake is a complete replacement for your Super Duty's stock airbox, disposable paper filter, and inefficient inlet tubing and provides a vast improvement in inlet airflow with an OE fit and finish that gives your engine bay an awesome look. If you happen to own a 2017-2019 6.7L F250 or F350 then the 2017-2019 F250 & F350 6.7L AIRAID SynthaFlow MXP Cold Air Intake (Dry) could work out for you. AIRAID's SynthaFlow MXP Series Cold Air Intake System was designed specifically to give your 6.7L diesel an excellent increase in both horsepower and torque, while at the same time improving throttle response and fuel economy for a complete performance overhaul in one high-quality and easily-installed package. This kit is a direct bolt-on replacement for your truck's factory air box and inlet tubing with much more efficient and powerful hardware for easy performance gains. Designed to be built without the use of metal tubing, like other air intakes on the market that quickly heat up and breathe in hot air into your engine, AIRAID's plastic molded tube is a true "Cold Air" Intake that not only helps your truck's performance but also gives your engine bay a great look. last but certainly not least, if you have a 2020-2022 F250 or F350 6.7L then the 2020-2022 F250 & F350 6.7L S&B Cold Air Intake (Oiled Filter) is perfect. S&B created this filter to help greatly increase the amount of airflow similar to the ones previously mentioned. Part of this system includes a new innovative snap-in lid design which greatly improves the installation and inspection process. The new snap-in lid helps the filter to be installed and removed without having to worry about removing the intake tube. It includes a silicone edge trim that ensures an airtight seal that protects against any power-robbing heat. S&B also includes an intake tube that features minimal bends that connects it directly to the turbo. This turns it into a clean line with minimum obstructions from the turbo inlet to the intake box. The design helps it to have less restriction compared to stock. No matter which of the three cold air intakes mentioned you end up with, they usually have instant results and often only require hand tools for a quick and easy bolt-on installation process.

Performance Chip/Modules For 6.7L Super Dutys

One of the easiest things to install for immediate performance gains on your 6.7L Powerstroke has to be a performance chip or module. An example of this is the 2011-2019 F250 & F350 Edge Amp'd Throttle Booster w/ Switch. With the Edge Amp'd Throttle Booster, your 6.7L Powerstroke will experience faster turbo spool-up, reduced pedal lag, and improved off-the-line performance. Using the provided push-button controls, you'll be able to switch between four (4) distinct power levels: low (50% increase), medium (75% increase), high (100% increase), and "Wow" mode, which will get you a whopping 400% increase in throttle response. Something else to look at would be the 2017-2019 F250 & F350 aFe Scorcher HD Tuner Module. This module features four adjustable power levels to accommodate different demands, whether that means an extra boost for heavy towing or better fuel efficiency for long road trips. The sleek and low-profile assembly includes a high-quality case and wire harness with factory-style connectors ensuring quick and easy plug-and-play installation. The installation process of this extremely powerful tuning system should only take around 30 minutes thanks to the plug-and-play design and OE style connectors. This powerful and versatile tuning device has been put through rigorous testing processes to ensure consistently reliable performance. The last thing that you can take a peek at would be the 2017-2019 F250 & F350 6.7L Banks Derringer Tuner w/ Switch. This product includes a switch between Stock, Tow, and Sport power levels on the fly using the provided switch. The Banks Derringer features proprietary software like AutoRate dynamic tuning, ActiveSafety, and TransCommand to protect your engine and powertrain.

Tuners and Monitors For 6.7L Super Dutys

Last but certainly not least is good old-fashioned tuning. A lot of these units will tune your vehicle and also provide extremely accurate readouts that go further than what you see on the dash. Take the 1994.5-2019 F250 & F350 Diesel Edge Evolution CTS3 Tuner & Monitor for example. How this system works is by reprogramming your vehicle's stock computer through the ODBII port. It is used to save stock files from the vehicle and then upload the calibrations directly into the computer. It'll show you important things such as EGT (exhaust gas temperature), Boost readings, transmission temp, load percent, percentage of fuel left, and more. Also, it comes with multiple power levels that are created by a whole team of engineers and can be installed in minutes without popping the hood. These power levels are created specifically for your vehicle and exist to try and get the absolute most out of your engine. There is also the Bully Dog GT Platinum Diesel Tuner. Bully Dog designed their GT Platinum Diesel Tuner not only to improve your truck's fuel economy and power output but your driving habits as well! The patent-pending Driving Coach feature analyzes your driving habits and makes recommendations to improve fuel economy on your daily drive. Whether you're cutting turns a little too close or over-revving in your lower gears, the Bully Dog GT Platinum Diesel Tuner will teach you how to save on the gas pump while protecting your engine from premature wear. It's a good thing to invest now to help save possible thousands down the line. One product to look at for 2011-2016 Super Dutys is the highly-rated 2011-2016 F250 & F350 6.7L SCT X4 Tuner w/ 3 5 Star Custom Tunes. With the SCT X4, you have control of your Super Duty's performance at your fingertips. This technologically advanced and ergonomic handheld tuner lets you change your Super Duty's performance for more horsepower, torque, or better fuel economy when you need it. With 3 custom tunes from 5 Star Tuning tailored to your Super Duty's specific performance parts, we can dial in the perfect settings to get your truck running at peak performance. The X4 features a huge, clear full-color LCD screen. Despite the huge screen, the device itself is smaller, lighter, and more compact than SCT's older tuners and comes with a removable cord for much easier storage. All of the above products can help drastically improve your Super Duty's performance in one way or another. It is important to take a look at the descriptions of the products just in case there is a CARB regulation that may prevent them from being shipped to you or purchased in your state. Outside of that these products work great by themselves or together if you were to choose to go that route. The increase in horsepower from all these products is noticeable but what is not noticeable is how much extra stuff these products can do that can save you time and money down the line.

Products Mentioned In This Article:

• 2011-2016 F250 & F350 6.7L Powerstroke Diesel S&B Cold Air Intake System (Dry Disposable Filter)
• 2017-2019 F250 & F350 6.7L AIRAID SynthaFlow MXP Cold Air Intake (Dry)
• 2020-2022 F250 & F350 6.7L S&B Cold Air Intake (Oiled Filter)
• 2011-2019 F250 & F350 Edge Amp'd Throttle Booster w/ Switch
• 2017-2019 F250 & F350 aFe Scorcher HD Tuner Module
• 2017-2019 F250 & F350 6.7L Banks Derringer Tuner w/ Switch
• 1994.5-2019 F250 & F350 Diesel Edge Evolution CTS3 Tuner & Monitor
• Bully Dog GT Platinum Diesel Tuner
• 2011-2016 F250 & F350 6.7L SCT X4 Tuner w/ 3 5 Star Custom Tunes