Project “Rockstar” is Truckblog’s proof that real trucks are built, not bought.
And that’s where you will find a High Output 2003 Cummins 5.9 liter ISBe Turbo Diesel engine wedged
between the framerails of a Ford Superduty. Combining Ford’s stout chassis and beautiful body lines
with the Cummins power plant results in the truck that nearly all truck owners wish Ford had built
in factory.
With a goal of building a reliable, daily driven truck capable of putting 550 horsepower (and 1,100 ft-lbs of torque!) to the ground, the Cummins engine was the perfect candidate. With only electronic performance modifications, the truck pulls harder than the heavily modified Powerstroke it replaced, with a dyno sheet to prove it. This ongoing project will document both the engine transplant and transformation of the mild-mannered ISBe engine into a fire-breathing twin-turbocharged beast, all the while being a daily driven machine.
Project Rockstar started out as a box stock 2002 Ford Superduty, ordered from the dealership with the parts needed to get the truck lifted, and ready to rock ‘n roll. Over the last five years, the breadth increased to include diesel performance, chassis and suspension improvements, interior refinement, and overall driver comfort. The truck is now loaded with a ton (quite literally) of upgrades that span the interior, exterior, and underneath the hood. Special thanks goes out to all the sponsors and vendors that made it all possible!
Please contact us if you are interested in sponsoring this project vehicle
for editorial and website exposure. In exchange, you will be listed as a project vehicle sponsor on this page,
and your logo will appear on the sidebar of this page, linked to your website.
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Drivetrain & Engine
- 2003 Cummins ISBe Common Rail Diesel
- Formula 1 Diesel Helix 2 Camshaft
- Diesel Performance Products FASS Fuel System
- ARP 12 mm Head Studs
- Dynomite Diesel Performance 90 HP Injectors
- Floor-It Diesel Stage 2 CP3 High Pressure Fuel Pump
- PPE Duel Fuel CP3 High Pressure Fuel Pumps
- Destroked.com Accelerator Pedal Cable Adapter
- Autoworld High Horsepower Engine mount and accessory adaptors
- ZF Six Speed Manual
- South Bend Clutch 3650 Custom Ferramic Buttons - Dual Disc sled pulling clutch
- NP273 Transfer Case
- Planned: Formula 1 Diesel Flux 2 Injectors
- Planned: Trevitz Performance Variable Geometry Twin Turbos
- Planned: ATS Three-piece exhaust manifold
Exterior
- 20x12 KMC XD Rockstar Wheels (black)
- 40x15.5R20 Toyo Open Country M/T Tires
- Stainless Steel Brake Corporation – Force 10 V8 8-Piston Aluminum Calipers
- Powerslot – Slotted and vented rotors
- Crown Stainless Steel Braided Brake Lines
- Front Bumper – Road Armor Titan II Stealth Bumper
- Warn M12,000 Winch
- Rear Bumper – Road Armor Stealth Bumper with Corner Guards
- Hella Rallye 4000 8” Lights (2)
- Piaa 510 Driving and Fog lights (4)
- Piaa 1400 Driving lights (rear bumper)
- 2005 F350 Harley Davidson Headlights with 6000K HIDs
- Flames on Hood and Fenders by KC Customs (painter for Peterson’s 4 Wheel and Off Road trucks)
- Reflexxions Steel Cowl Induction Hood
- AMP Research Power Steps with LED Step Lights
- AMP Research Bed Extender
- AMP Research Bed Step
- Retrax Tonneau Cover
- ATS Designs Fender Flares
- Viair 480C On Board Air System
- Grover 26” and 24” Air Horns
- Line-X Spray in Bed Liner
- Custom Tubular Pinchweld covers with LEDs
- Underbody Trucklite LED splash lights
- Trucklite LEDs and Warning Lamps
- One Up Offroad 11.5” Drop Trailer Hitch
- 2008 Ford Superduty Tailgate
- Wireless Reverse Camera
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Performance
- aFe Magnum Intake
- TST Performance PowerMax CR R49 Fueling Module
- Edge EZ Fueling Box
- Compustar Remote Start
- Grand Rock Custom 5” exhaust – straight pipe.
- Banks Technicooler Intercooler System
- Banks High Ram Intake
- MADS Electronics Smarty ECM Tuner
- Redline Oil
Suspension
- 8" Deaver Springs
- 3.5” Fabtech Spring Hangers
- Donahoe Racing Signature Reservoir Shocks
- Four Real Steel Floating Rear Traction (Ladder) Bars
- Front – Dana 60
- Dynatrac Superduty Combo Kit
- Detroit TruTrac Limited Slip Differential
- Blue Torch Fab differential cover
- Rear – Dana 80 (conversion from a dually)
- ARB Air Locker
- Mag-Hytec differential cover
- 4.10 Yukon Gears
- Dynatrac Superduty Combo Kit with Cross Over Steering
- PSC Hydraulic Assist pump, gearbox, and hydraulic ram
Interior
- Autometer Nexus Gauges (Pyrometer, Boost, Fuel Pressure, Oil Pressure)
- A-pillar Quad Pod and Ultra Lite Gauges
- Autometer Nexus Gauges (DPIC, Water Temperature, Air Pressure)
- Triple Overhead Pod
- Katzkin Leather Seats
- AutoVation Aluminum Racing Pedals
- Kenwood Head Unit
- CDT Audio Gold 6.5” Components with StageFront Speakers
- Kenwood 200x4 Amp
- Pulse Audio EPIC 12” DVC Subwoofer
- Alpine 600x1 Amp
- Cobra 75 WX CB with Firestik 5’ Antenna
- Catch All Extreme Floor Mats
- Momo Race Shifter
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