A 700-HP, 7.3L Diesel-Powered 1995 Ford Lightning A 700-HP, 7.3L Diesel-Powered Half Ton Ford jumped into the hot rod truck market in a big way when they introduced the Ford Lightning pickup, a hot-rodded F-150 that was built to handle like a sports car and outrun any other pickup on the market. Years later, the Ford Lightning remains a mas- terpiece, but that didn’t stop Diesel Dynamics shop owner Crede Young from cramming a diesel into one. That’s right Lightning purists; this ’95 version is powered by a 7.3L Power Stroke diesel engine rather than the original 5.8L gas engine. There’s no need to worry though, as … Jason Sands January 16, 2026
2016 Range Rover Td6: Why Diesel Belongs in Luxury SUVs 2016 Range Rover Td6 These are dark days for diesel, at least on the car and SUV side. The Volkswagen emissions scandal (and the accompanying […] Aaron Gold January 16, 2026
A 4-Door Cummins-Powered 1952 Dodge Power Wagon Reborn Cummins Powered 4-door 1952 dodge power wagon Desert Power Wagons, located in Castle Hayne, North Carolina, proudly presents our latest bespoke masterpiece — a breathtaking […] JOE GREEVES January 15, 2026
Maverick Kerns’ Bagged 1992 Dodge D350 Maverick Kerns Does What He Does There are certain sayings that seem to perfectly describe certain scenarios. For instance, upon first laying eyes on Maverick […] MIKE SELF January 15, 2026
Inside a Trophy-Winning 5.9 Cummins Dodge Ram Build How to Build the Truck You’ve Always Wanted “I wanted something that stood out,” Cody Martin of Gallatin, Tennessee, told us as he tried to […] Bob Carpenter January 14, 2026 FEATURES
Fullhook Performance’s Mopar-Powered 1951 Ford F-5 Fullhook Performance’s Mopar-Powered ’51 Ford F-5 There comes a time when you see something so cool and unique that it just gets ingrained into your […] JOHN MATA JR January 14, 2026 Cummins Diesel Engines Diesel Trucks Dodge Dodge FEATURES Ford Vintage Diesels
Understanding Common Diesel Engine Defects and Owner Protections Diesel engines have a strong reputation. You probably associate them with durability, fuel efficiency and long-term reliability. For many drivers, that reputation is well-earned. But […] DW STAFF January 14, 2026 Diesel News
Are You Choosing Diesel or Gas for Your Next Tow Rig? Photo Credit- pexels.com If you’ve looked at fuel prices lately, you already know why the diesel vs gas question feels more practical than theoretical. The U.S. Energy […] DW STAFF January 14, 2026 Diesel News
A Lifted 2014 Ram 3500 That Does It All Making A Statement With A Sky-High 2014 Ram 3500 In the past few years, diesels have gone from trucks mainly used as tow rigs to […] Jason Sands January 13, 2026 Cummins Dodge FEATURES Ram
A Custom 2009 Ford F650 Pickup The massive Ford F650 is an imposing industrial-duty rig, typically outfitted with a dump bed or cargo box. So what does it take to turn […] Steve Temple January 13, 2026 Diesel Tech / How-To Diesel Trucks FEATURES Ford
Built in Four Days: The 650hp Cummins-Powered “Silver Bullet” A Four-Day Wonder Some project vehicles take weeks, months or even years to finish, but Leo Petropoulos from Los Gatos, California, had his 2004 Dodge […] Bob Ryder January 12, 2026 Dodge FEATURES Ram
A Cummins-Swapped 1969 Chevy K20 Jakob Bonser from Loveland, Colorado, always wanted to build something of his own—something that would be big, bad and different. When he was 16 years […] Bob Ryder January 12, 2026 Diesel Trucks FEATURES GM
A 2007 LBZ Duramax Build Journey Introducing Dustin’s LBZ Duramax build Growing up in a small town in the Midwest, trucks have just always been there. Farm rigs, beaters with heaters, […] DUSTIN KORTH January 09, 2026 FEATURES GMC
A 6-Inch McGaughy’s Super Duty Setup Lifted Proper with McGaughys Photos by Mike Alexander When it comes to the world of lifted trucks, there are some out there who do it […] Mike Alexander January 09, 2026 Diesel Tech / How-To Ford Parts Rack
2007 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD LBZ Connor Stewart’s Flashy 2007 Chevy 2500 HD A show and competition trucks including powerful Duramax trucks, as well as a very clean 1st Gen Cummins […] Chris Tobin January 08, 2026 Chevy FEATURES
06 Silverado 2500 Prerunner Built for Sand, Speed, and Big Air Not Your Everyday Prerunner Catching big air off the dunes, you probably wouldn’t expect this truck to be diesel powered. It’s quite a sight to […] Kevin Aguilar January 08, 2026 FEATURES
The Quiet Season After SEMA: Parking the Truck and Planning the Build The Familiar Ritual of Parking the Truck and Gearing Up for a New Year SEMA always feels like both a sprint and a reunion rolled […] DUSTIN KORTH January 07, 2026 DEPARTMENTS DW Insider
The 11-Second Duramax Known as Goldmax Fulfilling The Need For Speed Your pulse quickens as you break the beams and light the staging bulbs, the smell of burnt rubber wafts through […] Kyle Tobin January 07, 2026 Chevy FEATURES
650HP Duramax: Street-Driven Dragstrip Destroyer Scott McKinstry’s 650-hp Draggin’ Duramax New diesel trucks are some of the most reliable vehicles on the planet; they’re good for towing, highway hauling or […] Jason Sands January 06, 2026 Chevy FEATURES
Older vs. Newer Ford F-150s: Which Trucks Hold More Value? Known for its durability and strong resale value, the Ford F-150 has long been one of the most popular trucks in the United States. But […] Diesel World Staff January 06, 2026 Diesel News Ford
A Lowered Ram 2500 Making 900+ HP the Hard Way Cole Rushing’s Ram 2500 One theme has stood above the rest in the truck scene lately, a theme that involves being low and having a […] JOHN MATA JR January 05, 2026 Dodge Dodge FEATURES Ram ram
This 897-HP DPF-Equipped Ram Redefines Clean Diesel Performance This 897-hp DPF-Equipped Ram isn’t Your Average Clean Diesel With the popularity of diesel performance, it’s no surprise the public has taken note of the […] Jason Sands January 05, 2026 Dodge FEATURES Ram
Cummins-Swapped Bronco Takes on the World Chelsey Hennig’s Bronco Takes on the World Our favorite question to ask owners of killer diesel machines is why they built them. What drove them […] JOHN MATA JR December 31, 2025 Cummins FEATURES Ford
2008 Chevy 2500 HD Duramax-Powered Rolling Studio Diesel Meets Music Studio Like most diesel enthusiasts, Alan Fraze purchased his diesel truck primarily for its load-carrying capability and powerful diesel engine. But Fraze, […] Chris Tobin December 31, 2025 FEATURES