Better Oil, Better Protection: PPE's LBZ Oil Pan The PPE Oil Pan Upgrade Our LBZ Needed Sometimes the best upgrades on a truck aren’t the ones that make more power; they’re the ones that help protect the parts you’re already asking a lot from. On the LBZ project, we’re already well past the point of leaving things alone, which means oiling, cooling, and serviceability matter just as much as the parts that make noise. That’s where PPE’s heavy-duty cast aluminum engine oil pan comes in. From the factory, the 2001–2010 Duramax uses a stamped steel lower oil pan. It works, but it’s not exactly exciting, and it has … DUSTIN KORTH November 10, 2026
2005 Chevy 2500HD LLY Duramax Rebuild: Moonshine The Comeback Story Of A Lifetime At first glance, you’d probably never know this 2005 Chevy 2500HD was once written off as too far gone. […] DUSTIN KORTH November 10, 2026
How to Install an HSP Diesel LBZ Duramax Intake Installing HSP’s LBZ Intake On Our Duramax Why a Better Intake Actually Matters The LBZ platform is a bit of an outlier when it comes […] DUSTIN KORTH November 06, 2026
Heavy Metal: A Cummins-Swapped 1955 Peterbilt Jamie Johnson’s 1955 Needlenose Big Rig We recently had the chance to catch up with Jamie Johnson of Rust2Rodz in Marshfield, Missouri, to shoot his […] JON DANIELS November 06, 2026
Better Oil, Better Protection: PPE's LBZ Oil Pan The PPE Oil Pan Upgrade Our LBZ Needed Sometimes the best upgrades on a truck aren’t the ones that make more power; they’re the ones […] DUSTIN KORTH November 10, 2026 Diesel Engines Diesel Tech / How-To DW Insider
Enigma: A Diamond-Wrapped GMC Denali on 30s Amanda Stegall’s Diamond-Wrapped Duramax There are lifted diesel trucks, and then there are trucks that flat-out refuse to blend in. Amanda Stegall’s 2015 GMC Denali […] Guru November 05, 2026 GMC
Modified 1993 Dodge D250 With 800HP Cummins Greg Alberalla’s First-Gen Burnout Truck While shopping around for an ideal project truck platform, Greg Alberalla made sure to be mindful of what he didn’t […] JOHN MATA JR November 04, 2026 Cover Story Cummins Diesel Engines Diesel News Diesel Tech / How-To Diesel Trucks Dodge FEATURES Ram Rides
College Fund: A Family-Built 1994 Dodge Cummins Colby Staples’ Family-Built ’94 Dodge 2500 Some trucks get their names because of the paint, the engine, or a wild story from the build. Colby […] Guru November 03, 2026 Cummins Dodge FEATURES
Fresh Gear: Truck Parts and Upgrades for 2027 SMARTER AGM CHARGING Full Throttle Battery partnered with OptiMate to develop two custom AGM battery chargers, including a compact 2-amp model for smaller-capacity batteries and […] Diesel World Staff November 03, 2026 Diesel Tech / How-To Parts Rack
Slammed and Stacked: A Detroit Diesel GMC 3800 Where Utility Meets Style A service truck doesn’t always have to be built to meet stringent work site guidelines. It can be as sleek, stylish, […] JOHN MATA JR November 02, 2026 Diesel Engines Diesel Tech / How-To FEATURES GMC Rides
The Ultimate Comeback: A Cummins-Swapped 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 November 02, 2026 Cummins Diesel Engines Diesel Trucks Dodge Dodge FEATURES Ford Vintage Diesels
Cummins-Powered Ford F-250 Wins AWD vs. RWD Shootout Nathan Wheeler and ‘Crazy Horse’ Conquer Cleetus’s AWD vs RWD Shootout No-prep is brutal. It eats egos, chews up big talk, and spits out underdogs […] DUSTIN KORTH October 30, 2026 Cummins Diesel Engines FEATURES Ford
20 Years Strong: Diesel World's Next Chapter BUILT ON 20 YEARS. READY FOR WHAT’S NEXT. If you’ve been reading Diesel World for a while, you probably noticed something different the second you […] CHRIS HAMILTON October 30, 2026 DEPARTMENTS DW Insider
Looking Back: Rudy's Spring Truck Jam 2026 LOUD, FAST, AND ABSOLUTELY WORTH THE SUNBURN Social Post Copy: Rudy’s Spring Truck Jam came back bigger, faster, and better than ever this year. Packed […] Hypeman Media October 29, 2026 EVENTS Uncategorized
PURPLE PASSION: A Custom 2015 Ford F-350 Michael Kilcrease’s 2015 Ford F-350 For truck enthusiasts, dreams start with a key. Standing at the dealership, surrounded by a sea of identical trucks, factory […] Ryan Lee Price October 29, 2026 FEATURES Ford
Flashback: Rio Heat 2026 Brought the Heat to Texas South Texas Turns Up the Temperature If there is one thing the Rio Grande Valley knows how to do, it is building trucks. On May […] DW STAFF October 28, 2026 Diesel News EVENTS Uncategorized
Big Pulling Power, Smaller Package: WARN ZEON XC Warn Industries Launches New Low-Profile, Compact ZEON XC Winches for Trucks & SUVs Available in capacities up to 14,000 lbs., the XC is the most […] Diesel World Staff October 27, 2026 Diesel Tech / How-To FEATURES Gear
2005 Dodge Ram 3500 Dually With a 5.9L Cummins An ’05 Dodge that Dominates in the Dirt Street-able pulling trucks are hard to find these days. Even in entry-level classes, it seems the trucks […] Mike McGlothlin October 27, 2026 Cummins Diesel Engines Dodge FEATURES Ram
2021 Chevy Silverado Duramax High-Rise Truck Build A Rolling Billboard That Holds Its Own in the Water Houston is just 40 miles from the Gulf Coast of the US, making it especially […] PHIL GORDON October 26, 2026 Chevy Diesel Engines FEATURES Rides
Truck Accident Liability: Weight, Visibility, and Safety A bigger vehicle means added weight and protection, so how can that be anything but an advantage? If everything goes right, size really is an […] Diesel World Staff October 26, 2026 Diesel News Diesel Tech / How-To DW Insider
Project Fummins: 2008 Ford F-450 Cummins Build Getting Hands on Our New Editorial Build We introduced the new Diesel World editorial build last month—a 2008 F-450 that had an engine failure (no, […] TUCKER HARRIS October 23, 2026 Cummins Diesel Engines Diesel Tech / How-To FEATURES Ford Rides
Common Diesel Engine Failures and How to Prevent Them Diesel engine failures are one of the leading causes of heavy vehicle accidents, often triggered by brake malfunctions, fuel system issues, or overheating. Vehicles powered […] DW STAFF October 23, 2026 Diesel Engines Diesel News Diesel Tech / How-To
Old Body Style, New Performance: OBS Ford Upgrades The OBS Ford Guys Complete Performance 7.3L Engine Wiring Harnesses (This product is for the 1996-’97 harness but will be available for every truck model) […] Diesel World Staff October 22, 2026 Diesel Tech / How-To FEATURES Parts Rack Rides
2008 Chevy Silverado Duramax With a Massive Sound System 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 October 22, 2026 FEATURES