It’s a philosophy we’ve been preaching for years—buy a good used diesel truck and build it your way with the right combination of aftermarket parts to get the job done. Whether you…
Diesels are a part of farm life. Nearly all of the implements on a farm are diesel, and most farmers utilize diesel trucks to keep their operation under one fuel type. So it stands to…
Embracing the Power of Diesel: Jeep EcoDiesel Review
It took me some time to truly fall in love with smaller diesel’s in cars, SUV’s or even 1500 pick-ups. I grew up around 6V92 Detroit’s, 3208 CAT’s and a few other big diesel’s, mainly used in…
As Benjamin Franklin once said of diesel truck performance in Poor Richard’s Almanac, “The honey is sweet, but the bee has a sting.” I know what you must be thinking: what the hell did…
How do you get an old first gen noticed? Paint it bright candy blue metallic and put a sticker on the windshield that says “Papa Smurf.” That’s the approach Michael Champion of…
There comes a time in every modified common rail diesel’s life when the stock high-pressure pump can’t keep up with the fuel pressure needed from higher fuel demand. This is what…
While it’s true that achieving horsepower is addicting and that you can never have enough, most enthusiasts—either voluntarily or involuntarily—draw the line at some point. But then,…
If you’ve been to any diesel event over the past few years, you’ll understand that a set of train air horns on your rig is becoming more of a requirement than a luxury. While many…
Lifted vs. lowered—that’s been the eternal battle in the minds of truck enthusiasts. In the late ’80s and early ’90s, lowered trucks ruled the scene in Southern California. As the…
Unlocking 650 HP Potential in the 7.3L Power Stroke Without Breaking the Bank
Thanks to their overbuilt nature, diesels afford us the ability to double, and sometimes even triple, their factory horsepower rating without having to dig very far into the engine. The 7.3L…
It’s pretty common that the first performance upgrades diesel owners make to their trucks are in the form of a cold air intake, high-flow exhaust system and performance programming of…
Improve The Braking Of Your 6.7L With The LoadLeash From Pacbrake
Owners of the Ram truck equipped with the ISB 6.7L Cummins engine have been blessed with a factory exhaust brake from the beginning. This exhaust brake uses the variable geometry turbo…
