Up next Custom 2022 Ford F-450 Platinum 6.7L Power Stroke Build by Ryder’s Diesel Performance Published on March 11, 2026 Author Jason Sands Tags 2168 HP, Chassis Dyno Record, compound turbo, Cummins Diesel, diesel world, Dodge Ram 2500, drag racing, Garrett GT5541, industrial injection, King Cobra Injectors, Master Shredder, Nitrous Oxide Diesel, Shawn Baca, Triple CP3, Share article Facebook 0 Twitter 0 Mail 0 Shawn Baca’s 2,168-HP Cummins Diesel Drag Truck Sets Record Shawn Baca’s Insane 2,168-HP Dodge Shawn Baca has been an absolute diesel fanatic for years, running around the country and dominating dyno events and clicking off 10-second passes at the dragstrip. Videos of Shawn’s previous truck, a First-Gen Dodge dubbed the “Black Pearl” have gone viral on Youtube with nearly a million hits. After a while, however, Shawn saw the writing on the wall and realized that newer technology was the way to go, so he set building one of the most powerful common-rail Dodges the world has ever seen. “THE FIRST CUMMINS TO CRACK 2,000 HORSEPOWER ON A CHASSIS DYNO”Subscribe Our Weekly Newsletter The custom compound setup on the Cummins engine uses a 91mm “small” turbo and a huge 106mm Garrett GT5541 as the large turbo, making enough boost to hit more than 1,600 horsepower on diesel fuel alone. Providing more than SIX times the stock output of the factory CP3 pump, a wild triple CP3 setup featuring three 120-percent over CP3’s from Industrial Injection supports the crazy fuel flow that the King Cobra injectors need to make power. can monitor what’s going on with the truck via its smoke levels. With nitrous, the smoke cleans up completely to clear. The Base Build: 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 Shawn’s newer Dodge is based on a 2006 Dodge Ram 2500, and the truck has actually been around for quite a while. A number of years ago, it was Shawn’s daily driver, and a very representative platform for just how fast a common-rail could be with minimal modifications. With a single turbo and nitrous, the “Silver Pearl” as it was known, could click off: 10-second dragstrip times Break 1,000 horsepower at the rear wheels with nitrous. After years of abuse, the stock bottom-end engine finally gave up the ghost and melted a piston (at a little more than 1,200 horsepower). A number of race-only parts like this aluminum fuel cell can be found on Shawn’s truck. Still, with the fuel efficiency of diesel engines, short excursions are still definitely possible. A substantial transmission cooler and 15-lb. nitrous bottle are mounted in the front of the bed as well. Engine Build #1: Rebuilding Bigger and Pushing Past 1,500 HP Shawn wasn’t one to give up without a fight, and as the Lead Engine Builder for Industrial Injection, he set about building a new engine that would be capable of even higher power numbers. At the time, he was interested to see how much power could be made with a single turbo and nitrous, so a single 91mm turbo was swapped on to the engine along with the giggle gas, and Shawn kept pushing the limits of the truck right up until the block split at a little over 1,500 horsepower. A massive custom air-to-air intercooler was incorporated into Shawn’s build, and flows enough air to keep the Industrial Injection compound turbos unrestricted and happy. Shawn’s fuel system was maxed out on a single FASS lift pump years ago, so a second pump was added. With three CP3 common-rail lift pumps, twin lift pumps are virtually mandatory. Engine Build #2: The Ultimate Cummins Diesel Performance Build Since Shawn had already gone through the trouble of building it “bigger and better” once, quitting after engine number two wasn’t an option. For the third engine, the best parts that Shawn could buy were installed in the engine: Component Specification Block Industrial Injection Heavily Reinforced Race Long Block Pistons Steel Mahle Monotherm Forged Pistons Connecting Rods Carrillo Performance Connecting Rods Camshaft Hamilton Cams Camshaft Injectors Industrial Injection King Cobra Injectors Transmission Custom RKL Diesel 48RE-Based (Converted to 3-Speed) Wheels Custom Alcoa Wheels Traction Bars Rollover Motorsports Tubular Traction Bars The fuel system was also upgraded with one of Industrial Injection’s first triple CP3 kits, with three 120-percent over pumps. The 91mm turbo also got some help in the form of compounds, with a 106mm Garrett 5541 taking residence in the inner fenderwell. The final piece of the puzzle was a set of Industrial Injection King Cobra injectors, which pushed the Cummins to ludicrous power levels. A number of large 0.125-inch orifice solenoids from Nitrous Express are used to send a little extra oxygen into the mix, in the form of a 1,000-psi nitrous oxide gas. Since a healthy dose of nitrous is used, twin Turbosmart wastegates that are mounted on a Steed speed manifold are used to relieve excess exhaust pressure. The custom piping was fabricated at Industrial Injection. With maximum power in mind, Shawn uses not one, or two, but three nozzles to bring in the nitrous. Total added power is somewhere around 500-hp extra, as compared to what the engine makes on fuel alone. 2,168 RWHP: The First Cummins Diesel to Crack 2,000 HP on a Chassis Dyno Now on his third time around, Shawn’s determination and perseverance has pushed the mighty Cummins engine past what many folks thought was possible. After a number of runs in the 1,400 to 1,800 horsepower range, Shawn finally took his truck and the dyno to the limits, with a 2,000 horsepower run that maxed out the dyno software. After some more tuning (and different software) Shawn has hit an incredible 2,168 horsepower, and has hinted that there’s still more left on the table. While we don’t know when Master Shredder will finally stop chasing dyno numbers, Shawn’s Dodge holds the honor of being the first Cummins to crack 2,000 horsepower on a chassis dyno. With a number of incredible accomplishments under his belt, we look forward to what the future holds for Shawn and his Dodge, as he sets his sights even higher. DW Read More: DIESEL DRAG AND DYNO A set of custom Alcoa wheels give the Ram a mean and unique stance while tubular traction bars from Rollover-Motorsports.com provide extra traction and much-needed protection against axle-wrap. Although Shawn was tight-lipped on transmission specs, we do know that it’s a custom-built 48RE- based transmission from RKL Diesel that handles the power. The trick slushbox has been converted to a three-speed instead of a four-speed for reliability purposes. Master Shredder’s Full Performance Specifications: Base Truck: 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 Engine: Cummins 6.7L Common-Rail Diesel Peak Power (Fuel Only): 1,600+ RWHP Peak Power (With Nitrous): 2,168 RWHP Small Turbo: 91mm Turbocharger Large Turbo: 106mm Garrett GT5541 Fuel Pumps: Triple CP3 (120% Over) + Twin FASS Lift Pumps Injectors: Industrial Injection King Cobra Nitrous System: Nitrous Express 3-Nozzle, 0.125″ Orifice Nitrous Bottle: 15 lb., 1,000 psi Nitrous Power Added: ~500 HP Transmission: Custom RKL Diesel 48RE (3-Speed) Camshaft: Hamilton Cams Pistons: Steel Mahle Monotherm Connecting Rods: Carrillo Intercooler: Custom Air-to-Air Wastegates: Twin Turbosmart Exhaust Manifold: Steed Speed Wheels: Custom Alcoa Traction Bars: Rollover Motorsports Tubular Transmission: Cooler Substantial (Bed-Mounted) EDITORS NOTE: Shawn is a current competitor in Diesel World’s Ultimate Callout Challenge, and he has stepped up his game for 2016. As this issue went to print, Master Shredder had just put down 1,962 rear-wheel-horse- power, on fuel only, NO nitrous (with a new turbo setup as well). Master Shredder is now running triples. I can’t wait to see what he does with it and a bottle at the Ultimate Callout Challenge in May. It’s going to be epic. Frequently Asked Questions What horsepower does Shawn Baca’s Master Shredder make? Shawn Baca’s Master Shredder Dodge Ram produces 2,168 rear-wheel horsepower with the nitrous oxide system active, making it the first Cummins diesel to crack 2,000 HP on a chassis dyno. On fuel only, the truck produces over 1,600 RWHP. What turbo setup does Master Shredder use? Master Shredder runs a compound turbo setup with a 91mm small turbo and a massive 106mm Garrett GT5541 as the large turbo. The setup generates enough boost to produce more than 1,600 HP on diesel fuel alone. What fuel system does Master Shredder use? The truck uses a triple CP3 pump setup featuring three 120-percent over pumps from Industrial Injection, supported by twin FASS lift pumps. Combined, the system provides more than six times the output of a stock CP3 pump. What is Master Shredder based on? Master Shredder is built on a 2006 Dodge Ram 2500, which originally served as Shawn Baca’s daily driver before being transformed through three engine builds into a world-record diesel drag truck. How much horsepower does the nitrous add? The three-nozzle Nitrous Express system adds approximately 500 horsepower over what the engine makes on diesel fuel alone, pushing the total from 1,600+ HP to 2,168 RWHP. Who built Master Shredder’s engine? The engine was built by Shawn Baca, who serves as the Lead Engine Builder for Industrial Injection, one of the leading diesel performance companies in the United States. What transmission does Master Shredder use? Master Shredder uses a custom-built 48RE-based transmission from RKL Diesel, converted from a four-speed to a three-speed for improved reliability at extreme power levels. Total 38 Shares Share 0 Tweet 0 Pin it 38 Share 0
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