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Chris Tobin

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Triple Play: 2015 TS Performance Outlaw Drag Race and Sled Pull

This year the TS Performance Outlaw Drag Race and Sled Pull was expanded to three days of diesel competition to allow the drag races to […]
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No More Blown Boots: Merchant Automotive’s LML Duramax PCV Reroute Kit

Engines require crankcase ventilation to prevent pressure buildup that can blow out seals and cause routine leaks because all ICEs have a small amount of […]
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Trucks Are For Girls Too! Trisha Finke’s 800+hp Daily Driver Dodge

While most 20-something women may be more than content driving their Honda Civic or Toyota Prius econoboxes from mall to mall, Trisha Finke is not […]
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Fueling Around at Work: Upgrading The Fuel System On A Cummins Powered Work Truck

“Pure Fuel!“ Proper operation of the fuel system in any diesel engine is of vital importance, especially with modern, high-pressure common rail engines. Getting the […]
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ENLIGHTENMENT: Fleece Performance Engineering GM All Lights On Module Installation

You’re not alone if you think it seems like a waste when GM trucks activate the high-beam lights and the low-beam lights shut off. GM […]
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Duramax Containment: New Duramax Motor Mounts From Merchant Automotive

With a few bolt-ons and some tuning it’s pretty easy to get a lot of power and torque out of the Duramax engines that GM […]
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Smoky Mountain Black Out: Inaugural Smoky Mountain Diesel Association Event

The events we typically attend have been established for years and are hosted by shops and/or manufacturers. We do get to see new events from […]
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Workin' It: Fast and Easy Dodge Work Truck Upgrades for More Power

A work truck is often one of the most important tools in a contractor’s arsenal and is relied on for much more than just transportation […]