When One CP3 Is Not Enough

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…

Broke-Down Life

As I limped my truck home at night with no headlights (and towing a trailer), I wondered how exactly does a person with five vehicles get left stranded? It took some doing,…

A Fireman’s Home-Built Diesel Hot Rod

Most firemen are OCD when it comes to sweatin’ the details. It goes with the territory. Rollin’ hoses just right, spit-shine on the fire truck… you get the point. But the chicken and…

Project Garage: The World’s Quickest Street-Legal Diesel?

Drake Swett, the owner of Total Performance Diesel in Santa Rosa, California, likes drag racing. He likes it so much in fact, that he was able to knock off an incredible 9.78 at 139…

Unveiling the Ultimate Power: The 750HP ’02 Dodge Common-Rail Transformation

When you’re a second-gen connoisseur, chances are pretty good you’ll own a few of them. As for Kenneth Donkersgoed, he’s held the title of more than a dozen ’94-’02 Dodges in his time—but none…

THE RECALL YOU WANTED – Cummins CP4

With a CGI block, forged-steel connecting rods, updated pistons with low-friction rings, and 1,000 lb-ft of torque right out of the box, the 2019 6.7L Cummins was a dream come true for Ram…

$100K SECOND-GEN

A 750HP ’02 DODGE COMMON-RAIL THAT’S WORTH EVERY PENNY When you’re a second-gen connoisseur, chances are pretty good you’ll own a few of them. As for…

BUILDING A MONSTER

A FIRE-RED 5.9L THAT WENT FROM 400HP TO 1,100HP OVERNIGHT When your plan to build an 800hp daily driver balloons into an all-out engine build, compound…

Dillon King’s SEMA Project

Dillon King’s love of the automotive scene came as second nature to him. “My father had a custom hot rod shop back in the day, and he has always had projects through the years. I learned a lot…

ORANGE CRUSH

CRUSH A 1,200-HP PULLER BUILT TO DOMINATE Mitch Meinhart is a diesel guy, there’s no doubt about it. While he doesn’t own his own diesel shop, he still…