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…
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…
The Dodge Ram (now simply known as “Ram”) and the Cummins engine have had a prosperous partnership ever since the first Ram diesel rolled off the assembly line as a 1989…
When the subject of the 12-valve Cummins diesel comes up, words like “bulletproof,” “simple” and “reliable” are often used in the same sentence. The fact that the 12-valve has such…
About 15 years ago, diesel truck engines were around to be sure, but for the most part they weren’t considered in any sort of performance category. Sure, there were diesel…
Thinking Small—Sizing Turbos For Both Response And Power
Not too long ago, I was at a photo shoot with a hopped-up Dodge, and the owner suggested he do a burnout. Unfortunately, we were up at about 3,000-ft. altitude, rather…
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 from point A to point B. Work trucks are…
Once you begin a project truck, especially an older one like a 1996 Ram, the list of mods and upgrades can go on and on. In looking back at all the changes made on it over the years,…
Curing What Ails A 2005 Ram With A Twin-Disc Clutch
Diesel trucks with manual transmissions are hard to beat, especially when it comes to towing. Though there are some excellent automatic transmissions out there, many diesel owners…
Building A Super-Strong 9.25 AAM Front Axle For Your GM Or Dodge
The independent front suspension system and 9.25-inch AAM axle delivered in 2001-2010 GM trucks is great at providing a smooth ride on the road, but when pushed hard—such is in…
This 2013 Ram Cummins project started off in January 2016 with updated engine and transmission tuning from Gorilla Performance of Rexburg, ID. Now six month’s into ownership, the…
In theory, producing more power by increasing fuel flow sounds simple enough. And there are two ways of doing it on most diesels. The first is electronically by cranking up the tuner…
Upgrading The Fuel System On A Cummins Powered Work Truck
Proper operation of the fuel system in any diesel engine is of vital importance, especially with modern, high-pressure common rail engines. Getting the fuel from the tank to a Cummins…
