Diesel Tech / How-To

DISASSEMBLING, ANALYZING, AND UPGRADING A BUILT E4OD—8 YEARS LATER The built automatic transmission is a mainstay in the diesel world. At some point, even the […]

Understanding the Ins and Outs of Your Electrical System The electrical system on your average diesel truck is both simple and complex. Many folks think […]

SIMPLE BOLT-ONS FOR THE L5P DURAMAX GM hit quite the home run when they released the new 6.6L Duramax and Allison transmission combo in their […]

THE L5P DURAMAX GETS CRACKED It wasn’t but two years ago that GM released the latest L5P Duramax platform for the 2017 model year. This […]

THE NO-FRILLS, BUDGET-FRIENDLY OIL LEAK FIX FOR 7.3L POWER STROKES Ask any 7.3L Power Stroke owner how long the engine is expected to last and […]

PART 11: DRESS IT UP Almost a full year of ownership of this higher mileage 2012 Silverado 2500HD and we’ve put it through quite the […]

Part 10: Pump it Up Last month we left off with the cab six feet in the air while we installed a bigger modified ProMax […]

Part 9: Boosting the Airflow Project Looks. Muscle. Longevity is back for another round of aftermarket bolt-ons for the ninth part of the major overhaul […]

Adding 2.5 Inches of Lift and a 4-Link to a ’10 Super Duty Diesel enthusiasts are primarily interested in adding two things to their trucks: […]

ELECTRIC FUEL SYSTEM, NEW TANK & SUMP INSTALL Thanks to the components installed in Parts 1-4 of this series, our ’97 F-350 has a brand-new […]

Heavy Duty Transmission Cooler and Deep Pan Install Following the installation of a new Class V hitch, trailer brake controller, and free-flowing exhaust system in […]

Class V Hitch, Trailer Brake Controller & 5-inch Exhaust With fresh leaf springs and an air spring system in place under our ’97 F-350 (installed […]

Part 2: Installing Fleece Performance Engineering’s PowerFlo In-Tank Lift Pump After being legitimately impressed with the fit, finish, performance payoff, and durability improvement provided by […]

Part 1: Installing Fleece Performance Engineering’s 2nd-Gen Swap Kit Right off the assembly line, the 6.7L Cummins is a beast of an engine. Siamese cylinders, […]

UNDERSTANDING THE NUMBERS BEHIND COMPRESSION IGNITION Diesel guys are numbers guys whether they know it or not. You’ll see the big three touting numbers in […]

Make That Dirt-Cheap 6.0L a Reliable Daily Driver They’re cheap for a reason. They’re nothing but problems. They’re junk. We’ve heard it all before. These […]

Making a Fire & Rescue Rig Capable of Tackling any Terrain They’re big. They’re four-wheel-drive. And, they fight fires where their bigger brothers can’t. They’re […]

LOW-TEMP TOWING Mishimoto Ram Transmission Cooler Mishimoto recently released a direct-fit transmission cooler for 2003-2009 5.9L/6.7L Dodge Rams with a stacked plate core for durable, […]

Setting up Project 600-HP 7.3L with a 300-amp Alternator from Mean Green Unless you’re one of the few who actually has the “Ambulance Package” that […]

Quick Start XDP Gear Reduction Starters XDP’s new Gear Reduction Starters feature a smaller motor that’s faster, more efficient, and draws less amperage. The Gear […]