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Ford FICM Fix: 6.0L Diesel Fuel Injection Control Upgrade

Ford introduced the 6.0-liter Power Stroke V-8 in 2003, as a new and purportedly better replacement for the 7.3. Both engines used electronic fuel injection, […]
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GM IFS Steering Fix: Cognito Motorsports Upgrades

Back in 1988, with the introduction of the GMT400 pickup platform, General Motors made a radical change: they introduced an independent front suspension (IFS) for […]
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Valair Quiet Dual Disc: Installing the Clutch Performer

With 150,000 miles on the odometer and a telltale squeak at idle, it was clear that my 2004 Dodge 3500 Laramie 4×4’s clutch and its […]
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BD Diesel Staging Limiter and Throttle Pedal Sensitivity Booster

When it comes to diesel drag racing or sled pulling, the first 60 feet can make all the difference in the world, and a bad […]
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Mishimoto Radiator and Intercooler: 6.4L Power Stroke

First introduced in 2008, Ford’s 6.4-liter Power Stroke engine has become a front runner in the performance diesel market, able to make more than 600 […]
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Fuel Filter Fix: Rebuilding A Leaky Duramax Head

A common problem with high-mileage 2001-2010 Duramax trucks is that the fuel filter head assembly begins to develop air leaks. The engine’s CP3 high-pressure fuel […]
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Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF): The Downsides of Misuse

Back in the September 2014 issue of Diesel World we talked about diesel exhaust fluid (DEF), which is used as an exhaust treatment in modern […]
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CST Kit: Lifting a 2015 GMC

When Javier Gomez bought a loaded 2015 GMC Sierra Denali to use as a shop truck for his business—Gomez Custom Wheels & Tires in Fontana, […]
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11.5 AAM Rear Axle: Best Aftermarket Products

Diesel trucks are built to handle a lot of abuse, but diesel enthusiasts like us tend to push way beyond the manufacturer’s intended performance levels. […]
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Ultimate Axle Build: Building A Super-Strong 9.25 AAM Front Axle for Your GM or Dodge (Part 2)

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 […]
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Diesel Parts and Products: 2014 SEMA Show

The annual SEMA Show happens once a year, a testament to the ingenuity and imagination of the performance automotive industry. According to SEMA Show organizers, […]
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PowerBoard Kit: Bestop’s Retracting Running Boards

One of the drawbacks of having a lifted truck is the inconvenience of having to hoist yourself up into the cab every morning. Add to […]
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Nitto Tire: The Two Newest Grappler Tires

When a tire manufacturer introduces a new tire, it’s a milestone event. The engineering, testing and development to produce a truly new and unique tire […]
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Alternate Firing Camshaft: Strengthening A Duramax

With nearly 15 years of production, the 6.6L Duramax V-8 found in GM trucks has proven itself to be a durable and dependable diesel. Throughout […]
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Turbo Upgrade: Improve Power and Throttle Response

Most diesel trucks on the road today were designed to use a turbocharger. A stock turbocharged diesel engine comes from the factory with a good […]
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Small Turbos: Response and Power

Not too long ago, I was at a photoshoot with a hopped-up Dodge, and the owner suggested he do a burnout. Unfortunately, we were up […]
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Tech Q&A #10

Taller Gearing? I have a 2005 Dodge Ram 3500 SRW 4×4 with 4.10 gears. Can engine rpm be reduced to duplicate that produced by 3.70:1 […]
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DMAX Store Kryptonite Series: GM Duramax Performance Products

The independent front suspension (IFS) found under the front of the 2001-2015 GM Duramax trucks has always had the “rides like a Cadillac” reputation: offering […]
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A Brief Note on Alternatives

One of the things I love about this job is that I learn something new with every issue. This month’s lesson was about GDiesel, a […]
Ford 7.3L Resurrection: A “To The Bones” Engine Rebuild

7.3L Ford Engine Rebuild Project: Domestic Diesel

Some time back, John Ferguson, the owner of Domestic Diesel in Chino, California, was approached by a long-time customer looking to unload a well-used 7.3L-powered […]