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, […] Trent Riddle April 28, 2016 Diesel Tech / How-To Diesel Trucks Ford
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 […] Trent Riddle April 26, 2016 Diesel Tech / How-To GM
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 […] Rick Russell April 26, 2016 Diesel Tech / How-To
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 […] Jacob White April 25, 2016 Diesel Tech / How-To
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 […] Jacob White April 23, 2016 Diesel Tech / How-To Ford
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 […] Chris Tobin April 22, 2016 Diesel Tech / How-To GM
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 […] Trent Riddle April 21, 2016 Diesel Engines Diesel Tech / How-To
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, […] Bob Carpenter April 20, 2016 Diesel Tech / How-To
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. […] Chris Tobin April 16, 2016 Diesel Tech / How-To
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 […] Adam Blattenberg April 15, 2016 Diesel Tech / How-To
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, […] Adam Blattenberg April 09, 2016 Diesel Tech / How-To EVENTS
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 […] Ryan Lee Price April 08, 2016 Diesel Tech / How-To
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 […] Trent Riddle April 08, 2016 Diesel Tech / How-To
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 […] Jacob White April 07, 2016 Diesel Tech / How-To GM
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 […] Trent Riddle April 05, 2016 Diesel Tech / How-To Turbos
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 […] Jason Sands April 03, 2016 Diesel Tech / How-To Turbos
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 […] Jim Bigley April 03, 2016 Diesel Tech / How-To
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 […] Jacob White April 01, 2016 Diesel Tech / How-To GM
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 […] Aaron Gold March 29, 2016 Diesel Tech / How-To
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 […] Trent Riddle March 26, 2016 Diesel Engines Diesel Tech / How-To Ford