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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 […]

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 […]

Towing Tips and Upgrades to Improve Your Experience

Towing is serious business for which you own a serious piece of equipment. Those of you who tow for a living are all too familiar […]
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Tech Q&A Part #7

Fuel Filters & Cold Weather As you’re probably aware, it’s been cold here in the upper Midwest this winter. My truck began setting the trouble […]
Juan Ochoa wanted to beef up his 2000 Ford F-350 so he got himself PML differential covers for the front and rear in addition to a transmission pan. Adding more oil capacity, cooling fins, better heat-dissipating cast aluminum, and other improvements compared to the factory pans and covers can increase the reliability of your HD truck.

PML Transmission Pan and Differential Covers Upgrade

Juan Ochoa uses his truck practically every day and on weekends he asks it to step up and do the tough job of hauling his […]
Even though this trailer tire was showing good pressure and a nice deep tread, it failed. Most likely this was due to the fact that the tire date code showed it was over 10 years old, and had deteriorated internally. This tire failure caused additional damage to the trailer fenders that wouldn’t even allow the spare to be run, without some roadside blacksmith work on the bent fender. A simple check of dated codes would have encouraged the owner to replace the aged tires on this trailer. Any tire retailer can do tire date code readings, or you can do it yourself.

Pre-Season Diesel Prep

As you thumb through the pages of this issue of Diesel World, you’ll soon discover what springtime means to us: Towing and Event Season! We […]

How to Build a Street and Race Truck

Oftentimes, much of the magazine industry tends to focus their efforts on performance parts for fairly stock trucks. Mainly those that will bolt on without […]
8 / 9. Once everything is removed from the main Allison case, Delo mounts the Goerend jig to drill fluid passages to provide additional lubrication and cooling to the C-3 clutch pack with the Goerend cast aluminum PTO covers. The hole is drilled at a precise angle to channel the fluid directly to the C-3 clutch pack.

The MA450 Allison Transmission: Merchant Automotive

Regular readers know how easy it is to make significant power with a modern diesel truck. By simply uploading a more aggressive engine tune and […]
The 2007.5-2010 LMM Duramax was the first generation of Duramax to be equipped with the new emissions regulated Diesel Particulate Filter in the exhaust system, which helps reduce smoke and emissions expelled from the tailpipe. In the early years, this was thought to be the death of diesel performance, but with time, the aftermarket caught up and better towing performance and horsepower is now just a few bolt-on parts away.

EPA Regulations: Duramax Aftermarket Performance Offerings

EPA regulations have continued to get stricter for manufacturers. Ford, GM, and Ram have had to thrust countless resources into developing the growth of their […]
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Tech Q&A Part #6

Low Fuel – Not Hello, Is there anything I can do to my ’07 NBS Chevy 6.6L 2500 so the fuel gauge does not show […]
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The Turbo Thruster II GTP38: BD Diesel Installation

The Garrett GT38 turbo that came installed by the factory on most 7.3L Power Strokes works fine for completely stock rigs. But the minute an […]
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Performance Additive Testing and High Output Diesel Fuel

No matter the sport, enthusiasts will always seek out a competitive edge. In motorsports, even the slightest advantage can put you a step ahead of […]
LML Duramax

LML Duramax Modifications: Building a Rocket Ship

Imagine driving a brand new Duramax with twice the factory horsepower. Obviously, your rig wouldn’t roll out of GM like that, but that doesn’t mean […]

Traction Bar Kit: Longhorn Fab Shop

Torque. It’s the biggest reason most diesel owners are diesel owners to begin with: The massive torque these trucks can produce is what gets a […]

Tech Q&A Part #5

Wait to Start…Is it Working? Hi Jim, I own a 2007 classic (1st gen body style) GMC Sierra with the LBZ Duramax, which appears to […]

BioFuel: 9 Steps To Make Your Own

For a number of decades, one of the allures of diesel fuel is that it was less expensive than regular gasoline. It wasn’t until about […]

7 Daily-Driven, Dyno-Proven Setups

Flipping through the pages of Diesel World can definitely get you itching to hop up your ride. Checking out all the dyno contests and power […]
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7.3L Power Stroke Project: DieselSite HPOP & LPOP

Early model year Power Strokes have a different type of injection system than most modern-era light duty diesels have. If you’re a regular reader, you’ve […]

BD TapShifter: Early Model Year Duramaxes

One of the cooler features of 2006-and-up Duramax-powered GM trucks is the shifter, which allows drivers to manually shift up and down gears, making the […]