Diesel Tech / How-To

It’s been 10 years since GM stopped producing the LB7 Duramax, but thanks to their longevity, efficiency and performance potential, the 2001-2004 GM trucks are […]

In stock trim, the F-250 4×4 is a good work truck. If you get one with the factory ­­­­­­ FX4 package, it brings you skid […]

This project was introduced in the September issue of Diesel World as somewhat of a “budget builder” to show readers that while the 6.0L has […]

In our last issue, we had Remac Transmissions, in San Dimas, California, go through a Ford 4R100 auto trans to make it better than new. […]

Perhaps some of the most underrated performance parts in the industry are water-methanol injection systems. On street trucks, a well-tuned water-meth system can be worth […]

Over the last decade or so, Arizona’s Bullet Proof Diesel has become famous with making the unfortunately infamous 6.0L Power Stroke reliable again. The 6.0L […]

The Duramax/Allison combo was a pretty solid homerun for the GM crowd right from the get-go when it was released in early 2001 for the […]

As diesel continues to grow in popularity, the availability of used diesel engines grows as well. While you can pick up a decades-old 6BT Cummins […]

Bogging Issues Hey there, I have a 1997 Chevy pickup with a 6.5L diesel, and I’m having some issues, such as a lack of power […]

As with any diesel engine, more air and more fuel means more power. So naturally, the more fuel trucks receive, the better. However, not long […]

My ‘98 Dodge 12-valve has been a great tow rig and daily driver, as well as an occasional off-road toy. For the last few years, […]

We all know that diesel trucks are expensive to purchase and maintain, but how can we reduce our maintenance expenses while monitoring and improving the […]

The Ford 4R100 automatic transmission was introduced in 1999 and was mated to the 7.3L Power Stroke diesel engine. The 4R100 is a computer controlled […]

Engines require crankcase ventilation to prevent pressure buildup that can blow out seals and cause routine leaks because all ICEs have a small amount of […]

When you really need to tow a heavy load, the Ram 3500 DRW (dual rear wheel) truck can’t be beat. In fact, it’s top-in-class among […]

Light-Duty Diesel? Hello, I have not purchased a rig yet, hence my search for information. I wonder if you have tackled the following question before. […]

Compound Setup: Both turbos over 100mm in compressor wheel diameter Five 120 percent over CP3s 600 percent over injectors 75hp Shot of Nitrous

As tow vehicles go, the Ford F-450 may be in a class of its own. While the other two of the big three have increased […]

Javier Gomez owns a shop in Fontana, California, called Gomez Custom Wheels & Tires—and he’s pretty obsessed with driving cool trucks. Over the years, he’s […]

Diesel engines have been around forever—certainly as long as their gasoline-fueled counterparts. And while we have naturally aspirated, supercharged and turbocharged gas engines, the turbocharger […]