Shawn Baca’s 2,168-HP Cummins Diesel Drag Truck Sets Record

Shawn Baca’s Insane 2,168-HP Dodge

Shawn Baca has been an absolute diesel fanatic for years, running around the country and dominating dyno events and clicking off 10-second passes at the dragstrip. Videos of Shawn’s previous truck, a First-Gen Dodge dubbed the “Black Pearl” have gone viral on Youtube with nearly a million hits.

After a while, however, Shawn saw the writing on the wall and realized that newer technology was the way to go, so he set building one of the most powerful common-rail Dodges the world has ever seen.

“THE FIRST CUMMINS TO CRACK 2,000 HORSEPOWER ON A CHASSIS DYNO”

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The Base Build: 2006 Dodge Ram 2500

Shawn’s newer Dodge is based on a 2006 Dodge Ram 2500, and the truck has actually been around for quite a while. A number of years ago, it was Shawn’s daily driver, and a very representative platform for just how fast a common-rail could be with minimal modifications.

With a single turbo and nitrous, the “Silver Pearl” as it was known, could click off:

• 10-second dragstrip times
• Break 1,000 horsepower at the rear wheels with nitrous.

After years of abuse, the stock bottom-end engine finally gave up the ghost and melted a piston (at a little more than 1,200 horsepower).

Engine Build #1: Rebuilding Bigger and Pushing Past 1,500 HP

Shawn wasn’t one to give up without a fight, and as the Lead Engine Builder for Industrial Injection, he set about building a new engine that would be capable of even higher power numbers.

At the time, he was interested to see how much power could be made with a single turbo and nitrous, so a single 91mm turbo was swapped on to the engine along with the giggle gas, and Shawn kept pushing the limits of the truck right up until the block split at a little over 1,500 horsepower.

Engine Build #2: The Ultimate Cummins Diesel Performance Build

Since Shawn had already gone through the trouble of building it “bigger and better” once, quitting after engine number two wasn’t an option.

For the third engine, the best parts that Shawn could buy were installed in the engine:

The fuel system was also upgraded with one of Industrial Injection’s first triple CP3 kits, with three 120-percent over pumps. The 91mm turbo also got some help in the form of compounds, with a 106mm Garrett 5541 taking residence in the inner fenderwell.

The final piece of the puzzle was a set of Industrial Injection King Cobra injectors, which pushed the Cummins to ludicrous power levels.

2,168 RWHP: The First Cummins Diesel to Crack 2,000 HP on a Chassis Dyno

Now on his third time around, Shawn’s determination and perseverance has pushed the mighty Cummins engine past what many folks thought was possible.

After a number of runs in the 1,400 to 1,800 horsepower range, Shawn finally took his truck and the dyno to the limits, with a 2,000 horsepower run that maxed out the dyno software.

After some more tuning (and different software) Shawn has hit an incredible 2,168 horsepower, and has hinted that there’s still more left on the table.

While we don’t know when Master Shredder will finally stop chasing dyno numbers, Shawn’s Dodge holds the honor of being the first Cummins to crack 2,000 horsepower on a chassis dyno.

With a number of incredible accomplishments under his belt, we look forward to what the future holds for Shawn and his Dodge, as he sets his sights even higher. DW

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Master Shredder’s Full Performance Specifications:

• Base Truck: 2006 Dodge Ram 2500
• Engine: Cummins 6.7L Common-Rail Diesel
• Peak Power (Fuel Only): 1,600+ RWHP
• Peak Power (With Nitrous): 2,168 RWHP
• Small Turbo: 91mm Turbocharger
• Large Turbo: 106mm Garrett GT5541
• Fuel Pumps: Triple CP3 (120% Over) + Twin FASS Lift Pumps
• Injectors: Industrial Injection King Cobra
• Nitrous System: Nitrous Express 3-Nozzle, 0.125″ Orifice
• Nitrous Bottle: 15 lb., 1,000 psi
• Nitrous Power Added: ~500 HP
• Transmission: Custom RKL Diesel 48RE (3-Speed)
• Camshaft: Hamilton Cams
• Pistons: Steel Mahle Monotherm
• Connecting Rods: Carrillo
• Intercooler: Custom Air-to-Air
• Wastegates: Twin Turbosmart
• Exhaust Manifold: Steed Speed
• Wheels: Custom Alcoa
• Traction Bars: Rollover Motorsports Tubular
• Transmission: Cooler Substantial (Bed-Mounted)

EDITORS NOTE:

Shawn is a current competitor in Diesel World’s Ultimate Callout Challenge, and he has stepped up his game for 2016. As this issue went to print, Master Shredder had just put down 1,962 rear-wheel-horse- power, on fuel only, NO nitrous (with a new turbo setup as well). Master Shredder is now running triples. I can’t wait to see what he does with it and a bottle at the Ultimate Callout Challenge in May. It’s going to be epic.

Frequently Asked Questions

What horsepower does Shawn Baca’s Master Shredder make?

Shawn Baca’s Master Shredder Dodge Ram produces 2,168 rear-wheel horsepower with the nitrous oxide system active, making it the first Cummins diesel to crack 2,000 HP on a chassis dyno. On fuel only, the truck produces over 1,600 RWHP.

What turbo setup does Master Shredder use?

Master Shredder runs a compound turbo setup with a 91mm small turbo and a massive 106mm Garrett GT5541 as the large turbo. The setup generates enough boost to produce more than 1,600 HP on diesel fuel alone.

What fuel system does Master Shredder use?

The truck uses a triple CP3 pump setup featuring three 120-percent over pumps from Industrial Injection, supported by twin FASS lift pumps. Combined, the system provides more than six times the output of a stock CP3 pump.

What is Master Shredder based on?

Master Shredder is built on a 2006 Dodge Ram 2500, which originally served as Shawn Baca’s daily driver before being transformed through three engine builds into a world-record diesel drag truck.

How much horsepower does the nitrous add?

The three-nozzle Nitrous Express system adds approximately 500 horsepower over what the engine makes on diesel fuel alone, pushing the total from 1,600+ HP to 2,168 RWHP.

Who built Master Shredder’s engine?

The engine was built by Shawn Baca, who serves as the Lead Engine Builder for Industrial Injection, one of the leading diesel performance companies in the United States.

What transmission does Master Shredder use?

Master Shredder uses a custom-built 48RE-based transmission from RKL Diesel, converted from a four-speed to a three-speed for improved reliability at extreme power levels.