You’d be hard pressed to find more diesels crammed into one spot than the Annual Scheid Diesel Extravaganza in Terre Haute, Indiana. As in past years, the 2013 event was hosted at the Wabash Valley Fairgrounds and the adjoining Crossroads Dragway.
For most of us, it’s natural to do a double-take when we spot an old cop car. But folks who come across Matthew Barnett’s retired police cruiser aren’t just momentarily preoccupied with its physical appearance—they’re perplexed by what they hear. The cackle of a 6.0L Power Stroke.
It’s not often than you run across a diesel-powered vehicle that’s unlike any other, yet that’s exactly the case with Weaver Customs’ ’70 Cuda. Nicknamed “Torc” (for obvious reasons), the 6.7L-powered Cummins Cuda is a unique blend of a high-end show car, muscle car, and a diesel drivetrain swap.
DT466 Diesel Engine: The Navistar International Legend
When it comes to the DT466 diesel, the work LEGEND definitely fits. Especially, when you consider it came from users in the field before International’s marketing department got hold of it. The DT466 legend crosses into the industrial, agricultural, and truck realms, but it was the medium-duty truck world where it made the biggest impact.
Historic WWII Ship with A Historic Caterpillar Engine
The Caterpillar Tractor Company wasn’t the first American engine maker to offer a diesel, but their engines set an industry mark for power, economy and practicality. Caterpillar was the first in America to apply diesel power to a production tractor in the form of the legendary 1931 Cat 60.
Jacob Neuenschwander’s 963-Hp 11-Second Show Stopper
The story behind Jacob Neuenschwander’s 2004 Dodge Ram 2500 is quite the winding story. Originally built by Michael Freeman out of Lakeland, FL, the Ram was Jacob’s dream truck, and also the first time he ever had to get a loan to buy something. However, his dream quickly turned into a nightmare.
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