Leave it to the National Tractor Pullers Association to host the last major indoor truck and tractor affair for the winter of 2022-2023. The NTPA’s Spring Nationals went down over the weekend and the Limited Pro Stock trucks descended on Shipshewana, Indiana’s Michiana Event Center to do battle in the dirt. During the two sessions of action, Jordan Jackson and Stacy Gwinn exchanged wins, Gwinn piloting the second-gen “Juiced Up” truck to a win on Friday night and Jackson driving his “Billet Steel & Sex Appeal” Ram into the sand pile on Saturday. Here, Erik Hucke’s “Slightly Overworked” Dodge claws its way to one of its two Seventh Place finishes.
It’s been a guessing game as to what powerplant would eventually power the late-model Pro Mod C7 Corvette formerly owned by PPEI’s Kory Willis, but at this point, all the guesswork seems to have disappeared. Now in the hands of Hardway Performance and crew, all signs indicate that a Cummins will sit under the hood instead of a Duramax. And judging by this photo, the car will be making an appearance sooner rather than later. Rumor has it that former ODSS 5.90 Index champion, Rod MacMaster, will pilot the reborn Corvette. Check out the billet block and head combo… We can’t wait to see this car back in action!
How well do you think you know 7.3L Power Strokes? For many, the distinguishing features are well-known and documented. For others, the differences between the two generations of the same engine are surprising. Longtime 7.3L guru, Garrett Mazon recently put together the ultimate tutorial on the specific differences between the ’94.5-’97 and the ’99-’03 engines. Whether you’re on a budget, need a truck that won’t be subjected to emissions testing, or you just miss your old reliable 7.3L, this video can help you decide which model year(s) to pursue. The video even breaks down the changes by serial number.
For the first time in years, NHRDA drag racing returns to Arizona. The Desert Diesel Nationals kick off April 14 at Wild Horse Pass Motorsport Park in Chandler, Arizona. Presented by Hot Shot’s Secret, the 2023 National Hot Rod Diesel Association promises top-notch drag racing, a truck show, and an onsite dyno at every event—with truck pulls taking place at two of them, including this one in the greater Phoenix area. NHRDA drag racing classes will consist of eighth-mile Top Diesel, Pro Stock, Pro Street, Super Street, 6.70 Index, Super Diesel (7.70 Index), and Sportsman (E.T. Bracket), with semi classes allowed to make quarter-mile passes.
In the little town of Chittenango, NY lies the shop Double Down Diesel. Owners Travis and Jen Pushlar operate their family-owned business along with the help of their son. Fluidampr is their choice of dampers for their business and their Pulling Trucks.
We talked to Travis and Jen about their business and their Limited Pro Stock pulling trucks. How using Fluidampr both in their business and on their engines help protect their investment. “I started using Fluidampr years ago when we really started taking it seriously and wanted to keep my engine happy at the higher RPMs it was running at. I researched dampers and found the best design by far was from Fluidampr.” Find out more on the Fluidampr blogr.
On the hunt for a replacement turbo for your 7.3L workhorse? Why not upgrade while you’re at it? DieselSite’s Wicked Turbo boasts a 66mm Wicked Wheel 2 option that supports up to 250cc injectors, a 1.00 A/R exhaust housing for quick spool up, a 360-degree thrust bearing assembly for added durability at high boost, and a Turbo-Master mechanical wastegate controller. Immediate benefits are reduced EGT, quicker spool-up, more horsepower, and superior surge control and airflow over stock (and other modified turbochargers). Drop-in replacement options are available for 94.5-’97, early ’99, and 99.5-’03 applications.
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