June 22, 2023

The latest news, from around the Diesel World

Diesel News

• Picture Perfect Blazer Cummins Swap
• 19 States Sue EPA
• NHRDA Canadian Diesel Shootout!
• History of the venerable 5.9L Cummins

Picture Perfect Blazer Swap

We've all heard the expression that something is so clean you could "eat off it," but it's hardly ever true. Even in show trucks, there's usually parts that are dusty, or oily, or have secret rusted bolts. We can confidently say that this is not the case for Jim Martin's '72 K5 Blazer from Northern California. The paint is gorgeous, the engine bay is pristine, and even the underside is absolutely immaculate. It's probably one of the cleanest Cummins swaps we've ever seen, and that's saying something. Check out Diesel World’s spotlight coverage of Jim’s Perfect Blazer swap in print and online.

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19 States Sue EPA

A coalition of states has filed a lawsuit seeking a review of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) decision to grant waivers to California that allows the state to ban new diesel-powered heavy-duty truck sales in 2035.

The states are asking the court for a review of the EPA’s final action in April to grant the California Air Resource Board two waivers to set stricter emissions rules than the federal Clean Air Act allows, clearing a path for the state to phase out heavy-duty on-road diesel-powered vehicles and engines.

“The EPA and California have no right or legal justification to force truckers to follow their radical climate agenda,” Bird said in a June 6 release. “America would grind to a halt without truckers who deliver our food, clothes, and other necessities. Iowa isn’t going to take a backseat as the EPA and California try to regulate truckers out of business. We’re pushing back.”

Read the whole story here

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NHRDA Canadian Diesel Shootout Race Results

The NHRDA made their annual stop north of the border at The Titanium Strip at Mission Raceway - Mission, BC this past weekend for the NHRDA Canadian Diesel Shootout. The event featured competitors from all over western Canada battling it out for their piece of the $20,000 in prize money.

Up next is Big Sky Truck Fest at Yellowstone Dragstrip on July 28th -29th Get tickets now at: nhrda.com

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History of the venerable 5.9L Cummins

It’s the mid-1980s and you’re on the hunt for a new-ton or larger truck… The only manufacturers offering diesel are Ford and GM—and while they’re torquey, the indirect injection, non-turbo power plants don’t quite keep pace with the larger gas engine offerings of the day. Although the idea of getting double the mileage of big-block appeals to you, the thought of being passed by anything and everything with a trailer behind you is a deal-breaker. Keep reading

Parts Rack

47RE / 48RE / 68RFE Build-It Kits

BD Diesel is excited to introduce their latest product line that caters to your transmission rebuilding needs. If you are in the market for specialty parts to match your specific application, BD has got you covered.

“Our range of rebuild parts kits features top-quality parts that we use in our own performance transmissions. These kits are designed to provide a hassle-free experience to seasoned builders who are looking to complete the job with ease.”

Learn more: us.bddiesel.com