"Stock Replacement or Serious Power—Smeding Diesel Has the Turbo for Your Duramax" Do you have a Duramax? If so, you’re going to want to read this. Have you had any turbocharger issues lately? Or are you searching for proactive maintenance by swapping out your stock turbo? Maybe you want a performance upgrade beyond stock? If your answer is “yes” to any of these, you’re in the right place. Smeding Diesel offers a full lineup of turbo options—including Variable Geometry Turbos (VGT) and Fixed Vane (S300 frame)—for both the 2004–2010 LLY/LBZ/LMM and 2011–2016 LML Duramax trucks. Each setup is drop-in compatible, meaning no cutting, no welding—just bolt-on performance. Let’s kick things off with the 2004–2010 … DW STAFF June 23, 2025
2004 Dodge 2500: Passion, Power, and Perseverance Inside the cab of Jacob Neuenschwander’s 2004 Dodge Ram 2500 there’s a logo on the back seat that says “Fueled By Haters.” It’s likely true. […] Bob Carpenter June 23, 2025
1967 Minneapolis-Moline G1000 Row Crop 1967 Minneapolis-Moline G1000 Row Crop By the mid-1960s, Minneapolis-Moline had a long history of success behind it, but in all that history, they had not […] Jim Allen June 20, 2025
Is Diesel the Next Big Thing in Motorcycles? Is there a new two wheeled diesel movement? Let’s be honest—when you hear the phrase “diesel motorcycle,” your first thought probably isn’t “Yeah, that sounds […] DUSTIN KORTH June 20, 2025
How to Keep Your Transmission Alive Off-Road A modification for your modifications When modifying your diesel truck it’s easy to get excited about changing the things that you can see – but […] DAVID BALLUCK June 19, 2025 FEATURES
Masters of Mechanical Injection Since ’76 KEEPING DIESELS DIALED IN SINCE 1976 If you’ve ever had a 12-valve Cummins, you’ve wanted your P7100 to make more power. If you’ve gotten past […] DW STAFF June 19, 2025 DEPARTMENTS
The Truth About Used Car Parts: Can You Really Trust Them for High-Performance Builds? The used car parts market is no longer the exclusive domain of those trying to fix up their car on a tight budget. Nowadays, even […] Diesel World Staff June 19, 2025 Diesel News
FASS Motorsports Dyno Day 2025 A day of making big power and great memories How do we say this? The first FASS Motorsports Dyno Day, which took place this past […] Jake Hopkins June 18, 2025 DEPARTMENTS EVENTS
Fourth-Gen Ram Bagged in The Nick of Time A fourth GEN ram that meets its final form While fighting for our lives in the mud at Mother Road Mayhem, we found some respite […] JON DANIELS June 17, 2025 Dodge FEATURES Ram Uncategorized
This Is the Summer You Show Up When the shop’s quiet and cold. When you’re under the truck at 11:42 p.m. telling yourself this’ll be the year. The year you finish the […] DUSTIN KORTH June 17, 2025 DEPARTMENTS
V12 John Deere 8960 Built to Break Rules The Wild Story of the V12-Powered 8960 That Shook the Corn Off Iowa Some machines are built. Others are forged—in backwoods shops, under calloused hands, […] DUSTIN KORTH June 16, 2025 Diesel Engines Diesel Tractors FEATURES John Deere
Racetracks Get Legal Protection in Iowa: A Win for Diesel Motorsports Could Turbocharge Diesel Racing’s Future In a huge win for the motorsports community, Iowa has passed groundbreaking legislation protecting racetracks from nuisance lawsuits filed by […] TUCKER HARRIS June 16, 2025 Uncategorized
F-250 Crushes the AWD vs RWD Challenge Nathan Wheeler and ‘Crazy Horse’ Conquer Cleetus’s AWD vs RWD Shootout No-prep is brutal. It eats egos, chews up big talk, and spits out underdogs […] DUSTIN KORTH June 13, 2025 Cummins FEATURES
Protecting Your Diesel Investment: How GPS Trackers Are Powering a Smarter, Safer Future If you’ve poured blood, sweat, and thousands of dollars into your diesel rig—whether it’s a tuned-up pickup, a heavy-duty workhorse, or a fully loaded hauler—you […] DW STAFF June 11, 2025 Diesel News
Enclosed Car Transporter - A Safe Way To Move Your Car Is it necessary to move your car while still wanting it to be safe and clean? You should opt for an enclosed car transporter. It […] DW STAFF June 11, 2025 Diesel News
Billet Upgrades and Tools for 1994–2003 7.3L Power Strokes New Parts Counter This month, we are highlighting parts from Riff Raff Diesel, a trusted source of power stroke parts and accessories! This whole selection […] Diesel World Staff June 11, 2025 Parts Rack
Duramax DNA: A Personal Build Story Introducing Dustin’s LBZ Duramax build Growing up in a small town in the Midwest, trucks have just always been there. Farm rigs, beaters with heaters, […] DUSTIN KORTH June 11, 2025 FEATURES GMC
2024 GMC Denali 3500 Transformation Trey Peck’s Specialized Farm Truck Project Back when Trey Peck of Strafford, Missouri began shopping around for his future pickup, he had something simple in […] JOHN MATA JR June 10, 2025 FEATURES
1960 Chevy Apache with 4BT Cummins Swap A 1960 C10 with a bite under the hood! Let’s get this straight: some builds get attention because they’re loud. Loud paint, loud stance, loud […] DUSTIN KORTH June 10, 2025 Chevy Cover Story FEATURES
5 Tips for Maintaining Your Commercial Trucks Photo by Alexander on Pexels Proper maintenance of commercial trucks is essential for corporate success, safety, and longevity. With extensive miles covered and harsh weather, […] DW STAFF June 06, 2025 Diesel News
Truck Stop: How to Identify and Avoid Hazardous Commercial Vehicles on Texas Roads Navigating the roads of Texas often feels like an adventure in itself. But amidst the vast landscapes and bustling highways, one constant challenge remains: sharing […] DW STAFF June 05, 2025 Diesel News
2,800 HP, Precision, and Family Unity with the Ingrams The family that pulls together stays together—as in sled pulling. Just ask Brad and Susie Ingram and their young sons Brady and Trenton. They’re not […] Steve Temple June 04, 2025 Diesel Trucks Dodge
The Art of Customization: Glenn Hunter’s Standout F-450 You would figure that a F-450 dually is plenty big enough to stand out in a crowd. But with the plethora of large lifted diesels […] Kevin Wilson June 03, 2025 Diesel Trucks FEATURES Ford
A McGaughy’s Transformation on the Ford F-250 Lifted Proper with McGaughys Photos by Mike Alexander When it comes to the world of lifted trucks, there are some out there who do it […] Mike Alexander June 02, 2025 Diesel Tech / How-To Ford Parts Rack