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LB7 Duramax: Tuner’s 2001-2004 Stealth 64 Turbocharger

It’s been 10 years since GM stopped producing the LB7 Duramax, but thanks to their longevity, efficiency and performance potential, the 2001-2004 GM trucks are […]

Used Diesel Engines: Aftermarket Industry Support

As diesel continues to grow in popularity, the availability of used diesel engines grows as well. While you can pick up a decades-old 6BT Cummins […]
Putting his Cummins-powered Super Duty tow rig to work was Corey Finch. But although the ZF-6 shifted, 2005 Ford sends a respectable 680 hp to the ground, a hurt dual disc clutch hampered his efforts to make it to the top in Open Street.

Small-Town Sled Pull Gets Wild

What’s more American than spending the 4th of July holiday taking in a sled pull? While thousands of small towns across the United States celebrate […]
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Tuned Titans: Calibrated Power Solutions Dyno Day

When you think of Chicago, Illinois, a few things come to mind, such as Michael Jordan and his 6-time NBA championship winning Bulls, the 106-year […]
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Tech Q&A Part #4

Bogging Issues Hey there, I have a 1997 Chevy pickup with a 6.5L diesel, and I’m having some issues, such as a lack of power […]
Justin Kennedy took the top spot on the podium in the NON-DOT Class with his 2000 Dodge Ram. It’s equipped with a set of paddle tires on the rear to help get the big truck moving.

Battle of the Diesels 2: Merchant Automotive West Michigan Sand Drags

Drag racing on a groomed sand track may be a new concept to some, but in parts of the US with access to sand dunes, […]

Triple Play: 2015 TS Performance Outlaw Drag Race and Sled Pull

This year the TS Performance Outlaw Drag Race and Sled Pull was expanded to three days of diesel competition to allow the drag races to […]
The 2015 Ram 3500 is the best heavy hauler in its class. Ram Truck promotes its best-in-class payload of 7,390 lbs, torque of 865 lb-ft and towing capacity of 30,000 lbs. Our tester, being a Crew Cab, was rated slightly less at 29,010. In truth, most owners won’t notice the reduction in overall capacity. However, they will notice the added interior room of the Crew Cab.

Heavy Hauler: 2015 Ram HD Dually Test Drive

When you really need to tow a heavy load, the Ram 3500 DRW (dual rear wheel) truck can’t be beat. In fact, it’s top-in-class among […]

Trucks Are For Girls Too! Trisha Finke’s 800+hp Daily Driver Dodge

While most 20-something women may be more than content driving their Honda Civic or Toyota Prius econoboxes from mall to mall, Trisha Finke is not […]
The heat generated by the turbos also needs to be shielded from the rest of the engine bay. With the cab off of this Duramax, it’s clear that some major heat shields are involved.

Turbocharging 101: A History of the Modern Diesel Turbocharger

Diesel engines have been around forever—certainly as long as their gasoline-fueled counterparts. And while we have naturally aspirated, supercharged and turbocharged gas engines, the turbocharger […]

Key Ingredients: Real World Power Recipes from the Purdue Diesel Club Dyno Day

Dyno events are a great way to illustrate how different power combos play out in the real world. Instead of taking dozens of trucks to […]

Train to Truck: Installing a ProBlaster Triple Train Horn Kit on a Dodge 2500 Ram

To be honest, we could preach that we needed the Kleinn air horns for safety reasons. Having audible horns no matter the circumstances is far […]
14. For those doubting the power of nitrous, there are vehicles out there like Wayne Talkington's 9,500 pound, 11-second semi that speaks to the success of injecting nitrous into a diesel engine. Wayne uses so much nitrous that he has two fill bottles mounted on the rear of the truck to combat any pressure drops.

Big Power with Nitrous: 300-500hp at the Touch of a Button

There’s perhaps no easier way to make a little extra horsepower than nitrous—but making big power with the bottle takes some doing. On the plus […]

Fueling Around at Work: Upgrading The Fuel System On A Cummins Powered Work Truck

“Pure Fuel!“ Proper operation of the fuel system in any diesel engine is of vital importance, especially with modern, high-pressure common rail engines. Getting the […]
1. The new Tap Shifter and Variable Vane Exhaust Brake kits from BD Diesel are the answer to every 6.4L Power Stroke owner’s dreams. Whether being used for heavy towing or just a high-performance application that could benefit from better control of the transmission, these two systems paired together are a surefire way to improve driving experience.

Full Control: BD Diesel 6.4L Tap Shifter and VGT Brake

While the 6.4L Power Stroke was virtually a home run for the Ford camp compared to its 6.0L Power Stroke predecessor, it still had its […]

Tech Q&A Part #2

Bad Vibes I have a 2007 Dodge dually with about 120k miles on the odometer. The truck has developed a vibration that can be felt […]

Diesel Restoration: What’s It Really Take?

There’s been a ton of talk over the last few years about taking older diesels and restoring them, instead of buying a new one. For […]

Buckeye Diesel Blast: Diesel Drags And Pulls In Ohio

While the National Association of Diesel Motorsports (NADM) has held events in Ohio for the past seven years, 2014 was the first year they were […]
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Tech Q&A Part #1

Hot Ford 7.3L I look forward to reading your magazine each month, primarily because you haven’t forgotten the older diesels. I have a 1988 Ford […]
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The Gauntlet Challenge: High-Horsepower Diesels Invade Colorado

This year, ATS Diesel Performance took dyno contests to a whole new level with their “Gauntlet Challenge,” a winner-take-all dyno event with a $500 buy-in, […]
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