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No More Blown Boots: Merchant Automotive’s LML Duramax PCV Reroute Kit

Engines require crankcase ventilation to prevent pressure buildup that can blow out seals and cause routine leaks because all ICEs have a small amount of […]
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 […]

Tech Q&A Part #3

Light-Duty Diesel? Hello, I have not purchased a rig yet, hence my search for information. I wonder if you have tackled the following question before. […]

Everyman’s Truck: Crank Windows and 650 HP

A lot of us remember that pivotal moment when a diesel captured our undivided attention for the first time. For Kaden Nelson, that moment occurred […]

Oil Pan Upgrade: Ford 6.7L Power Stroke

After the 6.7L Scorpion Motor was introduced in late 2010, it was hailed throughout the 2011 model year as an all-new and revolutionary diesel. While […]

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 […]

Under Pressure—A 1,200-Horsepower 6.0L Drag Truck

A friend of ours once said that racing a 6.0L Ford is like competing in a sporting event with one arm tied behind your back. […]

Turbocharged Upgrade: HSP Diesel Duramax S300 Turbo System

Making 500hp in a 2001 to 2010 GM Duramax is easy, right? While easy may not be the right word, the Duramax is a very […]
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 […]

Fuel Fix: High Speed Performance Fuel System for the 6.0L Power Stroke

Pump Systems A lift pump, as it’s commonly called on a modern diesel, is not the main injection pump. It simply supplies the main injection […]

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 […]
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The Miami Hammer: An Unusual Colorado

Chevy recently announced its new Colorado will be offered with a Duramax diesel. Not a 6.6L D-max, but a 2.8L 4-cylinder. Sure, that will still […]
This 1955 401 rowcrop has the adjustable rear wheel track, the "Eagle" three-point hitch, and hydraulic system, but is lacking either the rear shaft PTO or center belt PTO. That's somewhat unusual in a general-purpose tractor, where PTO work is often a part of the general purpose.

Tractor Talk: A 1955 Case 400D - Case Compact Power

Sometimes big ideas come in smaller packages. Case in point: the 400 Series Case tractors that debuted for 1955. This was the first all-new J.I. […]
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 […]
With more than 1,000 rear-wheel horsepower and plenty of street-driven miles, you can be sure those Nitto 420 tires don't last nearly as long as they should, thanks to a heavy right foot.

Murica’n Made: 1,000hp Single Turbo 6.4L Power Stroke

Michael Corsilli of Pasadena, Maryland, thinks of diesel drag racing when the topic of American pastimes and values—the Armed Forces, Old Glory and baseball in […]
A Hummer H1 in pickup/flatbed two-door configuration. Hummer platforms feature a four-wheel fully independent suspension system complete with heavy-duty springs and hydraulic shock absorbers. Specially designed geared hubs provide a unique gear reduction of 2:1 at each wheel end, doubling the torque output.

Diesel History Retrospective: AM General and the Humvee

AM General is without qualification an American survivor. Its heritage has roots which run deep into the 1800s when Standard Wheel Company—located in Terre Haute, […]

World's Quickest Diesel: The 6.31-second, 226mph, 2,500-Horsepower Scheid Dragster

Drag racing—a simple point A to point B contest—is perhaps one of the purest forms of displaying horsepower. It should be no surprise then, that […]

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 […]

For The Love Of Trucks: Mixing Old School And New School

Joey Smith is a flooring contractor. He knows that a good truck is essential to his job, especially a 4×4 truck. He also feels that […]
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