TORQUE STEER

A 1,200HP, 2,200 LB-FT ’08 SUPER DUTY When you’re a horsepower junkie but don’t want to sacrifice the reliability of your $70,000 daily driver, what do you…

PROJECT OBSESSED

Introduction to the build-up of a ‘96 F350 Ford Power Stroke The Old Body Style (OBS) ‘94-’97 Ford is one of those trucks that will never go out of style.…

10 UPGRADED WORK TRUCKS

Many diesel truck owners have their trucks for personal use such as work, traveling, or just daily driving. Most of their trucks were likely stock, and later modified to the owners preference.…

10 Blacked Out Trucks

There’s something charming about an all-black diesel truck. It could be the presence created, how it blends well with other colors, or the intimidation factor. Also, Many of the trucks…

JUMPING JACK FLASH

In truck pulling, there is no mistaking the sound of a mechanical V-8 diesel building rpm at the starting line—and there is nothing quite like a P-pumped 7.3L. It’s an engine combination that…

GOLD RUSH

It would be hard to argue that the 2017 Ford F-250 is anything less than a beautiful, well-designed truck. All new for 2017, the F-250 was converted to a military-grade aluminum alloy to shave…

LONESTAR SUPER DUALLY

Matthew Hoerauf purchased his 2017 Magnetic Metallic F-350 Super Duty solely as a tow vehicle. Needless to say, that “sole” purpose didn’t last very long. Matt had been involved in the custom…

ATOMIC ORANGE SPECIAL

We all have that one friend with a creative flair who does things differently. And we all know a guy with a lead foot. If you’re friends with J.D. Donohue, you know that both of these traits…

THE PERFECT PLAY TOY

There’s no denying that we all want big horsepower on tap, and that we want it available at all times. The more the better. But keeping a high-powered diesel alive can be a challenge,…

When the Stars Align

2018 Starlite Diesel Dyno and United Pullers Event There’s only three or four things that a truck owner can legitimately brag about. Such things…

DEDICATED TO A DINOSAUR

Back before super-sophisticated, computer-controlled, high-pressure common rail fuel systems like today’s Piezo injectors and CP4 injection pumps came around, the 7.3L Power Stroke was a great…

GOOD LOOKS, MAXIMUM TRACTION

Diesel enthusiasts are primarily interested in adding two things to their trucks: bigger wheels and tires, and more power. Show and go. Looks alone won’t satisfy their needs. It’ll have to…

OPERATION OLD SCHOOL TOW RIG: PART 5

Thanks to the components installed in Parts 1-4 of this series, our ’97 F-350 has a brand-new suspension, air helper springs, a heavy-duty Class V hitch, and a 6.0L transmission cooler…

OPERATION OLD SCHOOL TOW RIG: PART 4

Following the installation of a new Class V hitch, trailer brake controller, and free-flowing exhaust system in Part Three, this time we’re replacing another vital component in our ’97 F-350’s…

OPERATION OLD SCHOOL TOW RIG: PART 3

With fresh leaf springs and an air spring system in place under our ’97 F-350 (installed in Parts 1 and 2 of this series), the old school crew cab is well on its way to becoming a born again…