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Tech Q&A Part #5

Wait to Start…Is it Working? Hi Jim, I own a 2007 classic (1st gen body style) GMC Sierra with the LBZ Duramax, which appears to […]
Seth Sullivan’s Dodge may not be the quickest truck out of the hole, but it back-halved like no other to take the win.

Fleece Performance’s Diesel Showdown Gets Loud

One of the most coveted titles among racers is the Indy Champion because—if it has wheels—it’s likely that a prestigious race for it is held […]
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Industrial Injection VP Brett Williams: Duramax Drag Truck

Brett Williams is one of the VPs of Industrial Injection at Salt Lake City, Utah. If you haven’t heard of Industrial Injection, they are one […]
Kyle Michael relies on S&S Diesel Motorsport fuel injectors driven by a quartet of Bosch CP3s to make tons of power with his common-rail Duramax-powered Super Stock Class pulling truck.

S&S Diesel Motorsport: Uncommon-Rail Injection

We had the chance to visit two of the S&S Diesel Motorsports sites in Michigan to see some common-rail injectors and pump magic for ourselves. […]
Diesel Sellerz revealed their monstrous 6-door Mega Ram-Runner project truck. Even with all that rolling resistance and what seemed like a 20-ft long driveshaft, the 6.7L Cummins managed to squeeze out nearly 600 hp.

Northwest Dyno Circuit: Second Competition Event

On April 18, the newly formed Northwest Dyno Circuit (NWDC) held its second event hosted by No Zone Diesel in Orem, Utah. With dyno competitions […]

PPE Pump and T-Case Brace Kit Upgrade

The Duramax/Allison combo was a pretty solid homerun for the GM crowd right from the get-go when it was released in early 2001 for the […]
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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]
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 […]

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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
The engineers at Fleece came up with this simple module to drop into the fuse box of 2003-2007 GM trucks to enable activation of all four headlight bulbs for high beam operation. The included male spade connector can be soldered to the circuit board to provide a ground trigger wire for additional high beam accessory activation.

ENLIGHTENMENT: Fleece Performance Engineering GM All Lights On Module Installation

You’re not alone if you think it seems like a waste when GM trucks activate the high-beam lights and the low-beam lights shut off. GM […]
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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 […]
Brett Williams from Industrial Injection in his 2001 Chevy Duramax.

Kickin’ It Off Right: The NHRDA Season Begins In California With The Spring Nationals

This year’s NHRDA season kicked off on the West Coast, at Famoso Raceway in Bakersfield, California. The Spring Diesel Nationals was spread over two days […]

Duramax Containment: New Duramax Motor Mounts From Merchant Automotive

With a few bolt-ons and some tuning it’s pretty easy to get a lot of power and torque out of the Duramax engines that GM […]
Jonathan Brooklyn had the longest pull of the day at nearly 380 feet to take the win in the stout 2.6 Class.

Smoky Mountain Black Out: Inaugural Smoky Mountain Diesel Association Event

The events we typically attend have been established for years and are hosted by shops and/or manufacturers. We do get to see new events from […]

The Next Frontier To Duramax Drivability: Duramaxtuner ECM/TCM Matched Tuning Software

Performance tuning is nothing new to the Duramax market, companies like Duramaxtuner of Marengo, Illinois, have been using EFILive software to create custom tuning for […]
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