2015 Ford F150: Our Aluminum Future?

I recently got a chance to drive the new 2015 Ford F150. For those who haven’t heard, the big news for Ford’s half-ton is that […]
Here's Lindenberg and his triple-turbo Ford in action on the track at the 2014 Scheid Diesel Extravaganza.

Triple Turbo '09 Ford F-250 Super Duty

When most people think of a diesel pickup, the picture that often pops into their head is a fully loaded crew-cab 4×4. It isn’t often […]
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First Annual $30,000 Rocky Top Diesel Shootout

Diesel enthusiasts have a wealth of events they can attend, from huge events like the TS Diesel Outlaw Drag Race & Sled Pull and Scheid Diesel […]

Ford’s First Diesel Pickup Engine

It was the 1970s and people were reeling from the shock of gas prices that had tripled in just a few short years. The effect […]

The Gun-Metal Gray Dually

When the zombies attacked in the film Resident Evil, one of the commandoes uttered a familiar phrase, “It’s time to lock and load.” While this […]

PowerBoard Kit: Bestop’s Retracting Running Boards

One of the drawbacks of having a lifted truck is the inconvenience of having to hoist yourself up into the cab every morning. Add to […]
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Southern Style: RPM Offroad 2014 Open House

The 2014 RPM Offroad Open House/Dyno Day got off to a soggy start with rain throughout the previous night and into the morning. Normally spring […]
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Sixth Annual Thoroughbred Diesel Dyno Competition

While we may not know the day or hour of the biblical judgment day, we do know that Judgement Day comes to the world of […]
We've come a long way since non-wastegated Holset turbos made their 17-19 psi debut on 1989-1993 Dodges.

Small Turbos: Response and Power

Not too long ago, I was at a photoshoot with a hopped-up Dodge, and the owner suggested he do a burnout. Unfortunately, we were up […]
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Rudy's Fall Truck Jam

Over the last few years Rudy’s Diesel, a Durham, North Carolina-based shop, has hosted some of the most exciting diesel events that the East Coast […]

A Brief Note on Alternatives

One of the things I love about this job is that I learn something new with every issue. This month’s lesson was about GDiesel, a […]
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Riffraff Diesel Performance: 6th Annual Diesel Event

The crew at Riffraff Diesel Performance is based out of Eagle Point, Oregon, so it might seem strange that their annual diesel event is held […]

Diesel Motorsports Events: Maryland Performance and Innovative Diesel

Diesel motorsports events continue to dominate Midwestern states, where sled pulling is a way of life. And with some of the biggest names in diesel […]
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Tech Q&A Part #7

Fuel Filters & Cold Weather As you’re probably aware, it’s been cold here in the upper Midwest this winter. My truck began setting the trouble […]

Playin’ Dirty: 2014 Firepunk Dirt Drags—Bigger & Better!

We’re happy to report that diesel events continue to experience unprecedented growth. But we’re also witness to how this progress is often accompanied by growing […]
Juan Ochoa wanted to beef up his 2000 Ford F-350 so he got himself PML differential covers for the front and rear in addition to a transmission pan. Adding more oil capacity, cooling fins, better heat-dissipating cast aluminum, and other improvements compared to the factory pans and covers can increase the reliability of your HD truck.

PML Transmission Pan and Differential Covers Upgrade

Juan Ochoa uses his truck practically every day and on weekends he asks it to step up and do the tough job of hauling his […]
The Scheid Diesel dragster is an awesome sight and we love to shoot pictures of it flying down the track, but it’s so much better in person. If you get a chance to go to one of the major diesel events you’re likely to see it run and that alone is worth the price of admission.

2015 Diesel Event Season Is Here To Stay!

As I write, it’s late January and the Northeast is digging itself out from under the weight of Winter Storm Juno. Though we are sometimes […]
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SEMA 2015: Rigs and Rides

The Diesel World staff dubbed me the SEMA virgin. According to the crew, checking out the Los Angeles Car Convention, as a kid, wasn’t comparable […]
Jim Greenway took no prisoners in sled pulling, dominating the 2.6 Class with his MBRP truck. Surprisingly enough, Jim wasn't done, as he would also be competing in the 3.0 Class with another Dodge.

NHRDA World Finals: Texas Motorplex

For more than 10 years, the National Hot Rod Diesel Association (NHRDA) has hosted some of the country’s hottest diesel drag racing and sled pulling […]

Traction Bar Kit: Longhorn Fab Shop

Torque. It’s the biggest reason most diesel owners are diesel owners to begin with: The massive torque these trucks can produce is what gets a […]