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Ram EcoDiesel Upgrades

Your magazine is great, and the tech articles are very helpful. I’ve seen stories on water-meth kits but they didn’t say how fast it burns […]
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Terre Hot & Stormy: 2014 Scheid Diesel Extravaganza

For the 15th consecutive year the Scheid Diesel Extravaganza took over the city of Terre Haute, Indiana, with nearly 15,000 diesel enthusiasts coming to town […]
The big horsepower award came to Chad Pickering's street-driven 12-valve Dodge, which put down 664 rwhp on fuel and 827 rwhp with a small shot of spray. It also threw up an enormous cloud of smoke!

MPD Dyno Day: West Coast Diesels Hit the Rollers

It’s one of the most basic questions in hot rodding: “How much power does she make?” To answer that age-old question, Miller Performance Diesel hosted […]

Bully Dog Days 2014: Diesel’s Top Dogs Converge in Idaho

July in Southeast Idaho can only mean one thing to the local diesel community, and that’s the Dog Days of summer. For 12 straight years, […]
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BD Diesel Staging Limiter and Throttle Pedal Sensitivity Booster

When it comes to diesel drag racing or sled pulling, the first 60 feet can make all the difference in the world, and a bad […]
One of the biggest draws of events like the NHRDA World Finals is the sight of vehicles nobody has seen before, like this custom 511-cid (8.3L) supercharged diesel that would prove to be the loudest vehicle on the premises.

World Finals: The NHRDA Ends Its Season with A Spectacular Show

Diesel events have been growing in popularity, and one event that has really picked up steam is the NHRDA World Finals in Ennis, Texas. The […]
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Rocky Mountain Shootout

The National Association of Diesel Motorsports (NADM) is the sanctioning body for national diesel-based motorsports competition. Diesel motorsports have a strong following in the Rocky […]

Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF): The Downsides of Misuse

Back in the September 2014 issue of Diesel World we talked about diesel exhaust fluid (DEF), which is used as an exhaust treatment in modern […]
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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 […]
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Ultimate Axle Build: Building A Super-Strong 9.25 AAM Front Axle for Your GM or Dodge (Part 2)

The independent front suspension system and 9.25-inch AAM axle delivered in 2001-2010 GM trucks is great at providing a smooth ride on the road, but […]
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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 […]

Wastegate: Diesel Events Rule!

Over the past few months, I’ve gotten to see quite a range of performances, parts, and people that make up one of the most exciting […]
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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 […]
Kolin Dunn’s Dodge looked great on the way to his first place finish in the Hot Work Stock class.

Sixth Annual Hoosier State Showdown

Sled pulling is serious business in the Midwest. From local fairs to national-level events, some of the best pullers in the country call the Midwest […]
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Titan XD: Nissan’s Re-Entry to The Light Duty Truck Market

What do you think of the all-new 2016 Nissan Titan XD? Does it stir your heart, make you want a test drive, even persuade you […]

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 […]

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 […]
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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 […]
Edge Products sponsored driver Ryan Thain had his 5.9L Cummins ready to compete with the big boys in the Pro-Mod Diesel class where there are no restrictions for turbo size and cut pulling tires are allowed. Making well over 1,200 hp, he stayed right in there, landing a second place spot at 285 ft.

Without a Hitch: Weekend on the Edge 2015

A true diesel enthusiast will take every chance they get at attending a locally hosted diesel event of any kind, whether it’s a small town […]