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Supercharged Express: Brad Ponci's 1,000-hp Blown Cummins

When it comes to diesel performance, it’s easy to tread the same path as everyone else. Especially when it comes to 12-valve Cummins engines: It’s […]
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Battle of the Diesels 2: Merchant Automotive West Michigan Sand Drags

Drag racing on a groomed sand track may be a new concept to some, but in parts of the US with access to sand dunes, […]
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Triple Play: 2015 TS Performance Outlaw Drag Race and Sled Pull

This year the TS Performance Outlaw Drag Race and Sled Pull was expanded to three days of diesel competition to allow the drag races to […]
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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 […]
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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. […]
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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 […]
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Max Tow: Heavy Towing Performance Must-Haves

As tow vehicles go, the Ford F-450 may be in a class of its own. While the other two of the big three have increased […]
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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. […]
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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 […]
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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. […]
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, […]

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 […]

Tractor Talk: Call Dave! 1967 David Brown 780 Selectamatic

David Brown is not a well known name in the United States tractor scene, but our neighbors north of the border are very familiar with […]

News: Diesel Wrangler Concept + Boxless Colorado

Diesel Jeep Wrangler Concept Jeep and Mopar showed off several concept rigs this May at the 49th Annual Easter Jeep Safari. The most exciting to […]
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The Gauntlet Challenge: High-Horsepower Diesels Invade Colorado

This year, ATS Diesel Performance took dyno contests to a whole new level with their “Gauntlet Challenge,” a winner-take-all dyno event with a $500 buy-in, […]
At the track, the Ford has run as quickly as 11.68, although its 118-mph trap speed

The Underdog: From Used Cab & Chassis to 700-HP Monster

  Normally, when you see a diesel screaming down the drag strip in the 11-second range, it’s not a 6.0L Ford. Truth be told, though, […]
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Tractor Talk: 1941 Farmall MD Diesel: First Of The Breed

When International Harvester debuted its new Raymond Loewy-designed Letter Series tractors in 1939, it was one of their bigger advancements. The improvements came on just […]

10-Second Tow Rig: Daily-Driven 900-HP Cummins?

Not only is Aaron Flournoy’s Ram that you see on these pages a daily driver, it’s currently his wife’s daily driver. Since Aaron is bigger […]
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Workin' It: Fast and Easy Dodge Work Truck Upgrades for More Power

A work truck is often one of the most important tools in a contractor’s arsenal and is relied on for much more than just transportation […]
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