Diesel Performance Podcast

Diesel Power Magazine's Jason Gonderman visits the podcast to talk about the publications LB7 build. It's called Project Implse and it involves tearing down a $3,000.00 truck and rebuilding it into something anyone would want to own and drive. The truck build is about a year old now and already the focus of a dozen articles. SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS: Wehrli Custom Fabrication WCFAB.COM Exergy Performance exergyperformance.com Calibrated Power Solutions calibratedpower.com Duramaxtuner.com

What goes into the decision making when buying a new turbo - or upgrading the turbo in your truck with a new compressor wheel and cover? It's the least expensive route, but may not necessarily be the best way to go. Paul and Chris talk about turbos and various buying options with J.P., Calibrated's turbo shop overseer. He's taken apart dozens of turbos and has learned a few things about how they look after a few hundred thousand miles. SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS: Wehrli Custom Fabrication WCFab.com Exergy Performance Exergyperformance.com Calibrated Power Solutions Calibratedpower.com Durmaxtuner.com

Paul and Chris drive Paul's new diesel ride - a 2012 BMW X5 35D. Not only is Paul's ride a diesel - it's got a common rail with compound turbos. As he says - it's got everything he'd want in a truck - but it's an SUV. SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS: Wehrli Custom Fabrication WCFAB.COM Exergy Performance EXERGYPERFORMANCE.COM Calibrated Power Solutions Calibratedpower.com Duramaxtuner.com

Kody Pulliam won the Diesel Power Challenge 2018 with his LB7 Duramax, expert driving and good luck! This episode walks you through what it was like to be at #DPC2018 with Kody. Hear interviews at the event, on the side of the track and even after a few beers as host Paul Wilson follows Kody throughout the event. Special Thanks: Kody Pulliam Diesel Power Magazine KJ Jones XDP ATS ALL DPC Sponsors & Competitors Wehrli Custom Fab Exergy Performance DuramaxTuner.com Calibrated Power Paul Wilson: 815-568-7920 ext 2122 Chris Ehmke: 815-568-7920 ext 2121

Paul and Chris welcome DURTYMAX JACK to the podcast. He's a popular YouTuber who drives an L5P and a sweet Corvette - and a lot more. Special thanks to our Sponsors: Wehrli Custom Fabrication WCFab.com Exergy Performance exergyperformance.com Calibrated Power Solutions Calibratedpower.com Duramaxtuner.com

The final event of the DPC2018 - the SLED PULL - gets underway with Paul Wilson calling the action and talking to the drivers. Then we hear from a relieved Kaje Jones, editor of Diesel Power Magazine at the conclusion of another successful Diesel Power Challenge. SPECIAL THANKS TO DIESEL POWER MAGAZINE: http://www.trucktrend.com/diesel-power-magazine/

Paul watches the Diesel Power Challenge 2018 Competitors move through the cone course. It may look easy - but it's not. Special thanks to Diesel Power Magazine: http://www.trucktrend.com/events/diesel-power-challenge

Paul calls the drag racing final at the 2018 Diesel Power Challenge. Special thanks to Diesel Power Magazine: http://www.trucktrend.com/events/diesel-power-challeng

The drag racing event kicks off at the Diesel Power Challenge. The event features quite a few drivers who say drag racing is what they do best. Paul Wilson follows the action from the qualifying to the semi-finals. Look for the drag racing final in the next episode. Special thanks to Diesel Power Magazine: http://www.trucktrend.com/events/diesel-power-challeng

Diesel Power Challenge 2018 - DAY FOUR: Like every event at this year's DPC, the weather and altitude play a role. The trailer races are no exception as the trucks see how fast they can carry a 10K trailer up an eighth-mile incline. One more event in this grueling diesel contest. Special thanks to Diesel Power Magazine: http://www.trucktrend.com/events/diesel-power-challeng

Paul concludes the DYNO event with another series of interviews and play-by-play action. He also points out some of the unique conditions the drivers must consider during the DYNO run. Special thanks to Diesel Power Magazine: http://www.trucktrend.com/events/diesel-power-challeng

Coverage of the Diesel Power Challenge DYNO event continues with Paul watching the action on the rollers and getting comments from the drivers - watch out for Part Three coming soon.

Paul is watching the DYNO event at the Diesel Power Challenge in Arvada, Colorado - here's the first part of several reports from host Paul Wilson. Special thanks to Diesel Power Magazine: http://www.trucktrend.com/events/diesel-power-challeng

It turns out the fuel consumption portion of the Diesel Power Challenge is really, really tough on the trucks. So tough that some competitors do not participate out of concern it may break their trucks! Paul Wilson talks to the drivers and the organizer of the event - who likes the idea of a difficult event within the challenge. Special thanks to Diesel Power Magazine: http://www.trucktrend.com/events/diesel-power-challeng

Paul travels to Arvada, Colorado for the 2018 Diesel Power Challenge. In the first of several episodes this week, Paul talks to most of the competitors about their trucks and their expectations. Special thanks to Diesel Power Magazine: http://www.trucktrend.com/events/diesel-power-challenge/

Although recorded before the Ultimate Callout Challenge 2018, competitor Josh Gruis goes over his truck build and outlines his goals for the upcoming event. He also talks to Chris and Paul about what he's learned about diesel and how it affects his decisions on his current build. Special thanks to our sponsors: Wehrli Custom Fabrication WCFAB.COM Exergy Performance exergyperformance.com Calibrated Power Solutions Calibratedpower.com Duramaxtuner.com

When this podcast was recorded - just seven days before the Ultimate Callout Challenge - Frank Kuperman admitted his truck wasn't ready. But no one else was either. #UCC2018 Special thanks to our sponsors: Wehrli Custom Fabrication WCFAB.com Exergy Performance Exergyperformance.com Calibrated Power Solutions calibratedpower.com Duramaxtuner.com

Shawn Baca continues to push the envelope in diesel performance. In this episode, he gets into the details behind his latest effort with Chris and Paul. Thanks to our Sponsors: WCFab.com Wehrli Custom Fabrication Exergy Performance Exergyperformance.com Calibrated Power Solutions calibratedpower.com Duramaxtuner.com

Like thousands of other people here at the UCC, Mike Maas of Dark Horse Diesel, Watkins, MN is a spectator. But he may be a qualifier in the future. Mike talks to Chris and Paul about his truck, diesel shop and what it means to attend the UCC.

Josh Gruis goes into detail what happened with his truck yesterday and describes his strategy through the rest of the weekend.

Art Martinez of PSP Diesel joins Paul and Chris to advocate for Ford diesel.

Ryan Gelinas of Dynamite Diesel Products and ATS joins Paul and Chris to critique the first day of the UCC and talk about what to expect today and tomorrow.

Paul and Chris open the second day at the UCC.

Paul and Chris wrap up the first day of the UCC 2018 when a little drama on the track caught their attention.

Trevor Peterson captured the top qualifier spot on the DYNO with 2,100HP. Paul and Chris talk to him and his wife Trista about it. Then we learn about Trevor's strategy moving into the drag race and sled pull events. For now, Trevor Peterson is the top qualifier.

Jordan Molenaar says he's brought a knife to a gunfight. With his 2008 F350, Jordan says he's ready to win big in the sled pull competition, and that's it. But if he can make it through all events without breaking it's a win-win.

The Wounded Warrior Project helps veterans get back on their feet after serving in areas of conflict, like Iraq and Afghanistan. Big events like the Ultimate Callout Challenge offer opportunities to the WWP because here they can meet other vets - maybe even encounter those who may need their help. The organization provides outreach to help vets in need. Paul talks to Jesse Babson of Detroit, Michigan - an Army vet who served two tours - one in Iraq and the other in Afghanistan. For more information: https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/

Jaran Holder explains why he's not participating in this year's UCC. It's expensive, time consuming and his truck is different now.

Mark Downing joins Paul and Chris and together they predict the outcome of the UCC 2018.

Paul and Chris kick off the first of many interviews with Manfred Schreyer of Longhorn Fab of Brookeville, Ohio. In this podcast, Paul, Chris, and Manfred explain why the UCC deserves everyone's support.

Chris and Paul say welcome from the UCC 2018!

Diesel Power Magazine's Kaje Jones welcomes Diesel Performance Podcast's Chris Ehmke and Paul Wilson to a Facebook live event where he announced this year's competitors. The announcement comes from the site of the Ultimate Callout Challenge 2018!

Ryan Phaff knows the drill - finish all three events: sled pull, drag race, and dyno without breaking. That's what he hopes to do as a qualifier for this year's UCC. If he finishes in the top 5, he returns in 2019 as a competitor. Paul and Chris learn about the truck Ryan says have no secrets. Special Thanks to our Sponsors: Wehrli Custom Fabrication WCFAB.COM Exergy Performance Exergyperformance.com Calibrated Power Solutions Calibratedpower.com Duramaxtuner.com

Tony Burkhard heads to his first UCC event as a competitor this year. How did he make the decision to go? Tony is known as a sled puller, so what's the plan when it comes to drag racing? Chris and Paul find out in this episode of the Diesel Performance Podcast. Special Thanks to our sponsors: Wehrli Custom Fab WCFAB.com Exergy Performance Exergyperformance.com Calibrated Power Solutions calibratedpower.com Duramaxtuner.com

Trevor Peterson took a year to transform his stock Cummins from mild to absolute, freakin' wild with triple turbos and everything else in just one year! Paul and Chris are amazed and ask about his strategy as a qualifier in this year's UCC. If Trevor finishes in the top 5, he'll return next year as a competitor! Special thanks to our sponsors: Wehrli Custom Fabrication WCFAB.COM Exergy Performance Exergyperformance.com Calibrated Power Solutions, Inc. Calibratedpower.com Duramaxtuner.com

Lavon Miller stands at the top of the diesel performance world with two consecutive wins at the Ultimate Callout Challenge - and three wins at the Diesel Power Challenge. If ever a competitor existed for a takedown from some underdog - it would be Lavon. Paul and Chris go into the details with Firepunk's founder-owner about the truck and what he's planning for this year's UCC - one month away! Special thanks to our sponsors: Wehrli Custom Fabrication WCFAB.COM Exergy Performance Exergyperformance.com Calibrated Power Solutions Calibratedpower.com Duramaxtuner.com

Jesse Warren joins Paul and Chris for a listener requested episode of the Diesel Performance Podcast. While we would have interviewed him anyway, several listeners specifically requested to hear from the Ford 6.0 driver. Special thanks to our sponsors: Wherli Custom Fabrication WCFAB.COM Exergy Performance exergyperformance.com Calibrated Power Solutions calibratedpower.com Duramaxtuner.com

Paul and Chris climb aboard Duramaxtuner's test mule - the '58 ApacheMAX and see what 800HP on the street feels like with the new Stealth 67 G2 for the LB7. It's another rowdy ride along as the Diesel Performance Podcast jumps behind the wheel of an exciting truck with amazing power. The video version is also available. Thanks to our sponsors: Wehrli Custom Fabrication WCFAB.COM Exergy Performance exergyperformance.com Calibrated Power Solutions calibratedpower.com Duramaxtuner.com

John Schirado joins the podcast to talk about his participation in the Ultimate Callout Challenge 2018 as a qualifier. John knows quite a bit about drag racing in his diesel and that means he's learned quite a bit the hard way. SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS: Wehrli Custom Fabrication WCFAB.COM Exergy Performance exergyperformance.com Diesel Power Magazine' trucktrend.com/diesel-power-magazine/ Calibrated Power Solutions CalibratedPower.com Duramaxtuner Duramaxtuner.com

The Stealth turbo appeared on the market just a few years ago. Since then it has won praise for its drop-in, bolt-on ease of installation, great spool-up, and plenty of horsepower. So what does the future hold for the Stealth Series? DT's Nick Priegnitz visits and spills the beans about a brand new 67.7 G2 and its incredible power potential. SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS: Wehrli Custom Fabrication WCFAB.COM Exergy Performance exergyperformance.com Diesel Power Magazine' trucktrend.com/diesel-power-magazine/ Calibrated Power Solutions CalibratedPower.com Duramaxtuner Duramaxtuner.com

UCC Qualifier Kelsie Epps has one goal at the upcoming Ultimate Callout Challenge - beat Charlie Keeter! Epp is a qualifier at this year's event, which means she could return as a competitor if she finishes in the Top 5. You'd think that was more important than beating Keeter - but no - the rivalry is more important. Kelsie's truck is now a triple turbo monster that's undergone plenty of changes to prep for the event. Like most qualifiers - and competitors - she's hoping to get through each event - drag racing, dyno, and sled pull - without breaking. Paul and Chris also welcome Duramaxtuner lead diesel tech D.J. Wlasiuk to talk about his latest adventures in the shop. It turns out he''s been swapping engines - tough job made tougher with weird wiring harness issues. SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS: Wehrli Custom Fabrication WCFAB.COM Exergy Performance Exergyperformance.com Duramaxtuner.com Calibrated Power Solutions Calibratedpower.com