Diesel Performance Podcast

There's a new class in sled pulling - the outlaw class and it's a crowd pleaser. Unlike stock and 2.5 trucks, the outlaw class doesn't have any rules. It's a "run-what-you-brung" pull. You can have a 1,200 horsepower truck go up against one with less than half the horsepower and still be competitive against each other. Stuff is always breaking - so what's not to like about that, right? The Diesel Performance Podcast welcomes veteran sled puller Pete Shibby to talk about the class and why he runs in it. Hosts Nick Priegnitz and Danny Voss ask Shibby to go into detail about how some pullers are figuring out the class and what they need to do to gain every extra foot possible.

Technology improvements in the 2010 and newer Cummins have made emissions intact performance gains possible. In fact, Clint Cannon, Founder-Owner of ATS Diesel describes the next technological achievement for his company - emission intact twin turbo system. Clint explains to Danny and Paul the system uses a patented manifold design to use the engine's heat to compliment the emissions equipment. This new design he describes as a bolt-on twin turbo system.

Diesel Performance Podcast host Nick Priegnitz welcomes Chris Ehmke of Calibrated Power Solutions and Duramaxtuner.com to talk about drop-in turbochargers. What's the difference between drop-in turbochargers when compared to those that require a pedestal, oil lines, and various other components? As Nick and Chris discuss, the manufacturers had a good reason to use the size of charger they did and it relates to driveability, ease of installation, and common sense. But everyone has to experience the blast-off from a big charger, right?

Pulling in the 2.5 charger class means different things in different regions of the country. It's a real mess because there's no set rules or agreement. Danville Performance's Mark Broviak joins the Diesel Performance Podcast to help Danny and Paul understand what's going on in the 2.5 pulling class. Mark says 2.5 trucks can differ in horsepower by several hundred because of how the rules are written. And the rules also affect how much it will cost to be successful in that class.

Ryan Gelinas spends more than 200 freaking days on the road every year promoting and marketing ATS. He's been to every sled pull, drag race, and dyno event out there. What better person to talk to about diesel gatherings, right? Paul Wilson and Ryan go over the major events every diesel enthusiast needs to know about. They also explain which could be considered family friendly and those that are not (if you know what I mean). Diesel events always provide access to nationally known brands and people showcasing the latest, greatest thing in the diesel performance aftermarket.

Jon Flament's '06 Cummins hit 11 seconds - but is destined to shave another second - at least that's what Jon wants to do - go fast, real fast. In this episode of the Diesel Performance Podcast, Chris Ehmke talks with Jon about his build and future plans for his truck.

SoCalDiesel's Guy Tripp talks to Danny and Paul about Duramax engine builds and what owners need to consider. Guy is a pioneer in the diesel performance aftermarket. He's a mechanical engineer with many years of design and manufacturer experience with cylinder heads and other high-performance parts for gasoline and diesel engines. Guy got into diesel following the introduction of the Bosch Common Rail, which many credit with creating the diesel industry we know today. In this episode, he goes into detail with the evolution of diesel parts, like cranks and pistons. And he talks about the jet ski he built and powered with nitrous. Sounds crazy - but that's what mechanical engineers do - bend the envelope to create parts for the rest of us.

PSP Diesel's Stephen Peters says a bullet-proofed Ford 6.0 is probably the least expensive, most reliable diesel power you can get. Stephen joins Paul and Danny on the podcast to explain the modifications included in the bullet-proofing process. He also goes into detail on the best way to keep a Ford 6.0 healthy (oil changes) but he also talks about oil filtration and how it's lowering maintenance costs and making the 6.0 look even better. Check out PSP Diesel of South Houston, Texas: http://pspdiesel.com/index.html

It's the battle between the small diesel engines - GMC Canyon 2.8L versus Jeep 3.0L EcoDiesel. Calibrated Power Solutions founder-owner Nick Priegnitz along with CPS diesel tech DJ Wlasiuk and vice president of operations and sale strategies Jamie Kerley discuss the performance differences between the platforms.

Diesel Technology Source's David Browning schools Paul and Danny on the finer points of sled pulling. David explains the beginning of the sport and why it's so popular among farmers and other country folks. David goes into detail on the hitch and the importance of a particular set-up to get the best results. The conversation devolves (as it usually does with Paul and Danny) into what happens when sled pullers break their shit. They usually drown their sorrows in a 12 pack.

Anthony Reams talks about his XDP sponsored drag truck and a new set up: common rail, twin turbo with dual fuelers clocking 9.14, 153.89 mph - outrunning two national records for ET and MPH! Anthony Reams Racing

Duramaxtuner.com's founder-owner, Nick Priegnitz, hosts the Diesel Performance Podcast with Danny Voss to talk about a new and exciting frontier - emissions equipped sled pulling. DT's emission's equipped sled truck Clean Sweep is a 2012 LML Duramax beta testing the Stealth 64 VVT turbocharger. Clean Sweep changes everything for performance diesel with its 600+ horsepower and the factory exhaust intact - removing smoke and noise but maintaining power.

This one of a kind diesel drag set-up has to be seen to believed. Blown Smoke won the NHRDA Pro Stock World & National Championships in an engine and chassis configuration unknown before now. Brian Spooner and Jamie Stajanowski give Paul and Danny the complete story behind Blown Smoke and how the build experienced plenty of set-backs to get where it is today. The vehicle features a 511 cubic inch Brad Anderson Hemi block with custom built heads and plenty of other mods. To learn more, check out Blown's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/blownsmoke14/ To contact the Brian or Jamie send them a message through Facebook. You can also learn more through their website: canadiandieselonline.ca Email: [email protected]

Jacob White of High Tech Turbo returns to the Diesel Performance Podcast. In this episode, Jacob explains the pros and cons of big, single turbos. He also describes the differences between the s300 and s400 chargers and apparently how size does matter when it comes to driveability. The turbo-talk also dives into the difference between sea level and high altitude turbo performance, something you may need to consider if you live in the mountains. To learn more about High Tech Turbo - check out the company's website: www.htturbo.com

Rob Coddens (aka Idaho Rob) the Super Street Legend and the Super-Street MPH Record holder of 152.88 talks to Paul and Danny about how he got started in diesel. Rob also explains the sequence of events that led to his successful work in diesel drag racing with his truck Max'd Out. If you are into diesel drag racing or interested in starting - you need to check out this podcast. Rob owns ATP Trucks of Meridian, Idaho atptrucks.com [email protected]

The Diesel Performance Podcast welcomes Charlie Ketter - winner of this year's Diesel Power Challenge with a Ford 6.0. Charlie's diesel story is incredible. The truck he used is the first diesel he's ever owned - so imagine the journey from a less than dependable 6.0 to one of the best diesel trucks in the country!

The guys welcome Patrick Ellis of Street Diesel Power, who also hosts the Diesel Power Podcast. The convo digs into the popularity of diesel podcasts and how they serve an important role in the industry. The trio also talks about the best power for an LBZ, which leads to a disagreement between Paul-Danny (not the first time). In the end, the DPP appreciate's Patrick's visit and his fine work on his podcast. To reach Danny and Paul: 1-815-568-7920 Paul: ext 2122 [email protected] Danny: ext 2124 [email protected] To Reach Patrick: streetdieselpower.com 888-556-0743

One of the most popular mods for the HD body style on a Duramax is the lift kit. They can range from the basic "leveler" to a foot high lift. The lift kit changes the truck's suspension, altering the geometry - as they say - and has the potential to make the ride really uncomfortable. That's why we called Nick Vazquez of Cognito Motorsports. The Bakersfield, California company manufacturers high-quality suspension parts and lift kits - so what better group to call to find out the best way to get the most out of a kit and other important suspension parts.

If you want to hear someone talk with authority and passion about their work - you need to hear this podcast - even if you drive a different badge. Ron Olson has spent the last 20 years of his professional life working on the Ford 7.3 - performing research and development for Hypermax Performance of Gilberts, Illinois, creating chips and performance parts, like the inline pump engine conversion. After you listen to this episode of the Diesel Performance Podcast - you'll never look at a Ford 7.3 in the same way. Ron Olson's phone number is 847-428-5655 www.gohypermax.com

Mike Graves is a legend in the diesel performance aftermarket. The guy runs a successful custom shop in Hollywood, Maryland - where he does it all - from simple oil changes to complete motor builds. More importantly, Mike works constantly to build the next generation of diesel enthusiasts through his Friday night diesel events. Paul and Danny learn about Mike's success and how he's made it happen. http://www.hollyrockcustoms.com/

Search Industrial Injection's Shawn Baca's on YouTube and you'll find an amazing gallery of videos. You can watch him blow up turbos into giant fireballs on a dyno, split an engine block - also on a dyno - and crash his '06 Cummins at 50 mph. But all that was in the past - now Shawn finds himself at the top of the diesel performance aftermarket in the highest horsepower truck and winner of the recent Ultimate Callout Challenge! Paul and Danny find out from Shawn how he managed to get 2,474 rwhp from his '06 Cummins - taking the industry to a new and unimagined level of power.

Jacob White works with turbos every day for High Tech Turbo as the performance product manager. If there's a question about turbochargers - Jacob knows the answer. In this podcast, he steps back and explains for Danny and Paul exactly what and how a turbocharger works on a diesel powertrain. Jacob is also very positive about the future of turbochargers in all types of vehicles, including gasoline engines. Danny-Paul also present Jacob with power scenarios, like what would he recommend for a particular type of engine set-up. The result is a fascinating discussion about the optimal power for an LB7, for example, and how to get there. This is a must-listen for all Duramax owners.

The Diesel Performance Podcast welcomes Bob Petersen (Shotgun Bob) of Duramaxtuner.COM on the show to interview close friend and associate Chad Hall, founder of Alligator Performance of Hayden, Idaho. Chad describes the start of the company and how it has grown significantly over the years, constantly outgrowing every new building it occupies. The diesel performance part company also participated in the successful Ultimate Callout Challenge.As Bob and Chad discuss, the UCC is changing the diesel performance aftermarket with a new and unimaginable levels of engine power. This is a fascinating conversation between two guys who love diesel performance.

Cliff Hutton of Triple C Diesel Performance knows how to break a truck in half - that's exactly what his mega truck "Nuff Said" did recently in a tug of war contest. The North Carolina performance diesel shop owner talks to Paul and Danny about the 20,000-pound truck and how it's overbuilt and ready to take on the competition. Cliff unveils a new project and that leads to a real argument between Danny and Paul about drag racing. This rowdy show is "absolutely" the best for Mother's Day.

Jimmy Hawn of Revenna, Ohio says his diesel addiction began in2001 when his grandfather bought a 24 valve. Now he sled pulls withan '06 he named "No More Cents" referring to the cash he's spent.Jimmy started with a Smarty tuner, cold air and exhaust. Now histruck is competitive in northeast Ohio and western Pennsylvaniawhere he's racked up an impressive record in theworkstock class.

Anyone who works on a farm knows the importance of a tractor with enough power to get the job done. Anything less and the entire operation suffers. That's why we call today's episode Tractor Power Revolution. Hosts Paul Wilson and Danny Voss welcome Logan Eck of JMR Farms of Vincennes, Indiana. Logan talks about tractor up-rates and how the simple process has improved power on five tractors on his operation. Joining Logan is Calibrated Power's Nick Priegnitz. The podcast explains why and when a farm operation should consider a new calibration for a tractor. Other issues are described, including the difference between a calibration and other methods of increasing power on a farm tractor. Nick explains how a calibration works within the factory powertrain designs by respecting the importance of fuel monitoring on the system. If the tractor doesn't know how much fuel it's getting - bad things can happen. This episode is a must-hear for anyone who depends on tractor power on the farm - which is pretty much every farm operation in the world.

Nathan Mueller visits the podcast to talk about his 2010 Camaro SS. No big deal, right? It's just a Camaro. But pop the hood and you'll find a Duramax! Hosts Paul Wilson and Danny Voss talk to Nate about his amazing diesel conversion and why he tackled such an unusual project. Then we learn Nate owns a successful business converting other vehicles, which leads to a pretty interesting convo by itself. Here's Nate's shoutouts and links for the Duramax Camaro: Duramaxcamaro.com Oneofwon.net facebook.com/one.of.won Ken Wolkens - Standaloneharness.com Adem Pela - Pelamotorsports.com Rychner Speed and Fab - Facebook Roger with Exhaust Pros Colin Doyle Travis Marquette Brian Maleska

The Diesel Performance Podcast digs deep into the least popular, but important topic - diesel engine emissions equipment. Danny and Paul welcome expert Mike Kennedy of Calibrated Power Solutions. Mike has nearly two decades of experience working on diesel engine emissions equipment. He's currently the director of Calibrated Power's calibrations department. Anyone with a diesel will appreciate this episode because it breaks down all the emission acronyms (EGR, DOC, SCR, DPF) into everyday language while providing insight into the importance of each step in the soot and NOX cleaning process in a diesel. The guys also address the how deleting emissions equipment may not really pay off the way some expect. It's a fascinating conversation that every diesel owner probably needs to listen to.

The Diesel Performance Podcast visits with Lottsburg, Virginia farmer Mark Downing. Mark recounts his diesel addiction, starting with a 6.5 GMC to an '01 Duramax that included some major problems (injectors, head gasket, injection pump) by 80K miles (ouch!). Mark sold the '01 Duramax and bought an '01 Cummins. Mark then describes his enjoyment of spraying nitrous - nothing gets the turbo going better, he says. Danny agrees because he uses nitrous too. After listening to this episode, you'll be amazed at the amount of work some diesel owners put into their trucks to satisfy that need for horsepower! https://m.facebook.com/bhfrperformance/

No doubt about it - the LML is the Duramax of choice for many. The ride quality cannot be matched by any other Duramax. But how does the LML compare when it comes to performance? What does the owner have to do to hit 500 rwhp and beyond? DPP hosts Paul Wilson and Danny Voss talk to LML expert and owner-founder of Calibrated Power Solutions and Duramaxtuner.COM, Nick Priegnitz.

Byron, Illinois resident Mike Carter stops by with his show quality LML for this episode of the Diesel Performance Podcast Truck Advisor. Paul and Danny learn how Mike's diesel addiction starts with his father's truck that is eventually handed down - beginning with an LLY. Today Mike's LML is emissions equipped and tuned by Duramaxtuner.COM. Along with the tuning, Mike's truck includes an amazing set of subwoofers under the back seat - so not only does his truck look good - but you can hear it coming from a quarter mile away!

Paul and Danny wrap up a two-episode series about Calibrated Power Solutions' Turbo Shootout. The shootout involved testing five aftermarket turbochargers for spool-up, towing and peak power. The guys go over some of the results in this episode and draw some important conclusions about the selection of an aftermarket turbocharger. Listeners are also invited to download the full 17 page report at Calibratedpower.com.

Paul and Danny welcome Chuck Dilly to the podcast to talk about his fully built Duramax. DPP guest and diesel expert Chris Ehmke joins the conversation about Chuck's amazing 900 horsepower monster he drives every day in any weather. The guys tackle the important issue of what to do if your truck fails after a major build. Some give up and go home - but not Chuck! The crew also talks about the importance of setting goals for a truck build - figuring out exactly how much horsepower you want. This is a rowdy, explicit conversation worth every minute of your time.

The Diesel Performance Podcast begins a two-episode discussion about Calibrated Power Solution's Cummins Turbo Shootout. Co-Hosts Paul Wilson and Danny Voss describe the series of tests to measure five aftermarket turbochargers in several categories, including spool-up, towing, and peak power. This first episode goes over the basics. A second episode will talk about the results. Listeners are invited to download the 17-page final report from Calibrated Power's website - calibratedpower.com.

Andrew Murdock of Suncoast Converters explains how to build the best transmission for whatever application you need. The most important consideration - the torque converter.

Sean Kiser drives a '06 Cummins Quad-Cab he bought brand new. But his truck has come a long way since then. Even though he doesn't race with it all the time - he did make one run and finished in the 10's at 127 mph with a calculated rwhp of over 900. Join Paul Wison and Danny Voss as they talk to Sean about his truck and the addictive passion of diesel power.

Paul Wilson hitches a ride in a freshly tuned 2.8L Duramax Canyon and becomes a believer. This is not your typical small truck - this is a real diesel with enough towing capacity to haul a car trailer or whatever. Nick Priegnitz, Owner-Founder of Duramaxtuner.COM, talks about the V4 Duramax and its tuning potential - both for the engine control module (ECM) and transmission control module (TCM). The entire podcast takes place behind the wheel with Paul reacting as each new tune is loaded. The small, kinda dead stock tuned truck turns into an energetic joy to drive. Duramaxtuner.COM's Nick Priegnitz is convinced the 2.8L Duramax platform is here to stay and has an awesome future in the diesel performance aftermarket.

Katie Pajestka knows burnouts! Paul and Danny ask Katie how she got started in diesel - you may be surprised by the answer! She describes what it took to get from a bone stock, old-guy truck to the tire shredding machine she owns today. The truck goes to the track when the weather improves - but Paul thinks he knows what Katie's truck will run and Danny disagrees. It's a lively discussion with plenty of good times.

Daniel McEwen's diesel addiction began with a Cummins and now includes a Duramax LML. In this episode of the DPP Truck Advisor, Daniel explains the mods and other things he's done to build a drag racer and how he's done it.

Paul and Danny host two of the country's best diesel performance experts to talk about the latest in twin and triple turbo set-ups. Nick Priegnitz, owner-founder of Calibrated Power Solutions, home of Duramaxtuner.COM, stops by along with Jason Wehrli, owner-founder of Wehrli Custom Fab. The crew goes into detail about what's involved in twin and triple turbo systems and what considerations a truck owner needs to consider before adopting the set-up for their own truck. The show also goes into various scenarios with Nick and Jason making recommendations. We think ALL of our shows are great - but we're really proud of this one - we hope you agree. Don't forget to leave a comment and rating on iTunes!

Paul and Danny talk about a topic they know a lot about - EFILive, the tuning software used to develop calibrations for the Duramax, Cummins and a variety of gas engines. Both guys spend all day, every day, talking about EFILive because that's the underlying tool used by Calibrated Power Solutions. In this episode, they explore in-depth, what the software does and does not do. They also explain the difference between EFILive and a box tuner and the older method for tuning - an ECM chip.

Suncoast Performance's Dallas Penn visits to give Paul and Danny some insight on Powerstroke transmissions. Not all decisions relate to horsepower, according to Dallas. He likes to consider the use of the truck as well. Big horsepower and big torque require billet shafts - that's where the Powerstroke transmission build starts. Dallas says there's a revival in the popularity of the 4R100. The entire show goes into a lot of detail about all Ford transmissions and what owners need to know to get the most from their Blue Oval in every application - daily driver to performance.

Sled puller Lee Stiltz drops by the podcast to explain his addiction for the motorsport.

This is a head-on discussion about deleting emissions equipment on 2010-2015 Cummins Turbo Diesel trucks and WHY you may not want to. Paul Wilson and Danny Voss visit the podcast sponsor and owner-founder of Calibrated Power Solutions, Nick Priegnitz. CPS sells CME (2010-2015) Cummins Turbo Diesel calibrations that hit 500 rwhp with emissions control equipment intact. Along with the engine tuning, CPS offers transmission tuning. The podcast challenges industry beliefs about the need for deleting emissions equipment.

Dwight Kroon of Manassas, Virginia visits to talk about his '06 Cummins and how he's taken it from stock to badass. The truck goes by the name of Street Sleeper and for good reason. Dwight says it looks like a truck a grandpa would drive. Despite appearances, Street Sleeper probably hits in the low 900s. Paul, Danny and Dwight also talk about bracket racing and how there's a difference between the horsepower goals in the Midwest compared to the East Coast.

PSP Diesel's Art Martinez stops by to offer turbo advice to Blue Oval owners. Art also consults with host Paul Wilson about his 1995 7.3 gear jammer and what it doesn't have any fortitude!

The Diesel Performance Podcast's Danny Voss talks to veteran diesel tuner Bob Petersen, of Duramaxtuner.COM, about Duramax power recipes. The conversation covers every engine type - LB7, LLY, LBZ, LMM and everyone's favorite - the LML, and describes the various options, from tune-only power to bolt-ons, including intakes and exhaust systems. Bob goes into detail on some of the pros and cons of each engine. He also explains the meaning of driveability and why it's more important than a specific horsepower number, like 1,000hp.

The DPP team talks to diesel enthusiast Ryan Karbaum about his truck, 2005 Cummins 3500 with 390,000 miles. Like every diesel owner, Ryan likes to tell the story behind his truck and how his father handed it down to him when he turned 16. Flash forward a few years and we learn what Ryan did to the truck to feed his diesel addiction. DPP hosts Paul Wilson and Danny Voss ask questions and offer advice. In the end, we learn a lot about one truck and how a passion continues to keep it on the road - exactly the kind of story we like to hear at the Diesel Performance Podcast! If you'd like to share your truck story and get some advice from our team - leave a message on our Facebook page.

Chris Ehmke of Calibrated Power describes each generation of Cummins engine and explains the differences between them and what you need to make power. The various recipes require a level of knowledge not obvious because the generations of Cummins diesel engines date from the early 1990s to 2016. Chris goes through every generation and gives us a good reason why owners say they drive a Cummins instead of a Dodge.

Imagine the ultimate tow rig - a truck with everything you need to climb the steepest grades with the heaviest haul - a camper or whatever - think heavy! In this episode, Paul Wilson interviews diesel experts Nick Priegnitz, owner-founder of Callibrated Power Solutions and Tim Slater of Centurion Fleet Services. These guys have hauled for years with the diesel platform and know what you need to keep a healthy truck when towing heavy loads.