Diesel Performance Podcast

Chris and Paul talk with one of the top UCC 2019 competitors, Chris Buhidar of Truck Source Diesel. They discuss what his plans are to take home the top spot in this year's upcoming Ultimate Callout Challenge! Thank you to our sponsors: Wehrli Custom Fabrication Inc. Exergy Performance Calibrated Power Solutions Duramaxtuner

Brad Sankey joins Paul and Chris to discuss his truck that is up for voting to compete in the DPC 2019. He tells us about how he uses the truck and how he plans to compete with a classic Midwestern Sled Puller. Thank you to our sponsors: Wehrli Custom Fabrication Inc. Exergy Performance Calibrated Power Solutions Duramaxtuner

Paul and Chris discuss the Diesel Power Challenge Presented By XDP the trucks up for voting on the ballots for this year's contenders. They go over a wide, competitive field for what will make this year an interesting one. Thank you to our sponsors: Wehrli Custom Fabrication Inc. Exergy Performance Calibrated Power Solutions Duramaxtuner

Paul and Chris are recording live from WCFab with Jason Wehrli. They walk you through his the shop, clean room, and L5P developments. This a good one from a leader in fabrication. Thanks to our sponsors: Exergy Performance Calibrated Power Solutions Wehrli Custom Fabrication Inc. Duramaxtuner.com

Paul and Chris sit down with Lavon Miller of Firepunk Diesel. He discusses with the guys wins, why he chooses Cummins trucks when racing, and many more details. Be sure to check this episode out! Download the full episode here: Thanks to our sponsors: Exergy Performance Calibrated Power Solutions Wehrli Custom Fabrication Inc. Duramaxtuner.com

Paul and Chris talk sits down with one of the top competitors in the diesel world, Derek Rose, to discuss the upcoming UCC event. Derek takes us through what his is up to before the event and how he is making a push to win this year at UCC. Thanks to our sponsors: Exergy Performance WC Fab DuramaxTuner.com Calibrated Power Solutions

Paul sits down with the president of 907 Diesel, Mike Anagnostou to discuss the diesel world up north in Alaska. They also discuss 907 Diesel's upcoming event Prowl For Power June 28-30. Check it out! Thanks to our sponsors: Exergy Performance WC Fab DuramaxTuner.com Calibrated Power Solutions

Paul and Chris discuss the upcoming Ultimate Callout Challenge with Matt Chambers of Alligator Performance. Matt talks about what is going down with the UCC event, including the live truck builds that will be on display during the event. Chris and Paul wrap up the show discussing various diesel issues and going ons. Thanks to our sponsors: Exergy Performance WC Fab DuramaxTuner.com Calibrated Power Solutions

Paul Wilson and Chris Ehmke talk about all the plans for Diesel Performance Podcast in the upcoming year of 2019. Special shout out to our sponsors: Exergy Performance, WC Fab, Calibrated Power Solutions, DuramaxTuner.com

Joe Hager recently joined our team at DuramaxTuner.com. He came in driving a 2012 deleted LML Duramax with a Stealth 67.7, built trans and a few other upgrades. Chris Ehmke went for a ride with Joe in his truck and for a ride in Mike Gutshells Tune Only 2013 LML. Afterwards the 2 join Paul Wilson in the studio to talk about the differences. Thanks to our sponsors: Exergy Performance WC Fab DuramaxTuner.com Calibrated Power Solutions

Brandon Chumbley (sorry we butchered your name in the broadcast) is a CAT employee, student and diesel performance enthusiast. For his speech class in college he was assigned to give a persuasive speech. He chose to tackle a serious, hard hitting, explosive topic: Why build Clean Sweep! Thank you to our sponsors: DuramaxTuner.com WC Fab Exergy Performance Calibrated Power

Hosts Paul Wilson and Chris Ehmke are joined by special guest Steve Gadd from MotorOps to talk about their tuning on the Twin Turbo L5P Kit made by show sponsor WC Fab. Also a true fictional story in the Exergy Do's and Don'ts segment as well as a DuramaxTuner.com Diesel Insights heads-up.

Hosts Paul Wilson and Chris Ehmke talk with a previous guest about his LMM and the mods he has made of it. Thank you to our sponsors: Exergy Performance WC Fab DuramaxTuner.com Calibrated Power

Anthony Reams joins hosts Paul Wilson and Chris Ehmke to talk about his 2019 entrance into the UCC.

Nick Preignitz of DuramaxTuner.com joins hosts Paul Wilson and Chris Ehmke to talk about the release of L5P Tuning for the 2017 + GMC and Chevy 2500 HD Diesel trucks. Thank you to our sponsors: Exergy Performance WC Fab DuramaxTuner.com Calibrated Power

Hosts Paul Wilson and Chris Ehmke talk with JD Gleason about the 6.4L Ford Powerstroke and why he loves it. JD has competed at Diesel Power Challenge (Presented by XDP, hosted by ATS Diesel and organized by Diesel Power Magazine). He also has quite the reputation on the Facebook Groups and Forums dedicated to the 6.4's. We talk to him about what builds he would suggest and why. Also up for discussion is the grudge match ramping up between Ford friends.

Josh Gruis - UCC Competitor and owner of Jags Pro Truck Shop - joins Paul and Chris to talk about what's required to build a Cummins. The guys also remind all diesel enthusiasts to do their homework. Special Thanks to our sponsors: Wehrli Custom Fabrication WCFab.com Exergy Performance exergyperformance.com Calibrated Power Solutions calibratedpower.com Duramaxtuner.com

UCC's Chris Searle describes a few changes for next year's event that may get you pretty excited. Special thanks to our sponsors: Wehrli Custom Fabrication WCFab.com Exergy Performance Exergyperformance.com Calibrated Power Solutions Calibratedpower.com Duramaxtuner.com

Paul Wilson and Chris Ehmke sit down with Nick Priegnitz and Tyler Franzen to discuss how the LBZ Budget Build truck handled the local sled circuit, the damage inflicted upon the truck, and future plans for the truck.

It looks like a jeep - but it isn't. Mahindra USA's Ruxor is a two-seater (at the moment) cross between a jeep and a two-by-two, but with a 2.5L turbo diesel. The India based company has some big plans here in the United States - a topic explored with the company's chief engineer of powertrain and performance systems, Karl Plattenberger. Thanks to our sponsors: Wehrli Custom Fabrication WCFab.COM Exergy Performance Exergyperformance.com Calibrated Power Solutions Calibratedpower.com Duramaxtuner.COM

Paul Wilson, Chris Ehmke and JP Veillon drive a 600 RWHP Duramax powered Humvee. This ain't your ordinary AM General. The build features a Stealth 67G2 turbo, Exergy Performance Sportsman Cp3, built Allison transmission, XI Diesel intercooler stack and many other mods. A special thanks to Blair Outlan of XI Diesel for not only building this rig but letting us have some fun with it.

All week we've made a deep dive on several episodes, talking about the next generation Duramax. In this episode, we continue diving. Gale Banks talks with Nick Priegnitz and Paul Wilson about the importance of swirl - an obscure process that seems to make all the difference in diesel engines. So don't mess with it! \ Thanks to our sponsors: Wehrli Custom Fabrication WCFab.com Exergy Performance Exergyperformance.com Calibrated Power Solutions Calibratedpower.com Duramaxtuner.COM

Comparing the L5P and the LML with Gale Banks is like getting a guided tour of the Vatican from the Pope. The Godfather of Diesel knows the L5P because he's been working with it for several years, long before the recent announcement about tune support for the platform. In this episode, Gale talks to Duramaxtuner's Nick Priegnitz and Paul Wilson about each component of the L5P and how it compares to its predecessor, the LML. Another technical podcast - a perfect prep for the future of diesel performance. Special thanks to our sponsors: Wehrli Custom Fabrication WCFAB.COM Exergy Performance Exergyperformance.com Calibrated Power Solutions Calibratedpower.com Duramaxtuner.com

If anyone on planet Earth would know about GM's diesel program - it's Nicola Menarini. He's GM's Chief Engineer and Program Manager of Duramax. Back in February 2017, he talked to the Diesel Performance Podcast about everything related to the new generation Duramax - how it performs and other engineering considerations. Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: Wehrli Custom Fabrication WCFab.com Exergy Performance exergyperformance.com Calibrated Power Solutions calibratedpower.com

L5P Week continues with the episode where diesel legend Gale Banks describes the redesign of the Duramax 6.6L top end. It gets pretty technical but it's worth it because you're listening to the future of diesel performance. Thanks to our Sponsors: Wehrli Custom Fabrication WCFab.com Exergy Performance Exergyperformance.com Calibrated Power Solutions calibratedpower.com Duramaxtuner.com

L5P Week on the Diesel Performance Podcast continues. In this episode, Gale Banks explains why the L5P is his "go-to" engine for military applications. The DPP is revisiting all L5P related episodes this week to correspond with the announcement that 17+ Duramax tuning is on the near horizon. Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: Wehrli Custom Fabrication WCFab.com Exergy Performance exergyperformance.com Calibrated Power Solutions Calibratedpower.com Duramaxtuner.COM

Gale's history with diesel performance is legendary and for that reason, he deserves the recognition as the Godfather of Diesel. In this episode - originally published on November 18, 2016 - Gale takes us back to the beginning and then brings us up to date on his work in diesel performance. Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: Wehrli Custom Fabrication WCFAB.COM Exergy Performance exergyperformance.com Calibrated Power Solutions calibratedpower.com Duramaxtuner.com

Paul Wilson and Chris Ehmke talk about diesel performance upgrades for your Duramax, Cummins and Power Stroke. This week they discuss where to get started with your 3rd generation Cummins build. To get into a real example, Jim Rendant and Chris Ehmke take out Jim's all stock 2006 Mega Cab with 56K miles. Thank you to our Sponsors: Duramaxtuner.com, Exergy Performance, WC Fab, Calibrated Power Official Podcast of Ultimate Callout Challenge and Diesel Power Challenge.

Joe and Drew Tordai join hosts Paul Wilson and Chris Ehmke to talk about their rapidly growing addiction to Work-Stock Sled Pulling. Starting from just a single pull to traveling every weekend, these guys can't get enough of playing in the dirt. Thank you to our sponsors: Exergy Performance WC Fab DuramaxTuner.com Calibrated Power

Tyler Franzen of DuramaxTuner.com joins hosts Paul Wilson and Chris Ehmke to talk about his $15K LBZ Budget Build Sled Pull Truck. This 2006 LBZ came to him with 165K miles and other than EFILive tunes and a 4094VA turbo all stock. He was given a budget of $15K to build a badass Work-Stock sled pull truck for the Illini State Pullers (ISP) circuit. He has gone through a host of upgrades including, VVT Stealth 67G2 turbo, Exergy 100% over injectors and 10mm Cp3, WC Fab Y-Bridge, and much more. Our Sponsors make this show possible, support us by supporting them: WC Fab: www.wcfab.com Exergy Performance: www.exergyperformance.com DuramaxTuner.com: www.duramaxtuner.com Calibrated Power: www.calibratedpower.com

Paul interviews LT from the Truck Tech Show. The conversation underscores what we've all known and appreciated about diesel performance. Special Thanks to our Sponsors: Wehrli Custom Fabrication WCFab.com Exergy Performance Exergyperformance.com Calibrated Power Solutions Calibratedpower.com Duramaxtuner.com

Paul and Chris talk to Heavy # and Diesel Dave from the Discovery Channel show Diesel Brothers. Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: Wehrli Custom Fabrication WCFAB.COM Exergy Performance Exergyperformance.com Calibrated Power Solutions Calibratedpower.com Duramaxtuner.com

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