The Diesel Podcast

Half the fun of owning a diesel is the cool stuff we tow with them! Luke from Gen-Y Hitch talks about his journey from the RV world to Gen-Y. We take a closer look at products for towing applications, brainstorming new ideas, and SEMA 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeremy from Thermo-Tec Automotive Products chats with us about controlling underhood temperatures on today’s episode. From turbo blankets to exhaust wrap and heat shielding, we go over options for daily drivers, race trucks, and restorations that demand sound control and cabin comfort! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DEF System Services and JLM Lubricants walk us through the process of cleaning DPF’s without removing the exhaust and products that clean the EGR and DEF systems. For Diesel Podcast listeners, they also have a 10% off discount, use code JLM1021 at www.jlmlubricantsus.com/shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A listener reached out to us about his ZF-6 LB7 that was purpose built to go into the 10’s! We chat about building the truck, dialing in the launch and power, and what the future holds for it. Are 9 second passes possible? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A listener asked what a perfect injector install should consist of - Lenny from Dynomite Diesel answers! What should be replaced vs cleaned? How critical is it to do these steps? Lenny also shares with us what’s new at Dynomite Diesel and projects in the shop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A listener reached out and wanted to know more about which batteries to buy for his diesel truck. This led us on a mission to learn more about what separates brands, technical specs, and longevity. Ian from Full Throttle Battery gives us the rundown on battery requirements and options for demanding truck applications. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Performance and reliability upgrades don’t need to be expensive. Kenny from KT Performance chats with us about the first upgrades to do, price points, and best bang-for-the-buck parts to add to your truck! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As a Cummins fan, this one hits hard. We’d heard about some issues but didn’t know how far the rabbit hole went. Cass and Adam from Choate Performance go in-depth on what makes this engine, maybe, the worst one ever released. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When going to aftermarket tires, tire pressure can become a major issue for towing, hauling, stability, and safety. Jason from Amp Tires joins us today to talk about the importance of correct tire pressure, especially when going to aftermarket wheels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt from DFC Diesel joins us on the podcast to talk about Cummins, Duramax, and Powerstroke engine building! They’ve been testing Speed of Air pistons and he goes in-depth about power increases, economy, EGT’s, dyno results, and real-world feedback. 20% off Kershaw Knives with code: DIESEL2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve been covering diesel for a long time and this is the first swap of its kind we’ve seen! Today’s guest tells us about swapping a 7.3L Powerstroke and ZF-6 into his 2016 Super Duty. The focus was to make it look like a factory option. We review the truck, fitment, electronics, paint, and interior! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A listener messaged in and wanted to know about towing/hauling upgrades for control and drivability. Hellwig Products joins us today to talk about helper springs, sway bars, their work with SEMA to protect the aftermarket, and the future of suspension upgrades with the emergence of EV’s. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When a turbo fails, is it better to rebuild or replace it? If we rebuild it, what options are available and how do we know when a new turbo is needed? ProSource Diesel joins us today to talk about options, pitfalls, and the best way to handle a failure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are so many choices for tires on diesel trucks, where do we start? Atturo Tires joins us today to talk design, engineering, load rating, and picking the right tires. We cover longevity, tread pattern, and much more! 20% off Kershaw Knives with code: 23DIESEL20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A potential strike is looming for the Big 3 - what does it mean for new vehicles and the supply chain? What are the facts of the situation? Industry veteran Adam Blattenberg joins the podcast to talk about the demands, how EV’s are factoring into it, and what could be at stake. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gavin Huke just set a VE Cummins record for power and joins us on today’s podcast! He tells us the history of the truck, specifics on the build, tips for building a VE truck and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lyle from Daily Driven Performance joins us today to talk 6.7L Cummins upgrades! We go over setting the truck up for towing and daily driving, from air to fuel, transmission and everything in between. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

California has instituted strict guidelines for vehicles in the state - but what does that mean for fleets? Fred from Zonar Systems specializes in fleet management and chats with us about it. What challenges will this provide companies in the state? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This question has been asked a lot and we wanted an expert on to go over the differences. Are cast wheels as good as forged? What sacrifices have to be made for one or the other? Does safety factor into it? We also go over dually wheel setups and who makes the best for hard use. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wicked Customs joins us for an episode about wheels and tires, avoiding cutting fenders, and selecting the proper setup for a Ford, GM, or Ram. We also talk about safety and ensuring the wheel/tire combo is safe for towing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest took his 1997 7.3L Powerstroke from stock to 800HP (with 1000HP on the horizon). He tells us about fuel and air upgrades, converting to 4WD, companies that helped with the build and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan’s Diesel Performance joins us today to discuss life beyond the parts, trucks, and brand. How does a husband and wife team balance work and personal life? How did the company start and grow? What was the jump to manufacturing like? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve been a huge fan of CFT Performance for years and wanted to catch up with them. Their business has expanded tremendously since the last episode - and into areas outside diesel. Founder Josh Chapman gives us the rundown on parts, growth and personal development along the way! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Driveline failures usually mean a tow bill. Can we avoid them through upgrades and maintenance? Erick from East Texas Extreme Drivetrain tells us common failures seen in the shop, tips for avoiding them, and how fluid and gears play a major role. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Choate Engineering Performance joins us today to talk all too common engine failures - and many can be avoided. We go over install procedures, lack of maintenance, and other common problems they see on a daily basis with Cummins, Duramax, and Powerstrokes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The journey into a career in automotive can have many paths. Some want to race, others build, some fix. There are also amazing opportunities on the business side. Donna from Gen-Y Hitch tells us about her journey into automotive, learning a new industry, and impacting the truck lifestyle through innovative products! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve wanted to chat with today’s guest for a long time! Mattie Graves, world record holder, joins us to talk about diesel racing, her future in diesel, and competing in a male-dominated industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We all want a bulletproof transmission, and especially one that works for our truck. John Cope of CRT Transmissions joins us today to talk about transmissions - and why valve bodies are so critical. He also walks us through two unique valve body builds that can change Dodge and Ford transmissions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jordan from Wicked Customs stops by to educate us on leveling kits, suspension lifts, choosing the right tire size (so cutting isn’t required), common mistakes, and how we need to maintain our suspension! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We love when listeners reach out to us and today’s guest joins us to talk about his IDI! He went from a 6.9 to a 7.3 with turbo, ZF5 swap and more! He tells us how it helped him with his diesel repair business, why he loves it, and why they are so popular.a Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We all want our trucks to be one-of-a-kind, but it can be so hard to find the right fabricator. Today we are joined by Cody Fisher who worked on amazing projects at Firepunk and recently started his own business. He walks us through creating functional but amazing designs, getting into the trade and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When this topic popped up, we were really interested in learning more about reducing regens and extending the life of a DPF. Kyle from Hot Shot’s Secret joins us to talk about real world studies they’ve done and data showing how to do both. And, it’s easier than you may think. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Smoke is a lightning rod topic and we wanted to chat with a fuel expert about it, the impact on the industry, and trucks. Lenny Reed, founder of Dynomite Diesel Products, joins us to talk about cleaning up fuel systems, producing more power, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It can be hard to pick the right diesel truck to buy with all the choices out there. Cummins? Duramax? Powerstroke? New vs old? A listener has asked us questions along the way and finally made his choice. Would you pick the same year and make? 20% off Kershaw Knives with code: 23DIESEL20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

News recently broke about a shop owner sentenced to federal prison for deletes. Today, he joins us to talk about the background, case, and what the future holds for the business, his workers and himself. 20% off Kershaw Knives with code: 23DIESEL20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 7 years of covering diesel, we’ve never heard a story like this. Ever. Dirty Hooker Diesel joins us to talk about overcoming a series of issues to stand on top at UCC. Lessons they learned can be applied to so much, even beyond trucks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josh McCormack joins us post UCC to talk about his truck’s performance! We catch up and discuss drag racing, the dyno, sled pulling, and what made this event so special for him and the team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We chat with a diesel shop about what common mistakes land Cummins trucks in their shop. Is it adding power? Maintenance? User error? This episode covers 1994 to current trucks and offers some tips to avoid failures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dennis Schroeder, of Strictly Diesel and Driven Diesel Performance, gives us an in-depth look into his companies, products, and more. We talk about his start in the very early days of diesel performance, leaving his day job to expand the company, building Strictly Diesel and manufacturing products to fix common truck issues. He also announces a major update for products with CARB EO’s that can now ship to California! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josh from W.O.T Motorsports joins us to talk about the final week of prep for UCC! He walks us through the upgrades done to his Cummins, strategy for the event, and balancing racing with work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A listener reached out to us with a build we haven’t seen before - and we love talking about unique setups. We go over the beginning of the truck build, how it progressed and the race to be ready for UCC! Will his truck be the first of its kind in the 9’s? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amsoil joins us today to talk about fuel treatment and diesel fuel. During the conversation we were surprised to learn something about it, and how it can wreak havoc on trucks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A listener sent us a video that’s been going around showing a new 6.7L Powerstroke with no DPF from the factory. We asked him if he’d like to share his thoughts on it, and today he chats with us! What do you think about brand new trucks with no emissions for export or government use? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We chat with Derek Rose from DNR Customs about partnerships in racing, business and other areas. Not all partners turn out to work well, others become like family. Derek tells his story from the beginning all the way to reaching the highest levels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The guys at Dmax Store join us today to talk LB7-L5P! We go through each year range and highlight common problems, fixes, and how to keep the trucks on the road. We cover injectors, headgaskets, suspension, and even new issues just showing up on the L5P’s. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A listener messaged us with questions about a fuel issue on his 6.7L Powerstroke. Lenny from Dynomite Diesel joins us to answer, and during the discussion, we get into one part of regular maintenance that can wreak havoc on a fuel system. 20% off Kershaw Knives with code: 23DIESEL20 Valid through 9/1/23 Free shipping on orders over $100. https://kershaw.kaiusa.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This build caught our attention and we had to chat with Dustin Sterling of Sterling Diesel Performance. He has a custom built C10 with a 7.1L Duramax Stroker and a set of Garrett twin turbos. He walks us through the body, chassis, engine, 48RE swap, turbo setup, fueling and if you follow us on YouTube, a walkaround of the truck! 20% off Kershaw Knives with code: 23DIESEL20 Valid through 9/1/23 Free shipping on orders over $100. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What are 3 common failures on transmissions - especially with Allisons - and how can you avoid & fix them? Dan’s Diesel Performance talks about failures, remedies, and how to make your 5 or 6-speed hold up long-term! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We love unique builds and this one is right up there! Tommy Hassler from Hassler Diesel joins us to talk about his 7.3L Powerstroke pulling truck. He tells us about doing a common rail swap, how it performed, and its current setup with a p-pump. Is 3000HP in its future this year? Give a listen as Tommy walks us through this one-of-a-kind build! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gen-Y Hitch joins us today to talk hitches! They have a new promotion to ditch your old hitch, save money on a new one from Gen-Y, and be entered to win some cash. We wanted to learn more about it and see what else Gen-Y Hitch has cooking for trucks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices