The Diesel Podcast

Knives and trucks just go together. We are joined by Jim from Kershaw Knives and he tells us how knives are designed, new products dropping today, and about his classic Ford! Use code Diesel20 for 20% off at www.kershaw.kaiusa.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fleece Performance joins us today to talk about their cupless injector bore heads for the LB7, 12V fuel upgrades, and new electrical components to fix your truck. We also talk about some engine options for your daily driver! Get 20% off with code: DIESEL20 https://kershaw.kaiusa.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Jelich is known in the Powerstroke world for his 1400HP 7.3L race truck. He joins us today to talk about his truck, 450HP 7.3L towing/daily driver recipes, transmission upgrades, injectors, turbos, and new plans for 2023! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We wanted to talk trailers and learn more about upgrades, brakes, tips for buying the right one and more. Dallas from Nationwide Trailers answers these questions, some from you guys and talks diesel trucks (and which tow best). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donna from Gen-Y Hitch joins us today to talk hitches, truck accessories, SEMA, building a unique company culture and her career path! We also got a ton of your questions compiled and asked them on this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re not following Hot Shot’s Secret on YouTube, you need to subscribe for in-depth content about fuel additives, oils and lubricants. Patrick from The Diesel Podcast joins the crew at Hot Shot’s for a segment on their live show. He talks about the podcast’s start, how we find content, the future and some of the worst episodes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lenny Reed from Dynomite Diesel Products joins us today to talk injectors! He tells us about making crazy power on VP44 trucks, new machines showing up, how he handles competition in the building and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan Gelinas from R&R Brand Management joins us today to talk about SEMA, technology making diesel companies stronger, and why are we seeing buyouts? Ryan and I discuss the new trend and ask if it is helping, or hurting, diesel parts and the aftermarket. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tom from Crazed Diesel joins us today to talk about his EPA visit, the push for EV vehicles (specifically trucks), emissions-on upgrades and business/personal growth tips he’s learned on his journey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode, we chat about emissions on semi trucks, diesel-electric technology (and retrofit kits), how reliable the emissions systems are on big rigs and a ton more. We also ask the question, do pickup trucks lag behind semi trucks in reliability, emissions system longevity and technology? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Parts 1 and 2 covered Powerstroke and Duramax problems, and today we discuss the Cummins lineup! Vinny from Lead Foot Diesel Performance uses his 15+ years of diesel experience to tell us which Cummins are a problem, which aren’t, and fixes if you have a problem truck. We also talk turbo failures, blown head gaskets, transmission costs and emissions repairs for various year ranges! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part 1 in this series covered Ford Powerstrokes and today we tackle the Duramax lineup. Which model should you avoid at all costs? What is the best one to get and why? From injectors to head gaskets and cranks, we discuss LB7-L5P’s. If you do own one of the problem engines, what solutions can fix it? Vinny from Lead Foot Diesel Performance gives tips for making your rig reliable! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nobody wants to buy a nightmare truck. We wanted to have an expert on to talk about their history in diesel and factual experience with each brand. Vinny from Lead Foot Diesel Performance joins us on Part 1 to talk about Ford Powerstrokes. Which are the worst and why? What’s the best? Which costs tons of money to fix? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Founder of Gen-Y Hitch joins us on today’s episode! We talk about testing hitch ratings, how hitches fail and gaining more control over your trailer. He also tells us about early business challenges and growing Gen-Y Hitch into an industry leader! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tyler Loewen of 23 Diesel was on the podcast a few months back talking about his 500HP 6.5. Another listener messaged us wanting to do the same with his truck and today we connect them! We go over bulletproofing the bottom end, what to look for in the heads, pump upgrades, injectors, suspension, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle from Hot Shot’s Secret joins us today to talk winter fuel! What temperatures start to give fuel issues? Does this vary pump to pump and how can we avoid fuel gel? We also talk about what to use when the fuel is completely gelled and ways to get the truck running. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve had an influx of questions about who makes the best transmission, engine or other part. I answer the question today, but from an angle that’s not often considered. Before handing over a credit card to buy, listen to this. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we are joined by Chris from Auto Wurks Diesel, a 27 year veteran of the diesel industry. We ask him about winterizing a diesel for winter, catastrophic failure from filters, fuel system damage and more. If you plan on keeping your truck for a while, you’ll want to hear his insights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of our listeners reached out to us and wanted to share his opinion about emissions, what is driving it, enforcement, deletes, and the EPA website offering a form to report suspected violations. Don’t miss this candid chat about what’s taking place in diesel/automotive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest took the gas engine out of his boat and swapped in an LBZ. Things weren’t smooth at the start, but he shares with us what he’s learned, why it’s better than gas and tons more. Cooling, oil supply, turbo, electronics and hard parts all face challenges truck applications don’t. We also ask if he has plans for other diesel swaps - 3.0L Duramax, 6.7L Powerstroke or maybe a Cummins! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two questions we’ve gotten are 1) how much does it cost to return a truck to stock and 2) can emission systems be proactively maintained? Vinny from Lead Foot Diesel shares his experiences with costs of returning to stock and products that help maintain emissions parts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest chats with us about his LML running the fastest times with a VGT. We talk with him about the truck’s power recipe, suspension, weight savings and a lot more. He also tells us how diesels are at a major disadvantage in California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is Chris Patterson from Unrivaled Diesel. His truck just made 3401hp and 4556 ft lbs of torque. We ask him how his truck got to this power level, making 48RE’s live under these conditions, and how to build a towing 48RE to last! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An overlooked part of diesel engine maintenance is the cooling system. Are all coolants the same? Does it matter if different types are mixed? Mark from Amsoil joins us to go over what can go wrong, the damage that results and how you can avoid it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The age-old question has been, is new better than reman? We asked Lenny Reed, owner of Dynomite Diesel Products, and the answer will surprise you. He also tells us about some big sales, and new equipment in the shop and we jump into the diesel vs EV debate. 20% off with code: DIESEL20 https://kershaw.kaiusa.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We go back to the OG days with Aron Nick and his 6.7L Cummins that got into the 10’s. We ask him about the truck, what he’s up to now and a massive new project he’s working on. No matter the industry you work in, if you’re looking to build a truck or just enjoy in-depth conversation about life or philosophy, this is a must-listen. 20% off with code: DIESEL20 https://kershaw.kaiusa.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wendy from Shell joins us on today’s podcast! We talk about her journey in the oil industry, from starting out to her dream job at Shell. We also ask her about Rotella, its availability, and how Shell Rotella values connecting with truck owners, farmers, and equipment operators. The Crew & Collab will have a booth at ConExpo! Use code Partner20 for 20% off when registering! 20% off with code: DIESEL20 https://kershaw.kaiusa.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is Jon Long, 17 years active duty and owner of Openwide Performance. Not long ago, armed agents showed up at his home at 6 AM. He tells us what they wanted, the discussion that morning, and where things are now. Give a listen as he walks us through the experience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan Milliken from Hardway Performance talks about his EPA case and how it changed his life and business. He also tells us the challenges with emissions intact tuning, what’s holding back 2022 Cummins tunes, and power recipes for new trucks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kory Willis from PPEI joins us today to talk about his EPA case, how California dictates what truck owners can do in Texas, Ohio, Florida, etc., and what the future looks like for tuning. We also ask him a bunch of questions pertaining to emissions we’ve seen on our YouTube channel. Don’t miss this one! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stock gets boring, right? Today’s guest tells us about a 100% custom build him and his company did on an LML Duramax. We are talking custom interior, suspension, body work and a built engine/transmission combo. We also asked what inspired him to pursue a career building custom trucks - don’t miss it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s episode features what we all want - an affordable truck that we can build how we want, compared to a new truck with a huge payment. Austin listens to The Diesel Podcast and found his truck for $2,000 and takes us through an engine build, turbo upgrade, and making a sweet daily driver. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We recently had a shop owner on to talk about an EPA raid and federal charges. He was sentenced and gives us the final outcome. We were shocked by what we heard. 20% off with code: DIESEL20 https://kershaw.kaiusa.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is real-life Gran Turismo 7 - and we love it. A 6.0L Powerstroke with compounds swapped into a Nissan GT-R, built for Pikes Peak. Cole from LYFE Motorsport tells us about the swap, which transmission he’s running if the car is still AWD, and a lot more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode blindsided us with what we didn’t know about Cummins and Dodge/Ram. Our guest tells us how the 5.9L wasn’t the first choice, how it almost didn’t happen, and where your favorite truck/engine combo came from. He also shares with us a cool resource for 1st Gen owners looking to restore their trucks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Things aren’t slowing down with emissions - and at least one state is enforcing fines for truck owners selling deleted trucks. More shops are being visited, 7 figure fines have been imposed and its affecting every part of automotive (even gas). Joining us today is Caleb Jacobs, Truck Editor of The Drive. He’s been covering these topics and we wanted an inside look at what he’s discovering. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We love budget builds that beat trucks/cars with 10X the money into them. Joining us today is Darcy, owner of Coalstang, a 12V Cummins swapped Fox Body Mustang. This build is more stock than you’d believe - but sends other racers home early. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest loves Chevy square body trucks and diesels - and has turned it into a career! Marco from Bad Apple Custom Fab talks about his love for older trucks, diesel engines and doing Cummins and Duramax swaps. We asked him what they can cost, how to make a plan for the build and 3 things to avoid before starting the project. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest was on three years ago talking about his Cummins swapped Ford OBS. The truck has changed a lot and crested past the 2000 HP mark and hit 9.78 in the ¼ mile. He tells us the changes he made, why he swapped out the 7.3L Powerstroke originally and how his 2020 6.7L Powerstroke does as a tow rig! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest started listening to The Diesel Podcast before he had a diesel. Now he has two and is heading towards a third. We ask about why he chose the two he did, build plans and why he loves Powerstrokes (but also plans on a Duramax). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who doesn’t love adding power and doing it easily? Stealth Performance Products chats with us today about adding 100HP to Cummins, Duramax, and Powerstroke trucks (even the 5th Gen). We also talk about their 2013 Cummins SEMA build and how it was made for towing, offroading, and not being a pavement princess! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This may be the simplest way to add power. Nitrous Outlet gives us a rundown of nitrous, different ways to control it, and how they help diesel truck owners make power. We also learned how they went from being one of the nation’s largest dealers to manufacturers. Teaser, it wasn’t easy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You guys sent me a list of questions to answer and this episode gives our opinion! What’s the best new and old truck to buy? What is a dream build and what would we upgrade? Where do we get inspiration for the podcast? We answer this and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is a 6.4 Powerstroke owner who took his truck from stock to wild! The truck started out rocky with an immediate head gasket failure. Later, the pistons let go at the track. Joshua, the truck’s owner, tells us about fixing some issues early on and turning it into a 7.50/6.70 index truck. He’s also a co-founder of Texas Truck Jam and we talk about the growth of the event and how they do it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A diesel shop owner asked to be on the podcast and share his EPA story. He tells us what the raid was like, the charges he’s facing and the toll it can take mentally, emotionally and financially. We are sharing his story to help educate the community on how things really work. 20% off with code: DIESEL20 https://kershaw.kaiusa.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re like us, through a build (or several of them) cores end up clogging space in the garage. Justin from DieselCore tells us how you can make money on cores, buy them if you need one for a build, or get dozens of them for your business. They have a unique system setup that we wanted to share with the industry. Don’t miss this episode if you want to make money, or get cores to keep your business running! 20% off with code: DIESEL20 https://kershaw.kaiusa.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Diesel Nation answered the call again! Requests for Duramax episodes has been surging and one of our listeners wanted to share his experience owning an lml duramax. We asked him what made him go from a 5.3L to an lml. These trucks are popular if you’re in the market and don’t want the price of an L5P and an LMM is too hard to find. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lawyer Stewart Cables joins us today to talk about the recent Supreme Court ruling in W. VA vs EPA. It was seen as a huge victory against federal agency overreach, but does it apply to the diesel industry? Are deletes ok now? Can trucks be turned into race vehicles? Stewart answers these questions on today’s talk! Stewart D. Cables is a founding partner of Hassan + Cables. Stewart specializes in general business representation and a variety of trial work. Stewart's practice areas include complex civil litigation, employment law, criminal and DUI defense, transactional work for corporations and LLCs, and counsel for non-profit entities. Stewart Cables E: [email protected] P: 303-625-1025 ext.2 https://www.hassancables.com/stewart-... -------------------------------- Disclaimer: This video is for general information purposes only. It is not intended to provide legal advice of any kind. No one should act, or refrain from acting, based solely upon the information provided on this podcast, without first seeking appropriate legal or other professional advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vinny Himes joins us to update his last episode talking about an EPA visit. He shares his opinion on EPA enforcement, pollutants, shops being put out of business, and truck owners having their vehicles impounded. Don’t miss this episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

UCC Champion Justin Zeigler joins us today to talk about how to build a ram! We ask him how to upgrade a 2003-07 5.9L Cummins for a 550-600hp tow setup. We talk about it all - turbo, firepunk diesel transmission, injectors, CP3, valve train and more! Justin also recaps UCC and his plans for the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices