The Diesel Podcast

On today’s episode, we chat with Alex who was in the market for a diesel truck recently. He’s a GM fan and honed in on the Duramax platform, and we wanted to know what he looked for. Was it easy to find a truck for his hauling needs? Has the truck been reliable or had any more issues? What has he changed? If an LML may be in your future, give a listen! 20% off with code: DIESEL20 https://kershaw.kaiusa.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

20% off with DIESEL20 at kershaw.kaiusa.com Kershaw Knives joins us on today’s podcast! We know it can be overwhelming when picking a knife for the job site, outdoors or around the shop. Dominic from Kershaw tells us common questions they get, what to look for, and also a way to save 20% for our listeners. 20% off with DIESEL20 at kershaw.kaiusa.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s episode comes directly from you guys! John had a 6.7L Powerstroke and got tired of losing to 6.4’s - so he switched and built his own. We ask him the condition of the truck when he got it, what’s been done for air, fuel, transmission and suspension. If you’ve thought of getting a 6.4L Powerstroke, you’ll want to hear the build tips from today’s guest! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lenny Reed from Dynomite Diesel joins us today to take a close look at diesel injectors. We talk about the knowledge, testing and experience needed to build the best injectors for not just common rail, but also trucks 20+ years old (12V and 24V owners will want to hear this). Also, we know you guys love Lenny’s business and life advice, and he shares some insights you’ll want to hear! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s episode is about a rescued 6.0L Powerstroke that went from flooded, not running, with no wheels and tires, to the 7.70 class! Justin, the truck’s owner, tells us how he found this $4500 truck and built it with a budget and expert advice. We also ask him if 7.70 is his ultimate goal or are his plans bigger? Hint: the fastest Powerstroke list isn’t safe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aaron Kaufman and Scott Birdsall join us from Pikes Peak to talk about racing Ol Smokey and the LMP car! They give us a behind the scenes look at preparing, testing and getting ready for one of the most extreme races out there. Aaron also gives us some tips for being successful in motorsports, as a racer and building a team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s episode comes directly from Diesel Nation! Dan reached out to us with a custom build he did - a 5.9L Cummins swapped into a Ford Ranger, with no firewall cutting! He walks us through the swap, choices for transmission, suspension, turbos, fueling and electronics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Derek Rose from DNR Customs stops by to talk about his new racing engine for UCC and you gotta hear about it. Plus, Chase Fleece and John Benshoof from Freedom Racing Engines join us with details on the engine, safety it can provide - and engines for your daily driver. ➨ JOIN OUR DISCORD SERVER https://discord.gg/CXaxFHkQmR Discord server code: CXaxFHkQmR ➨ BECOME A PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/thedieselpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We love clean trucks that make tons of power and on today’s episode we chat with Tyler about his 1000HP 6.0L Powerstroke. Tyler tells us the history of the truck, the fuel and air upgrades he did, details on the full engine build and more! If you love diesel performance, this episode is for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kershaw Knives is back on the podcast! Dominic joins us to talk about new releases, a factory special run, blade material and how to maintain an EDC knife. Visit www.kershaw.kaiusa.com to see the products we discussed and learn more about knife maintenance, sharpening and more! ➨ JOIN OUR DISCORD SERVER https://discord.gg/CXaxFHkQmR Discord server code: CXaxFHkQmR ➨ BECOME A PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/thedieselpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6.5’s can’t make power, right? Wrong! Today’s guest tells us about his journey building a 6.5 to 500+ HP, including engine, heads, turbo, injector, injection pump, transmission and suspension setup on this build. This is a one-of-a-kind truck that’s blazing a trail for 6.5 owners! ➨ JOIN OUR DISCORD SERVER https://discord.gg/CXaxFHkQmR Discord server code: CXaxFHkQmR ➨ BECOME A PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/thedieselpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We know fuel prices are out of control and we are all feeling the pinch. We’ve heard fuel and oil additives can help, but is it true? Hot Shot’s Secret joins us today to tell us what they’ve found through testing and development. How much can you really get in mpg and does it help other parts of the truck? ➨ JOIN OUR DISCORD SERVER https://discord.gg/CXaxFHkQmR Discord server code: CXaxFHkQmR ➨ BECOME A PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/thedieselpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s episode comes direct from one of our Discord members, if you haven’t joined, you’re missing out! AD took a Ford OBS 7.3L Powerstroke and turned it upside down with a 12V Cummins swap, ZF6, suspension upgrades and much more. He gives some tips for the swap and what his plans are for air and fuel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lenny Reed, owner of Dynomite Diesel Products, joins us today to talk injectors, fuel costs and building the most advanced injectors to date. Lenny also tells us the 3 questions you need to ask about injectors before buying them - plus tons more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Has the electric vehicle revolution already beaten diesel and gas? Is it inevitable we all drive an electric powered truck or car in the not so distant future? Mike McGlothlin from Diesel World joins us today to talk about it. He wrote a recent article about diesel vs electric and analyzed tons of different data points and perspectives. On this episode, we go in-depth about electric vehicles and diesel’s future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We love having our listeners on the podcast to talk trucks, builds and their passion for diesel. Today, we are joined by Elgin who listens to the podcast and has two Cummins trucks - a 6.7 and 12 valve. We ask him his build plans, companies he is looking at for parts and why he got bit by the inline 6 bug! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another change in emissions comes for 2027 and today we chat with Jeff Harmening from the American Petroleum Institute (API). We wanted to know how diesel engine oils are designed for new standards, plus the relationship between OEM’s, suppliers and engineers. Jeff goes into detail about the process and what we will see on store shelves in the coming years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s not a typo, J&K Engines has a stroked 6.0L Powerstroke engine that you need to hear about! Anthony joins us to talk about this setup, how it can be used for towing, daily driving, fuel mileage gains - and also for performance builds. We also ask him about an Excursion build with a compound turbo kit. If you love 6.0’s, you want to hear this episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are joined by a longtime listener, Rustin Hawver, to chat about diesel emissions, electric cars taking over, the viability of the RPM Act, and the Freedom Convoy. Rustin tells us his opinion as a diesel enthusiast and what possibilities are ahead for our trucks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave Goerend is a legend in the transmission world for his parts, expertise and experience. Him and James from Goerend Transmission join us today to talk about clutch wear, line pressure, bands wearing, transmission end-play, ballooning converters, shafts breaking, binding shifts, bearings and tons more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jordan, owner of Dirty Diesel Customs, joins us today to talk shop, 6.4 race truck stuff and about 6.7L Powerstrokes making more power than Cummins or Duramax trucks. Edge Products recently dyno’d a new 6.7L Powerstroke and it made more power than its competitors. Jordan gives his opinion on driving one and a dyno test he has planned! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Birdsall joins us today to talk about his record-setting race truck, an Eco-Diesel being built for big power and how he makes them reliable. How important is cooling? What engine, injectors, and turbo provide the power? What’s in store for 2022? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We haven’t seen a 1000+HP 6.7L Cummins like this since starting the podcast. Owner Zac Blondin walks us through the build, including a lot of challenges along the way. This build definitely wasn’t easy, but trust us, it is sweet! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We use our diesel trucks for hauling, camping, hiking, at the job site and other places that demand a heavy-duty truck. Our gear should demand the same. Dominic from Kershaw Knives joins us today to talk about something we use everyday - knives. We ask him about Kershaw’s history, quality, blade materials, tips for buying, audience questions and what’s new for 2022! https://kershaw.brandlive.com/product-release-2022/en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We love hearing stories from our listeners and this one inspired the heck out of us! Daniel Green is a podcast listener and reached out with his story. How many of us dream of pursuing our passion and jumping right in? Daniel details the decision, truck, challenges and who helped along the way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are excited to have Shell on today’s podcast! Karin from Shell joins us to talk about the Rotella line, answer your questions and tell us what goes into creating an industry-leading product for trucks, equipment, etc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lenny Reed from Dynomite Diesel chats with us on today’s episode! A 6.0L listener told us how his DDP injectors made a huge difference in cold starts. We ask Lenny why, and also what can be done to make Duramax and Cummins trucks run smoother. Even if your truck is brand new, you’ll be surprised at the answer! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The aftermarket has changed massively for DPF-equipped trucks. We chat with Nick Priegnitz, owner of Calibrated Power, about tuning new trucks. Does a tuned emission-compliant truck lose durability? Is CARB testing needed to sell tunes? How tunable are the 10 speed automatics from Ford and GM? Nick answers these questions and tons more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark from Amsoil joins us today to talk about transmission fluid! What limitations does factory fluid have? Should you make a switch - even with a built transmission? What about manual transmission fluid for the NV4500, NV5600 and G-56? Give a listen as we run down what you need to know about protecting your transmission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We always love chatting with Josh and seeing what he’s up to. A Diesel Podcast Discord member requested we talk with him about winning the All Truck Challenge. They also wanted to know what it’s like building a race truck with supply chain issues and how it came together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We love seeing what you guys are working on! A member of our Discord server posted up his super cool 1st Gen running a 5.9L Common Rail. Today, he tells us where the idea came from, how the swap went and his future plans for the truck! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s episode comes from a podcast listener and we couldn’t pass up talking towing! Grant has a 5th Gen Cummins and we wanted to talk about how this truck compares to his 2nd/3rd Gen trucks, things he likes, doesn’t like, and more. He also tells us what he’s jealous of in the new Ford Powerstroke trucks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amsoil joins us today to talk about gear oil for Cummins, Duramax and Powerstroke trucks. Should you stick with the factory gear oil weight? What happens if you change the weight? We ask a ton of questions from our audience - don’t miss the answers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lenny Reed from Dynomite Diesel Products joins us on today’s show! He’s told us before about his custom injector request forms. We wanted to know the worst examples he’s gotten. He didn’t disappoint and printed some off for us to talk about on-air! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James reached out to us with a tough decision he’s facing - keep his 2nd Gen 12V or Ford OBS 7.3. We chat with him about how he uses the trucks, vehicle history, upgrades and more. James is looking for opinions to help him make a decision. Comment below which one you’d keep, which one you’d sell and why! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle from Hot Shot’s Secret joins us today to talk oil! He breaks down conventional vs synthetic, extended oil change intervals, additives, detergents and even race oil. What oil should you run in your truck? Is synthetic really synthetic? Why is an oil analysis important? It’s all on this episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trent Owens joins us today to talk about his Cummins obsession! You may know him from Instagram or YouTube - on this episode he tells us about his three trucks. He’s built them from a daily driver to a 7.70, 6.70 and 5.90 setup - all the way to his newest regular cab. If you love 5.9L Cummins trucks, you gotta hear this episode. ➨ JOIN OUR NEW DISCORD SERVER https://discord.gg/CXaxFHkQmR Discord server code: CXaxFHkQmR ➨ BECOME A PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/thedieselpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zack hosts EV-Resource, a podcast and website focusing on electric vehicles, news, models and trends. He joins me today to talk about EV’s growth, planned expansion into transportation and to answer questions from our Discord members. Will diesel pickups become like Model T’s with antique license plates? Can our power grid handle mass EV ownership? Or, is there a middle ground for different energy sources in the future? Click play and listen as we discuss this hot button topic! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Turba Tom is on today’s podcast! If you’re a Cummins fan, you have definitely seen his truck on YouTube, social media, UCC and race tracks across the U.S. We wanted to ask Tom about his passion for this truck, how he’s built it himself and also questions from our audience. Why does he have a Powerstroke for a tow rig? Do you need sponsors to compete at the track? Give a listen! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Justin from JH Diesel and 4x4 joins us today to talk about what happened following contact with the EPA. We appreciate him being willing to talk with us publicly about it, discuss the future of his shop and the direction motorsports is headed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s becoming crucial to have product testing to show emission compliance. But where do you start if you want to offer a product for sale? Should you start with CARB or EPA testing? Or both? What if you don’t have the test equipment or experience? Peter from SEMA tells us what they do to help companies get compliance. Everything from strategy, testing and more is on tap for this episode! ➨ JOIN OUR NEW DISCORD SERVER https://discord.gg/CXaxFHkQmR Discord server code: CXaxFHkQmR ➨ BECOME A PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/thedieselpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s episode was suggested by one of our listeners and it’s a first for the podcast - VP44 tuning. TJ Frey owns 1BadVP44 Performance and answers listener questions on tuning, power potential, drivability, tuning for elevation and a lot more! For our Patreon subscribers, login to hear an exclusive clip about making a VP44 reliable and solving MAP sensor issues. If you’re not a Patreon subscriber, click the link below! JOIN OUR NEW DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/CXaxFHkQmR Discord server code: CXaxFHkQmR BECOME A PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/thedieselpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s episode comes from a podcast listener! Blake sent us a message with his project truck and we fell in love with it. He has a ½ ton GM truck that has a Duramax/Allison swap and is built to tear up the track. Blake tells us how the project was thought of, the process of swapping the engine/transmission and which companies helped with the build. Give a listen! ➨ JOIN OUR NEW DISCORD SERVER https://discord.gg/CXaxFHkQmR Discord server code: CXaxFHkQmR ➨ BECOME A PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/thedieselpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s episode comes from a podcast listener! Mike lives in France and tells us about his passion for Cummins trucks, tons he’s owned, and how he gets parts shipped in to restore them. If you think Cummins fans are only in North America, check out this episode! !!!JOIN OUR NEW DISCORD SERVER!!! https://discord.gg/CXaxFHkQmR Discord server code: CXaxFHkQmR BECOME A PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/thedieselpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who doesn’t love a low-mileage pre-2007 diesel truck? Gateway Car Connection is our guest today to talk about the trucks they sell. All have low mileage, are meticulously inspected and maintenanced before being sold, and they are diesel truck guys. Special shoutout to our Gold Patreon member Wrights Diesel Services! If you’re looking to connect with the podcast, support and help us grow, join our Patreon for as low as $3 a month. Link below! !!!JOIN OUR NEW DISCORD SERVER!!! https://discord.gg/CXaxFHkQmR Discord server code: CXaxFHkQmR BECOME A PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/thedieselpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you joined The Diesel Podcast Discord Server? If not, click the link in the description to chat with us, sponsors and other podcast fans! One of our Discord members asked about a 600HP recipe for his 2nd Gen Ram, Christian Roth of BD Diesel gives some tips on how to do it reliably. We also ask him about BD’s Duramax parts, their dealer network and why it’s important, plus SEMA 2021! !!!JOIN OUR NEW DISCORD SERVER!!! https://discord.gg/CXaxFHkQmR Discord server code: CXaxFHkQmR BECOME A PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/thedieselpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode has been on our mind a while - why aren’t we seeing emission-equipped trucks race? Why is all the attention on pre-2007 trucks that have been doing it for 10, 15 or 20 years? Sara from King of the Street Challenge is joining us today to talk about this very issue. She tells us her perspective on it and why KOS is showcasing emission-equipped diesel racing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s episode combines two awesome things, diesel trucks and coffee! I’m joined by the founders of Dead Pedal Coffee to talk about their passion for coffee, how they made it a business and their grandfather’s diesel truck turning them into diesel enthusiasts. Also, there’s an exclusive discount code they give for 10% off your coffee order! JOIN OUR DISCORD! https://discord.gg/CXaxFHkQmR CODE: CXaxFHkQmR !!!YOUR NAME HERE!!! Become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thedieselpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A podcast fan emailed us and asked for some guidance before he starts a diesel shop. His question was, “What’s a roadmap for my first year in business?” Ryan Gelinas from R&R Brand Management joins us today to answer that question. He’s not only built multiple businesses himself, he also works closely with shop owners across North America. Is hiring a spouse a bad idea? How do you avoid burnout while cash is tight? What can you do to educate yourself before signing for a loan? !!!JOIN OUR NEW DISCORD SERVER!!! Discord Code: CXaxFHkQmR Become a Patreon: patreon.com/thedieselpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

@CumminsGal is on the show today to update us on her build! On our first episode, she told us about finding this 5.9L CR and fixing cosmetic issues. She had big plans for power - today she tells us what’s new for turbo(s), transmission and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices