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Compound Turbo 5.9L Cummins Engine

Dustin Damgaard’s interest in the performance world began years ago when he attended a National Hot Rod Diesel Association (NHRDA) for the first time – building powerful race machines has been a hobby ever since. He just finished a a 5.9L Cummins build that doesn’t disappoint. Check it out!

6.0L Powerstroke Swapped F100

While racing is an option, this F100, named “PigPen,” serves its owner more as a daily cruiser. It’s driven to and from work on the regular and looks good doing it. Under the hood is a 6.0L Powerstroke that makes 700 horsepower on fuel and nearly 1,000 on one shot of nitrous. Check it out!

1,500-Horsepower Cummins Enforcer Engine

This ’18 Ram 2500 is the definition of a “sleeper build.” Business on the outside, performance on the inside thanks to a Cummins Enforcer engine.

7.1L Twin-Turbo Duramax Engine

Sterling Diesel Performance is showing off its stunning, fully restored 1972 Chevrolet C10 at the 2022 SEMA Show. Under the hood is a 7.1L Duramax engine with a unique twin-turbo setup. Check it out!

7.1L Duramax
2,200 Horsepower 6.4L “Shredder” Series Cummins Engine

Mike Dalton’s Industrial Injection-built 6.4L “Shredder” engine features a filled block bored to 4.130, stage 4 factory race head, King Cobra fuel injectors, and several other cool upgrades. Check out this 2,200 horsepower machine!

6.4L Shredder
2,000 Horsepower Single-Turbo 6.7L Cummins Engine

Finding a solid middle ground between extreme power and streetability is often a difficult task for engine builders and customers to agree on. However, this 6.7L Cummins proves it’s never impossible. This particular engine was built by LinCo Diesel Performance for owner Daniel Hargrove. Check it out!

6.7L Cummins
Turbocharged 1,500-Horsepower 6.7L Cummins Engine

With a shop name like Dragon’s Lair Garage, you know what comes out of there has to be cool. Case in point, shop owner Karry Latropoulos’ turbocharged and nitrous-boosted 6.7L Cummins is pretty awesome! Check it out.

6.7L Cummins
Compound Turbo 6.0L Powerstroke-Swapped R35 GT-R

Nissan’s R35 GT-R is one of the most popular cars out there, and for good reason. It’s been used for countless racing applications and tuning opportunities… but have you ever heard of a diesel-powered GT-R? We sure hadn’t until we stumbled across the team at Lyfe Motorsport and Riff Raff Diesel. Check out this insane 6.0L Powerstroke-powered GT-R!

Compound Turbo 6.0L Powerstroke
5.9L Cummins-Swapped Chevy C10

This custom 1969 Chevrolet C10 is an impressive restoration to say the least, but its outer appearance isn’t the only attraction. Underneath the hood is a 5.9L Cummins engine that makes around 800 horsepower. Check it out!

Cummins Chevy C10
Mechanically Injected Triple-Turbo DX460 Engine

The well-known super stock pulling truck “Cummins Killer” is a prime example of the power capability of the Duramax engine. Featuring a triple-turbo setup and Wagler’s DX460 platform, this engine belts out around 3,200 horsepower. Check it out!

Cummins Killer
Twin-Turbo LB7 Duramax Engine

It’s not very often you find a diesel engine featuring true twin turbos, and it’s also not very often you find a diesel-swapped muscle car. However, this week we bring you a build that features both! This twin-turbocharged LB7 Duramax was built by Wagler Competition and then installed in a Z28 Camaro by Lavon Miller and Firepunk Diesel. Check it out!

Turbocharged 6.0L Powerstroke Engine

In an era where so many diesel folks opt for a Cummins build, it’s refreshing to see a badass Powerstroke catch your eye. Harlan Clemons is one of those Powerstroke guys, and his turbocharged 6.0L was a sight to see at the Ultimate Callout Challenge. Check it out!

6.0L Powerstroke