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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
Compound-Turbo VP44 5.9L Cummins Engine

TJ Frey has been upgrading his first personal race truck for a few years now, and finally got it out to the Ultimate Callout Challenge to show off his work and hit the track. Check out this compound-turbo and nitrous-boosted VP44 5.9L Cummins build!

5.9L Cummins
1952 Chevy with a 6.7L Cummins Engine

Mickey Unverstagt’s ’52 Chevy is a strikingly restored vintage pickup on the outside, and a down-to-business drag truck on the inside — complete with a decked-out 6.7L Cummins powerplant under the hood. Check it out!

6.7L Cummins
Single-Turbo 6.7L Cummins Pro Mod Engine

Johnny Gilbert of Stainless Diesel has a brand-new setup this year to help him compete with the gas Pro Mod guys. He’s been dialing in a Pro Mod diesel Corvette featuring a Wagler Competition-built, all-billet, 6.7L Cummins engine. With 3,500 hp on hand, Gilbert is looking at 3.80s in the eighth! Check it out!

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