Hot Shot’s Secret Announces Title Sponsorship of the NHRDA Diesel Drag Racing and Sled Pulling Series
Hot Shot’s Secret is pleased to announce the title sponsorship of the National Hot Rod Diesel Association (NHRDA) series. NHRDA, billed as the world’s largest diesel organization, promotes diesel events throughout North America including diesel drag racing, sled pulling, show ‘n shines, dyno competitions, and burnout competitions. At this time, NHRDA has committed to five
America’s Best Engine Shops 2022 | Choate Engineering Performance
This shop’s dedication to quality engine work, its growth, its machining capabilities and its impact in the diesel industry, all make Choate Engineering Performance well deserving of Engine Builder’s and Autolite’s 2022 America’s Best Diesel Engine Shop award.
Engine Builder Magazine’s 2022 Diesel of the Year Winner
Out of the more than 50 diesel engines profiled in 2022, it was a compound turbo 6.7L Cummins engine built by Frank Davis of Sin City Diesel & Off-Road that took home the Diesel of the Year 2022 honors.
Hot Shot’s Secret Introduces EDT+ Winter Defense Diesel Fuel Additive
With a pour point of -65°F, EDT+ Winter Defense is specially formulated to ensure diesel fuel tanks and lines stay fully operational.
Engine Bearings’ Impact on Performance
Nowadays, a bearing (in a performance setting) must be both hard and soft. Retaining geometry is of utmost importance, but it also must be malleable and able to adjust for stress and flexing.
Understanding Diesel Girdles – Part 2
Girdles are common in the high-horsepower diesel world. However, there’s much more to girdles than might meet the eye. Jeff McCord of LinCo Diesel Performance explains in this episode of LinCo Lessons.
Understanding Diesel Girdles – Part 1
In the world of high-horsepower diesel engines, a girdle is a common occurrence. However, there’s much more to girdles than might meet the eye. Jeff McCord of LinCo Diesel Performance breaks down some of those crucial elements in this episode of LinCo Lessons.
Boosted Diesels: Inside Turbo Systems and Nitrous Combos
There’s nothing more satisfying than a good turbo system…
Diesel Fasteners: Is The Competition Growing?
As many of you know, under higher combustion pressure, having your cylinder head(s) effectively clamp down the block surface is absolutely critical. Therefore, choosing a brand of head stud that you trust to get the job done is just as important.
Diesel Fuel Systems and Injector Setups
The secret sauce for getting everything you can out of your engine lies in the fuel system. It’s the heart of a diesel. Make more air, need more fuel, and you make more power.
Heavy-Duty Diesel Replacement Parts
Heavy-Duty diesel vehicles and machines have their fair share of flaws, and it’s important for owners and contractors to know about common failures and what replacement parts they’ll need for a fix.
Webinar: Diesel Engine Emissions and Aftertreatment Systems
Helping get and keep diesel engines in compliance of emissions and environmental compliance.
6.6L LMM Duramax Diesel Swap
When Chris Karges got his hands on both a vintage 1957 Chevrolet 210 and an old diesel-powered ambulance, he knew he had the opportunity to make something special. With plans to craft a car more than worthy of praise, Karges enlisted the help of Hausmann’s Diesel Performance to undertake the engine build of this turbocharged
Race Winning Brands Shifts into Transmission Performance
Race Winning Brands, Inc. is excited to announce the next evolution of their performance product offerings with the acquisition of RevMax, TransGo, and Transmission Specialties, Inc. (TSI). This trio of acquisitions represent the tenth, eleventh, and twelfth add-ons for Race Winning Brands. Headquartered in the performance and racing focused community of Charlotte, NC, RevMax specializes
1,500 HP 7.3L Powerstroke from Pierce Diesel
While studying mechanical engineering in college, Zack Pierce began to design ways to improve upon the 7.3L Powerstroke engine. He transitioned that passion for diesel engines into starting Pierce Diesel Performance and building this 1,500-hp 7.3L Powerstroke engine for drag racing.
Mild vs. Wild (Diesel Edition) Ep 4 – LML Duramax Build
In this episode of Mild vs. Wild, we take a trip to St. Louis to visit LinCo Diesel Performance in Troy, MO, where we discuss building some LML Duramax engines for a street/strip application. With budgets of $12,000 and $25,000 on hand for the two builds, find out what goes into each build and whether
Hot Shot’s Secret Everyday Diesel Treatment Now Available at Travel Centers of America and Petro Truck Stops
Hot Shot’s Secret Everyday Diesel Treatment is now available at the largest publicly traded full-service truck stop and travel center in the U.S.
Adjusting Valve Lash on Diesels
Jeff McCord of LinCo Diesel Performance gets a lot of inquiries about valve lash, so he decided to make an episode of LinCo Lessons dedicated to it.
Turbocharged 6.5L GM Diesel Engine
You won’t see a lot of guys racing 6.5L trucks at the competitive level. Nonetheless, you’ll always find engine builders like Tyler Loewen of 23 Diesel and Off-Road who like a challenge. That’s why he’s building up what he hopes will be one of the baddest, turbocharged 6.5L GM engines out there. Check it out!
Hot Shot’s Secret Renews Title Sponsorship of Firepunk Diesel S10
Hot Shot’s Secret proudly announces a continued partnership with the Firepunk Diesel race team for the 2022 season. The quickest diesel in the world will again wear Hot Shot’s Secret’s distinctive black, chrome and green livery this season as the Hot Shot’s Secret sponsored Firepunk Diesel S10 sets out to break its own world record