Engine Builder Magazine’s 2021 Diesel of the Year Winner
Engine Builder magazine has announced its annual Diesel of the Year winning engine – a sleeved and turbocharged 6.7L Cummins – built by McCoy Black of MB Diesel Performance in Gold Hill, NC. Members of MB Diesel Performance accepted the Diesel of the Year award at Engine Builder’s PRI Party, sponsored by Autolite, at Tin
Diesel Injectors & Fuel Additives
When it comes to diesel performance, your fuel system and the injectors are a critical part of keeping things functioning properly. As such, you don’t want your injectors to get damaged in any way. Fuel additives can be your saving grace! We discuss the positives in this episode of the AMSOIL Garage.
Hot Shot’s Secret 10w-30 Blue Diamond PAO Diesel Engine Oil
With improved oxidation, shearing, and thermal stability, Blue Diamond 10w-30 is a more fortified oil than competitive brands that resists breakdown allowing for longer drain intervals.
Vote for the 2021 Diesel of the Year
Our Diesel of the Year contest, sponsored by AMSOIL INC., is now open, and this year’s crop of diesel engines are top notch!
Justina Reusch, Reusch Diesel
Justina Reusch attended her first tractor pull event at just two weeks old. Ever since, diesel motorsports has been her life at Reusch Diesel.
LSI Chemical Fuel Additives for Diesel and Biodiesel Fuels
The new additives can be used for downstream fuel production to restore power and fuel economy while providing long-term protection against corrosion and waxy polymeric deposits.
Diesel Transmission Upgrades
Diesel owners who add big horsepower, wheels and tires also need some driveline upgrades to keep it all together.
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Innovation
Knowing that nearly every diesel-powered vehicle built since 2010 (including those with modified engines with high horsepower and torque) is equipped with Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR), it also means they require Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) to function.
Diesel Injector Update
With today’s diesel injectors on the performance side, with nearly 35,000 psi of injection pressure, you can achieve a lot of quantity using that kind of pressure instead of just big spray orifices.
Diesel Turbocharging
If you’ve ever seen a compound-turbo setup, you can clearly see it is not a twin-turbo setup. Why do diesels utilize compounds over twin turbochargers? We first need to move back to the basics of engine design and engine airflow consumption rates.
Champion API CK-4 Premium Heavy-Duty SAE 10W-30 Diesel Engine Oil
API CK-4 effectively replaces API CJ-4 and is backward compatible with most diesel applications where currently an API CJ-4 oil may have been recommended.
Speed of Air Engine Technologies’ Delivers Performance Breakthrough
Speed of Air (SOA) Engine Technologies has found a way to optimize combustion that delivers several startling performance benefits. A significant increase in power is just one among many.
Mild vs. Wild – Horsepower at Any Cost (Diesel Edition) Ep. 3
In this episode of Mild vs. Wild, we take a trip to Bremen, OH to visit Unlimited Diesel Performance to discuss building some 7.3L Powerstroke engines for truck pulling applications. With $50,000 and $90,000 on hand for the two builds, find out whether Mild or Wild takes home the win. Mild vs. Wild (Diesel Edition) is
POLYMER COATINGS ARE A REAL TURNING POINT FOR PERFORMANCE ENGINE BEARINGS
Polymer coatings in the engine performance industry have become extremely popular in the past 5 years. The usage of polymer coatings has been widespread, not only in engine bearings, but also in pistons, cylinder heads, bolts, and other engine parts operating in heated and pressured environments. King Engine Bearings has been at the forefront of
Diesel of the Week March 2021 Recap
In this recap of March Diesel of the Week features, we highlight a 2,200+ horsepower mechanical P pump 7.3L Powerstroke engine built by Unlimited Diesel Performance; a 680 cid Pro Stock John Deere engine built by Riverside Engines; a turbocharged 6.7L Cummins engine built by CGT Diesel; and a Work Stock/Pro Street 6.7L Cummins engine
Diesel of the Week February 2021 Recap
In this recap of February’s diesel engines, we take a look at a twin-turbo 5.9L Cummins engine built by Gomer’s Diesel Inc.; a Super Stock 6.7L Cummins engine built by Perkins Diesel and Dynomite Diesel Products; a 6.7L Enforcer engine built by D&J Precision Machine for Josh McCormack; and a single-turbo LBZ Duramax dragster engine
Firepunk Diesel Makes History with First-Ever Diesel 3-Second Pass
The Hot Shot’s Secret sponsored Firepunk Diesel S10 truck added a new chapter to the drag racing history books by achieving what was once thought to be impossible – a diesel-powered vehicle running an 1/8th mile pass in under 4 seconds. Based out of Ohio, Firepunk Diesel’s S10 went down to Georgia to compete on
Hot Shot’s Secret to Sponsor Hole Shot Diesel Series
Diesel drag racing is returning to the West Coast after a two year hiatus with a new series and title sponsor. Hot Shot’s Secret will be the title sponsorship of the Hole Shot Diesel Series. With the closure of the National Hot Rod Diesel Association (NHRDA), the West Coast was without a diesel race series. Hot
Mild vs Wild – Horsepower At Any Cost (Diesel Edition) Ep. 1
Engine Builder editors Greg Jones and Brendan Baker take a trip to Canton, OH to visit Justin Zeigler and the guys at Zeigler Diesel Performance. Why? To discuss building up a pair of Gen 3 5.9L Cummins engines on both a mild budget and a wild budget. What build has more bang for the buck?
Diesel of the Week December 2020 Recap
In this recap of December’s diesel engines, we take a look at a Stage 3 turbocharged 6.0L Powerstroke engine built by Lead Foot Diesel Performance; a twin-turbo Stage 2 Duramax engine built by PPE; a mechanical-injected 6.0L Powerstroke engine built by The Ranch; and a turbocharged 6.7L Cummins engine built by MB Diesel Performance.
