The Craziest Diesel Swaps We’ve Seen
There’s nothing better than an engine swap, and diesel swaps are even cooler when you consider the size and specifications of the engines.
Mild vs. Wild (Diesel Edition) Ep 5 – 6.7L Powerstroke Builds
Mild vs. Wild is back, and we took a trip down to Tennessee to visit with Cass Choate and the folks at Choate Engineering Performance, to discuss building 6.7L Powerstroke engines with a mild budget of $15K and a wild budget of $30K. Mild vs. Wild is brought to you by AMSOIL INC.
Single-Turbo 3.0 Limited Pro Stock Cummins Engine
Being limited on air means Limited Pro Stock engines need to be built creatively in order make enough horsepower to overcome the class restrictions. This competition Cummins engine was built by Dustin Harrison and the team over at Apex Diesel Performance for diesel pulling competitor Trent Krulik. Check it out!
1,400-Horsepower Turbocharged LB7 Duramax
Since 2019, Daman Perry has been building up his diesel performance shop DP Customs. To show off his work, he’s been continually upgrading his 03′ Duramax truck, complete with a 1,400 horsepower LB7 to boot. Check it out!
What’s the Deal with Biodiesel and Biofuel?
In this episode of AMSOIL Garage, we dive deeper into the topic of biodiesel and biofuel, and how it can impact your diesel engine.
Jessie Harris’ 6.7L Cummins-Swapped Chevy C10
It’s not often you see a diesel-powered car or truck competing at drag-and-drive events. While that’s true, we think there’s a case for more diesel competitors to show up. Jessie Harris thinks so too, as he’s been doing drag-and-drive events and drag racing for a number of years in his Chevy C10 that features a
Triple-Turbo 6.7L Cummins Engine
The former ATS Diesel race truck is now owned by Justin Lyons of RG Diesel, complete with an engine rebuild and ready to debut next month at the Thoroughbred Diesel Throwdown. Check it out!
Twin-Turbo 5.9L Cummins-Powered Lamborghini
The last thing that comes to mind when thinking of a Lamborghini is a diesel engine, but that apparently wasn’t the case for the guys at 1 Way Diesel Performance…
CP4 Troubles? Try Fuel Additives
It seems no one can escape the troublesome CP4 issues on more modern diesels. However, there are a few ways to improve and increase the life of the CP4 pump and your entire fuel system – run fuel additives and give your system more lubricity. We discuss more details in this episode of AMSOIL Garage.
LB7 Duramax-Powered 1970 Chevelle
There aren’t many diesel-powered vehicles that show up to drag-and-drive events, but when they do, they’re usually awesome! Case in point is Rick Fletes’ Chevelle, which is powered by a custom-built LB7 Duramax engine. We got the details from Rick as he waited in the staging lanes for his first pass of Sick Week 2023.
Compound Turbo 6.7L Cummins Engine
Many of the guys at the top of the diesel sled-pulling totem pole often use the 6.7L Cummins for their builds, both for its reliability and efficient power making potential. Michael Brown just finished up work on this Cummins that he’ll be using this year at events like King of the Street. Check it out!
Diesel Fuel Additives for Power and Efficiency
Running diesel fuel additives on an every tank basis can help your engine in numerous ways. A couple of the big benefits are better power and more efficiency, and who can’t get behind that? Check out this episode of AMSOIL Garage for more diesel fuel additive info.
Billet 6.0L Powerstroke Engine
Leave it to Jared Alderson and the guys at Kill Devil Diesel to build a kickass Powerstroke engine! This competition-level, billet aluminum 6.0L will be going under the hood of KC Turbo’s truck for the upcoming race season. Check it out!
The Importance of Using Diesel Fuel Additives
Using diesel fuel additives on an every tank basis keeps your diesel engine out of harms way.
Compound Turbo 6.7L Enforcer Engine
The popularity of D&J Precision Machine’s Enforcer series engine can’t be understated. We checked this one out at the 2022 PRI Show.
Race Oils
Choosing the correct performance racing oil is essential to ensure optimal performance and longevity of your engine.
Coffman Starter 24-Valve 5.9L Cummins Engine
This 24-valve 5.9L Cummins is your average workhorse build for pulling trailers… until you learn about the Coffman-inspired starter James Crutcher built for this engine.
How Ambient Temperatures Affect Diesel Oil Choice
When it comes to oil choices, you can opt to go after viscosities that provide better fuel economy or those that give your engine better protection. You can’t have both. Either way you choose, you’ll also want to consider the ambient temperatures in your area for best results. We get into the details of oil
Compound Turbo 6.7L Enforcer Cummins Engine
D&J Precision Machine’s Enforcer Cummins engine has been around for a while now, but every time we see an Enforcer build, it remains impressive. This particular Enforcer was outfitted with compound turbos and all sorts of engine component goodies to the tune of 2,000+ horsepower. It’s our Diesel of the Week brought to you by AMSOIL
6.7L Powerstroke Engine
The 6.7L Powerstroke may have some some minor flaws, but they are easily remedied by the team over at Choate Engineering Performance.
