Cummins Announces Next Gen X15 Diesel Engine
Cummins Inc. has announced it will launch its most efficient heavy-duty diesel engine ever. As the next product in the Cummins HELM 15-liter fuel agnostic platform, the diesel X15 will be compliant with U.S. EPA and CARB 2027 aligned regulations at launch. The next generation X15 diesel engine in North America will serve the heavy-duty
Scheid Diesel’s Billet Cummins Dragster Engine
One of the coolest diesel dragsters around belongs to Scheid Diesel. Shop owner Dan Scheid and machinist and drag racer Jared Jones work together on the billet Cummins-powered dragster. We caught up with Jared during the 2023 Ultimate Callout Challenge to get the details of what makes their Cummins engine tick in this Diesel of
415 cid Billet Cummins Engine in a Pro275 Cadillac
Ring Racing owner Jared Ring revealed a metamorphosis to this 2016 Cadillac ATS-V last week. The Cadillac is now equipped with radial tires and a 415 cid Cummins engine built by Freedom Racing Engines, and the combo just competed at Lights Out 15.
Paul Vasko’s LML Duramax-Powered Diesel Dragster
During our weekend at the 2023 Ultimate Callout Challenge, there were plenty of fun conversations, but speaking with drag racer Paul Vasko was definitely a highlight. His passion is contagious, and his diesel dragster is definitely badass, thanks in part to a turbocharged LML Duramax engine. It’s our Diesel of the Week brought to you
Turbocharged 5.9L Common Rail Cummins Engine in a 1947 Ford
After sitting in his father-in-law’s backyard for a number of years, this 1947 Ford was gifted to Chase Wells’ wife. Chase owns 1 Way Diesel Performance and knew someday he’d bring the truck back to life. He did so using a 5.9L common rail Cummins engine on a special episode of Texas Metal’s Loud and Lifted. Check out the result.
1,000-HP Capable 6.7L Powerstroke Engine
Nick Stoner, a customer of Kill Devil Diesel, recently got his fully built 6.7L Powerstroke engine – a build Nick wanted to be capable of 1,000 horsepower. However, Nick is no longer building the truck the engine was going into, so this badass diesel engine is for sale. Check it out.
Mild vs. Wild: Scheid Diesel and a Pair of 6.7L Cummins Engines
When it comes to building diesel engines, Scheid Diesel is a shop perennially at the top of people’s lists. As such, we made the trip to Terre Haute, IN to visit with owner Dan Scheid and to see the various aspects of the business and discuss the builds of two 6.7L Cummins engines. Check out
Total Seal Severe-Duty High-Performance Diesel Rings
New Total Seal diesel ring sets are available for Cummins 5.9L and 6.7L, Duramax 6.6L, Powerstroke 6.4L to 7.3L, and custom sets.
Compound-Turbo 6.0L Powerstroke Engine
Steve Burton of New Performance Automotive and Chris Moore of Flatwoods Diesel Performance recently teamed up to build this compound-turbo 6.0L Powerstroke engine. Check it out!
Compound Turbo VP44 5.9L Cummins Engine
Cole Sojka’s diesel truck journey began at the age of 16 when he bought a 2001 Dodge Ram 2500 as a farm truck. Over the past eight years and 100,000 additional miles, he’s transformed the truck, including building up the 5.9L VP44 compound-turbo Cummins engine. Check out the build!
Triple-Turbo 6.7L Powerstroke Drag Race Engine
During last summer’s Ultimate Callout Challenge, we got the chance to speak with Dan Snyder of SPE Motorsport about his dragster setup, which is powered by a triple-turbo 6.7L Powerstroke engine. Check out the details in this Diesel of the Week episode!
Single-Turbo 5.9L Cummins Engine
Aaron West has done a few smaller scale builds to date, but he recently finished up a “Frankenstein” truck that is pretty impressive. The body is a 1990 Dodge D150, while the chassis is from a shortened 2003 Dodge 2500 4WD, and the engine is a turbocharged 5.9L Cummins. It’s our Diesel of the Week!
