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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!

Dodge truck and 5.9L Cummins engine
All-Billet Duramax Drag-and-Drive Engine

Having been put on the back burner due to Wagler Competition’s popular DX Duramax engines, this brand-new billet Duramax engine has finally made it to the forefront. Rather than being aimed at truck pullers, this lighter diesel engine is specifically designed for drag racers and drag-and-drive events. Check out what makes this Duramax unique.

Wagler billet Duramax engine
L5P Duramax Swapped 1952 Chevy 3100

During this past year’s Ultimate Callout Challenge, there were plenty of awesome trucks on the track, but there were also cool trucks in the exhibitor area. Take Keith Porter’s Chevy 3100 for example. Keith did all the work on this truck himself, including swapping in an L5P Duramax engine with all the bells and whistles.

L5P Duramax
Triple-Turbo 6.4L Cummins Super Stock Engine

Addicted Performance Diesel prioritizes performance and specializes in reinforcing engines and transmissions for both daily use and high-performance racing. Just take a look at shop owner Jason Stott’s personal Super Stock pulling truck with a triple-turbo 6.4L Cummins engine in it.

1,500-HP 6.7L Cummins-Powered Cuda

The Plymouth Hemi Cuda is a quintessential muscle car for many gear heads. But who knew swapping a compound turbo 6.7L Cummins into a Cuda could make it even cooler? Randy Weaver of Weaver Customs did just that. Check out what went into this unique build!

Turbocharged and Nitrous-Boosted LB7 Duramax Engine

Wyatt Stengel’s 1970 GMC K15 is a cherished family heirloom. However, that didn’t stop him from turning it into a drag racing powerhouse thanks to an upgraded LB7 Duramax engine. Check out what went into the four-year project that blends aesthetics and horsepower.

Turbocharged 6.0L Powerstroke Engine

With a last name of Ford, it’s a good thing Dylan Ford of Abilene Diesel Performance is a Powerstroke guy. In fact, he’s found a true passion for 6.0L Powerstrokes and recently built a race truck with a turbocharged and nitrous-assisted 6.0L Powerstroke for drag racing. Check it out!

Rebuilt 4B Cummins Engine

R&R Engine and Machine is a quality engine rebuilding shop right in our backyard of Akron, OH! They work on all kinds of engine platforms, but Cummins is one of their specialities. They recently rebuilt this 4B Cummins that came out of a wood chipper.

CNC Fabrication’s Turbocharged 7.3L Powerstroke Engine

During this past summer’s Ultimate Callout Challenge, we came across CNC Fabrication’s booth and got the chance to speak with owner Corey Hurtt about his business and the brand-new 7.3L Powerstroke engine they built. The engine was just finished at the time, but Corey had plans to eventually run the truck in the ODSS 5.90

Turbocharged 6.7L Cummins Engine

Austin Ouellette is a true diesel head who’s worked as a field technician for years on various vehicles. Being too busy with work, he enlisted Sin City Diesel & Off-Road to build him a standout 6.7L Cummins engine… and they delivered. Check it out!

Turbocharged 6.7L Cummins Engine

With around 2,000 horsepower on display, Nathan Wheeler’s Cummins-powered F-250 is a testament to the quality work of Truck Source Diesel. This truck is a monster on the track!