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Compound Turbo 5.9L Cummins Engine

Dustin Damgaard’s interest in the performance world began years ago when he attended a National Hot Rod Diesel Association (NHRDA) for the first time – building powerful race machines has been a hobby ever since. He just finished a a 5.9L Cummins build that doesn’t disappoint. Check it out!

Dodge to Discontinue Challenger, Charger Production

Dodge has announced that it will end production of the Dodge Charger and Dodge Challenger after 2023. “We are celebrating the end of an era—and the start of a bright new electrified future—by staying true to our brand,” said Tim Kuniskis, Dodge brand chief executive officer of Stellantis, the global automaker and mobility provider with

Speedmaster – Mopar Chrysler Dodge SB 318 340 360 MidRise Air Intake

The main difference is that there is an open area under the plenum chamber. This feature is sometimes called an air gap design.

541 cid Chrysler Engine

Amongst a sea of colorful and powerful streetcars and hot rods at the Midwest Drags, Bob Larson’s “Prospector,” a 1938 Dodge coupe stood out. Under the hood is a 541 cubic inch Chrysler engine, making this coupe sound just as good as it looks. Check it out!

The Prospector – a 1938 Dodge Coupe with a 541 cid Chrysler Engine

One of the more unique hot rods we saw during the Midwest Drags was Bob Larson’s “Prospector.” It’s a 1938 Dodge Coupe outfitted with a 440 Chrysler engine that got stroked to 541 cubic inches. It’s our Engine of the Week!

Single-Turbo 5.9L Cummins Engine

Trent Owens may be one of the only guys who keeps a camper shell on his truck while running in the 6.70 index class. But, a powerful 5.9L Cummins engine under the hood means he barely has to worry about it affecting performance. Check it out!

5.9L Cummins
Turbocharged 6.4L Cummins Engine

This 6.4L engine under the hood of Aaron Reynolds’ ’94 Ram 2500 helped the truck knock off a 5.51 at 136 mph in the eighth mile. Check out the details of the build!

6.4L Cummins
5th Gen 6.7L Cummins Engine

While walking through the Piston Powered Auto-Rama, we met Twisted Customs owner Zach Carpenter and got to check out his 5th Gen 6.7L Cummins-powered Dodge Ram. See what this engine is all about!

5th Gen 6.7L Cummins
EB Takeover – Fast Forward Race Engines

Join the crew at Fast Forward Race Engines in New Port Richey, FL as they takeover the Engine Builder Instagram to show you through their shop, update you on the details of some of their high-horsepower engine builds such as Coyotes, Vipers, 2JZs, VR38s, and Lamborghinis.

Compound Turbo 12-Valve 5.9L Cummins

At 18 years old, Wade Dillow sold his common rail and purchased his friend’s truck with aspirations of a race build. The ’97 Dodge 1500 single cab was in pretty bad shape, but thanks to Dillow’s hard work and a newly built compound turbo 12-valve 5.9L Cummins, the ODSS 5.90 index class is now in sight.

Compound Turbo 6.4L Deck-Plated Cummins Engine

One truck that New Performance Automotive owner Steve Burton is especially proud of and continues to develop is customer David Petrick’s 2007 four-door short bed Dodge with a 6.4L Cummins in it. David has been competing in a number of diesel events around the country, including Smoke & Speed’s King of the Street in Ohio

Turbocharged VP44 5.9L Cummins Engine

Jared Rectenbaugh caught our attention when he messaged us that he was rebuilding this VP44 5.9L Cummins engine for more horsepower. Looking to build a daily driver/street sleeper, he got machine work from KDD as well as a laundry list of quality components. Find out what went into the new build!