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Dissecting 6.6L Duramax Engines

Whether you’re looking for fun or looking to win, the Duramax platform is certainly one to consider. The Duramax engine is can be built up to do just about anything you want. The only obstacle is your wallet.

LBZ Duramax Dragster Engine

As diesel performance came into its own in the early 2000s, engine builders who had an interest in this arena got caught up in the power potential, the fun, the chance to learn something new, and the joy of experimenting with industry firsts. That was certainly the case for Jeff Dean, owner of On Track

Banks Hires Rocket Propulsion and Nuclear Power Expert to Lead Engine Program

Regarded as a true gearhead, Matthew Gamble fills the position of manager of design, assembly & test for Banks’ “High Output” DMAX-based engine programs. Gamble will oversee the design, development and launch of high-performance turn-key variants of the popular and military-proven Banks D866T engine. Engineered and developed in-house at the company’s Azusa, CA campus, these high-output

2015 LML 6.6L Duramax Engine

One of the more memorable diesel builds Richie’s Diesel Performance has done of late is this 2015 LML 6.6L Duramax engine for a customer’s GMC Denali. Featuring a playboy blue paint color, find out what else makes it a cool build.

Boostline Diesel Rods for Duramax & Cummins

Forged from ultra-strong 4340 steel alloy, these rods feature Boostline’s patented 3-pocket design that provides a 60% improvement in bending strength and a 20% stress reduction compared to conventional H-beam designs.

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

Single Turbo LBZ Duramax Dragster Engine

Having carved out a niche in Duramax engine work, Jeff Dean’s shop, On Track Automotive & Diesel Performance, showcased what a single-turbo LBZ Duramax engine could do as the diesel performance segment grew. Find out what went into this Top Diesel dragster build.

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.

Turbocharged 460 All-Billet Wagler Duramax

Having dominated sled pulling for many years, Tony Rizzi and Full Pull Diesel Performance have turned their focus to drag racing recently. Using a 1937 Chevy pickup named Outcast, Tony has his sights set on building the first all-steel diesel to run in the 3s in the 1/8th-mile. Find out what went into Outcast’s 3,500-horsepower

Twin-Turbo Stage 2 Duramax Engine

As customers keep upgrading their older trucks to get more efficiency, go faster, make more power, and tow better, it’s folks like PPE who are helping Duramax engines, like this twin-turbo Stage 2 Duramax build, meet the demand. Find out what went into this 1,200-horsepower beast.

Compound Turbo LB7 Duramax Engine

Looking to crack into the 2,000 horsepower realm, Wade Boyd of Diesel Day Dreams put his 15 years of Duramax and diesel experience to the test with his latest build of a compound turbo LB7 Duramax with some goodies from Jeremy Wagler and others thrown in the mix.

Turbocharged, All-Billet, 460 cid Wagler Duramax Engine

Having dominated sled pulling for many years, Tony Rizzi and Full Pull Diesel Performance have turned their focus to drag racing recently. Using a 1937 Chevy pickup named Outcast, Tony has his sights set on building the first all-steel diesel to run in the 3s in the 1/8th-mile. Find out what went into Outcast’s 3,500-horsepower Wagler Duramax engine.