How Myer Set The All Time Points Record At UCC 2026

“Big power” is shorthand in performance circles for significantly higher engine output than stock. Here, the host says Cody Hawk made big power, and that he had more testing and parts than others, suggesting a focus on extracting more horsepower/torque reliably.

Duramax is GM’s name for its diesel engine family, most commonly associated with heavy-duty trucks. In this context, the host says Cody Hawk brought a Duramax to compete, meaning the competition truck is powered by a GM diesel rather than a gasoline setup.

A built block means the engine’s cylinder block has been strengthened or upgraded (for example, with stronger internals) to handle higher power and stress. The host ties it to Ziegler, implying his engine is prepared for big power rather than staying stock.

Ultimate Callout Challenge is an event format for diesel trucks held in Indianapolis. It combines multiple disciplines across several days, including drag racing, and is used to determine overall points across competitors.

Diesel trucks are heavy-duty vehicles powered by diesel engines, which use compression ignition rather than spark plugs. In performance events, diesel trucks are often modified for higher fuel delivery and boost to produce very high torque.

Drag racing is a straight-line motorsport where two vehicles compete over a short distance to see who accelerates faster. In diesel-truck events, it’s typically measured with elapsed time and trap speed (how fast the truck is at the end).

A subframe is a secondary structural frame that the main body mounts to, often carrying suspension and drivetrain components. The episode describes “rolling a complete subframe underneath it,” meaning the competitor swaps or installs a whole subframe assembly to change the vehicle’s setup quickly.

Heims are spherical rod ends (often used in suspension and fabrication) that allow controlled movement while handling high loads. Here, “bars with Heims on it” suggests a custom linkage/attachment setup for the sled-pole configuration.

A drag strip is a purpose-built straight race track where cars or sleds run timed accelerations over a fixed distance. In this episode’s points system, the drag strip score is one of the inputs used to calculate total points.

Horsepower is a measure of engine power—how much work the engine can do over time. In this episode, “3000 horsepower” is one of the scored targets in their points system.

“Stanced out” refers to an exaggerated, low ride-height look where the suspension is lowered and the wheels sit very close to the fenders. In practice, it usually involves suspension changes and careful wheel/tire fitment to achieve the visual “stance.”

Wheel spacers are metal (or sometimes hub-centric) rings placed between the wheel and the hub to move the wheel outward. That can change track width and wheel fitment, but it also affects how loads are handled by the hub and studs.

Sled pullers are vehicles built to compete in pulling events where a tractor or truck drags a weighted sled. The goal is typically to pull the sled the farthest or move it the most under a set load, emphasizing torque and traction rather than top speed.

“P pump” refers to a specific style of diesel fuel-injection pump used on certain older diesel engines (commonly associated with the Bosch P-pump design). In diesel performance circles, “P pump” is often treated as a distinct setup because it affects how the engine can be tuned and how much fuel it can deliver under boost.

“Common rails” refers to common-rail diesel fuel injection systems, where fuel is stored in a high-pressure rail and delivered to injectors electronically. In performance discussions, “common rail” setups are compared against older injection-pump designs (like “P pump”) because the hardware and tuning approach differ.

“Shift spike” likely refers to a noticeable spike in engine speed or power/torque during a transmission shift, often seen in performance videos or dyno/telemetry. It’s a shorthand for the moment when the drivetrain unloads/reloads as gears change, which can be especially dramatic on high-power diesel builds.

A tire system refers to the whole setup that determines how the tires behave, including tire choice and how they’re managed for traction. In this context, “tires were blowing up” suggests the setup was failing under the event’s loads, heat, or pressures.

“Dino” is shorthand for a dynamometer, a machine that measures engine output (like horsepower and torque) by loading the engine while it runs. Using a “super flow dino” implies they’re running controlled tests to compare different engine setups and tuning changes.

OEM stands for “Original Equipment Manufacturer,” meaning the parts that came from the factory on that engine. When they say the pistons weren’t as good as OEM, they’re comparing aftermarket/alternative parts to the factory-spec components.

In engine-builder slang, “scattering” usually means catastrophic internal failure—parts breaking apart and being destroyed. It’s often used when an engine lets go under stress, such as from detonation, overheating, or severe mechanical mismatch.

A “wet block” is an engine block design where the coolant is in direct contact with the cylinder liners. Using a factory wet block means the base engine casting/liner setup is stock, rather than a fully custom dry-sleeve or aftermarket block.

A cast piston is made by pouring molten aluminum into a mold, which is typically cheaper and can be less strong than forged pistons. In high-power builds, piston strength and heat tolerance matter because weak pistons can fail under high cylinder pressure and heat.

To "rev this thing out" means to run the engine at high RPM up to (or near) its shift point or redline. Higher RPM can keep the engine in its power band, but it also increases stress on components like pistons, valves, valve springs, and the clutch/transmission.

A cast piston is made by pouring molten aluminum into a mold, which generally makes it less expensive and can be suitable for certain builds. In high-RPM drag applications, piston choice affects durability and how well the engine survives repeated pulls, especially when paired with the right valve-spring and RPM limits.

"Diamond piston" refers to a specific piston brand/model line (Diamond Pistons) known in performance circles for forged piston offerings. In this context, the speaker is comparing durability expectations between piston setups while planning RPM and shift strategy for drag racing.

The "power band" is the RPM range where an engine produces its strongest usable power and torque. Drag-racing shift decisions aim to keep the engine operating in that range so each gear change makes the car accelerate instead of falling off.

The speaker frames the strategy as a "longevity game," meaning the goal is not just peak speed but surviving repeated runs without damaging the engine, clutch, or transmission. This changes how aggressively they push RPM and shift timing compared to a one-off qualifying pass.

A clutch is the friction device that connects and disconnects engine power from the transmission. In drag racing, clutch wear and heat can become a limiting factor, so shift/RPM strategy is often chosen to avoid overheating or damaging the clutch while still staying fast.

Valve float happens when the engine spins so fast that the valve springs can’t keep the valves following the camshaft accurately. The result is loss of control over valve timing (often a power drop) and increased risk of contact damage between valves and other components.

Valve springs help keep the engine’s valves closed and control valve motion at higher RPM. When RPM climbs, springs must maintain proper valve timing and prevent float; otherwise the valves can lose contact with the cam profile, risking power loss or even engine damage.

“Valve trim” here appears to refer to a tuning adjustment related to the engine’s valve setup—often meaning changes to valve lift/timing or related calibration that affect how the engine breathes. The speaker is implying that their valve-related setup would have been safe up to a certain RPM.

A forged piston is a piston made by shaping metal under high pressure, which typically results in a stronger, more durable part than many stock cast pistons. In high-boost or high-RPM builds, forged pistons help resist cracking or deformation under extreme cylinder pressures.

Honing is the controlled process of finishing the inside of a cylinder bore to get the right surface texture and geometry. A “honing strategy” is the specific plan for how that honing is done (abrasive choice, pattern, and targets) to match the sleeve and piston/ring setup.

A sleeve press refers to the press-fit process used to install an engine cylinder sleeve (a replaceable cylinder liner). The press operation controls how tightly the sleeve seats, which affects sealing, heat transfer, and long-term durability.

An input shaft is the transmission component that receives torque from the engine and sends it into the gearbox. “35 spline” describes the number of spline teeth on the shaft, which mate to a matching part (like a clutch or gearbox input) and determine how torque is transmitted—more splines can mean more engagement area, but the shaft can still fail if loads exceed its strength.

“Vegas testing” appears to be a shorthand for a specific test session or event the team runs in Las Vegas (or a branded testing program associated with that location). The key idea is that the 35-spline input shaft had already been through a limited set of prior test passes before failing again.

“Diesel scene” refers to the enthusiast subculture around diesel engines, especially people who modify them for more power. In this context, it’s about chasing higher output from a diesel platform rather than stock performance.

Seat belts are restraint systems that keep occupants secured during acceleration, braking, and impacts. In motorsport weight-reduction work, people may remove or relocate related mounting hardware, but doing so must still meet safety rules for the event.

The input shaft is the transmission’s front shaft that receives rotational power from the engine. When the “input shaft snapped,” it means the shaft fractured under load, which typically causes sudden loss of drive and can scatter transmission parts.

A “test and tune window” is a scheduled period to run the vehicle, evaluate results, and adjust settings to improve performance or drivability. The speaker mentions a “four hour… test and tune window,” implying they were iterating quickly after the repair.

ECM stands for Engine Control Module, the car’s computer that manages fueling, ignition timing, and other engine parameters. Swapping ECMs can change how the engine responds to nitrous, boost, and throttle input, which can dramatically affect launch consistency.

Bosch is a major automotive electronics supplier, and in this context it likely refers to an aftermarket or alternative engine management unit/ECM used for tuning. Switching to a Bosch controller can change calibration behavior—how the engine reacts to nitrous, boost, and launch control inputs.

Boost is the extra air pressure forced into the engine (typically by a turbocharger or supercharger) to increase how much oxygen the engine can burn. The speaker is comparing boost levels (mid-20s pounds vs 14 vs “lucky to get 10”) to explain why their launch and acceleration weren’t matching expectations.

“Popping and sputtering” describes rough combustion—often from misfires, unstable fueling, or ignition/timing issues. The speaker links it to the timing change not matching what worked on the other setup, and it results in the car “cough[ing] off the line.”

In this context, “timing” means ignition timing—when the engine’s spark occurs relative to piston position. With nitrous, timing that’s too low can prevent the fuel from burning fully before the nitrous-related conditions change, leading to popping/backfiring.

“Injection vent” is the moment/behavior of the nitrous (or fuel) injection system where the injected charge is delivered. If that delivery happens too late relative to the combustion event, the mixture won’t burn as intended, which can cause popping.

An induction-hardened cylinder head is heat-treated using electromagnetic induction so the metal surface becomes much harder and more wear-resistant. This helps the valve seating surfaces survive repeated opening/closing and high heat/pressure conditions, especially in racing or high-output engines.

The valve seating area is the contact surface where the engine’s valve seals against the cylinder head. Its width/shape affects sealing quality and wear, and in this discussion it’s being intentionally set narrow so it “wears in” to the final working geometry.

Work hardening (strain hardening) is when a metal becomes harder due to plastic deformation from repeated contact and friction. In valve seats, controlled wear can increase surface hardness so the seat holds up better under sustained high load.

“Seat flows more” refers to how the valve seat geometry affects airflow through the intake/exhaust port. A narrower seat can create a smaller restriction (“pinch point”), improving flow, but it can also reduce durability if the seat is asked to handle extreme power.

A race gas engine is built to run on racing fuel, typically allowing more aggressive tuning and higher combustion performance than pump gas. Here it’s used to contrast valve-seat sizing: a narrower seat can improve flow, but it must still survive the engine’s power and heat.

Toe width refers to how much the tires are pointed inward or outward relative to the vehicle’s direction of travel, often discussed as a setup choice that affects steering response and tire wear. In racing, changing toe can trade off straight-line stability versus turn-in feel and grip consistency.

Nitrous changes refers to adjustments to a nitrous oxide system, typically involving how much nitrous is added and when it’s activated. Because nitrous dramatically increases power, tuning it affects traction, acceleration consistency, and whether the engine stays within safe operating conditions.

A “lean spot” is a moment where the air-fuel mixture is too lean (not enough fuel relative to air). In drag racing, a lean condition can cause hesitation or bogging and can also be risky for engine health if it’s severe or prolonged.

“Mile an hour” here refers to trap speed—the speed measured at the end of the quarter-mile run. Trap speed is strongly tied to overall power and efficiency, and it helps interpret whether an ET was limited by launch/traction or by power.

“499” is shorthand for a sub-5.00-second quarter-mile elapsed time (ET), commonly used in drag racing to describe how fast the car runs. It indicates the car is very close to the “five-second” barrier, which is a major milestone for many builds.

In drag racing, the “60-foot” time is how long the car takes to reach 60 feet from the start line. It’s a key indicator of launch quality—traction, clutch/launch technique, and how well the car hooks up early.

“153 miles an hour” is the terminal speed reported at the end of the run (typically at the quarter-mile mark in drag racing). It’s a speed metric, but the host is contrasting it with launch/acceleration issues that hurt the overall run.

“Out of the hole” refers to the launch phase right after the start line in drag racing. Calling it a “dog out of the hole” means the car was slow to get moving, usually due to traction, tuning, or power delivery timing.

In performance tuning, a “map” is the engine control strategy (fuel, ignition, boost targets, and nitrous timing) stored in the ECU. The host is saying the car switched to a different tune segment, which affected when nitrous came in and how quickly boost built.

“505” is shorthand for a drag-racing elapsed time of about 5.05 seconds (often written as 5.0x). It’s used to compare how fast different cars run in the same event or round.

“Five 14” is shorthand for an elapsed time around 5.14 seconds, commonly used in drag racing results. The host is using it to describe their performance relative to other runs in the event.

In drag racing, “launch” refers to the initial acceleration off the line—when traction, throttle control, and power delivery determine whether the car hooks up or spins. The host says they need to fix the launch, meaning the car wasn’t transferring power to the ground reliably.

PSI (pounds per square inch) is a unit of pressure. In turbo/nitrous drag racing, PSI is commonly used to describe how much boost pressure the engine is running at.

A limiter is an ECU (engine computer) protection feature that caps something like RPM or throttle/boost so the engine can’t exceed safe limits. When the host says they were “on the limiter,” they mean the car’s control system was actively restricting output while they were testing.

Auto shift is a drivetrain control mode where the car automatically commands gear changes instead of the driver doing it manually. In a tuning/data-logging context, it helps keep launches and shifts consistent so AFR/boost behavior can be evaluated accurately.

“Lean” means the engine’s air-fuel mixture has too little fuel relative to air. Leaning out under boost can raise combustion temperatures and stress components, which is why the host is concerned it happens “way sooner than it should have.”

An AFR sensor measures the air-fuel ratio in the exhaust, which tells the ECU whether the mixture is rich (more fuel) or lean (less fuel). The host uses it to confirm when the engine goes lean earlier than expected during a boost/nitrous sequence.

“Turbo spooled” means the turbocharger has reached enough speed to produce significant boost pressure. The host describes a typical sequence: rich mixture at first to spool the turbo, then boost builds and the fueling strategy changes.

A “pro street drag race file” is a pre-made ECU calibration strategy intended for drag racing use—typically optimized for launch, boost/spool behavior, and acceleration runs. The key point here is that the base tune’s launch/spool fueling targets may not match the car’s setup, so logs can reveal issues like going lean too soon.

“Air quantity” is a measure of how much air the engine is ingesting (often inferred from airflow sensors or calculated load). Fueling tables that reference air quantity adjust how much fuel is allowed so the mixture stays within targets—too little fuel for the air makes the mixture lean.

“Fuel quantity” is the ECU’s commanded amount of fuel for a given operating condition. When a smoke map ties allowed fuel to fuel/air quantity, changing those relationships can cause the engine to cut fuel too early, creating lean conditions during spool-up.

“Spool in” describes how quickly a turbocharger (or similar forced-induction system) builds boost after you apply throttle. If fueling is cut too aggressively during the spool-up window, it can delay the engine’s response and reduce acceleration right off the line.

The “30%” refers to a calibration offset applied to fueling table cells, which then caused a large reduction elsewhere. In ECU tuning, percentage changes can have big effects on transient fueling (like launch), leading to lean conditions and delayed spool-up.

A time slip is the official printout from a drag strip that lists your run results, including elapsed time (ET) and split times like 60-foot. It’s how drivers compare launches and performance run-to-run.

A drag-racing parachute is a safety and deceleration device deployed at high speed to help slow the car down before the end of the track. It’s especially common on high-speed, high-power cars where normal braking may not be enough to stop safely.

The Toyota Supra is a performance sports coupe known for its strong engine and tuning potential. In a podcast context, it may come up when discussing engine reliability or specific internal issues—like cylinder head valve-related problems—because those topics matter when modifying or maintaining high-performance cars. It’s often discussed as a platform people build for power while trying to keep the engine healthy.

In a transmission, overdrive is a gear ratio that makes the engine spin slower than it would in direct drive at the same road speed. In racing or track use, “overdrive problems” usually means the gearbox can’t hold that ratio reliably, which can hurt lap time and drivability.

This phrase is part of a discussion about how an engine is “specced” (specified) for certain performance targets. In context, it’s about whether the engine’s valve-related hardware was designed for the stated RPM and how that affects reliability and consistency.

RPM is engine speed, and 7,000 RPM is a high operating point where valve control becomes critical. The discussion implies the engine’s valve-spring/valvetrain hardware may not be specified or tuned to safely sustain that speed.

The valvetrain is the collection of components that operate the engine’s valves—commonly including springs, retainers, lifters/rockers, and related hardware. When the host says the “valvetrain set up” isn’t right for the target RPM, they’re pointing to valve control limits that can cause float or instability at high engine speeds.

The valve stem is the part of the valve that the spring sits on and that guides the valve’s movement. Stem diameter (here, “7 millimeter stems”) affects how the valve and spring package fits and how much material and stiffness you have for high-RPM control.

This refers to valve size (diameter) used in higher-RPM performance builds. Larger valves can flow more air/fuel at high engine speeds, but they also require matching hardware (springs, stems, retainers) so the valvetrain can control the valve reliably.

Running order is the sequence in which drivers/entries go during a timed event or competition session. It matters because track conditions, traffic, and strategy can change over time, so going earlier or later can affect results.

A relief valve is a safety valve that opens when system pressure gets too high. In a racing context, it can be tied to how boost/pressure is managed, and when it “blows open” it can interrupt the pressure you’re trying to run until the issue is corrected.

“Year of carnage” is a motorsport slang phrase meaning a season/event where many cars suffered failures or breakdowns. It’s used here to explain why other competitors couldn’t match the record—because reliability issues were widespread.