{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"The First 3000HP Diesel on Fuel Only","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/the-first-3000hp-diesel-on-fuel-only","audioUrl":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/DIESE1439268211.mp3","description":"Dynomite Diesel just set a new benchmark for diesel performance. Owner Lenny Reed tells us about building the first diesel engine to hit 3000HP on fuel only, who helped with the build, and how anyone can replicate it!\n\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. 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It doesn’t relate to truck parts or performance—it's sponsorship for the podcast."}},{"startTime":119.1,"endTime":125.7,"type":"term","title":"drag slicks","url":"/glossary/drag-slicks","quote":"you've got like, you know, glorified drag slicks on it, compounds,","canonicalId":"term:drag-slicks","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Drag slicks are specialized tires with a softer compound and minimal tread designed for maximum traction on straight-line launches. They’re typically used for drag racing rather than everyday driving because they wear quickly and can be less predictable in rain/cold. The host contrasts a show-style setup with a race-focused setup."}},{"startTime":182.9,"endTime":187.4,"type":"term","title":"airbags","url":"/glossary/air-bags","quote":"you might throw some airbags under it and jack them up to 100 pounds and maybe some traction bars.","canonicalId":"term:air-bags","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Airbags in trucks usually means an air suspension system that can raise/lower the vehicle and adjust ride height. In performance contexts, people may use air suspension to help with traction and stance during launches. 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More air can mean more power, but it can also make the air hotter, which needs to be managed."}},{"startTime":726.5,"endTime":736.5,"type":"concept","title":"big cylinder pressure","url":"/glossary/big-cylinder-pressure","quote":"...it's a ductile iron head because big cylinder pressure, big bang and you know, lots of force trying to tear things apart.","canonicalId":"concept:big-cylinder-pressure","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Big cylinder pressure is the internal combustion pressure inside the cylinder. Higher pressure increases stress on the head, valvetrain, and bottom end, which is why the speaker pairs it with stronger materials and premium valvetrain components.","simplifiedExplanation":"Cylinder pressure is how hard the combustion “pushes” inside the engine. When you make more power, that pressure goes up, and the engine parts have to be stronger to handle it."}},{"startTime":1089.4,"endTime":1095.0,"type":"term","title":"turbocharger","url":"/glossary/turbocharger","quote":"It's basically, you know, left up to the turbocharger guys. So if you got three people... building turbos in that three inch...","canonicalId":"term:turbocharger","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A turbocharger uses exhaust energy to spin a compressor that forces more air into the engine. In high-power diesel builds, turbocharger efficiency and boost control often determine how much fuel can be burned safely while keeping EGTs under control.","simplifiedExplanation":"A turbocharger forces extra air into the engine using exhaust energy. More air helps the engine burn more fuel and make more power, but it has to be managed carefully."}},{"startTime":1130.9,"endTime":1146.0,"type":"term","title":"injector","url":"/glossary/injector","quote":"...and then pop the injector. So where it really lands compared to the motor...","canonicalId":"term:injector","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"An injector sprays fuel into the combustion chamber (or intake tract) at a precisely controlled time and quantity. In diesel tuning, injector timing and delivery rate are central to controlling cylinder pressure, EGTs, and power."}},{"startTime":1199.6,"endTime":1210.0,"type":"term","title":"chassis dyno","url":"/glossary/chassis-dyno","quote":"Like you can see Josh McCormick has made over 4000 horsepower, you know, corrected on the chassis dyno. 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