Diesel Performance Podcast
Anthony Bruneni, Chris Ehmke, Justin Tyson
Updated 3 days agoThe Diesel Performance Podcast is a conversation, debate, and everything else about the three main domestic diesel engines: Duramax, Powerstroke, and Cummins. Hosts Paul Wilson and Chris Ehmke cover topics every diesel owner wants to know. If you love diesel engines and light duty pickup trucks - you've found the perfect podcast.
Are you the creator? Get your badge · Claim this podcast
Episodes (668)
UCC DAY TWO - Mike Graves - Hollyrock Customs
Mike Graves talks goes into detail about his strategy with tomorrow's sled pull event here at the UCC. Earlier today, Mike's Duramax LBZ has survived a the drag race and dyno events.
UCC Day Two - Frank Kuperman-Revmax Converters
Frank Kuperman of Revmax Converters drives a '08 Cummins, 2500 with 2WD - one of only two in the UCC. The other 2WD truck broke - so Frank heads into the sled pull event as the only 2WD truck still competing. Frank updates his truck's drag racing and dyno results with Paul and Danny.
UCC DAY TWO - Berry Carter of S&B Filters
Paul and Danny talk to Berry Carter of S&B Filters...
UCC Day Two - FASS Fuel System's Brad Ekstam
Brad with FASS Fuel System visits with Paul and Danny to talk about the company's lift pump products. Lift pumps may be one of the most important add-ons you can do with a diesel truck.
UCC Day Two - Eric Merchant and Jereco Price
Merchant Automotive's Eric Merchant and Jereco Price join the podcast to talk about the company's badass sand rail among other things. Then Eric talks about his $30.00 hat.
UCC Day Two with Cody Callaham God Speed Turbo Innovation
Paul and Danny discuss turbo's with God Speed Turbo Innovation's Cody Callaham.
UCC Day Two - Adam Pela of Pela Motorsports
Paul and Danny talk to Adam Pela of Pela Motorsports.
UCC Day Two with ATS Diesel's Ryan Gelinas
Ryan Gelinas of ATS Diesel joins the podcast for an insightful look at the importance of the Ultimate Callout Challenge to the diesel aftermarket industry. Even though the action may be hot - it's still cold outside.
UCC DAY 2 Drag Racing Wrap Up
Paul and Danny jump into day one with a wrap-up of the first day of drag racing.
UCC Day One Wrap Up
Paul and Danny stand in the cold air and recap the day, so-far. There's still a couple of hours of drag racing to go. We'll talk about that tomorrow during our first podcast.
Sled Pull Brothers
The Mauch brothers of Mendota, Illinois have a reputation for being some of the most competitive sled pullers around. Last year they won an Outlaw pull in southern Wisconsin. When they compete against Calibrated Power's Clean Sweep, they usually win. So what's their secret? In this episode of the Diesel Performance Podcast, Paul, and Danny find out what it takes to be a sled pull champ. The Mauch's say it's a lifestyle. They drive a 2001 LB7 Crew Cab, Long Bed. They talk about how set-up is more important than horsepower; how the long bed prevents hopping on the track, and a dozen or so other details everyone who watches sled pulling would like to know.
UCC DAY ONE Ric Newberry of Exergy
Danny and Paul keep finding exciting things to talk about at the UCC. This time they found podcast friend Ric Newberry.
UCC DAY ONE Jordan Molenaar MotorOPS
Paul and Danny catch up with MotorOPS tuner Jordan Molenaar. They also talk about the upcoming drag races. It's getting cold here - so what impact would that have on the drag racing tonight when it will most likely be even cooler.
UCC DAY ONE Tony Burkhard Dirty Hooker Diesel
Paul and Danny grab Tony from Dirty Hooker Diesel for a quick interview here at the Ultimate Callout Challenge.
UCC Day One
Paul and Danny arrive at the Ultimate Callout Challenge in Indy - they've walked around a little - so here's their first impressions. We'll post more as the day continues.
UCC - Dyno Carnage -Calibrated Power
Paul and Danny invite Nick Priegnitz of Calibrated Power on the podcast to talk about the failure of the company's UCC engine on the DYNO earlier this week. The 10.4L Cummins ISL windowed after the stock connecting rods failed. While some Internet bullies questioned the decision to use stock parts, Nick sets the record straight. Paul and Danny then describe the anticipated fun they're going to have at the UCC - sounding like a couple of teenage girls getting ready to go to the mall.
UCC - Rawlings Barnes - Rudy's Diesel Performance
Rudy's Diesel Performance returns to the Ultimate Callout Challenge this year with the same Ford made famous last year in Salt Lake City - with plenty of adjustments and changes. Rawlings Barnes describes the build with Paul and Danny and offers a strategy for this year's event. Everyone agrees this year's UCC is going to be incredible with so many amazing builds underway throughout the country.
Episode 101
Paul and Danny recently jumped on Facebook live to acknowledge 100 episodes of the Diesel Performance Podcast. It's something for which we're incredibly proud and have all of you to thank. Please rate, review, and leave a comment on iTunes - those ratings are very helpful. And if you'd like to reach out to Paul or Danny, please leave a comment on Facebook and they'll return the message.
Diesel Performance in the Great White North
Tobias Christie runs a diesel repair and performance shop in Mitchell, Ontario. Like many diesel shop owners, Tobias got started working for others, but then decided to go into business for himself. In this episode of the Diesel Performance Podcast, Tobias, Danny, and Paul talk about diesel motorsports in Canada and how it's different than the United States. Everyone agrees that the clean diesel movement is here to stay and nothing beats a good maintenance schedule for a diesel truck.
UCC - Mike Graves - Hollyrock Customs
Mike Graves says the Ultimate Callout Challenge 2017 will be an amazing event for the diesel industry. Mike's Hollyrock Customs will be participating, for sure - but he also hopes to actually watch the anticipated power in action. Some of the horsepower numbers tossed around go as high as 3,500. Mike says his build will not go that high. He's mostly worried about one event - the sled pull. His truck has never seen "the dirt". It's always great to hear from Mike Graves of Hollyrock Customs. HOLLYROCK CUSTOMS HOLLYROCK CUSTOMS FACEBOOK
Modified Injectors with Exergy
Ric Newberry of Exergy Engineering says he could talk for three days about injectors. Exergy is one of the industries best injector modification and diagnostic providers. In this episode, Paul and Danny ask Ric to define the various parts on an injector - from the pulse width, percent versus horsepower, along with many, many others. Ric describes building the largest injector so far - 700% over for the Ultimate Callout Challenge event coming up in April 2017. On the fuel side of diesel performance, the injector is front and center for engine performance. It's one of the first considerations for a modified diesel truck.
LML Performance: Where Do I Start?
Paul and Danny jump into one of their favorite topics - LML performance. The guys spend a big part of each and every day helping LML owners navigate the performance aftermarket, so it's a topic as natural to them as the hide on a white tail deer. The guys tackle the dead pedal, emissions intact versus delete, CP4 failure, and a variety of other topics LML owners need to hear.
Aftermarket DPF - Bully Dog's Ford 6.4L Solution
Lyle Richmond of Bully Dog joins the Diesel Performance Podcast to talk about the company's aftermarket diesel particulate filter (DPF) for the Ford 6.4L. The innovative design offers dependability as compared to the stock DPF known for failure. Lyle says Bully Dog's Performance DPF requires fewer regens of shorter duration. It increases airflow and horsepower. When combined with the company's calibrations, the Ford 6.4L owner will then be able to initiate regen and even perform a stationary or forced regen. Bully Dog's Ford 6.4L DPF is designed more for functionality than high horsepower, performance applications. Lyle says a contractor who depends on their truck to make money will want the performance DPF. It installs with a V-band clamp, allowing for easy removal for a manual cleaning - making it the last DPF a Ford 6.4L owner will ever need. LEARN MORE: BULLY DOG'S Ford 6.4L Performance DPF
GM Chief Engineer & Program Manager of Duramax, Nicola Menarini
Now is a good time to work in the diesel industry, according to Nicola Menarini. He should know, he's been involved in diesel engineering for nearly 30 years working for multiple manufacturers worldwide. Today Nicola is GM's Chief Engineer & Program Manager for Duramax where he's overseeing the rollout the next Generation Duramax - the 6.6L L5P, 2.8L Duramax and the 1.6L diesel power the new Chevy Cruze. Nicola explains to Diesel Performance Podcast's Nick Priegnitz, Danny Voss, and Paul Wilson some of the forthcoming changes to the GM diesel line-up. The new Chevy Cruze will feature a manual transmission because that's what customers said they wanted. The future will also include diesel configurations of a medium size SUV and Van. The conversation also covers exhaust gas temperatures, regen, transient response, and the removal of soot and NOx emissions from diesel exhaust.
L5P Top End with Gale Banks
Gale Banks returns to the Diesel Performance Podcast for an incredibly deep dive into the L5P top end. Banks holds enormous respect for the next-gen Duramax - it's ruggedness and power potential. Yes, we hear a specific horsepower number from Gale. Paul, Nick, and Gale go into the new Duramax oiling system, pistons, heads, and other topics. Gale also digs into his work with his Duramax builds for performance applications. Get comfortable - sit back - and enjoy hearing from master engine visionary Gale Banks. Gale Banks L5P article Banks L5P Breakdown