The Diesel Podcast
The Diesel Podcast
Updated 5 days agoWhat is goin' on Diesel Nation? The Diesel Podcast is your source for all things diesel. Cummins, Duramax & Powerstroke. From mild to wild, we deliver the latest updates from all the biggest names in the industry. Keep the shiny side up!
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Episodes (585)
Which Used Truck to Buy
It can be hard to pick the right diesel truck to buy with all the choices out there. Cummins? Duramax? Powerstroke? New vs old? A listener has asked us questions along the way and finally made his choice. Would you pick the same year and make? 20% off Kershaw Knives with code: 23DIESEL20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sentenced to Federal Prison for Deletes
News recently broke about a shop owner sentenced to federal prison for deletes. Today, he joins us to talk about the background, case, and what the future holds for the business, his workers and himself. 20% off Kershaw Knives with code: 23DIESEL20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Unbelievable UCC Finish!
In 7 years of covering diesel, we’ve never heard a story like this. Ever. Dirty Hooker Diesel joins us to talk about overcoming a series of issues to stand on top at UCC. Lessons they learned can be applied to so much, even beyond trucks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2800+ HP
Josh McCormack joins us post UCC to talk about his truck’s performance! We catch up and discuss drag racing, the dyno, sled pulling, and what made this event so special for him and the team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Stop Doing This With Your Truck!
We chat with a diesel shop about what common mistakes land Cummins trucks in their shop. Is it adding power? Maintenance? User error? This episode covers 1994 to current trucks and offers some tips to avoid failures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
50 State Truck Upgrades
Dennis Schroeder, of Strictly Diesel and Driven Diesel Performance, gives us an in-depth look into his companies, products, and more. We talk about his start in the very early days of diesel performance, leaving his day job to expand the company, building Strictly Diesel and manufacturing products to fix common truck issues. He also announces a major update for products with CARB EO’s that can now ship to California! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Final Prep for UCC!
Josh from W.O.T Motorsports joins us to talk about the final week of prep for UCC! He walks us through the upgrades done to his Cummins, strategy for the event, and balancing racing with work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We Haven’t Seen This Combo Before
A listener reached out to us with a build we haven’t seen before - and we love talking about unique setups. We go over the beginning of the truck build, how it progressed and the race to be ready for UCC! Will his truck be the first of its kind in the 9’s? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We Didn’t Know This about Diesel Fuel
Amsoil joins us today to talk about fuel treatment and diesel fuel. During the conversation we were surprised to learn something about it, and how it can wreak havoc on trucks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brand New Trucks with No Emissions?
A listener sent us a video that’s been going around showing a new 6.7L Powerstroke with no DPF from the factory. We asked him if he’d like to share his thoughts on it, and today he chats with us! What do you think about brand new trucks with no emissions for export or government use? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It Matters Who Supports You
We chat with Derek Rose from DNR Customs about partnerships in racing, business and other areas. Not all partners turn out to work well, others become like family. Derek tells his story from the beginning all the way to reaching the highest levels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duramax Problems & Fixes
The guys at Dmax Store join us today to talk LB7-L5P! We go through each year range and highlight common problems, fixes, and how to keep the trucks on the road. We cover injectors, headgaskets, suspension, and even new issues just showing up on the L5P’s. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Doing This Will Damage Injectors
A listener messaged us with questions about a fuel issue on his 6.7L Powerstroke. Lenny from Dynomite Diesel joins us to answer, and during the discussion, we get into one part of regular maintenance that can wreak havoc on a fuel system. 20% off Kershaw Knives with code: 23DIESEL20 Valid through 9/1/23 Free shipping on orders over $100. https://kershaw.kaiusa.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7.1L Duramax Stroker with ACTUAL Twin Turbos
This build caught our attention and we had to chat with Dustin Sterling of Sterling Diesel Performance. He has a custom built C10 with a 7.1L Duramax Stroker and a set of Garrett twin turbos. He walks us through the body, chassis, engine, 48RE swap, turbo setup, fueling and if you follow us on YouTube, a walkaround of the truck! 20% off Kershaw Knives with code: 23DIESEL20 Valid through 9/1/23 Free shipping on orders over $100. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3 Ways Your Transmission Will Fail
What are 3 common failures on transmissions - especially with Allisons - and how can you avoid & fix them? Dan’s Diesel Performance talks about failures, remedies, and how to make your 5 or 6-speed hold up long-term! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7.3L Common Rail?
We love unique builds and this one is right up there! Tommy Hassler from Hassler Diesel joins us to talk about his 7.3L Powerstroke pulling truck. He tells us about doing a common rail swap, how it performed, and its current setup with a p-pump. Is 3000HP in its future this year? Give a listen as Tommy walks us through this one-of-a-kind build! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This Upgrade Changes Towing
Gen-Y Hitch joins us today to talk hitches! They have a new promotion to ditch your old hitch, save money on a new one from Gen-Y, and be entered to win some cash. We wanted to learn more about it and see what else Gen-Y Hitch has cooking for trucks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This Truck Runs 11’s on a Stock Turbo
Who doesn’t want an 11 second daily driver? How streetable is it? Is it expensive? Today’s guest tells us about which truck he chose, the upgrades to break into the 11’s and his plan to get into the 9’s. 20% off Kershaw Knives with code: 23DIESEL20 Valid through 9/1/23 Free shipping on orders over $100. https://kershaw.kaiusa.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#1 Mistake Truck Owners Make
Dusty from 1023 Diesel joins us on today’s podcast! He owns 1023 Diesel and hosts a diesel podcast. We go over 7.3 power recipes, tuning roadblocks and the top mistake people make when modifying their trucks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Starting a Diesel Shop 2023
A podcast fan reached out to us and wanted to share his story about starting a diesel shop. He overcame some tough challenges and gives tips for younger diesel enthusiasts looking to work on trucks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Controversial Guest Responds to Comments
Vinny Himes was opinionated on the best and worst Powerstroke, Duramax, and Cummins years. There were some spirited comments disagreeing with him. Today, he replies to them and explains his perspective. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tips for Buying a Used Truck
We chatted with the owner of a dealership and asked him what he avoids when buying trucks. What are the clues it’ll be a nightmare truck? How can you avoid taking on someone else’s problem? What’s a good deal in today’s pricing market? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
P-Pumped 7.3L Powerstroke Lives!
You may have heard about p-pumped 7.3L Powerstroke engines, but today, we talk with CNC Fabrication about their incredible build. We ask them how they designed it, the power goal for this particular truck, and can a p-pumped 7.3L be used in a daily driver application? 20% off Kershaw Knives with code: 20DIESEL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7.3 vs 6.0 vs 6.4 vs 6.7 Powerstroke
J&K Engines joins us today to talk about building Powerstrokes and overcoming challenges each engine provides. What’s needed for a stout 6.0? How does that differ from a 6.4? Do 7.3’s need a lot of help at higher power levels? What breaks on a 6.7L Powerstroke? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What Oil Should You Use?
Conventional, semi-synthetic and full synthetic - which should you use in your Cummins, Duramax or Powerstroke? Mark from Amsoil joins us to talk about the different types, a new product Amsoil has released and which can work best for your diesel truck! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices