The Diesel Podcast
The Diesel Podcast
Updated 1 day 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 (575)
Every Truck Needs This Upgrade
What’s one upgrade every diesel truck needs? An upgraded fuel system. Fass Diesel Fuel Systems joins us today to talk about why. Between lackluster fuel quality, air, and water, diesel trucks fight a constant battle. They also reveal a new kit coming up for the L5P (no tuning required)! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
EPA Coming After You In 2023? I ASK A LAWYER
Are EPA enforcement efforts going up this year? A new set of enforcement initiatives is scheduled for 2023. We ask a lawyer if the attention is getting worse. Stewart Cables is a founding partner of Hassan + Cables. Stewart specializes in general business representation and a variety of trial work. Stewart's practice areas include complex civil litigation, employment law, criminal and DUI defense, transactional work for corporations and LLCs, and counsel for non-profit entities. Stewart Cables E: [email protected] P: 303-625-1025 ext 2 https://www.hassancables.com/stewart-d-cables Updated Policy for EPA’s Enforcement and Compliance Initiatives: https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2022-12/necimemo.pdf 20% off Kershaw Knives with code: 20DIESEL Valid through 5/1/23 Free shipping on orders over $100. https://kershaw.kaiusa.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Turbo Buying Mistakes!
Before placing an order for a turbo, check out the advice Dan’s Diesel Performance has for picking the right one. How do you match the fueling to it? What other considerations should be taken into account? The guys at Dan’s Diesel Performance talk performance, shop updates and more on this episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Not All Hitches are Equal
Today we chat with Gen-Y Hitches about product testing, future projects, expanding their manufacturing and tons more! We also discuss how to create a strong atmosphere for competition, innovation, and building a team. 20% off Kershaw Knives with code: 20DIESEL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
You Don’t Wanna Miss This!
Today we catch up with the founders of Texas Truck Jam! Hearing how they built this event from an idea to a massively popular must-attend is inspiring. We talk about why they did it, how to stay persistent, companies that help them, and why 2023 will be the biggest show yet! 20% off Kershaw Knives with code: 20DIESEL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Off-Road Racing - Gas Beats Diesel?
On today’s episode we chat off-road racing (Mint 400, Baja) with Bryant Blakemore! He gives an insight into racing at events, setting up a team, gas vs. diesel in the desert, which of the Big 3 supports racing the most, and tons more! He also shares with us a special project he is working on that you can help with. Visit www.torraracing.com to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Which Truck is Best for Racing?
Austin Denny joins us today to talk about his love of 6.0L Powerstrokes, why a 6.0 may be the best for racing, and where Powerstroke performance is headed. We also ask him how he found and built a team to compete at a high level in the racing world! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6.4L Powerstroke 4R100 Swap
Jordan from Dirty Diesel Customs gives us an update on his 6.4L Powerstroke race truck, a 4R100 swap he’s planning, and some teasers of new products they are releasing! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Diesel Fuel System Damage
Kyle from Hot Shot’s Secret joins us on the podcast to talk fuel, contamination, and more! We also hear about their involvement in some major racing news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kershaw Knives & Classic Trucks
Knives and trucks just go together. We are joined by Jim from Kershaw Knives and he tells us how knives are designed, new products dropping today, and about his classic Ford! Use code Diesel20 for 20% off at www.kershaw.kaiusa.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
LB7 Heads with Cupless Injector Bore
Fleece Performance joins us today to talk about their cupless injector bore heads for the LB7, 12V fuel upgrades, and new electrical components to fix your truck. We also talk about some engine options for your daily driver! Get 20% off with code: DIESEL20 https://kershaw.kaiusa.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Build Recipes!
Brian Jelich is known in the Powerstroke world for his 1400HP 7.3L race truck. He joins us today to talk about his truck, 450HP 7.3L towing/daily driver recipes, transmission upgrades, injectors, turbos, and new plans for 2023! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Don’t Do This
We wanted to talk trailers and learn more about upgrades, brakes, tips for buying the right one and more. Dallas from Nationwide Trailers answers these questions, some from you guys and talks diesel trucks (and which tow best). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hitches, New Products and Behind the Scenes at Gen-Y Hitch
Donna from Gen-Y Hitch joins us today to talk hitches, truck accessories, SEMA, building a unique company culture and her career path! We also got a ton of your questions compiled and asked them on this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hot Shot’s Secret with The Diesel Podcast
If you’re not following Hot Shot’s Secret on YouTube, you need to subscribe for in-depth content about fuel additives, oils and lubricants. Patrick from The Diesel Podcast joins the crew at Hot Shot’s for a segment on their live show. He talks about the podcast’s start, how we find content, the future and some of the worst episodes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Crazy Power With This One Upgrade Only
Lenny Reed from Dynomite Diesel Products joins us today to talk injectors! He tells us about making crazy power on VP44 trucks, new machines showing up, how he handles competition in the building and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
State of Diesel 2022, SEMA Recap + RPM Act
Ryan Gelinas from R&R Brand Management joins us today to talk about SEMA, technology making diesel companies stronger, and why are we seeing buyouts? Ryan and I discuss the new trend and ask if it is helping, or hurting, diesel parts and the aftermarket. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
EPA Shop Visit and EV Trucks Taking Over?
Tom from Crazed Diesel joins us today to talk about his EPA visit, the push for EV vehicles (specifically trucks), emissions-on upgrades and business/personal growth tips he’s learned on his journey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rising Fuel Costs, Diesel-Electric Hybrids & Emissions
On today’s episode, we chat about emissions on semi trucks, diesel-electric technology (and retrofit kits), how reliable the emissions systems are on big rigs and a ton more. We also ask the question, do pickup trucks lag behind semi trucks in reliability, emissions system longevity and technology? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Worst Trucks to Buy Part 3
Parts 1 and 2 covered Powerstroke and Duramax problems, and today we discuss the Cummins lineup! Vinny from Lead Foot Diesel Performance uses his 15+ years of diesel experience to tell us which Cummins are a problem, which aren’t, and fixes if you have a problem truck. We also talk turbo failures, blown head gaskets, transmission costs and emissions repairs for various year ranges! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Worst Trucks to Buy Part 2
Part 1 in this series covered Ford Powerstrokes and today we tackle the Duramax lineup. Which model should you avoid at all costs? What is the best one to get and why? From injectors to head gaskets and cranks, we discuss LB7-L5P’s. If you do own one of the problem engines, what solutions can fix it? Vinny from Lead Foot Diesel Performance gives tips for making your rig reliable! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Worst Trucks to Buy Part 1
Nobody wants to buy a nightmare truck. We wanted to have an expert on to talk about their history in diesel and factual experience with each brand. Vinny from Lead Foot Diesel Performance joins us on Part 1 to talk about Ford Powerstrokes. Which are the worst and why? What’s the best? Which costs tons of money to fix? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Before Towing Next, You Gotta Hear This
The Founder of Gen-Y Hitch joins us on today’s episode! We talk about testing hitch ratings, how hitches fail and gaining more control over your trailer. He also tells us about early business challenges and growing Gen-Y Hitch into an industry leader! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6.5 Build Live Q&A
Tyler Loewen of 23 Diesel was on the podcast a few months back talking about his 500HP 6.5. Another listener messaged us wanting to do the same with his truck and today we connect them! We go over bulletproofing the bottom end, what to look for in the heads, pump upgrades, injectors, suspension, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is Your Truck Ready?
Kyle from Hot Shot’s Secret joins us today to talk winter fuel! What temperatures start to give fuel issues? Does this vary pump to pump and how can we avoid fuel gel? We also talk about what to use when the fuel is completely gelled and ways to get the truck running. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices