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)
A Build that Won’t Break the Bank
Today’s episode features what we all want - an affordable truck that we can build how we want, compared to a new truck with a huge payment. Austin listens to The Diesel Podcast and found his truck for $2,000 and takes us through an engine build, turbo upgrade, and making a sweet daily driver. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Shop Owner Sentenced, EPA Update!
We recently had a shop owner on to talk about an EPA raid and federal charges. He was sentenced and gives us the final outcome. We were shocked by what we heard. 20% off with code: DIESEL20 https://kershaw.kaiusa.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6.0L Powerstroke in a Nissan GT-R, Gran Turismo 7 Style
This is real-life Gran Turismo 7 - and we love it. A 6.0L Powerstroke with compounds swapped into a Nissan GT-R, built for Pikes Peak. Cole from LYFE Motorsport tells us about the swap, which transmission he’s running if the car is still AWD, and a lot more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Whoa, We Didn’t Know This About Cummins
This episode blindsided us with what we didn’t know about Cummins and Dodge/Ram. Our guest tells us how the 5.9L wasn’t the first choice, how it almost didn’t happen, and where your favorite truck/engine combo came from. He also shares with us a cool resource for 1st Gen owners looking to restore their trucks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Can’t Sell Deleted Trucks, 7 Figure EPA Fines & More
Things aren’t slowing down with emissions - and at least one state is enforcing fines for truck owners selling deleted trucks. More shops are being visited, 7 figure fines have been imposed and its affecting every part of automotive (even gas). Joining us today is Caleb Jacobs, Truck Editor of The Drive. He’s been covering these topics and we wanted an inside look at what he’s discovering. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Get 32 MPG and Win Races for CHEAP
We love budget builds that beat trucks/cars with 10X the money into them. Joining us today is Darcy, owner of Coalstang, a 12V Cummins swapped Fox Body Mustang. This build is more stock than you’d believe - but sends other racers home early. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chevy Square Body Cummins Swaps
Today’s guest loves Chevy square body trucks and diesels - and has turned it into a career! Marco from Bad Apple Custom Fab talks about his love for older trucks, diesel engines and doing Cummins and Duramax swaps. We asked him what they can cost, how to make a plan for the build and 3 things to avoid before starting the project. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ford OBS with a 2000+ HP 5.9 Cummins
Today’s guest was on three years ago talking about his Cummins swapped Ford OBS. The truck has changed a lot and crested past the 2000 HP mark and hit 9.78 in the ¼ mile. He tells us the changes he made, why he swapped out the 7.3L Powerstroke originally and how his 2020 6.7L Powerstroke does as a tow rig! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6.0L Powerstroke vs OBS 7.3L
Today’s guest started listening to The Diesel Podcast before he had a diesel. Now he has two and is heading towards a third. We ask about why he chose the two he did, build plans and why he loves Powerstrokes (but also plans on a Duramax). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Easy HP Upgrade for Your Truck
Who doesn’t love adding power and doing it easily? Stealth Performance Products chats with us today about adding 100HP to Cummins, Duramax, and Powerstroke trucks (even the 5th Gen). We also talk about their 2013 Cummins SEMA build and how it was made for towing, offroading, and not being a pavement princess! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
EASIEST Way to Add Power to Your Diesel!
This may be the simplest way to add power. Nitrous Outlet gives us a rundown of nitrous, different ways to control it, and how they help diesel truck owners make power. We also learned how they went from being one of the nation’s largest dealers to manufacturers. Teaser, it wasn’t easy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Best Truck To Buy?
You guys sent me a list of questions to answer and this episode gives our opinion! What’s the best new and old truck to buy? What is a dream build and what would we upgrade? Where do we get inspiration for the podcast? We answer this and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Piston & Headgasket Failure
Today’s guest is a 6.4 Powerstroke owner who took his truck from stock to wild! The truck started out rocky with an immediate head gasket failure. Later, the pistons let go at the track. Joshua, the truck’s owner, tells us about fixing some issues early on and turning it into a 7.50/6.70 index truck. He’s also a co-founder of Texas Truck Jam and we talk about the growth of the event and how they do it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What Happens During an EPA Raid
A diesel shop owner asked to be on the podcast and share his EPA story. He tells us what the raid was like, the charges he’s facing and the toll it can take mentally, emotionally and financially. We are sharing his story to help educate the community on how things really work. 20% off with code: DIESEL20 https://kershaw.kaiusa.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Truck Owner? You Need To Do This NOW!
If you’re like us, through a build (or several of them) cores end up clogging space in the garage. Justin from DieselCore tells us how you can make money on cores, buy them if you need one for a build, or get dozens of them for your business. They have a unique system setup that we wanted to share with the industry. Don’t miss this episode if you want to make money, or get cores to keep your business running! 20% off with code: DIESEL20 https://kershaw.kaiusa.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
LML Duramax Daily Driver
Diesel Nation answered the call again! Requests for Duramax episodes has been surging and one of our listeners wanted to share his experience owning an lml duramax. We asked him what made him go from a 5.3L to an lml. These trucks are popular if you’re in the market and don’t want the price of an L5P and an LMM is too hard to find. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SCOTUS Rules against EPA! Or Did They?
Lawyer Stewart Cables joins us today to talk about the recent Supreme Court ruling in W. VA vs EPA. It was seen as a huge victory against federal agency overreach, but does it apply to the diesel industry? Are deletes ok now? Can trucks be turned into race vehicles? Stewart answers these questions on today’s talk! Stewart D. 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-... -------------------------------- Disclaimer: This video is for general information purposes only. It is not intended to provide legal advice of any kind. No one should act, or refrain from acting, based solely upon the information provided on this podcast, without first seeking appropriate legal or other professional advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
EPA Visits, Impounded Vehicles & Fines
Vinny Himes joins us to update his last episode talking about an EPA visit. He shares his opinion on EPA enforcement, pollutants, shops being put out of business, and truck owners having their vehicles impounded. Don’t miss this episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Expert tells how to build a ram
UCC Champion Justin Zeigler joins us today to talk about how to build a ram! We ask him how to upgrade a 2003-07 5.9L Cummins for a 550-600hp tow setup. We talk about it all - turbo, firepunk diesel transmission, injectors, CP3, valve train and more! Justin also recaps UCC and his plans for the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Buying a Used LML Duramax
On today’s episode, we chat with Alex who was in the market for a diesel truck recently. He’s a GM fan and honed in on the Duramax platform, and we wanted to know what he looked for. Was it easy to find a truck for his hauling needs? Has the truck been reliable or had any more issues? What has he changed? If an LML may be in your future, give a listen! 20% off with code: DIESEL20 https://kershaw.kaiusa.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kershaw Pocket Knives
20% off with DIESEL20 at kershaw.kaiusa.com Kershaw Knives joins us on today’s podcast! We know it can be overwhelming when picking a knife for the job site, outdoors or around the shop. Dominic from Kershaw tells us common questions they get, what to look for, and also a way to save 20% for our listeners. 20% off with DIESEL20 at kershaw.kaiusa.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Got Rid of a 6.7L Powerstroke for a 6.4!
Today’s episode comes directly from you guys! John had a 6.7L Powerstroke and got tired of losing to 6.4’s - so he switched and built his own. We ask him the condition of the truck when he got it, what’s been done for air, fuel, transmission and suspension. If you’ve thought of getting a 6.4L Powerstroke, you’ll want to hear the build tips from today’s guest! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Before Buying Injectors, Listen to This
Lenny Reed from Dynomite Diesel joins us today to take a close look at diesel injectors. We talk about the knowledge, testing and experience needed to build the best injectors for not just common rail, but also trucks 20+ years old (12V and 24V owners will want to hear this). Also, we know you guys love Lenny’s business and life advice, and he shares some insights you’ll want to hear! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Must Hear - 6.0L Powerstroke Resurrected
Today’s episode is about a rescued 6.0L Powerstroke that went from flooded, not running, with no wheels and tires, to the 7.70 class! Justin, the truck’s owner, tells us how he found this $4500 truck and built it with a budget and expert advice. We also ask him if 7.70 is his ultimate goal or are his plans bigger? Hint: the fastest Powerstroke list isn’t safe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aaron Kaufman & Chuckles Garage at Pikes Peak!
Aaron Kaufman and Scott Birdsall join us from Pikes Peak to talk about racing Ol Smokey and the LMP car! They give us a behind the scenes look at preparing, testing and getting ready for one of the most extreme races out there. Aaron also gives us some tips for being successful in motorsports, as a racer and building a team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices