The Diesel Podcast

The Diesel Podcast

The Diesel Podcast

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What 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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Crazy Power from this Diesel Engine

4BT from stock to crazy power levels is on today’s episode! Khaos Diesel Performance and Repair gives us the details on building it into a power house. We also talk about the old Pinks Cummins being resurrected for 2025! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S9E707 Apr 25, 2025 47 min

One of the Fastest Trucks on the Planet

You guys asked for 6.0L Powerstroke content, and Austin Denny joins us for a 2025 update! He pilots some of the fastest 6.0’s on the planet and tells us changes for this year, his goals, and one thing that’s changed his outlook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S9E707 Apr 25, 2025 44 min

Started Stock, Now it Scares Other Trucks!

A past guest and 7.3L OBS owner joins us to update the build on his 1997 truck. It’s gotten an engine change, updated hard parts, and is looking to do some personal bests this year!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S9E706 Apr 16, 2025 56 min

Building a Transmission That Won’t Quit

Dan’s Diesel Performance chats with us today about making an Allison transmission unbeatable. From towing to competition, they go over clutch packs, hydraulic upgrades, torque converters, temperatures, cooler flow, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S9E705 Apr 11, 2025 54 min

Auto Parts About to Skyrocket?

Will tariffs affect common maintenance parts? Will availability dwindle? Vinny Himes joins us today to discuss the potential pitfalls, and how marketing can sell sub-par parts in this climate. We also talk about the potential for U.S. companies to leapfrog ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S9E704 Apr 08, 2025 60 min

EPA Rules Gone, Tariffs & 2025 Cummins Test Drive

Caleb Jacobs from The Drive chats with us today about his invitation from Ram to drive the 2025 Cummins! We cover its grueling test in the desert, trim levels, and more. We also discuss new EPA deregulation and what it could mean, plus tariff impacts on new vehicles and the aftermarket. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S9E703 Apr 03, 2025 56 min

EPA Deregulation - What It Means for Parts

Lenny Reed from Dynomite Diesel gives his opinion on what EPA deregulation means for aftermarket parts, evolution of injector technology, and his opinion on tariffs. Is the auto industry in for a bumpy ride? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S9E702 Apr 03, 2025 60 min

Championship Truck

We love stories about the pursuit of success and had a great conversation with Jimmy Henderson Motorsports. We discuss preparing for and competing at the highest level, team building, maintenance, and running several businesses while working towards a championship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S9E701 Mar 26, 2025 44 min

5 Things Every Truck Owner Should Know

Hot Shot’s Secret works with a lot of shops, racers, and truck owners across the country. We chat with them about 5 things every truck owner should know, whether you just bought your first truck, or have owned them for decades. We talk about oil, additives, emissions systems, maintenance, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S9E700 Mar 25, 2025 64 min

Custom Tuning Just Got Easier!

Edge Products has a new custom tuning option that saves money, can be added to existing monitors, and has partnered with industry-leading tuners to deliver it to your truck. We discuss which trucks are currently supported, ones that will be added soon, and the future of custom tuning made easy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S9E690 Mar 21, 2025 48 min

Cummins is Plagued by 3 Things

Kat from Siskiyou Diesel Performance talks 6.7L Cummins with us today! Lifter issues, emission system woes, factory oil changes intervals, and other major problems (and fixes) are discussed for 5th Gen Ram trucks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S11E689 Mar 20, 2025 64 min

2025 RAM/Cummins - Dud or Perfect Truck?

Cummins fans are wondering how the 2025 model compares to previous years, and its competition from Ford and GM. Derek Rose from DNR Customs got his hands on a brand new truck, drove it with and without a trailer, got a feel for the new 8 speed, and tore into the engine. How does the RAM stack up with the new powertrain, injectors and glow plugs, lifters, and overall feel? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S9E688 Mar 18, 2025 49 min

Top Myths of Fuel Additives

Hot Shot’s Secret stops by to talk about the top myths of diesel fuel additives. We cover lubrication, cost, treat rate, cetane, old school products, and more!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S9E687 Mar 13, 2025 57 min

We Couldn’t Believe Issues with This Truck

Siskiyou Diesel joins us to share trends they are seeing with the L5P and OEM failures. The list is extensive - and shocking. Give a listen as they walk us through each issue, if fixes exist, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S9E686 Mar 12, 2025 66 min

Duramax Problems Exposed! Expert Tells Us Fixes

Dmaxstore joins us today to discuss Duramax problems, from the L5P and LML, back to the LB7. Erik Miller, from their R&D department, and talks about new products, testing, and how to keep these trucks on the road. We also talk about their cool builds, ranging from a square body Duramax swap to the baby Duramax! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S9E685 Mar 07, 2025 57 min

Major Issues with This Truck!

With trucks coming out of warranty, consistent problems are starting to show as a pattern. Kat from Siskiyou Diesel talks with us today about common failures popping up with the 6.7L Powerstroke. We discuss where they come from and simple fixes that can help avoid the expensive failures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S9E684 Mar 06, 2025 69 min

DEF Crystallization + Clogged DPF’s

Rislone chats with us today about ways we can protect against DEF crystallization, DPF’s clogging, and fuel issues from the pump. We also discuss new industries with emissions challenges and ways Rislone is approaching solutions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S9E683 Mar 05, 2025 42 min

This OEM Engine Part Will Break At 11,000 Miles?

Fleece Performance joins us today to talk about a needed fix on the 6.7L Powerstroke! The guys explain how the factory part fails (even within 11,000 miles), how they fixed it, plus other solutions to keep trucks on the road. From fuel fittings to electrical, we discuss quality options that fix the problem from the start. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S9E682 Feb 28, 2025 26 min

The Best Upgrades You Need!

Dan’s Diesel Performance chats with us about one of the best upgrades for LB7-L5P trucks! We take a look at drop-in turbos and how they change response, EGT control, and fit into a strategy for power. We also ask them how L5P’s are holding up to power and their opinion of the 10 speed Allison. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S9E681 Feb 27, 2025 46 min

They're Still Trying To Ban Your Truck!

Despite a political change in D.C., there’s a massive internal combustion engine ban on the horizon. SEMA joins us today to talk about the small window to reverse course and how it will impact 40% of America. Contact Your Representatives! https://sema.quorum.us/campaign/110675/ Get Involved Now! https://www.semasan.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S9E680 Feb 26, 2025 44 min

Summit 7.3 & The Legendary Powerstroke

Power Hungry Performance joins us for a talk about 7.3L Powerstrokes, tuning advancements, and their legendary reliability. We also talk about Summit 7.3 and it opening up for enthusiasts to attend and see all that’s available to keep their trucks on the road! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S9E679 Feb 21, 2025 44 min

Reliable Powerstroke Builds + 6.3L Stroker

J&K Engines talks all things Powerstroke with us on today’s episode! From the 7.3 OBS to 6.7L - and the 6.3L stroker - they walk us through build options from towing and reliability, to all out performance. We also ask why some 6.7L’s have bearing failure that wipes out an engine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S9E678 Feb 20, 2025 45 min

Making More Power with Less Fuel

Lenny from Dynomite Diesel defines how performance has changed and why shops should embrace it. We also discuss what truck owners today want, how injectors can deliver reliability to old and new trucks, plus DDP injectors coming to new industries/engines! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S9E678 Feb 19, 2025 64 min

Easy Hydrogen Add-On Jumps MPG That Much?

We chat with Central Valley HHO, Inc. and talk about their onboard hydrogen systems for increasing fuel economy, and as a mobile DPF cleaning solution. All diesel engines and applications are covered and we have an in-depth conversation about benefits, DPF life, applications, use, and tons more! Check out Central Valley HHO, Inc on Facebook:   / centralvalleyhhoinc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S9E677 Feb 16, 2025 47 min

Huge Benefit to Doing This on a 6.0L!

Power Hungry Performance joins us today to talk about an overlooked part of upgrading the 6.0L Powerstroke - FICM tuning. We go over why it’s important, how it brings together aftermarket injectors, drivability, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S9E676 Feb 13, 2025 52 min