Diesel Tech / How-To

As our 7.3L Power Stroke Work Truck project draws closer to completion we wanted to turn our attention back to towing enhancement. With new brakes […]

If you own a 2003-2007 Dodge with the 5.9L Cummins, it’s likely that you’re already well aware of the massive number of aftermarket options available […]

Diesel truck engines have occasional mechanical issues due to poor maintenance or faulty components. One major failure with diesel engines occurs in the fuel delivery […]

We’ve been following the University of Northwestern Ohio Diesel Club’s Cummins-powered pulling truck since 2011, and we’ve been pleased to see the students transform a […]

To wrap up Vincent Uriah’s 2003 Ford 7.3L Power Stroke work truck project, we decided to upgrade the turbocharger. Rather than install a high-dollar competition-minded […]

Last month we started freshening up the nose of a 2006 Super Duty with the installation of a TrailReady prerunner front bumper. Now it’s time […]

Ford introduced the 6.0-liter Power Stroke V-8 in 2003, as a new and purportedly better replacement for the 7.3. Both engines used electronic fuel injection, […]

Back in 1988, with the introduction of the GMT400 pickup platform, General Motors made a radical change: they introduced an independent front suspension (IFS) for […]

With 150,000 miles on the odometer and a telltale squeak at idle, it was clear that my 2004 Dodge 3500 Laramie 4×4’s clutch and its […]

When it comes to diesel drag racing or sled pulling, the first 60 feet can make all the difference in the world, and a bad […]

First introduced in 2008, Ford’s 6.4-liter Power Stroke engine has become a front runner in the performance diesel market, able to make more than 600 […]

A common problem with high-mileage 2001-2010 Duramax trucks is that the fuel filter head assembly begins to develop air leaks. The engine’s CP3 high-pressure fuel […]

Back in the September 2014 issue of Diesel World we talked about diesel exhaust fluid (DEF), which is used as an exhaust treatment in modern […]

When Javier Gomez bought a loaded 2015 GMC Sierra Denali to use as a shop truck for his business—Gomez Custom Wheels & Tires in Fontana, […]

Diesel trucks are built to handle a lot of abuse, but diesel enthusiasts like us tend to push way beyond the manufacturer’s intended performance levels. […]

The independent front suspension system and 9.25-inch AAM axle delivered in 2001-2010 GM trucks is great at providing a smooth ride on the road, but […]

The annual SEMA Show happens once a year, a testament to the ingenuity and imagination of the performance automotive industry. According to SEMA Show organizers, […]

One of the drawbacks of having a lifted truck is the inconvenience of having to hoist yourself up into the cab every morning. Add to […]

When a tire manufacturer introduces a new tire, it’s a milestone event. The engineering, testing and development to produce a truly new and unique tire […]

With nearly 15 years of production, the 6.6L Duramax V-8 found in GM trucks has proven itself to be a durable and dependable diesel. Throughout […]