Diesel Tech / How-To

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 […]

Most diesel trucks on the road today were designed to use a turbocharger. A stock turbocharged diesel engine comes from the factory with a good […]

Not too long ago, I was at a photoshoot with a hopped-up Dodge, and the owner suggested he do a burnout. Unfortunately, we were up […]

Taller Gearing? I have a 2005 Dodge Ram 3500 SRW 4×4 with 4.10 gears. Can engine rpm be reduced to duplicate that produced by 3.70:1 […]

The independent front suspension (IFS) found under the front of the 2001-2015 GM Duramax trucks has always had the “rides like a Cadillac” reputation: offering […]

One of the things I love about this job is that I learn something new with every issue. This month’s lesson was about GDiesel, a […]

Some time back, John Ferguson, the owner of Domestic Diesel in Chino, California, was approached by a long-time customer looking to unload a well-used 7.3L-powered […]

Towing is serious business for which you own a serious piece of equipment. Those of you who tow for a living are all too familiar […]