Half-Ton Terror: A 1,583-hp 6.4L Cummins packed into a Ram 1500

Ben Shaddy's Ram: A Diesel Drag Racer’s Dream

While diesel drag racing got its start with street trucks, we’re starting to see more and more purpose-built race vehicles. One of the meanest Dodges […]
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Step-by-Step Guide to Upgrading a Second-Gen Dodge Diesel

It’s a philosophy we’ve been preaching for years—buy a good used diesel truck and build it your way with the right combination of aftermarket parts […]
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2015 Ram 3500 HD Dually: The Ultimate Towing Machine

2015 Ram HD Dually Test Drive When you really need to tow a heavy load, the Ram 3500 DRW (dual rear wheel) truck can’t be […]
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Built for 1,500 HP: The Story of Mini-Wheat’s Transformation

Ryan Milliken successfully campaigned his 2007 Dodge Ram 2500 4X4 named “Buckwheat” from 2012-2014, winning the NHRDA Super Street National Championship. But a destructive run-in […]
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Powerful First-Gen Dodge D-350 with 500HP and 1,100 lb/ft Torque

How do you get an old first gen noticed? Paint it bright candy blue metallic and put a sticker on the windshield that says “Papa […]
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Country Cuties And Their Rides

Country Cuties And Their Rides Thanks to the overwhelming response from last year’s “Girls Gone Diesel” section, which debuted in our February 2013 issue, this […]
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The Rise and Redemption of the VP44-Powered Ram Trucks

When I first got involved with the diesel community as a writer about eight years ago, I had a lot of quick learning to do, […]
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Built for More: Nick Chase's 500-HP Daily Diesel

Even at the young age of 24, Nick Chase has already been a passionate diesel enthusiast for more than seven years. With a 1997 12-valve […]

Against the Grain: Cody Hastings’ 3,000 HP Super Stock Diesel Beast

Super Stock diesel trucks have gotten downright crazy over the last several years. With somewhere around 3,000 hp being the norm now, these tiltbody, tube […]
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Head Studs for Diesel Performance: Essential Upgrades for Boosted Builds

Cylinder pressure in diesel is essentially what makes the power. And there are several variables that lead to increased pressure, such as adding more fuel […]
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Crafted for the Road: The Ultimate Ram Mega Cab Transformation

As the owner of Diamond Eye Performance, Dennis Olson knows how important marketing is to help a company grow and thrive. After purchasing his 2012 […]
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Innovation in Diesel Drag Racing: Brad Ponci’s Supercharged Pro Stock Cummins

When it comes to diesel performance, it’s easy to tread the same path as everyone else. Especially when it comes to 12-valve Cummins engines: It’s […]
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Raw Power and Custom Craft: Inside Kilburn Kustoms' Latest Rat Rod Creation

The art of fabrication, design, welding, and hot rodding (on a budget as a DIYer) all come together to make rat rods. Who doesn’t love […]

The Ultimate Diesel Pre-Runner: Carlos Calderon’s Baja-Built Cummins

CARLOS CALDERON’S CUMMINS PRE-RUNNER “THE FACTORY FRAME WAS CUT OFF DIRECTLY BEHIND THE CAB TO MAKE WAY FOR AN ALL-NEW BOXED BACK HALF” Growing up […]
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Ryan Milliken’s 1,500hp “Mini-Wheat”: A Championship-Winning Drag Truck

Ryan Milliken successfully campaigned his 2007 Dodge Ram 2500 4X4 named “Buckwheat” from 2012-2014, winning the NHRDA Super Street National Championship. But a destructive run-in […]
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Casey Dixon's 750-HP 1999 Dodge Ram: A VP44 Powerhouse

For years, 12-valve Dodges built between 1994 and 1998 have enjoyed a healthy following in the aftermarket, as have ’03 and up common-rail trucks. Stuck […]