DW  MISH

Mishimoto Radiator and Intercooler: 6.4L Power Stroke

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 […]
DW  JEEP

Comanche MJ: The 1986-92 Cummins-Powered Jeep

The 1986-92 Jeep Comanche MJ was one of Jeep’s better ideas. Essentially an XJ Cherokee with a pickup bed, the Comanche even had a factory […]
DW  DEF A

Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF): The Downsides of Misuse

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 […]
DW  EDIT

2015 Ford F150: Our Aluminum Future?

I recently got a chance to drive the new 2015 Ford F150. For those who haven’t heard, the big news for Ford’s half-ton is that […]
DW  TTFORD

Triple Turbo '09 Ford F-250 Super Duty

When most people think of a diesel pickup, the picture that often pops into their head is a fully loaded crew-cab 4×4. It isn’t often […]
Diesel Shootout

First Annual $30,000 Rocky Top Diesel Shootout

Diesel enthusiasts have a wealth of events they can attend, from huge events like the TS Diesel Outlaw Drag Race & Sled Pull and Scheid Diesel […]
ID

Ford’s First Diesel Pickup Engine

It was the 1970s and people were reeling from the shock of gas prices that had tripled in just a few short years. The effect […]

The Gun-Metal Gray Dually

When the zombies attacked in the film Resident Evil, one of the commandoes uttered a familiar phrase, “It’s time to lock and load.” While this […]
DW  BOARD

PowerBoard Kit: Bestop’s Retracting Running Boards

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 […]
DW  RPM LEAD

Southern Style: RPM Offroad 2014 Open House

The 2014 RPM Offroad Open House/Dyno Day got off to a soggy start with rain throughout the previous night and into the morning. Normally spring […]
DW  THORO LEAD

Sixth Annual Thoroughbred Diesel Dyno Competition

While we may not know the day or hour of the biblical judgment day, we do know that Judgement Day comes to the world of […]
DW  SAND

Small Turbos: Response and Power

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 […]
DW  RUDY

Rudy's Fall Truck Jam

Over the last few years Rudy’s Diesel, a Durham, North Carolina-based shop, has hosted some of the most exciting diesel events that the East Coast […]
EDIT

A Brief Note on Alternatives

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 […]
DW  RIFF LEAD

Riffraff Diesel Performance: 6th Annual Diesel Event

The crew at Riffraff Diesel Performance is based out of Eagle Point, Oregon, so it might seem strange that their annual diesel event is held […]
DW  MARY

Diesel Motorsports Events: Maryland Performance and Innovative Diesel

Diesel motorsports events continue to dominate Midwestern states, where sled pulling is a way of life. And with some of the biggest names in diesel […]
DW  ALSN

Tech Q&A Part #7

Fuel Filters & Cold Weather As you’re probably aware, it’s been cold here in the upper Midwest this winter. My truck began setting the trouble […]
DW  PUNK LEAD

Playin’ Dirty: 2014 Firepunk Dirt Drags—Bigger & Better!

We’re happy to report that diesel events continue to experience unprecedented growth. But we’re also witness to how this progress is often accompanied by growing […]
Beefing Up: Adding Diff Covers and A Transmission Pan Cooler to Upgrade A 2000 Ford

PML Transmission Pan and Differential Covers Upgrade

Juan Ochoa uses his truck practically every day and on weekends he asks it to step up and do the tough job of hauling his […]
DW  EVENTS

2015 Diesel Event Season Is Here To Stay!

As I write, it’s late January and the Northeast is digging itself out from under the weight of Winter Storm Juno. Though we are sometimes […]