200mph or Bust: A 1,000-HP '49 Ford

The Race-Ready Rust Bucket He was asking $350, but I talked him down to $200,” laughs Scott Birdsall, owner of Chuckles Garage, when asked about […]
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2,700 HP Worth Of Sled-Smashing Fury

Without a doubt, sled pulling is the most advanced form of diesel motorsports. It commands the intersection between the industry’s latest technological innovations and its […]
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Gone Diesel: Former Mini-Truck Owner Steps Up to a Duramax

When Ron Carlson was young he was into the mini-truck scene and owned a tricked-out Datsun. That was in the late 1970s. While his passion […]
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Brotherly Love: ShowTime Metal Works' 07 Silverado

Like many businesses in the diesel industry, ShowTime Metal Works started out as a hobby. Brandon and Dustin Naivar were two brothers out of Taylor, […]
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The Camel Trophy: Land Rover History

In a world where daily-driven diesel pickups can turn 12-second quarter-miles one day and move houses the next, it’s easy to forget that the diesel […]
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DMAX Store Kryptonite Series: GM Duramax Performance Products

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 […]
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Hi-Crop Tractor: 1957 Oliver Super 77D

Hi-Crop, High Clearance, High-Clear, HC… whatever name the manufacturer chose for them, tractors with extra clearance for taller crops have been part of the farming […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Pre-Season Diesel Prep

As you thumb through the pages of this issue of Diesel World, you’ll soon discover what springtime means to us: Towing and Event Season! We […]
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How to Build a Street and Race Truck

Oftentimes, much of the magazine industry tends to focus their efforts on performance parts for fairly stock trucks. Mainly those that will bolt on without […]
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Sled Pulling: 2,700 HP Alter Ego

Without a doubt, sled pulling is the most advanced form of diesel motorsports. It commands the intersection between the industry’s latest technological innovations and its […]
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The MA450 Allison Transmission: Merchant Automotive

Regular readers know how easy it is to make significant power with a modern diesel truck. By simply uploading a more aggressive engine tune and […]
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EPA Regulations: Duramax Aftermarket Performance Offerings

EPA regulations have continued to get stricter for manufacturers. Ford, GM, and Ram have had to thrust countless resources into developing the growth of their […]
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Spitzer Duramax: Wade Moody’s Fastest Diesel Dragster

Thirty-two-year-old Wade Moody has been racing for more than half of his life and is no stranger to the exhilarating feeling of piloting a fast […]
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'03 Chevy Silverado 2500HD LB7

While most enthusiasts eventually part ways with their first diesel, a select few hold onto them for practically forever. For these holdouts, their first diesel […]
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Bush's Polaris Custom Chase Truck: The Baja 1000

For an off-road racer, the night before the biggest race of the year—the Baja 1000—can be fraught with anxiety and trepidation, not to mention the […]
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The Turbo Thruster II GTP38: BD Diesel Installation

The Garrett GT38 turbo that came installed by the factory on most 7.3L Power Strokes works fine for completely stock rigs. But the minute an […]
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Performance Additive Testing and High Output Diesel Fuel

No matter the sport, enthusiasts will always seek out a competitive edge. In motorsports, even the slightest advantage can put you a step ahead of […]