Merchant Automotive’s Duramax-Powered Sand Drag Rail Nick Beaudoin is co-owner of Merchant Automotive in Zeeland, Michigan. The shop’s not far from Lake Michigan, but more importantly, it’s just over an hour […] Chris Tobin April 29, 2017 Diesel Cars
The 450hp Duramax-Powered '58 Chevy Apache When we first spotted Bill Cielo’s ’58 Chevy pickup at a local dyno event, we literally ran over to see if it was diesel powered. […] Jason Sands April 16, 2017 Chevy Diesel Trucks
UNOH Cummins, The Final Act: A Student-Built Cummins Nears 1,000 HP 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 […] Jim Allen May 04, 2016 Cummins Diesel Engines Diesel Tech / How-To
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 […] Jim Allen April 01, 2016 Diesel Trucks
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 […] Jacob White April 01, 2016 Diesel Tech / How-To GM
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 […] Jim Allen March 30, 2016 Diesel Tractors Vintage Diesels
Titan XD: Nissan’s Re-Entry to The Light Duty Truck Market What do you think of the all-new 2016 Nissan Titan XD? Does it stir your heart, make you want a test drive, even persuade you […] Thom Cannell March 25, 2016 Cummins Diesel Trucks
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 […] Adam Blattenberg March 23, 2016 Diesel Tech / How-To
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 […] Adam Blattenberg March 23, 2016 EVENTS
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 […] Bob Carpenter March 22, 2016 Diesel Tech / How-To Ford
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 […] Chris Tobin March 21, 2016 EVENTS
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 […] Trent Riddle March 21, 2016 Diesel Tech / How-To
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 […] Jason Sands March 20, 2016 Diesel Tech / How-To
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 […] Jason Sands March 19, 2016 Chevy Diesel Trucks
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 […] Chris Tobin March 19, 2016 Diesel Tech / How-To GM
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 […] Adam Blattenberg March 18, 2016 Diesel Tech / How-To
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 […] Adam Blattenberg March 17, 2016 Diesel Cars
'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 […] Mike McGlothlin March 16, 2016 Diesel Trucks GM
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 […] Ryan Lee Price March 15, 2016 Diesel Trucks GM
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 […] Adam Blattenberg March 15, 2016 Diesel Tech / How-To