Diesel Performance Podcast

Although recorded before the Ultimate Callout Challenge 2018, competitor Josh Gruis goes over his truck build and outlines his goals for the upcoming event. He also talks to Chris and Paul about what he's learned about diesel and how it affects his decisions on his current build.  Special thanks to our sponsors: Wehrli Custom Fabrication WCFAB.COM Exergy Performance exergyperformance.com Calibrate...

When this podcast was recorded - just seven days before the Ultimate Callout Challenge - Frank Kuperman admitted his truck wasn't ready. But no one else was either. #UCC2018  Special thanks to our sponsors: Wehrli Custom Fabrication WCFAB.com Exergy Performance Exergyperformance.com Calibrated Power Solutions calibratedpower.com Duramaxtuner.com  

Shawn Baca continues to push the envelope in diesel performance. In this episode, he gets into the details behind his latest effort with Chris and Paul.  Thanks to our Sponsors: WCFab.com Wehrli Custom Fabrication Exergy Performance Exergyperformance.com Calibrated Power Solutions calibratedpower.com Duramaxtuner.com

Like thousands of other people here at the UCC, Mike Maas of Dark Horse Diesel, Watkins, MN is a spectator. But he may be a qualifier in the future. Mike talks to Chris and Paul about his truck, diesel shop and what it means to attend the UCC.

Josh Gruis goes into detail what happened with his truck yesterday and describes his strategy through the rest of the weekend.  

Art Martinez of PSP Diesel joins Paul and Chris to advocate for Ford diesel. 

Ryan Gelinas of Dynamite Diesel Products and ATS joins Paul and Chris to critique the first day of the UCC and talk about what to expect today and tomorrow. 

Paul and Chris open the second day at the UCC. 

Paul and Chris wrap up the first day of the UCC 2018 when a little drama on the track caught their attention. 

Trevor Peterson captured the top qualifier spot on the DYNO with 2,100HP. Paul and Chris talk to him and his wife Trista about it. Then we learn about Trevor's strategy moving into the drag race and sled pull events. For now, Trevor Peterson is the top qualifier. 

Jordan Molenaar says he's brought a knife to a gunfight. With his 2008 F350, Jordan says he's ready to win big in the sled pull competition, and that's it. But if he can make it through all events without breaking it's a win-win. 

The Wounded Warrior Project helps veterans get back on their feet after serving in areas of conflict, like Iraq and Afghanistan. Big events like the Ultimate Callout Challenge offer opportunities to the WWP because here they can meet other vets - maybe even encounter those who may need their help. The organization provides outreach to help vets in need. Paul talks to Jesse Babson of Detroit, Michi...

Jaran Holder explains why he's not participating in this year's UCC. It's expensive, time consuming and his truck is different now. 

Mark Downing joins Paul and Chris and together they predict the outcome of the UCC 2018.  

Paul and Chris kick off the first of many interviews with Manfred Schreyer of Longhorn Fab of Brookeville, Ohio. In this podcast, Paul, Chris, and Manfred explain why the UCC deserves everyone's support. 

Chris and Paul say welcome from the UCC 2018!