Diesel Performance Podcast

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! 

Diesel Power Magazine's Kaje Jones welcomes Diesel Performance Podcast's Chris Ehmke and Paul Wilson to a Facebook live event where he announced this year's competitors. The announcement comes from the site of the Ultimate Callout Challenge 2018!

Ryan Phaff knows the drill - finish all three events: sled pull, drag race, and dyno without breaking. That's what he hopes to do as a qualifier for this year's UCC. If he finishes in the top 5, he returns in 2019 as a competitor. Paul and Chris learn about the truck Ryan says have no secrets.  Special Thanks to our Sponsors: Wehrli Custom Fabrication WCFAB.COM Exergy Performance Exergyperformance...

Tony Burkhard heads to his first UCC event as a competitor this year. How did he make the decision to go? Tony is known as a sled puller, so what's the plan when it comes to drag racing? Chris and Paul find out in this episode of the Diesel Performance Podcast.  Special Thanks to our sponsors: Wehrli Custom Fab WCFAB.com Exergy Performance Exergyperformance.com Calibrated Power Solutions calibrate...

Trevor Peterson took a year to transform his stock Cummins from mild to absolute, freakin' wild with triple turbos and everything else in just one year! Paul and Chris are amazed and ask about his strategy as a qualifier in this year's UCC. If Trevor finishes in the top 5, he'll return next year as a competitor!  Special thanks to our sponsors: Wehrli Custom Fabrication WCFAB.COM Exergy Performanc...

Lavon Miller stands at the top of the diesel performance world with two consecutive wins at the Ultimate Callout Challenge - and three wins at the Diesel Power Challenge. If ever a competitor existed for a takedown from some underdog - it would be Lavon. Paul and Chris go into the details with Firepunk's founder-owner about the truck and what he's planning for this year's UCC - one month away!  Sp...

Jesse Warren joins Paul and Chris for a listener requested episode of the Diesel Performance Podcast. While we would have interviewed him anyway, several listeners specifically requested to hear from the Ford 6.0 driver.  Special thanks to our sponsors: Wherli Custom Fabrication WCFAB.COM Exergy Performance exergyperformance.com Calibrated Power Solutions calibratedpower.com Duramaxtuner.com

Paul and Chris climb aboard Duramaxtuner's test mule - the '58 ApacheMAX and see what 800HP on the street feels like with the new Stealth 67 G2 for the LB7. It's another rowdy ride along as the Diesel Performance Podcast jumps behind the wheel of an exciting truck with amazing power. The video version is also available.  Thanks to our sponsors: Wehrli Custom Fabrication WCFAB.COM Exergy Performanc...

John Schirado joins the podcast to talk about his participation in the Ultimate Callout Challenge 2018 as a qualifier. John knows quite a bit about drag racing in his diesel and that means he's learned quite a bit the hard way.  SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS: Wehrli Custom Fabrication WCFAB.COM Exergy Performance exergyperformance.com Diesel Power Magazine' trucktrend.com/diesel-power-magazine/ C...

The Stealth turbo appeared on the market just a few years ago. Since then it has won praise for its drop-in, bolt-on ease of installation, great spool-up, and plenty of horsepower. So what does the future hold for the Stealth Series? DT's Nick Priegnitz visits and spills the beans about a brand new 67.7 G2 and its incredible power potential.  SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS: Wehrli Custom Fabricati...

UCC Qualifier Kelsie Epps has one goal at the upcoming Ultimate Callout Challenge - beat Charlie Keeter! Epp is a qualifier at this year's event, which means she could return as a competitor if she finishes in the Top 5. You'd think that was more important than beating Keeter - but no - the rivalry is more important. Kelsie's truck is now a triple turbo monster that's undergone plenty of changes t...

The one and only Chuck Seitsinger "The Race Master" of Street Outlaws: No Prep Kings joins Paul and Chris for a convo about the upcoming new season on the Discovery Channel.

Paul and Chris interview Will Terry of Power Driven Diesel - a competitor in the 2018 Ultimate Callout Challenge. It turns out PDD lost its 2017 on a recent DYNO failure - so what's the status of the crew's participation in this year's event?  Also featured is Calibrated Power diesel tech Mike Gutshall talking about doing research and development on Ford turbos.  SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS: We...

The 2018 Ultimate Callout Challenge is 90 days away! Joe Virgillo's four-door, short-bed, '06 Cummins will be ready - but probably not until a few hours before the event gets underway. Like many of the participants, he's scrambling to get done. Paul goes into detail on Joe's build and asks what else he's planning for 2018 UCC. As many know, qualifiers like Joe who place in the Top 5 this year get...

Paul and Chris talk to a Ultimate Callout Challenge Qualifiers this week. He's Justin Mcnichols of Kinston, Ohio who drives a GM body with a Dodge engine and transmission. As a qualifier, Justin could get an automatic entry as a competitor in 2019 if he finishes in the top five among the group - making for a very interesting side story to the 2018 UCC.  Special thanks to our sponsors: Wehrle Custo...

Eric Merchant joins the podcast to talk about his 2018 entry in the Ultimate Callout Challenge. Like many of this year's competitors, the goal is to just finish the three events.  Special Thanks to our Sponsors: Wehrli Custom Fab WCFAB.com Exergy Performance Exergyperformance.com Alligator Performance alligatorperformance.com    

Rawlings Barnes joins the podcast to talk about Rudy's Diesel's entry in the 2018 Ultimate Callout Challenge. The road to 2018 is unlike last year - everything that's old is new again. Everyone in diesel performance knows exactly what that means.  SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS Wehrli Custom Fab WCFAB.COM Exergy Performance Exergyperformance.com Alligator Performance alligatorperformance.com    

Diesel Power Challenge winner - twice - Charlie Keeter visits the podcast to talk about his Ford 6.0 entry in the 2018 Ultimate Callout Challenge.  Many thanks to our sponsors: Wehrli Custom Fabrication WCFAB.COM Exergy Performance ExpergyPerformance.com Alligator Performance Alligatorperformance.com