The Diesel Podcast

Gavin Huke just set a VE Cummins record for power and joins us on today’s podcast! He tells us the history of the truck, specifics on the build, tips for building a VE truck and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lyle from Daily Driven Performance joins us today to talk 6.7L Cummins upgrades! We go over setting the truck up for towing and daily driving, from air to fuel, transmission and everything in between.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

California has instituted strict guidelines for vehicles in the state - but what does that mean for fleets? Fred from Zonar Systems specializes in fleet management and chats with us about it. What challenges will this provide companies in the state?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This question has been asked a lot and we wanted an expert on to go over the differences. Are cast wheels as good as forged? What sacrifices have to be made for one or the other? Does safety factor into it? We also go over dually wheel setups and who makes the best for hard use. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wicked Customs joins us for an episode about wheels and tires, avoiding cutting fenders, and selecting the proper setup for a Ford, GM, or Ram. We also talk about safety and ensuring the wheel/tire combo is safe for towing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest took his 1997 7.3L Powerstroke from stock to 800HP (with 1000HP on the horizon). He tells us about fuel and air upgrades, converting to 4WD, companies that helped with the build and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan’s Diesel Performance joins us today to discuss life beyond the parts, trucks, and brand. How does a husband and wife team balance work and personal life? How did the company start and grow? What was the jump to manufacturing like?   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve been a huge fan of CFT Performance for years and wanted to catch up with them. Their business has expanded tremendously since the last episode - and into areas outside diesel. Founder Josh Chapman gives us the rundown on parts, growth and personal development along the way! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Driveline failures usually mean a tow bill. Can we avoid them through upgrades and maintenance? Erick from East Texas Extreme Drivetrain tells us common failures seen in the shop, tips for avoiding them, and how fluid and gears play a major role. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Choate Engineering Performance joins us today to talk all too common engine failures - and many can be avoided. We go over install procedures, lack of maintenance, and other common problems they see on a daily basis with Cummins, Duramax, and Powerstrokes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The journey into a career in automotive can have many paths. Some want to race, others build, some fix. There are also amazing opportunities on the business side. Donna from Gen-Y Hitch tells us about her journey into automotive, learning a new industry, and impacting the truck lifestyle through innovative products! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve wanted to chat with today’s guest for a long time! Mattie Graves, world record holder, joins us to talk about diesel racing, her future in diesel, and competing in a male-dominated industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We all want a bulletproof transmission, and especially one that works for our truck. John Cope of CRT Transmissions joins us today to talk about transmissions - and why valve bodies are so critical. He also walks us through two unique valve body builds that can change Dodge and Ford transmissions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jordan from Wicked Customs stops by to educate us on leveling kits, suspension lifts, choosing the right tire size (so cutting isn’t required), common mistakes, and how we need to maintain our suspension! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We love when listeners reach out to us and today’s guest joins us to talk about his IDI! He went from a 6.9 to a 7.3 with turbo, ZF5 swap and more! He tells us how it helped him with his diesel repair business, why he loves it, and why they are so popular.a Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We all want our trucks to be one-of-a-kind, but it can be so hard to find the right fabricator. Today we are joined by Cody Fisher who worked on amazing projects at Firepunk and recently started his own business. He walks us through creating functional but amazing designs, getting into the trade and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When this topic popped up, we were really interested in learning more about reducing regens and extending the life of a DPF.  Kyle from Hot Shot’s Secret joins us to talk about real world studies they’ve done and data showing how to do both.  And, it’s easier than you may think. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Smoke is a lightning rod topic and we wanted to chat with a fuel expert about it, the impact on the industry, and trucks. Lenny Reed, founder of Dynomite Diesel Products, joins us to talk about cleaning up fuel systems, producing more power, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It can be hard to pick the right diesel truck to buy with all the choices out there. Cummins? Duramax? Powerstroke? New vs old? A listener has asked us questions along the way and finally made his choice. Would you pick the same year and make? 20% off Kershaw Knives with code: 23DIESEL20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

News recently broke about a shop owner sentenced to federal prison for deletes. Today, he joins us to talk about the background, case, and what the future holds for the business, his workers and himself.   20% off Kershaw Knives with code: 23DIESEL20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 7 years of covering diesel, we’ve never heard a story like this. Ever. Dirty Hooker Diesel joins us to talk about overcoming a series of issues to stand on top at UCC. Lessons they learned can be applied to so much, even beyond trucks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josh McCormack joins us post UCC to talk about his truck’s performance! We catch up and discuss drag racing, the dyno, sled pulling, and what made this event so special for him and the team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We chat with a diesel shop about what common mistakes land Cummins trucks in their shop. Is it adding power? Maintenance? User error? This episode covers 1994 to current trucks and offers some tips to avoid failures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dennis Schroeder, of Strictly Diesel and Driven Diesel Performance, gives us an in-depth look into his companies, products, and more. We talk about his start in the very early days of diesel performance, leaving his day job to expand the company, building Strictly Diesel and manufacturing products to fix common truck issues. He also announces a major update for products with CARB EO’s that can now...

Josh from W.O.T Motorsports joins us to talk about the final week of prep for UCC!  He walks us through the upgrades done to his Cummins, strategy for the event, and balancing racing with work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices