The Diesel Podcast

Turba Tom is on today’s podcast! If you’re a Cummins fan, you have definitely seen his truck on YouTube, social media, UCC and race tracks across the U.S. We wanted to ask Tom about his passion for this truck, how he’s built it himself and also questions from our audience. Why does he have a Powerstroke for a tow rig? Do you need sponsors to compete at the track? Give a listen! Learn more about yo...

Justin from JH Diesel and 4x4 joins us today to talk about what happened following contact with the EPA. We appreciate him being willing to talk with us publicly about it, discuss the future of his shop and the direction motorsports is headed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s becoming crucial to have product testing to show emission compliance. But where do you start if you want to offer a product for sale? Should you start with CARB or EPA testing? Or both? What if you don’t have the test equipment or experience? Peter from SEMA tells us what they do to help companies get compliance. Everything from strategy, testing and more is on tap for this episode! ➨ JOIN OU...

Today’s episode was suggested by one of our listeners and it’s a first for the podcast - VP44 tuning. TJ Frey owns 1BadVP44 Performance and answers listener questions on tuning, power potential, drivability, tuning for elevation and a lot more! For our Patreon subscribers, login to hear an exclusive clip about making a VP44 reliable and solving MAP sensor issues. If you’re not a Patreon subscriber...

Today’s episode comes from a podcast listener! Blake sent us a message with his project truck and we fell in love with it. He has a ½ ton GM truck that has a Duramax/Allison swap and is built to tear up the track. Blake tells us how the project was thought of, the process of swapping the engine/transmission and which companies helped with the build. Give a listen! ➨ JOIN OUR NEW DISCORD SERVER htt...

Today’s episode comes from a podcast listener! Mike lives in France and tells us about his passion for Cummins trucks, tons he’s owned, and how he gets parts shipped in to restore them. If you think Cummins fans are only in North America, check out this episode! !!!JOIN OUR NEW DISCORD SERVER!!! https://discord.gg/CXaxFHkQmR Discord server code: CXaxFHkQmR BECOME A PATREON: https://www.patreon.com...

Who doesn’t love a low-mileage pre-2007 diesel truck? Gateway Car Connection is our guest today to talk about the trucks they sell. All have low mileage, are meticulously inspected and maintenanced before being sold, and they are diesel truck guys. Special shoutout to our Gold Patreon member Wrights Diesel Services! If you’re looking to connect with the podcast, support and help us grow, join our...

Have you joined The Diesel Podcast Discord Server? If not, click the link in the description to chat with us, sponsors and other podcast fans! One of our Discord members asked about a 600HP recipe for his 2nd Gen Ram, Christian Roth of BD Diesel gives some tips on how to do it reliably. We also ask him about BD’s Duramax parts, their dealer network and why it’s important, plus SEMA 2021! !!!JOIN O...

This episode has been on our mind a while - why aren’t we seeing emission-equipped trucks race? Why is all the attention on pre-2007 trucks that have been doing it for 10, 15 or 20 years? Sara from King of the Street Challenge is joining us today to talk about this very issue. She tells us her perspective on it and why KOS is showcasing emission-equipped diesel racing Learn more about your ad choi...

Today’s episode combines two awesome things, diesel trucks and coffee! I’m joined by the founders of Dead Pedal Coffee to talk about their passion for coffee, how they made it a business and their grandfather’s diesel truck turning them into diesel enthusiasts. Also, there’s an exclusive discount code they give for 10% off your coffee order! JOIN OUR DISCORD! https://discord.gg/CXaxFHkQmR CODE: CX...

A podcast fan emailed us and asked for some guidance before he starts a diesel shop. His question was, “What’s a roadmap for my first year in business?” Ryan Gelinas from R&R Brand Management joins us today to answer that question. He’s not only built multiple businesses himself, he also works closely with shop owners across North America. Is hiring a spouse a bad idea? How do you avoid burnout wh...

@CumminsGal is on the show today to update us on her build! On our first episode, she told us about finding this 5.9L CR and fixing cosmetic issues. She had big plans for power - today she tells us what’s new for turbo(s), transmission and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James listens to The Diesel Podcast and messaged us about his 6.7L Cummins truck build. On today’s episode, we chat with him about why he chose Cummins, his goal for power and what he’s done to buy truck parts. James came up with a great plan to earn extra money and buy the parts he wanted! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode, we catch up with Lenny Reed from Dynomite Diesel Products about injector technology. He’s been at hard work with machines, programming and testing to produce the most refined injectors the aftermarket has offered. Give a listen as we talk truck parts and how Lenny finds talented people to work at DDP! If you’ve wanted a career in diesel, don’t miss Lenny’s tips. Learn more abou...

Today’s episode is with Wendy K - The Oil Lady! Wendy tells us how she found her passion in the oil industry, networking in the field and products that keep her fleet customers up and running. This episode has tons of great tips if you’re looking to get into a career you love. Make sure and give Wendy a follow on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube for more info! Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

Today, we chat with a guest who has not one, but two OBS Powerstrokes! Each is built for a different purpose. Dylan tells us about his regular cab race truck and another he uses for towing. Don’t miss these mint trucks and what fuels Dylan’s passion for them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jay Gagnon from BlueDEF joins us today to answer your questions! We received some great ones on our Instagram story and ask them in this episode. Can you make your own DEF? What is BlueDEF Platinum? Does DEF make modern pickup trucks MORE reliable? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When we put out the call for Ford OBS owners, our guest today was one of the most recommended! Brandon is the host of The 73 Garage on YouTube and has a stunning truck. He joins us today to talk about his passion for the 7.3L, how he customized the truck with details enthusiasts will appreciate and starting a YouTube channel. Give a listen! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...

Josh McCormack joins us again on the podcast! He was on 3 years ago telling us about his 12V budget build for UCC and he’s been on quite the journey since. Today, he talks about moving to Utah and working for Power Driven Diesel, the emission on vs off debate, his UCC build and some major life hurdles he’s overcome. We also get a walk-around of the UCC truck with some serious eye candy! Learn more...

A podcast listener messaged us with pictures and details on his Ford OBS - you guys gotta hear about it! The truck has been in the family since new and the owner did a complete restoration and Cummins swap (actually two). Listen as we talk about the truck, going from a 12V to 5.9 common rail and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stewart Cables joins us again on the podcast! We gathered your questions about the RPM Act, diesel racing, delete fines, making parts for racing and more. Give a listen as Stewart explains what the EPA is enforcing, how they are doing it and what companies and enthusiasts can face moving forward. If you have specific questions, feel free to reach out directly to Stewart at stewart@hassancables.com...

This episode comes directly from a group of our listeners! We chat about this 1958 Chevy and the process of getting a 12V Cummins between the fenders. There were also some challenges with the NV4500, suspension and brakes. You’ve got to check out this episode if you love custom builds! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan’s Diesel Performance is on today’s episode! Dan and Ty join us to talk about Duramax, Powerstroke and Cummins options for drop-in performance. They give us a sneak peak on new turbos being released, what they’ve been up to at the shop and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Larry from BMF Wheels chats with us today about one of the first upgrades we all do - wheels! We ask Larry about BMF, their approach to wheel design, questions people call in about and more. If you’re looking to ditch the stock wheels on your truck, give a listen as we go through options on ¾ and 1 ton trucks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle from Hot Shot’s Secret joins the show today to talk diesel fuel. We wanted to know how bad is the fuel right from the pump? Is there a big difference from station to station and how can we protect our fuel systems? Give a listen as Hot Shot’s Secret gives the answers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices