The Diesel Podcast

Kory Willis from PPEI chats with us today about major movement on the emissions front. Is a major breakthrough about to happen with legislation in Congress? What just happened with Heavy D and his arrest? What is an emissions rollback and could we see one soon from the Lee Zeldin EPA? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josh McCormack joins us today to talk about his back-to-back 4000+ HP dyno runs! We go into detail about his setup, approach to competitions like UCC, and ask which matters more, corrected or uncorrected dyno numbers? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Power Hungry Performance joins us today with a major announcement! They tell us about new hardware options to use their tunes. We also catch up on their road trip across America visiting shops, events, and what enthusiasts are asking for with Powerstroke tuning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hot Shot’s Secret joins us today to talk DEF fluid, crystallization, and a brand new product to prevent it! We go over what causes the issue, the problems that can happen, and how easy it is to avoid costly fixes or repairs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do newer trucks have worse engines than older vehicles? Which is better and what issues plague them? DFC Diesel joins us today to look at the design and engineering of Cummins, Duramax and Powerstrokes from the 1990’s to today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some diesel shops are missing out by not following these easy tips. Christina from Blue Ocean Marketing Co chats with us about challenges in 2025, how connecting with great customers is missed by some businesses, and things you can do today to change it. We also talk about her journey into helping businesses, and passion for connecting with people! Website: www.blueoceanmarketingco.com LinkedIn: h...

Power Service joins us today to talk about cleaning your DPF, injectors, removing soot build-up, and more in one easy step. We talk about their new product that’s just launched, how it keeps newer trucks running smoothly, and older trucks on the road. Protect your privacy with ExpressVPN: Get 4 extra months FREE! Go to: https://www.expressvpn.com/diesel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...

Gen-Y Hitch joins us today to talk about hitches, huge news as they expand into other markets, and what drives relationships with their customers. We also discuss customer service and how it has changed dramatically over the last 5 years. Protect your privacy with ExpressVPN: Get 4 extra months FREE! Go to: https://www.expressvpn.com/diesel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...

FASS Fuel Systems announces a revolutionary new product that will change your truck. We get a first look at a way to monitor your fuel system filter health from in the cab, and it uses Bluetooth technology. They explain how it installs, integrating it with other monitoring options, and more! Protect your privacy with ExpressVPN: Get 4 extra months FREE! Go to: https://www.expressvpn.com/diesel Lea...

DFC Diesel talks 6.7L Cummins lifter issues with us today! We go over how common the problem is, remedies when rebuilding one, plus ensuring a smooth install. Protect your privacy with ExpressVPN: Get 4 extra months FREE! Go to: https://www.expressvpn.com/diesel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does the EPA’s recent deregulation announcement mean? Is it ok to delete your truck or do deletes for customers? SEMA joins us from Washington, D.C. to explain the situation, what it means, and where emissions are headed. Protect your privacy with ExpressVPN: Get 4 extra months FREE! Go to: ⁠https://www.expressvpn.com/diesel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ducted fuel injection (DFI) has a chance to change the way diesel emissions are handled inside the combustion chamber. Today, we are joined by Chuck Mueller, who leads the project at Sandia National Laboratories, to discuss it in detail! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does a NASCAR team member look for when buying their first diesel truck? A podcast listener messaged us about his truck and we couldn’t wait to chat with him. He walks us through his journey to NASCAR and Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR), behind the scenes insights, prep, teamwork, and more. We also talk to him about his truck and why he switched from gas. Protect your privacy with ExpressVPN: Get 4 ex...

It’s always scary when a wreck happens at the drag strip. Austin Denny tells us about his crash at the track, what he thinks happened, the aftermath, and advice for racers. We also talk about the impact to family and friends witnessing it firsthand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nothing sounds like a diesel truck with an exhaust upgrade - but what about when you need it quiet towing or around the neighborhood? We are joined by the founder of Glory Days Speed Shop to talk about his patent pending muffler for 4” and 5” exhaust systems. He walks us through the idea for the muffler, R&D, controlling the sound from the cab, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...

FASS is famous for their lift pump systems, but did you know they also have a fabrication and motorsports division? They tell us about their expanding list of products to customize and improve your truck! We also talk about custom projects and some of their favorite in-house builds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

J&K Engines chats with us today about Powerstroke engine builds, new components to build reliable engines, and how tariffs are impacting a lot of engine components. Could waiting mean more for your next purchase? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amsoil talks with us about new emission regulations changing oil formulas, and what it means for diesels. We cover what the changes are, how Amsoil is approaching the standards, and what it means for your truck. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lenny Reed from Dynomite Diesel stops by and talks with us about an overlooked part of building injectors. This detail can make or break efficiency and reliability. We also talk about his UCC truck and how we haven’t seen anything like this before. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An oil analysis can show problems before they result in catastrophic failure. Hot Shot’s Secret joins us today to talk about what to look for, when to do them, where to collect the oil, and feedback to fix the issues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Power Hungry Performance chats with us today about a new way to share knowledge, strategy, and more within the diesel industry. They tell us why it’s important, how to connect and learn about technology, A.I., starting a shop, profitability, and tons more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott from Chuckles Garage joins us today to talk about Pikes Peak racing, a major change in the diesel engine in the Amsoil car, his daily-driven 5.9L Cummins build, and more! We also ask him about his shop building one-of-a-kind vehicles and where his passion for racing comes from. Shop By Vehicle at AMSOIL here: www.amsoil.com/?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=TDP Learn more...

Austin Denny joins us today to recap UCC 2025, some challenges at the drag strip, changes that would help the event, and he answers the question - can a Powerstroke win it all at UCC? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Diesel Queen joins us for an episode talking about her love for equipment and automotive! She tells us about her journey into the automotive field, how it has progressed over the years, and where she hopes to take it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Several years ago, Jon Long talked with us about his EPA case for selling truck parts. The case has been resolved and he updates us on what happened to start it, how it progressed, and ultimately, what the resolution entails. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices