The Diesel Podcast

Duramaxtuner recently announced a settlement with the EPA. We have the founder of Duramaxtuner on the podcast to talk about what the infractions were, why they were surprising, and what the process was like. We also talk about new products (tuning, turbos), 3.0L Duramax and tons more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What’s the best way to maintain a diesel truck through cold weather? Amsoil joins us today to talk about the challenge of winter maintenance on diesels. How do you maintain your truck? What tips would you give? Comment or send us a message and let us know! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kory Willis from PPEI joins us today to talk diesel tuning. He has some huge news for Cummins and Duramax owners. We also cover performance gains with transmission tuning and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DFC Diesel joins us today to talk engines! Founder Matt Adams tells us the story of how he got started, grew the company, and what it means to provide value. We cover what a warranty really means, build options, and servicing customers in the U.S. and Canada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tom from Royal Offroad and Diesel tells us why one customer was forced to return to stock. He also shares why others are voluntarily putting their emissions components back on their diesel trucks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lenny from Dynomite Diesel stops by and goes into detail about their new Patriot line of injectors. He tells us about pricing them so competitive people can’t say no, but also delivering the exceptional quality Dynomite is known for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lawyer Stewart Cables joins us today to talk about the EPA’s change in focus on deletes, what it means, and why the case with Ebay has industry-wide repercussions. We also ask him questions our listeners submitted about emissions and deletes! Stewart D. Cables is a founding partner of Hassan + Cables. Stewart specializes in general business representation and a variety of trial work. Stewart's pra...

Today we chat with Chris from Unrivalled Diesel and ask why he only buys 5.9’s (specifically 2006/7’s), how race season went, and some products he loves to use in the shop for traction bars, exhaust manifolds, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dennis from Strictly Diesel chats with us about 7.3/6.0 upgrades, why manufacturing in-house makes sense for the company, and more. We also talk about competition vs collaboration between companies and how it can break or make a business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Garmin joins the podcast today to talk about GPS products for towing, hotshotting, and the outdoors! They have really cool products specific to vehicles towing a trailer, off-road, outdoors, and one of our favorites, watches. We cover this, and much more, on today’s episode Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Half the fun of owning a diesel is the cool stuff we tow with them! Luke from Gen-Y Hitch talks about his journey from the RV world to Gen-Y. We take a closer look at products for towing applications, brainstorming new ideas, and SEMA 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeremy from Thermo-Tec Automotive Products chats with us about controlling underhood temperatures on today’s episode. From turbo blankets to exhaust wrap and heat shielding, we go over options for daily drivers, race trucks, and restorations that demand sound control and cabin comfort! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DEF System Services and JLM Lubricants walk us through the process of cleaning DPF’s without removing the exhaust and products that clean the EGR and DEF systems. For Diesel Podcast listeners, they also have a 10% off discount, use code JLM1021 at www.jlmlubricantsus.com/shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A listener reached out to us about his ZF-6 LB7 that was purpose built to go into the 10’s! We chat about building the truck, dialing in the launch and power, and what the future holds for it. Are 9 second passes possible? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A listener asked what a perfect injector install should consist of - Lenny from Dynomite Diesel answers! What should be replaced vs cleaned? How critical is it to do these steps? Lenny also shares with us what’s new at Dynomite Diesel and projects in the shop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A listener reached out and wanted to know more about which batteries to buy for his diesel truck. This led us on a mission to learn more about what separates brands, technical specs, and longevity. Ian from Full Throttle Battery gives us the rundown on battery requirements and options for demanding truck applications. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Performance and reliability upgrades don’t need to be expensive. Kenny from KT Performance chats with us about the first upgrades to do, price points, and best bang-for-the-buck parts to add to your truck! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As a Cummins fan, this one hits hard. We’d heard about some issues but didn’t know how far the rabbit hole went. Cass and Adam from Choate Performance go in-depth on what makes this engine, maybe, the worst one ever released. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When going to aftermarket tires, tire pressure can become a major issue for towing, hauling, stability, and safety. Jason from Amp Tires joins us today to talk about the importance of correct tire pressure, especially when going to aftermarket wheels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt from DFC Diesel joins us on the podcast to talk about Cummins, Duramax, and Powerstroke engine building! They’ve been testing Speed of Air pistons and he goes in-depth about power increases, economy, EGT’s, dyno results, and real-world feedback. 20% off Kershaw Knives with code: DIESEL2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve been covering diesel for a long time and this is the first swap of its kind we’ve seen! Today’s guest tells us about swapping a 7.3L Powerstroke and ZF-6 into his 2016 Super Duty. The focus was to make it look like a factory option. We review the truck, fitment, electronics, paint, and interior! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A listener messaged in and wanted to know about towing/hauling upgrades for control and drivability. Hellwig Products joins us today to talk about helper springs, sway bars, their work with SEMA to protect the aftermarket, and the future of suspension upgrades with the emergence of EV’s. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When a turbo fails, is it better to rebuild or replace it? If we rebuild it, what options are available and how do we know when a new turbo is needed? ProSource Diesel joins us today to talk about options, pitfalls, and the best way to handle a failure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are so many choices for tires on diesel trucks, where do we start? Atturo Tires joins us today to talk design, engineering, load rating, and picking the right tires. We cover longevity, tread pattern, and much more! 20% off Kershaw Knives with code: 23DIESEL20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 A potential strike is looming for the Big 3 - what does it mean for new vehicles and the supply chain? What are the facts of the situation? Industry veteran Adam Blattenberg joins the podcast to talk about the demands, how EV’s are factoring into it, and what could be at stake. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices