HEADLINES: The First 6.0L Power Stroke To 2,000 HP?

If a Kill Devil engine rocking a set of massive, Warren Diesel injectors and being fed 95 psi of boost sounds extreme for a 6.0L Power Stroke, it is—and arguably one of the most extreme 6.0L’s ever assembled dwells in this Super Duty. Not only is Charlie Fish and the KC Turbos crew on the march toward low 5-second eighth-miles, they’re also on a mission to be the first to push a 6.0L-powered truck into 2,000-rwhp territory. Aboard the dyno at U.C.C., the standard cab Ford laid down a respectable 1,736 hp. With more fuel and increased load on the truck, Charlie believes 2,000 hp could be a reality next time.

NHRDA Drag Racing Returns To The Great White North

NHRDA diesel drag racing returned to Canada over the weekend as trucks, semi’s and spectators made their way to Mission Raceway Park in Mission, British Columbia. The Canadian Diesel Shootout even attracted the likes of former U.C.C. competitor, Donavan Harris (who took runner-up in the Pro Stock class), and the second-gen formerly known as Caged Fury. As the sun set on June 17^th, Kevin Douglas was crowned the Pro Stock winner, Dennis Kregel and his 5-second ride took Pro Street, and Chris Jervis laid claim to Super Street (5.90). Other winners included Marinus Zwaan in 6.70 Index, Rob Getz in 7.70 Index, Loren Schwarz in the Sportsman class, and Marion Monette taking top honors in the fan-favorite Hot-Rod Semi category.

Tech

If You Ever Wondered Whether Coated Bearings Were Worth It…

Check out this engine-teardown analysis from LinCo Diesel Performance. The test candidate was a 6.7L Cummins that had racked up a very hard-earned 55,000 miles and was suffering from substantial oil consumption (and not to mention the fact that it was being run low on a regular basis). Despite the engine’s frequent lack of oil, the coated Interstate MacBee main bearings looked brand-new. According to LinCo, the other piece of the puzzle was the owner’s use of CenPeCo engine oil. The root cause of the oil consumption issue was a damaged (and uncoated) piston ring. Even after catastrophic engine failures in high-horsepower applications, coated bearings are often reusable.

Sled Pulling

Super Stock Field Makes Room For One More

The coveted Super Stock Diesel Truck class has grown—and veteran Pro Stock driver Keith Witt is now part of the program. Well-known for piloting the Cross Wired, vibrant red second-gen Dodge, Keith stepped up to Super Stock with this brand-new ride coined “American Pride.” Keith’s ’17 Ram first debuted at The Pullers Championship back in May, but has since been graced with its current look, along with a superbly executed mural on the hood. Keith and team were spotted in Hutchinson, Minnesota over the weekend. There, at the NTPA Power Pull Nationals, Keith drove American Pride to Fourth Place and Fifth Place finishes.

Emissions

150 U.S. House Members Oppose EPA-Suggested Emission Standards

Following the Environmental Protection Agency’s introduction of proposed new federal emission standards for 2027-2032 light, medium, and heavy-duty vehicles back in April, 150 House republican members have recently come out in opposition of the scheme. The proposed regulations appear to be directly intended to increase EV sales while simultaneously forcing internal combustion engines closer to extinction. If the proposed rules become law, electric vehicles will have to account for as much as 66-percent of all new cars sold in the U.S. by 2032. If put into effect, large automakers will likely see even more government subsidy money in return for producing EV’s. Furthermore, the proposed emission standards are hardly technology-neutral, as the EPA and the White House suggest they are…

For more on SEMA’s fully-justifiable stance on the EPA’s proposed emission standards, click here.