HEADLINES: World’s Quickest Diesel Dragster Makes A Pit Stop
The world’s quickest eighth-mile diesel visits Cummins HQ, FASS’s game-changing EGR solution, and Ford cuts EV production (again).
Diesel News
Welcome to your daily dose of diesel! This is where we break down the latest announcements from the OEM world, highlight the biggest news in the diesel aftermarket, and even showcase ground-breaking new products.
HEADLINES: RLC Motorsports Unveils Its New Eighth-Mile Killer
Fresh builds and billet blocks flood the PRI Show, while the U.S. House of Representatives passes the CARS Act.
HEADLINES: PRI Prep Is At Its Peak
The thrash for PRI is on, Ryan Milliken’s Cummins-powered Nova nearly pulls off another X275 win, and Scheid Diesel caps off 2023 with a trio of awards.
HEADLINES: The Production 12-Valve Common-Rail Is Ready For The Dyno
New ODSS safety requirements, the NHRDA adds a second Texas venue, and an OEM 12-valve common-rail Cummins is ready to hit the dyno.
HEADLINES: Firepunk’s Pro Mod Goes 4.14 In Testing
Firepunk’s Pro Mod inches closer to 3’s, truck pulling icon, Van Haisley, earns a lifetime achievement award, and TSD is already prepping for U.C.C. 2024.
The Quarter-Mile King Is Back
The quarter-mile diesel record you almost missed… Scheid Diesel’s iconic dragster goes 6.005 at 242 mph.
HEADLINES: A VP44 Cummins In The 9’s
A 9-second VP44 Cummins, the ODSS travels to Florida (and PA), and we remember the time VW produced a 500hp V-12 TDI.
Cummins Killer III Dominates At Diesels In Dark Corners XIII
Duramax domination at DIDC, a three-peat at KOS, an unbreakable 48RE case, and a production 12-valve common-rail Cummins.
HEADLINES: An Old-School Surprise Arrives At SEMA
Plus Diesels In Dark Corners, a 10-second VP44 Cummins, and a strike-ending Ford/UAW contract.
HEADLINES: Diesel Truck Wars
Big race day payouts at Diesel Truck Wars, billet blocks, 6.7L Power Stroke failure and anti-EV legislation.
HEADLINES: On Top Of The World
At drag strips all across the country, diesels are turning up the heat. Everywhere you look, compression-ignition is on the march toward the winner's circle.
Hold On To Your Hats: Ford Super Duty Production Shuts Down
Ford didn’t mince words in a statement issued regarding the UAW strike at its Kentucky Truck plant.
HEADLINES: A Pro Street Diesel Truck Hits The Rollers
Fresh diesel drag racing records, a 6.0L Power Stroke slays the dyno, and Cummins Killer III carnage.
HEADLINES: Records Set, Champions Crowned
Drag racing records shattered, a fiery Fummins build and the infamous Duramax Chevelle returns to its drag ‘n drive roots.
HEADLINES: Cracked Open At 500K—A Million-Mile Contender?
Fresh builds, neglected engines, and a 500,000-mile look inside a 5.9L common-rail Cummins.
Resetting The 6.0L Bar
Last week, a new 6.0L Power Stroke drag race record was set, ’24 Duramax tuning progressed, and the NHRDA World Finals returned to Texas.
Big Three Strike Update: What The UAW Wants & The Ramifications Of A Shutdown
A full-on shutdown in new vehicle production could have a major impact on each OEM’s future EV goals.
HEADLINES: If The UAW Strike Becomes A Reality…
Will 146,000 UAW employees go on strike this Friday? And how is Santjer Performance squeezing 921 hp out of BMW’s 3.0L diesel?