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.
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.
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?
HEADLINES: Fluke Failure Or Growing 3.0L Dmax Problem?
Is the 3.0L Duramax a ticking time bomb? Plus, Josh McCormack squeezes 1,000 hp out of a VGT (on a 6.0L) and a Cummins-swapped Chevy sees instant success in the dirt.
HEADLINES: 100+ Trucks Take To The Dirt
Truck pulls, drag race records and all-out engine carnage from SDX—and 2,778 hp made on the dyno out West.
HEADLINES: Dominating The Dirt
Pulltown USA, King of the VE’s and Horsepower in Horse Country highlight a jam-packed weekend in diesel motorsports.
The EcoDiesel Is Going Away—But It’s Going Out In Style
Jeep’s push toward electrification is the primary reason for phasing out the 3.0L diesel V-6 program.
HEADLINES: Cummins Killer III Wins At Hillsboro
The P-pumped, triple-turbo Duramax monstrosity known as Cummins Killer III earned its first victory over the weekend.
HEADLINES: $4.5 Billion In EV Losses
Ford now expects to lose $4.5 Billion on EV’s this year, up from the automaker’s original estimate of $3 Billion.
HEADLINES: Records, Carnage, Triumph And Heartbreak At RTDS
Every emotion a human can feel was in the air at Rocky Top Diesel Shootout X.