The Diesel Podcast

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What is goin' on Diesel Nation? The Diesel Podcast is your source for all things diesel. Cummins, Duramax & Powerstroke. From mild to wild, we deliver the latest updates from all the biggest names in the industry. Keep the shiny side up!

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11.30.2023

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 ...

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11.30.2023 Cummins, Duramax & Powerstroke Builds 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 ...
11.28.2023 Required to Put DPF/EGR Back On? 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 ...
11.21.2023 Quality Injectors Really This Affordable? 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 ...
11.11.2023 EPA vs Ebay & Deletes \| ASK A LAWYER 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! ...
11.11.2023 Best Diesel Ever? 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 ...
11.08.2023 7.3/6.0 Fuel Upgrades with Strictly Diesel 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 ...
11.07.2023 Garmin Products for Towing, Outdoors & More 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 ...
11.07.2023 RV Talk with Gen-Y Hitches 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 ...
10.26.2023 Turbo & Exhaust Heat (Avoiding Damage) 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 ...
10.25.2023 Fixing a Clogged DPF 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 ...
10.20.2023 10 Second ZF-6 Duramax! 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 ...
10.17.2023 Injectors Ruined During Install 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 ...
10.16.2023 Not All Batteries Are Equal 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 ...
10.16.2023 Truck Upgrades Under $1000 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 ...
10.04.2023 Don’t Buy This Truck…They Messed Up 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 ...
10.02.2023 Tire Pressure: We Didn’t Know This! 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. ...
09.26.2023 This Piston is Changing Diesel Engines Part 2 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% ...
09.22.2023 Forget a Cummins Swap, Check This Out! 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 ...
09.21.2023 This Turbo is Taking Diesel Next Level Johnny Gilbert from Stainless Diesel and Racer Michael Cordova join the podcast today! When every bit of power is needed for record setting passes, every upgrade makes a difference. Johnny and Michael talk about a turbo that is taking diesel ...
09.20.2023 Easy Towing Upgrade That Works! 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 ...
09.19.2023 Emissions Intact Turbo Upgrades - Do They Perform? Clint Cannon, the founder of ATS Diesel Performance, chats with us about developing Cummins, Duramax, and Powerstroke turbos for emissions intact trucks. What challenges made it take a while? Are the gains worth it? Learn more about your ad choices. ...
09.08.2023 Fixing Turbo Failures 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, ...
09.08.2023 Choosing the Right Tires for Trucks 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 ...
09.06.2023 Intakes, Piping & Turbo Upgrades Pusher Intakes joins us on the podcast today to talk about intake manifolds, piping kits, and sizing compounds for your application. We also learn the roots of the company and how efficiency is one of its core goals. 20% off ...
09.05.2023 The Big 3 Could Be in Deep Trouble 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, ...
09.01.2023 Cummins VE Record! Gavin Huke just set a VE Cummins record for power and joins us on today’s podcast! He tells us the history of the truck, specifics on the build, tips for building a VE truck and more. Learn more about your ...
08.31.2023 6.7 Cummins Towing Upgrades Lyle from Daily Driven Performance joins us today to talk 6.7L Cummins upgrades! We go over setting the truck up for towing and daily driving, from air to fuel, transmission and everything in between. Learn more about your ad choices. ...
08.30.2023 Internal Combustion Engines Banned? California has instituted strict guidelines for vehicles in the state - but what does that mean for fleets? Fred from Zonar Systems specializes in fleet management and chats with us about it. What challenges will this provide companies in the ...
08.29.2023 Cast vs Forged Wheels This question has been asked a lot and we wanted an expert on to go over the differences. Are cast wheels as good as forged? What sacrifices have to be made for one or the other? Does safety factor into ...
08.21.2023 One of the Best Towing Upgrades Joining us today is Bundy Exhaust Brake to talk exhaust brakes, towing and freedom! Back in 2014, the Bundy Ranch had a situation that was all over the news. They tell us about the intensity of the situation, how they’ve ...
08.21.2023 Choosing Wheels & Tires that Fit! Wicked Customs joins us for an episode about wheels and tires, avoiding cutting fenders, and selecting the proper setup for a Ford, GM, or Ram. We also talk about safety and ensuring the wheel/tire combo is safe for towing. Learn ...
08.15.2023 7.3L Powerstroke Power Upgrades Today’s guest took his 1997 7.3L Powerstroke from stock to 800HP (with 1000HP on the horizon). He tells us about fuel and air upgrades, converting to 4WD, companies that helped with the build and more! Learn more about your ad ...
08.11.2023 Beyond the Brand Dan’s Diesel Performance joins us today to discuss life beyond the parts, trucks, and brand. How does a husband and wife team balance work and personal life? How did the company start and grow? What was the jump to manufacturing ...
08.08.2023 Fabricating Parts People Want We’ve been a huge fan of CFT Performance for years and wanted to catch up with them. Their business has expanded tremendously since the last episode - and into areas outside diesel. Founder Josh Chapman gives us the rundown on ...
08.07.2023 3 Tips to Avoid Driveline Failures Driveline failures usually mean a tow bill. Can we avoid them through upgrades and maintenance? Erick from East Texas Extreme Drivetrain tells us common failures seen in the shop, tips for avoiding them, and how fluid and gears play a ...
08.02.2023 Stop Doing This with Engines! Choate Engineering Performance joins us today to talk all too common engine failures - and many can be avoided. We go over install procedures, lack of maintenance, and other common problems they see on a daily basis with Cummins, Duramax, ...
08.01.2023 Avoiding Transmission Failures Transmission failures always seem to happen at the worst time. Are there ways we can avoid it? Clint Cannon from ATS Diesel joins us to talk about ways to avoid premature transmission failures. We focus on the 68RFE and bolt-on ...
07.28.2023 Is Automotive Worth It Anymore? The journey into a career in automotive can have many paths. Some want to race, others build, some fix. There are also amazing opportunities on the business side. Donna from Gen-Y Hitch tells us about her journey into automotive, learning ...
07.26.2023 Fastest Racer in Diesel Motorsports We’ve wanted to chat with today’s guest for a long time! Mattie Graves, world record holder, joins us to talk about diesel racing, her future in diesel, and competing in a male-dominated industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...
07.25.2023 Crucial Upgrade for Transmissions We all want a bulletproof transmission, and especially one that works for our truck. John Cope of CRT Transmissions joins us today to talk about transmissions - and why valve bodies are so critical. He also walks us through two ...
07.24.2023 Leveling Kits vs Lifts vs Tire Size Jordan from Wicked Customs stops by to educate us on leveling kits, suspension lifts, choosing the right tire size (so cutting isn’t required), common mistakes, and how we need to maintain our suspension! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...
07.20.2023 7.3 IDI Turbo Upgrade and ZF5 We love when listeners reach out to us and today’s guest joins us to talk about his IDI! He went from a 6.9 to a 7.3 with turbo, ZF5 swap and more! He tells us how it helped him with ...
07.19.2023 Making Your Truck Stand Out We all want our trucks to be one-of-a-kind, but it can be so hard to find the right fabricator. Today we are joined by Cody Fisher who worked on amazing projects at Firepunk and recently started his own business. He ...
07.14.2023 Reducing Regens & Extending DPF Life When this topic popped up, we were really interested in learning more about reducing regens and extending the life of a DPF. Kyle from Hot Shot’s Secret joins us to talk about real world studies they’ve done and data showing ...
07.06.2023 Cleaning Up Diesel Smoke Smoke is a lightning rod topic and we wanted to chat with a fuel expert about it, the impact on the industry, and trucks. Lenny Reed, founder of Dynomite Diesel Products, joins us to talk about cleaning up fuel systems, ...
07.05.2023 Which Used Truck to Buy It can be hard to pick the right diesel truck to buy with all the choices out there. Cummins? Duramax? Powerstroke? New vs old? A listener has asked us questions along the way and finally made his choice. Would you ...
06.27.2023 Sentenced to Federal Prison for Deletes News recently broke about a shop owner sentenced to federal prison for deletes. Today, he joins us to talk about the background, case, and what the future holds for the business, his workers and himself. 20% off Kershaw Knives with ...
06.22.2023 Unbelievable UCC Finish! In 7 years of covering diesel, we’ve never heard a story like this. Ever. Dirty Hooker Diesel joins us to talk about overcoming a series of issues to stand on top at UCC. Lessons they learned can be applied to ...
06.14.2023 2800+ HP Josh McCormack joins us post UCC to talk about his truck’s performance! We catch up and discuss drag racing, the dyno, sled pulling, and what made this event so special for him and the team. Learn more about your ad ...
06.12.2023 Towing Recipes Johnny from Stainless Diesel chats with us today about his Pro Mod performance in Indy, UCC, chatting with truck owners, and some VP truck towing recipes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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