The Diesel Podcast

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The Diesel Podcast episodes

September 03 Best Cummins for an Engine Swap?
Are some factory engines beyond hope and just need a different engine entirely? Diesel Conversion Specialists joins us to take an in-depth look at all Cummins engines, which make the best swap candidates, and trucks that can benefit most from the conversion

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58 min
September 02 This Muffler Lets Your Diesel Be Loud OR Quiet
Glory Days Speed Shop is back on The Diesel Podcast to talk about the latest updates to the Thunder Muzzle and the idea behind giving diesel truck owners control over their exhaust sound.
Want an aggressive diesel exhaust when you’re getting on the throttle, but something quieter when cruising down the highway? We talk about how the adjustable muffler is designed to offer both, what’s changed with the latest version, and what they’ve learned from getting the product into the hands of diesel owners.
We also get into the story behind Glory Days Speed Shop—from developing an idea and launching a new diesel product to growing the company and figuring out what comes next.
If you like the sound of a straight-piped diesel but don’t necessarily want to live with it every mile, this episode is for you.

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1 hr 1 min
August 25 Biodiesel is Already in Your Fuel - Why It Matters
Power Service joins us to talk about biodiesel and what diesel truck
owners need to know about the fuel going into their tanks.
Biodiesel can offer benefits, but it can also create new challenges for
your diesel fuel system. We discuss how biodiesel can contribute to
microbial growth, fuel contamination, storage issues, and additional
maintenance concerns that truck owners may not realize are happening
inside the tank.
We also cover what biodiesel blends mean for modern diesel engines, how fuel quality can affect filters and other fuel system components, and
what owners can do to help prevent fuel-related problems.

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59 min
August 14 Why Diesel Injector Sizing is Confusing
Diesel injector sizing can get confusing fast. Percent over, hole size, liters per minute (LPM)—what do these ratings actually tell you, and how do you know which injectors are right for your build?
Lenny Reed from Dynomite Diesel Products joins us to break down the different ways diesel injectors are rated and why comparing injectors isn't always as straightforward as the numbers make it seem. We talk about what “percent over” actually means, flow ratings, injector sizing, and why choosing the right injector needs to match the horsepower goals and overall setup of your truck.
Whether you're building a Cummins, Duramax, or Power Stroke, understanding injector sizing can help you make better decisions before spending money on your fuel system.

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1 hr 18 min
August 12 Cooling System Mistakes That Can Hurt Your Engine
Modern diesel engines generate a lot of heat, and keeping that heat
under control puts a huge demand on the cooling system. But how often
should you actually change your coolant, and what happens when you leave
it in too long?
Rislone joins us to talk about diesel cooling systems, proper coolant
maintenance, and some of the common mistakes truck owners make. We
discuss corrosion and contaminants that can build up over time, how
coolant condition can affect heat transfer, best practices when changing
coolant, and why maintaining the cooling system is so important on
modern Cummins, Duramax, and Power Stroke engines.

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59 min
August 07 You Could Be Buying the Wrong Fuel Filter
Not all diesel fuel filters are created equal—and choosing the wrong one
could affect your truck's performance, reliability, and even the life
of your fuel system.
On this episode of The Diesel Podcast, we sit down with S&S Diesel
Motorsport Chief Engineer Ian McGiffen to discuss what separates a
quality fuel filter from the rest. We cover filter media, micron
ratings, filtration efficiency, common marketing claims, and why two
filters that look nearly identical can perform very differently.
We also dive into a common failure point on the 6.7L Power Stroke: the
factory plastic fuel filter housing. Learn why it can crack, create fuel
leaks, cause drivability issues, and why many owners are upgrading to a
more durable solution.

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1 hr 9 min
August 05 Diesel Upgrades Mechanics Actually Recommend
What diesel parts are actually worth buying? In this episode of The
Diesel Podcast, we bring together Fleece Performance Engineering and
Domestic Diesel, a California diesel repair shop, for a unique
conversation about the parts they see every day and the problems truck
owners face.
We discuss CP3 conversions, 6.0L Power Stroke replacement cylinder
heads, electrical pigtails, common diesel truck failures, and how
quality replacement parts can improve reliability. You'll hear both
perspectives—the manufacturer designing the parts and the repair shop
installing them on customer trucks.
Whether you own a Cummins, Duramax, or Power Stroke, this episode is
packed with practical information to help you make smarter decisions
when upgrading, repairing, or maintaining your diesel truck.

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1 hr 12 min
August 05 The Diesel Parts Scam Costing You Thousands
Not all diesel parts are created equal. In this episode of The Diesel
Podcast, we sit down with Snyder Performance Engineering to discuss the
growing problem of copied and counterfeit diesel parts entering the
aftermarket.
We break down how legitimate American-made diesel components are reverse engineered, copied, and sold at lower prices, why quality often
suffers, and what these knockoff parts can mean for the reliability of
your Cummins, Duramax, or Power Stroke. We also discuss how counterfeit
and low-quality replacement parts impact diesel truck owners,
manufacturers, and the aftermarket industry as a whole.

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55 min
July 30 What's Hiding in Your Diesel Fuel? (This Test Was Shocking)
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1 hr 2 min
July 17 He Went to Prison. His Warning for Diesel Truck Owners.
A Presidential Pardon closed one chapter—but according to today's guest,
the conversation about diesel emissions enforcement is far from over.
On this episode of The Diesel Podcast, I sit down with Jon Achtemeier
who was convicted of Clean Air Act violations, served four months in
federal prison, and was granted a Presidential Pardon this July. Whether
you own a Cummins, Duramax, Powerstroke, operate a diesel repair shop,
or simply want to understand how federal emissions enforcement has
affected the diesel industry, this episode provides a firsthand
perspective from someone who lived through it.

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48 min

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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…