The Diesel Podcast

The Diesel Podcast

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! read less

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Capturing the Power and Beauty of Heavy-Duty Trucks

Capturing the Power and Beauty of Heavy-Duty Trucks

Jacey Thomas from Midwest Tractor Blonde Photography joins on today’s episode! We’ve been a fan of her work for a long time and wanted to learn more about her passion for motorsports. How did her love of diesel go from being a fan in the stands to track side? What does it take to capture these moments in the winner’s circle? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Capturing the Power and Beauty of Heavy-Duty Trucks

Capturing the Power and Beauty of Heavy-Duty Trucks

Jacey Thomas from Midwest Tractor Blonde Photography joins on today’s episode! We’ve been a fan of her work for a long time and wanted to learn more about her passion for motorsports. How did her love of diesel go from being a fan in the stands to track side? What does it take to capture these moments in the winner’s circle? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why Diesel Performance is Plummeting in 2024

Why Diesel Performance is Plummeting in 2024

Chris Patterson from Unrivaled Diesel recaps his UCC performance and that leads to a bigger conversation about diesel performance - and why it’s failing. And it’s not just one thing. Give a listen as we unpack diesel’s alarming downfall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Building Your Dream Truck: Philosophy, Approach, and Tips

Building Your Dream Truck: Philosophy, Approach, and Tips

Ready to build your dream truck? Dennis from Strictly Diesel joins us to share his years of knowledge on how to approach the build, tips he’s learned along the way, and more. We deep dive into the topic to help navigate the process, and end up with the truck you want (without wasting money). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Massive Airflow Improvement vs Stock

Massive Airflow Improvement vs Stock

Pusher Intakes joins us today to talk intake manifolds! They tell us how they started on Cummins 5.9’s, and how it progressed to the first CARB tested manifold for the 6.7L Powerstroke. We were shocked how much airflow was improved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6.3L Powerstroke + 4WD Van Conversion

6.3L Powerstroke + 4WD Van Conversion

J&K Engines joins us today to talk 6.3L Powerstrokes, 6.0, 7.3 and more! They also tell us about a 4WD van conversion they worked on and details surrounding it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Where Passion for Diesel Begins

Where Passion for Diesel Begins

That Diesel Garage joins us today to talk about helping organize Nebraska’s premier diesel event! How did they get involved as enthusiasts? Where did their passion come from? They take us through the builds of their personal trucks, sourcing hard to find trucks, and more on this episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Effects of Oil Additives on Your Engine

Effects of Oil Additives on Your Engine

Do oil additives help diesel engines? What are the benefits when using current oil offerings? Hot Shot’s Secret tells us about their experience with additives - going all the way back to the company’s founding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 Overlooked Areas of Engine Building

2 Overlooked Areas of Engine Building

DFC Diesel joins us today to talk about two overlooked areas of building an engine. We are all familiar with billet rods, upgraded crankshafts, etc. But these two things can make or break a build - on the street or towing - quicker than we knew. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rise of Diesel Overlanding Trucks

The Rise of Diesel Overlanding Trucks

One of the fastest growing segments in diesel is creating a capable overlanding truck. When did the trend really take off? How capable can these trucks be with suspension upgrades, lighting and cargo management? Justin from Alpine Diesel walks us through his Super Duty build and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are Fuel Additives Snake Oil?

Are Fuel Additives Snake Oil?

Are fuel additives just expensive snake oil? We’ve heard people say they are, and invited Kyle from Hot Shot’s Secret to answer the question. Are they worth the money or is money wasted? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First-Ever EGR Filter for Diesels

First-Ever EGR Filter for Diesels

FASS EGR Solutions chats with us today about their new kits for filtering the EGR on diesel trucks. These kits are one-of-a-kind and tons of questions have popped up since our last episode. Jake and Spencer answer technical questions, which engine models are supported, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to Spot Fake Truck Parts: Don't Get Duped

How to Spot Fake Truck Parts: Don't Get Duped

Dynomite Diesel reveals secrets to spotting fakes, selling genuine parts, and a game-changing nozzle program to reduce smoke! MUST WATCH! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ultimate Diesel Showdown + What’s Choking Performance

Ultimate Diesel Showdown + What’s Choking Performance

The founders of Texas Truck Jam join us today to talk about 2024’s premier diesel event! We also talk about what’s ultimately holding back performance with new diesel trucks, how one of their 6.4’s has been extremely reliable, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Impossible Parts Found: All In One box!

Impossible Parts Found: All In One box!

KT Performance joins us today to talk about their Heads-Up Kits for Powerstroke, Duramax and Cummins engines. They’ve put together hard to find parts, gaskets, seals, and more from the heads on up - all in one kit. We also talk about popular upgrades for Summer and the huge event coming up, Ultimate Callout Challenge! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

600HP 7.3 Build List (400-500HP Too)

600HP 7.3 Build List (400-500HP Too)

Power Hungry Performance joins us today to talk 7.3L Powerstrokes! We ask for a 600HP recipe, what it takes for 400-500HP, plus which year is the best to buy. They also tell us about the 7.3 Summit and options for tuning your 1994-2003 Powerstroke! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ultimate Truck Build List

Ultimate Truck Build List

Scott from Chuckles Garage joins us today to talk about his ultimate truck build list! He goes over the upgrades for air, fuel, maintenance plan, and more. We also talk about his new land speed record and his future racing plans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Choosing Diesel for the Outdoors

Choosing Diesel for the Outdoors

Carly Watkins joins the podcast today to talk about her 6.7L Cummins, following a passion for fishing, the outdoors, and more. We also discuss the fishing/hunting community and finding a home with people who share the passion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Avoid Turbo Destruction!

Avoid Turbo Destruction!

From installation and maintenance to boost and fueling, Stainless Diesel gives us tips to make a turbo last! We cover turbo surge, clamps, oil cleanliness, and tons more on today’s episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Inside OEM Reman Engines

Inside OEM Reman Engines

Choate Engineering Performance chats with us today about stock diesel engines. Where are corners cut? Is a reman OEM engine the same quality as what came in the truck? We were shocked by the details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cummins Gets an 8 Speed + Lift Pump Questions

Cummins Gets an 8 Speed + Lift Pump Questions

FASS Fuel Systems joins us today to answer questions about which lift pump to get, their EGR solution, plus the rumored 8 speed transmission for Ram trucks! We also talk about a major event that was canceled - and why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices