The Diesel Podcast

2024 UCC Champ Ken Bruner talks with us about returning to the event this year, what’s changed, and how he picks the right parts to run. We also discuss how that translates to daily drivers and where the sweet spot is for power, towing, and reliability! @amsoil Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The automotive industry - which we depend on for parts and maintenance - is facing a crisis. Manpower. More people are retiring than new people joining. Will this create longer wait times for repair and maintenance? Today’s guest joins us to talk about ways to bring more people in, and for businesses to find the right employees. Will it get worse before it gets better? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Power Hungry Performance joins us to discuss new tuning options that just hit the market - and more about to roll out! From tuning with the Edge CTS3, to your phone and data-logging, it’s all about to change for 7.3 and 6.0 owners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The EPA recently announced changes to DEF systems on diesel engines. Social media was ablaze with talk of deletes being legal. Kory Willis from PPEI and Attorney Stewart Cables explain what happened and what it means for diesel truck owners. We also ask listeners questions about loopholes for deletes, why some shops are marketing them, and more. Stewart D. Cables is a founding partner of Hassan + Cables. Stewart specializes in general business representation and a variety of trial work. Stewart's practice areas include complex civil litigation, employment law, criminal and DUI defense, transactional work for corporations and LLCs, and counsel for non-profit entities. Stewart Cables E: [email protected] P: 303-625-1025 ext.2 https://www.hassancables.com/stewart-d-cables -------------------------------- Disclaimer: This video is for general information purposes only. It is not intended to provide legal advice of any kind. No one should act, or refrain from acting, based solely upon the information provided on this podcast, without first seeking appropriate legal or other professional advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FASS Fuel Systems joins us today to talk about a major issue with fuel that can rob fuel economy, performance, and might be destroying injection pumps. We also discuss a recent trip they made to the Arctic Ocean and keeping the fuel flowing at -35F. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This time of year is when trailers come out and trucks start towing more in warmer temperatures. It’s also when a lot of owners see coolant drips on the ground, rising engine temps, and other issues. Rislone joins us today to talk about what can cause these issues, proper maintenance, and products that can help in an emergency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What testing does a Ram truck go through before it ever reaches a dealership? We’re joined by Doug Killian, Chief Vehicle Synthesis Manager at Ram, the guy responsible for making sure every system on their trucks works together and survives real-world use. We talk about what goes into testing the new Ram diesel truck lineup, from engine and transmission performance to towing, payload, off-road durability, and emissions. Doug breaks down how these trucks are validated for harsh environments and long-term reliability before they ever reach customers. We also asked Doug, if he were ordering a Ram truck today, what engine, cab configuration, and trim level he would choose. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Diesel swaps are becoming more popular and it can be overwhelming with all the choices. Diesel Conversion Specialists joins the show to give tips for swapping a diesel and making it as seamless as possible. From Cummins and Powerstroke swaps, to TDI’s and more, this episode covers the swap questions you have! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Banks Power joins us to talk about their philosophy on truck upgrades, the diesel market, and saving 6.7L Cummins from grid heater nut failures. Jay Tilles, Banks Marketing Director, podcast host, and radio legend, joined us for this in-depth look at performance. *20% off HOT SHOT'S SECRET with code: DIESELPOD20* https://www.hotshotsecret.com/shop/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest walks us through fitting an LLY Duramax in his 1998 Sierra! We ask him what got him started down the diesel road, challenges with fitting it into the truck, and his ultimate plans for power and performance! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hot Shot’s Secret chats with us about a commonly overlooked part of maintenance - Spring cleanout. All Winter your diesel truck endured cold starts and increased idle time. What does that do to a fuel system? Does engine oil take a beating as well? We cover a Spring checklist to ensure your diesel truck doesn’t skip a beat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dynomite Diesel just set a new benchmark for diesel performance. Owner Lenny Reed tells us about building the first diesel engine to hit 3000HP on fuel only, who helped with the build, and how anyone can replicate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

J&K Engines tells us about their 6.3L Powerstroke build and why it’s a favorite for towing, performance and more. We also discuss misconceptions about building a Powerstroke and what the shop actually sees for failures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6.7L Powerstroke owners no longer have to be stuck with a CP4 and the expensive damage it can cause. S&S Diesel joins us today to talk about their DCR conversion and how it injects reliability into the 6.7L Powerstroke platform. 20% off HOT SHOT'S SECRET with code: DIESELPOD20 https://www.hotshotsecret.com/shop/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens when classic American iron meets diesel torque? I sat down with the vehicle’s owner and builder and talked about the reason behind the build. We go over the biggest challenges, why a Cummins made sense for the engine swap, and how it performs in the real world! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Power Service joins us today to talk about a major problem that gets overlooked - bacteria and fungus growth in fuel tanks. We discuss why it happens, what can happen to the fuel system, how to stop it and prevent it from happening again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Diesel isn’t dying by accident. It is being shaped by policy, perception, and who actually shows up to fight for it. Kory Willis chats with us about where diesel is headed and why truck owners can’t afford to sit on the sidelines anymore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Department of Justice released a memo halting criminal charges for individuals and businesses doing diesel deletes. So how and why are they still being sued? Are diesel deletes still not legal? Lawyer Stewart Cables joins us today to unpack the latest! Stewart D. Cables is a founding partner of Hassan + Cables. Stewart specializes in general business representation and a variety of trial work. Stewart's practice areas include complex civil litigation, employment law, criminal and DUI defense, transactional work for corporations and LLCs, and counsel for non-profit entities. Stewart Cables E: [email protected] P: 303-625-1025 ext.2 https://www.hassancables.com/stewart-d-cables -------------------------------- Disclaimer: This video is for general information purposes only. It is not intended to provide legal advice of any kind. No one should act, or refrain from acting, based solely upon the information provided on this podcast, without first seeking appropriate legal or other professional advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Austin Denny joins The Diesel Podcast for a 2026 season preview. After last year’s crash, the Pro Mod 6.0L is back together and headed to Hardway Performance for a major step forward: integrating ECU Masters’ new diesel specific standalone ECM on a 6.0L Powerstroke. Austin breaks down the limitations of the factory computer, why going fully standalone could be a game changer for staging, burnouts, tuning, safety strategies, and RPM potential, and what it means to finally move beyond the constraints of the factory PCM and FICM. We also talk about his conservative approach to the season with lots of short passes first, building confidence, chasing records, and why he still believes the 6.0L platform has plenty of fight left. We also dive into the growing excitement around UCC, massive purses, new classes, and how high level competition continues to push the entire diesel aftermarket forward. Plenty of real talk about the work behind the scenes, the late nights, the pressure, and why getting hooked on diesel drag racing becomes a lifelong obsession. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fleece Performance joins us to talk about their 6.0L Powerstroke heads and how they address factory weak points. If you have a 6.0L, this is a must see upgrade that helps the reliability of your truck. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Helderburg joins us on the podcast to talk re-crafting Land Rovers! Founder Paul Potratz tells us about creating the company, a unique ownership experience, TDI diesel engines, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It can be easy to get ripped off buying truck parts or with a shady shop. Vinny Himes has spent 20 years in the industry and we asked him for red flags to avoid when shopping.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Power Hungry Performance chats with us today about a new way to tune 7.3’s. They’ve pioneered tuning for decades and their current project will integrate with Edge monitors, and eventually Apple and Android smartphones. Same proven tunes, but with 2026 technology! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lenny Reed, founder of Dynomite Diesel Products, talks about his UCC 2026 build, what warranty detail really matters, supporting customers and dealers, plus getting back on track with physical fitness.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Justin from JH Diesel and 4x4 chats with us today about the most common thing breaking diesel trucks, expansion of his shop, products he likes for his personal trucks, and more! We also talk about his YouTube channel and what’s helped it grow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s episode dives into a factory flaw a lot of Cummins owners don’t know about - the grid heater bolt. Fleece Performance tells us why the issue exists and a solution they have for both the bolt and maintaining cold starts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Major developments have taken place with delete enforcement recently. Lawyer Stewart Cables joins us talk about a pardon for a man in Wyoming, another case where charges were dropped (first of its kind), and if all cases will be handled the same. We also discuss if agricultural equipment will be exempt from emissions and rollbacks. Stewart D. Cables is a founding partner of Hassan + Cables. Stewart specializes in general business representation and a variety of trial work. Stewart's practice areas include complex civil litigation, employment law, criminal and DUI defense, transactional work for corporations and LLCs, and counsel for non-profit entities. Stewart Cables E: [email protected] P: 303-625-1025 ext.2 https://www.hassancables.com/stewart-d-cables -------------------------------- Disclaimer: This video is for general information purposes only. It is not intended to provide legal advice of any kind. No one should act, or refrain from acting, based solely upon the information provided on this podcast, without first seeking appropriate legal or other professional advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two iconic brands, Fleece Performance and Amsoil, have combined to release a brand new line of oil for diesel trucks. From engine break-in to towing and racing, this product line has every truck covered. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Randy’s Transmission has a major announcement about a partnership that will skyrocket transmission technology, potential, and reliability. We catch up with them from the PRI Show to talk about 68RFE’s, the ZF 8 speed, cooling, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Spencer from Dirty Diesel Customs chats with us about his 3rd Gen Cummins. He tells us how he turned it into the ultimate daily driver, what parts he chose for reliability and performance, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Winter here, diesel fuel can become a major issue as the temperature falls. Power Service joins us to talk about preventing fuel from gelling and what winter blend fuel really means.. We also talk about products to use if your fuel filter is already gelled.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kat from Siskiyou Diesel tells us about one part that’s seen a surge in failures over the last year. Is it a design flaw? Production issue? Siskiyou Diesel details what they are seeing at the shop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cody Hawk tells us about his truck - the first to hit 3000HP! He details the build, parts that went into, who has helped, and long term goals. If you love Duramax performance, don’t miss this episode! Photo courtesy of IG: @northernfilmco  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A major record was set for the fastest 2nd Gen VP44 and the owner chats with us about the build! Chris Krebs tells us how he built the truck, how deep into the 9’s it went, and how much this build means to him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve heard about the failures of CP4 pumps, and how expensive they are to fix. Snyder Performance Engineering joins us today with a new solution that doesn’t require tuning, has decades of reliability built in, and incredible availability. Want extra power? It does that too.  Protect your privacy with ExpressVPN: Get 4 extra months FREE! Go to: https://www.expressvpn.com/diesel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dynomite Diesel has been involved in two major milestones in diesel - the first 3000HP Duramax and a 4000HP Cummins. Lenny Reed, founder of Dynomite Diesel, joins us today to talk about these incredible numbers, how it’s also improving daily driver injectors, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kory Willis from PPEI chats with us today about major movement on the emissions front. Is a major breakthrough about to happen with legislation in Congress? What just happened with Heavy D and his arrest? What is an emissions rollback and could we see one soon from the Lee Zeldin EPA? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josh McCormack joins us today to talk about his back-to-back 4000+ HP dyno runs! We go into detail about his setup, approach to competitions like UCC, and ask which matters more, corrected or uncorrected dyno numbers? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Power Hungry Performance joins us today with a major announcement! They tell us about new hardware options to use their tunes. We also catch up on their road trip across America visiting shops, events, and what enthusiasts are asking for with Powerstroke tuning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hot Shot’s Secret joins us today to talk DEF fluid, crystallization, and a brand new product to prevent it! We go over what causes the issue, the problems that can happen, and how easy it is to avoid costly fixes or repairs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do newer trucks have worse engines than older vehicles? Which is better and what issues plague them? DFC Diesel joins us today to look at the design and engineering of Cummins, Duramax and Powerstrokes from the 1990’s to today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some diesel shops are missing out by not following these easy tips. Christina from Blue Ocean Marketing Co chats with us about challenges in 2025, how connecting with great customers is missed by some businesses, and things you can do today to change it. We also talk about her journey into helping businesses, and passion for connecting with people! Website: www.blueoceanmarketingco.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-koch-77b6035b?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app Instagram: @blueoceanmarketingcompany Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Power Service joins us today to talk about cleaning your DPF, injectors, removing soot build-up, and more in one easy step. We talk about their new product that’s just launched, how it keeps newer trucks running smoothly, and older trucks on the road. Protect your privacy with ExpressVPN: Get 4 extra months FREE! Go to: https://www.expressvpn.com/diesel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gen-Y Hitch joins us today to talk about hitches, huge news as they expand into other markets, and what drives relationships with their customers. We also discuss customer service and how it has changed dramatically over the last 5 years. Protect your privacy with ExpressVPN: Get 4 extra months FREE! Go to: https://www.expressvpn.com/diesel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FASS Fuel Systems announces a revolutionary new product that will change your truck. We get a first look at a way to monitor your fuel system filter health from in the cab, and it uses Bluetooth technology. They explain how it installs, integrating it with other monitoring options, and more! Protect your privacy with ExpressVPN: Get 4 extra months FREE! Go to: https://www.expressvpn.com/diesel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DFC Diesel talks 6.7L Cummins lifter issues with us today! We go over how common the problem is, remedies when rebuilding one, plus ensuring a smooth install. Protect your privacy with ExpressVPN: Get 4 extra months FREE! Go to: https://www.expressvpn.com/diesel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does the EPA’s recent deregulation announcement mean? Is it ok to delete your truck or do deletes for customers? SEMA joins us from Washington, D.C. to explain the situation, what it means, and where emissions are headed. Protect your privacy with ExpressVPN: Get 4 extra months FREE! Go to: ⁠https://www.expressvpn.com/diesel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ducted fuel injection (DFI) has a chance to change the way diesel emissions are handled inside the combustion chamber. Today, we are joined by Chuck Mueller, who leads the project at Sandia National Laboratories, to discuss it in detail! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does a NASCAR team member look for when buying their first diesel truck? A podcast listener messaged us about his truck and we couldn’t wait to chat with him. He walks us through his journey to NASCAR and Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR), behind the scenes insights, prep, teamwork, and more. We also talk to him about his truck and why he switched from gas. Protect your privacy with ExpressVPN: Get 4 extra months FREE! Go to: https://www.expressvpn.com/diesel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices