The Diesel Performance Podcast is a conversation, debate, and everything else about the three main domestic diesel engines: Duramax, Powerstroke, and Cummins. Hosts Paul Wilson and Chris Ehmke cover topics every diesel owner needs to know - from engine maintenance and engine performance to modifications that enhance performance. If you love diesel engines and light duty pickup trucks - you've found the perfect podcast.
Anthony joins the podcast to talk about drag racing and the up and down experience as a participant in the Ultimate Callout Challenge. Anthony describes the build and how busy it is to be a top racer in diesel performance.
Paul and Chris talk about what you'd need to build a 600hp workstock sled pull truck.
Paul and Chris welcome YouTuber Greg Alberalla joins the podcast to talk about his amazing channel and passion for Cummins. It all started with his brother's 1995 12V and never looked back. The guys dive into Greg's triple-turbo build and the other trucks - the Tow Rig and First Gen. It's really a good time and we'd encourage everyone to subscribe to Greg's channel!
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The Diesel Performance Podcast goes on the road. In this episode, Paul and Chris get behind the wheel of CPS' Twin Turbo, Emissions Equipped, 2015 Cummins RAM - affectionally known as the RAMBOX. This shop truck is a workhorse, but it's also a sweet ride, especially with the twin turbo kit from ATS. Paul and Chris take the truck out and put it to the test and talk about its features. Everything you'd want to know about emissions equipped twin turbo RAM is in this episode.
Charlie Keeter joins Paul Wilson and Chris Ehmke for a rip-roaring good time with the two-time Diesel Power Challenge winner. How did he do it with a Ford 6.0? No doubt it takes skill to win the challenge two years in a row - but some of it was just dumb luck.
Nick Canon's 1985 IDI beat everyone at the recent Diesel Days at the Byron Dragway in Byron, Illinois. It's an amazing story of an 18-year-old with a 21.6 ET defeating drag racing expert and Podcast host Danny Voss.
In a rowdy interview, McCoy Black recounts what happened to his '95 12V 2500 after killing it on the DYNO with 1,500 horsepower before blowing a head gasket in the quarter-mile event.
Mike Bunkelman drives a 2004 Dodge 3500 single rear wheel - a truck he says is a daily driver compared to those he's competing against. But that's ok, according to Mike. He's just thrilled to have been voted into the Diesel Power Challenge. Paul and Danny go through Mike's truck build and ask about his strategy for the event. He says his strongest event isn't going to be drag racing - but he's pretty excited about the trailer obstacle course.
Shaun Doran drives a 2011 Ford F250 in the Diesel Power Challenge and took a few minute to talk to Paul Wilson just before the competition begins.
Rich Strube lives about 20 minutes from New York City. He's participating in this year's Diesel Power Challenge with 2005 Duramax.