Diesel Performance Podcast (Paul Wilson, Chris Ehmke)

Paul Wilson and Chris Ehmke are joined by Jake and Spencer of FASS EGR Solutions, which is its own entity of the FASS Fuel family. We are big fans of all their products and in this episode, they detail all the interesting products, developments, and the future of EGR solutions! This episode was recorded in late 2024 and we had some technical difficulties, but we are happy to share this with you now. Enjoy.

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. 

Paul and Chris sit down with your 2021 All Truck Challenge winner, Josh McCormack! Josh details how he kept at it after what he describes as an extremely tough year in 2020. He details how this year's event finally paid off with all the hard work and how he took home the win. Congrats, Josh!

Paul is back giving you more live coverage of the dyno event! We are seeing massive numbers get thrown around. Keep up with the UCC 2021 action with Diesel Performance Podcast all weekend.

Paul Wilson is joined by Robert Rowley! You probably have seen at least one of his videos on (TheBuiltCmax.Creations) Instagram or TikTok and we got a chance to chat about all the amazing things he's doing within the diesel world. Robert chats about 10K budget build projects, the spirit of competitions that are made for modified trucks that are streetable, destroying driveshafts on street drives, and the Poor Diesel Challenge. Thanks for taking the time to talk with us, Robert!

Ryan Karbaum joins the show to discuss a couple of his trucks. Like most of us, Ryan has a few things he plans to do with his trucks. The main one? 1,000 HP 2005 Cummins. 

No more swapping ECMs, no more plugging in unlock cables. EZ Lynk has the goods where all you do is plug into the OBDII and flash your 2017-2023 L5P Duramax, and the custom tunes will flash without needing to do an unlock or ECM swap! Paul and Chris are joined by Tim Mahoney, the lead tuner at Duramaxtuner, to discuss the future of tuning now and what you can expect!

We're live from Bandimere Speedway giving you what to expect on day 4 of the Diesel Power Challenge 2019!

Paul and Chris talk to a Ultimate Callout Challenge Qualifiers this week. He's Justin Mcnichols of Kinston, Ohio who drives a GM body with a Dodge engine and transmission. As a qualifier, Justin could get an automatic entry as a competitor in 2019 if he finishes in the top five among the group - making for a very interesting side story to the 2018 UCC. 

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Paul Wilson is joined by rookie UCC 2024 competitor Morey Logue! Finally the boys got ahold of someone that isn't using a Cummins in the Ultimate Callout Challenge 2024. Morey was gracious enough to take time away from wrenching on his Dmax to discuss all he's done to the truck, what he expects accomplish this year at the event, and what working with the Dirty Hooker Diesel boys is like. Yes you read that correctly, Morey is apart of the DHD crew which means you know this interview was a blast. 

Paul and Chris catch up with the last winner of the Ultimate Callout Challenge, Derek Rose to see what he's been doing to prep for this upcoming year and how his shop is doing! Paul and Jeremy also discuss an issue with an LML and a pro tip for you DIY'ers.

It's the battle between the small diesel engines - GMC Canyon 2.8L versus Jeep 3.0L EcoDiesel. Calibrated Power Solutions founder-owner Nick Priegnitz along with CPS diesel tech DJ Wlasiuk and vice president of operations and sale strategies Jamie Kerley discuss the performance differences between the platforms. 

The boys are joined by 2021 UCC Competitor Jacob Riordan and let us tell you, the man is a riot. He's going to "spray the balls off this thing," and literally push his truck past the limit at UCC 2021!

Shawn Baca continues to push the envelope in diesel performance. In this episode, he gets into the details behind his latest effort with Chris and Paul. 

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Paul is giving you the standings after a full day at the race track at Lucas Oil Raceway! The competition is close at the top and middle of the pack and we are ready for a day of BIG power numbers on the dyno all of day 2. Follow us for coverage all weekend of the Ultimate Callout Challenge.

Chris and Paul discuss all that has happened the first two days of the UCC and what we can expect on the final day at the sled pull!

Paul Wilson is joined by Bruce Mallinson of Pittsburgh Power. Bruce details his beginnings with tinkering with Cummins diesel engines in the late 70s, how he grew a one-man operation into this massive empire known as Pittsburgh Power, and just how effective Max Mileage is and why it's one of the best things on the market for semis!

The boys have Tim Mahoney on to discuss taking the 2007 Cummins to this year's All Truck Challenge in October! He discusses changes he'll be making compared to 2019 when he ran the truck, how hard it is to compete with these "street-able" trucks, and much more! 

Paul gives you a quick update on the dyno results! We are on the final of the UCC, hope you're ready for the sled pulls!

Diesel Power editor Kaje Jones joins the podcast to talk about the Diesel Power Challenge 2018. The event kicks off between Sunday, June 3rd to Thursday, June 7th in Denver, Colorado. Kaje explains how participants are voted into the challenge by Diesel Power Magazine. The process includes an entry form with info about the truck, including photos (existing trucks only). Kaje also explains a few changes in the rules and venue for this coming year. 

By the way - the Diesel Performance Podcast is the Official Podcast for the Diesel Power Challenge 2018 - we'll be there! 

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Wisconsinite Kevin Jacobs takes a minute to check with the Diesel Performance Podcast on Sunday, June 4, 2017, the day before the start of the Diesel Power Challenge. Kevin's truck is a 2005 RAM Quad Cab Short Bed with compounds, 100% over injectors and a lift pump, among other things. Unlike a few other competitors, Kevin is fuel only at the competition. 

Super Tech numero 2, Jaden, joins Paul and Chris to discuss what it was like prepping and pulling a sled for the first time at a couple local county fairs! Paul and Super Tech Jeremy discuss fixing an LML, and Sean drops by to help EcoBoost troubleshooting. Have a great weekend!

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. 

Logan Epling joins the guys for this next driver interview featuring UCC 2024 competitors! Logan talks about juggling shop life, the UCC, and his last time competing. His 2006 Cummins hopefully has the electrical gremlins solved and with his experience in drag racing, the dyno, and sled pulling he's expecting a lot more this year. Check it out! 

On this episode of Diesel Performance Podcast, our hosts, Paul Wilson and Chris Ehmke sit down with Kyle Harp and Jeremy Staccio to discuss types of builds for certain diesel drivers. Kyle and Jeremy are diesel enthusiasts helping the community! You can find them at ibuildmydiesel.com and on Instagram @ibuildmydiesel

We also have Sean Lynn reading a knowledge base article about LML switch installs.

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Josh Thornton of FASS Fuel Systems joins Chris Ehmke and Paul Wilson to discuss lift pumps. Josh has been a significant part of FASS for a while working in the research and development side and if you want to understand how these systems work truly, Josh is the guy. Josh sat down to discuss the evolution of newer products with newer truck models, how FASS continues to pump out what we believe are the industry-leading lift pumps, and many more topics are discussed! 

Paul and Chris chat with Tim Mahoney about how his visit to SEMA went, what he saw and how his weekend competing at King Of The Streets 2019 went down!

We first mentioned the Twin Turbo LML - DPF ON! during the September 2nd episode of the Diesel Performance Podcast. In this episode, the emissions equipped twin turbo is finished and everyone's gathered around the microphones to give their assessment of how it turned out - including DYNO numbers! 

Joining Danny today is Nick Priegnitz, who tuned the truck. Jason Wehrli of WCFAB who built the kit, Austin Carlisle of Diesel Tech Magazine, and Matt Rosenberg, truck owner. 

Speical thanks to Diesel Tech Magazine for making this episode of the podcast possible. 

Chris Klenke of Aftermath Diesel Services, Villa Ridge, Missouri talks with DPP's Scott Henrick's about the Cummins, an engine Chris knows a lot about. The conversation spans all generations of Cummins and describes the pros and cons of each. Chris also explains what to look when purchasing a Cummins and the modifications that may best serve the owner's need. The Cummins engine is simple - but complex at the same time. 

The DIY GOAT himself, Turba Tom, is here to discuss his weekend with ONE truck in the Ultimate Callout Challenge! Tom put it down and had one hell of a weekend. He also talks to the boys about how he learned what he did and how he documents it to help more diesel enthusiasts get their hands dirty and into building a bad ass truck.

Paul chats with Cody pre and post fuel consumption test here at DPC2019!

Paul and Chris are recording live from WCFab with Jason Wehrli.  They walk you through his the shop, clean room, and L5P developments. This a good one from a leader in fabrication.  

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We are live from Bandimere Speedway with the drag qualifiers! Paul and Just walk us through the races and results!

Well, well, well. It's happened. HP Tuners has given tuners the ability to unlock the L5P ECM remotely. This is a massive deal within the industry. Paul Wilson and Chris Ehmke break down what this means for diesel enthusiasts and the industry on this episode. 

We are picking back up after the Thanksgiving Holiday and Black Friday deals! The boys move on from the 5.9L Cummins they discussed a few weeks ago to the 6.7L and Cummins engineering progressions. The newer models made massive advancements, mechanically and cosmetically. The boys highlight the changes in this episode. 

With the diesel industry changing constantly, you may have noticed statements with aftermarket diesel products saying "49-State Tuning" or "50-State Tuning."  What does it mean? Paul Wilson and Chris Ehmke break it down for you on this episode. 

The Diesel Performance Podcast celebrates 100,000 downloads! When we launched the podcast back in November 2015 we had no idea what to expect. All we knew was that diesel enthusiasts have a real passion for the performance aftermarket. Sure enough, the podcast found an audience.

Thank you for listening. We hope you enjoy our celebration episode, which contains a few surprises: We analyze Danny's one-liners, Chris Ehmke's laugh, and Paul's inability to admit he has made a mistake. 

And the producer, Rich Kuenneke joins the team to talk about the past, present and future of the Diesel Performance Podcast. 

Richard goes at the sled pull track with his truck that is performing well!

The legendary Gale Banks returns to the Diesel Performance Podcast. In this episode, Paul, Danny, and Nick Priegnitz learn about Gale's work with the new Duramax engine, the L5P. This episode examines the L5P's bottom end, along with the engine's amazing performance potential. Gale hopes to use the new design to reach 400 mph with a diesel at Bonneville The credit goes to GM, according to Gale. All the new and improved features on the L5P grew from GM's own design team. 

Gale and Nick then get into the weeds on DYNOs - a mutual passion. Gale believes DYNOs should focus on measuring the horsepower and torque for specific performance applications, like drag racing, sled pulling or engine design. He cannot understand the usefulness of the so-called DYNO-Queens or trucks built for the purpose of hitting a number only.

The podcast with Gale concludes with a detailed discussion about air density in diesel performance. Gale also describes a new device that will measure boost air density called the iDash C(2)i - which stands for command, control, and information. 

Paul talks with Steven Lux about his 1992 7.3L Power Stroke IDI. Steven has a great history with this truck and the story is just as good!

Ultimate Callout Challenge organizers James Brendle and Chris Searle visit the podcast to talk about the 2018 event. The UCC returns to Indianapolis, Indiana on May 4 - 6 with location and rule tweaks to make it even more spectacular. And you'll be happy to know that the Diesel Performance Podcast is the OFFICIAL podcaster for the event. We're grateful for the partnership with the great people of the Ultimate Callout Challenge.

Only five months away! 

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The codes pop up on a Duramax when there's low fuel rail pressure: P0087 or P1093. Usually, the truck is performing at its maximum and unable to keep up with what's commanded. The common rail fuel system operates at 28 - 29,000 psi and needs to drop only 2,200 psi to trigger the trouble code. Once the pressure drops, the Duramax goes into limp mode. In this episode of the Diesel Performance Podcast, Paul welcomes back Calibrated Power Solution's service manager, Phil Grandinetti to diagnose the symptoms and propose solutions for low fuel rail pressure on the Duramax. Troubleshooting P0087 or P1093 is not that straight forward. The stock fuel system on a Duramax includes both high and low-pressure sides with each generating its own set of symptoms. Paul and Phil go into detail on the symptoms, diagnostics, failures, causes, fixes and prevention. This is a must-listen for every Duramax owner. 

The boys are joined by Kenny Bruner to discuss  his second attempt at the Ultimate Callout Challenge! Kenny brings his 2006 Cummins and hopes to put in a solid performance over the weekend. Kenny does it all; family man, an engineer, and a fabricator. The man does it all. Ken is a great guy and of course we had a blast interviewing him. Talk a listen....

Cody got his dead truck back up and running to be the final sled pull of the event! It's been a wild five days folks!

Chris talks with 2020 3rd place finisher, Ben Francis, to discuss how he plans to climb the podium at the event this year and what his truck is capable of! Get ready guys, we are coming at you with tons of All Truck Challenge/ King Of The Street 2021 driver interviews throughout the next couple weeks!

Paul and Chris walk us through how much soot is accumulated in the DPF for the L5P.  The test conducted includes stock levels, a tow tune, and a sport economy level.  Lots of data to go over as well as a sneak peak at Duramaxtuner / Calibrated Power's upcoming Black Friday / Cyber Monday deals!

UCC defending champ Lavon Miller returns with new fuel, new turbos, and a completely different mindset. Paul and Danny get Lavon to open up and explain a lot about what he's doing differently. And by the way - Miller says he prefers going fast to sled-pulling. 

Manfred Schreyer tells what happened when a diesel forum pissed him off - he became a troll and made a lot of money. It's a story with a happy ending for the Texan, owner of Longhorn Fabrication, makers of popular traction bars and other parts. Join Paul and Chris for what is probably the funniest episode yet. 

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According to Tony Burkhard success on the sled track has everything to do with your set-up or suspension. Tony the owner of Dirty Hooker Diesel of Harbor Beach, Michigan. He's also a multi-winner of several pulling titles. Tony says he learned early that no matter the engine build or other mods - suspension is what makes or breaks the sled pull, literally! 

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Paul and Chris go through a few questions received on the podcast page.  Let opinion war battle it out on this episode.

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Lavon Miller stands at the top of the diesel performance world with two consecutive wins at the Ultimate Callout Challenge - and three wins at the Diesel Power Challenge. If ever a competitor existed for a takedown from some underdog - it would be Lavon. Paul and Chris go into the details with Firepunk's founder-owner about the truck and what he's planning for this year's UCC - one month away! 

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Tyler Franzen of DuramaxTuner.com joins hosts Paul Wilson and Chris Ehmke to talk about his $15K LBZ Budget Build Sled Pull Truck.  This 2006 LBZ came to him with 165K miles and other than EFILive tunes and a 4094VA turbo all stock.  

He was given a budget of $15K to build a badass Work-Stock sled pull truck for the Illini State Pullers (ISP) circuit.  He has gone through a host of upgrades including, VVT Stealth 67G2 turbo, Exergy 100% over injectors and 10mm Cp3, WC Fab Y-Bridge, and much more.  

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Paul walks us through Billy's three dyno runs and then chats with Billy about what his Duramax did!

Paul and Chris discuss the lifespan of the 5.9L Cummins!

Jacob White works with turbos every day for High Tech Turbo as the performance product manager. If there's a question about turbochargers - Jacob knows the answer. In this podcast, he steps back and explains for Danny and Paul exactly what and how a turbocharger works on a diesel powertrain. Jacob is also very positive about the future of turbochargers in all types of vehicles, including gasoline engines. Danny-Paul also present Jacob with power scenarios, like what would he recommend for a particular type of engine set-up. The result is a fascinating discussion about the optimal power for an LB7, for example, and how to get there. This is a must-listen for all Duramax owners. 

Our most downloaded episode of 2020! Paul and Chris are joined by shop tech Jeremy to discuss a lot of the no-nos we see regularly in the DIY world of diesel. 

Paul catches up with Diesel Power Challenge 2019 winner Richard Coker and they are joined by the owner of Top Notch Garage, Josh Harris. These two guys are a wealth of knowledge and we always enjoy when they drop by the show and discuss the diesel world with us.

This podcast is for anyone who makes a living with a diesel powertrain in agriculture or any industry where heavy duty diesel engines bear the burden of getting the job done. Hosts Nick Priegnitz and Paul Wilson describe tractor tuning from Calibrated Power Solutions. Tractor tuning increases horsepower within the powertrain specifications. These tractor calibrations make it possible to run the tractor in a higher gear with lower RPM's, saving time and most importantly, fuel.  

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Paul and Danny jump into one of their favorite topics - LML performance. The guys spend a big part of each and every day helping LML owners navigate the performance aftermarket, so it's a topic as natural to them as the hide on a white tail deer. The guys tackle the dead pedal, emissions intact versus delete, CP4 failure, and a variety of other topics LML owners need to hear. 

Paul gives us a play by play for the Trailer Tow Races for the final five drivers! He'll give us the final results of the races too.

The guys are joined by Wade McGinnis of Thoroughbred Diesel this week! They talk about which diesel is Wade's favorites of the newer models, going ons in the industry, and so much more.

Lyle Richmond of Bully Dog joins the Diesel Performance Podcast to talk about the company's aftermarket diesel particulate filter (DPF) for the Ford 6.4L. The innovative design offers dependability as compared to the stock DPF known for failure. Lyle says Bully Dog's Performance DPF requires fewer regens of shorter duration. It increases airflow and horsepower. When combined with the company's calibrations, the Ford 6.4L owner will then be able to initiate regen and even perform a stationary or forced regen. Bully Dog's Ford 6.4L DPF is designed more for functionality than high horsepower, performance applications. Lyle says a contractor who depends on their truck to make money will want the performance DPF. It installs with a V-band clamp, allowing for easy removal for a manual cleaning - making it the last DPF a Ford 6.4L owner will ever need. 

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Paul talks with Trent Skinner about what his plans for his 06 Cummins are with the ODSS. This truck is fast and it's a great listen, check it out!

Paul is broadcasting live from day one of UCC 2021 and first up we have the morning run of drag racing from our UCC competitors! The times we are seeing get thrown down are wild. Follow us throughout the weekend for everything diesel and Ultimate Callout Challenge.

Nick and Paul take you for a cruise to discuss how the 2020 L5P rides!

Chris sits with Kody Pulliam and Kaje Jones as they announce the winners of the Diesel Power Challenge 2019 voting process!

The Diesel Performance Podcast delivers another Ultimate Callout Challenge interview. This time Zach Fuller of Starlitediesel. Zach's 2005 Crew Cab Dually is called Big Blue - ran sixth place last year at the UCC. Paul and Danny dive into Zach's build for this year's UCC and ask about what he learned last year. 

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Rudy's Diesel Performance returns to the Ultimate Callout Challenge this year with the same Ford made famous last year in Salt Lake City - with plenty of adjustments and changes. Rawlings Barnes describes the build with Paul and Danny and offers a strategy for this year's event. Everyone agrees this year's UCC is going to be incredible with so many amazing builds underway throughout the country. 

Paul is coming to you live from UCC 2021 and he's taking a break from the track being cleaned to detail the carnage of the burnout pit! 

Paul and Chris are joined by diesel fuel chemist Clinton Meyer. Clinton has been in the field for a while now and the amount of knowledge of diesel fuel and additives is immense. He discusses a multitude of things we haven't even thought of when it comes to what we put in our diesel trucks. Class is in session!

Paul and Chris discuss Chris' first few pulls of the sled pulling season. Chris has been piloting the Calibrated Power 2007 5.9L and killing the local circuit. He discusses what he's learned with just a few pulls under his belt!

Paul sits down and talks to Jerry Haveman about his mint 2006 5.9L Cummins. Jerry is looking to use this truck for towing and keep it for a long while and they discuss what is the best way to go about that. 

Paul and Chris let the competitors introduce themselves and chat with Kaje on what to expect at this year's DPC 2019.  Everyone's ready to see if the new crew of drivers can take down Kody Pulliam as he goes for a repeat!

Paul and Danny stand in the cold air and recap the day, so-far. There's still a couple of hours of drag racing to go. We'll talk about that tomorrow during our first podcast. 

Paul and Chris talk to the President of 907 Diesel, Mike Anagnostou, about the upcoming Prowl For Power event up in the beautiful state of Alaska. Be sure to get out there and see all the action!

Jon Flament's '06 Cummins hit 11 seconds - but is destined to shave another second - at least that's what Jon wants to do - go fast, real fast. In this episode of the Diesel Performance Podcast, Chris Ehmke talks with Jon about his build and future plans for his truck.

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. 

Paul and Nick give you an update on the big Cummins that was supposed to be a UCC truck ions ago. This thing has gone through a ton and Nick breaks down all the upgrades, mods, and mishaps along the way!

Paul and Danny talk to Adam Pela of Pela Motorsports.

The one and only Chuck Seitsinger "The Race Master" of Street Outlaws: No Prep Kings joins Paul and Chris for a convo about the upcoming new season on the Discovery Channel.

The Diesel Performance Podcast begins a two-episode discussion about Calibrated Power Solution's Cummins Turbo Shootout. Co-Hosts Paul Wilson and Danny Voss describe the series of tests to measure five aftermarket turbochargers in several categories, including spool-up, towing, and peak power. This first episode goes over the basics. A second episode will talk about the results. Listeners are invited to download the 17-page final report from Calibrated Power's website - calibratedpower.com. 

Paul and Chris talk with KJ from Motor Trend on what the draggies are. It's an interesting concept and during these strange times when we are all missing our beloved events, something we'd all enjoy.

Suncoast Performance's Dallas Penn visits to give Paul and Danny some insight on Powerstroke transmissions. Not all decisions relate to horsepower, according to Dallas. He likes to consider the use of the truck as well. Big horsepower and big torque require billet shafts - that's where the Powerstroke transmission build starts. Dallas says there's a revival in the popularity of the 4R100. The entire show goes into a lot of detail about all Ford transmissions and what owners need to know to get the most from their Blue Oval in every application - daily driver to performance. 

Paul and Chris discuss the upcoming Ultimate Callout Challenge with Matt Chambers of Alligator Performance.  Matt talks about what is going down with the UCC event, including the live truck builds that will be on display during the event.

Chris and Paul wrap up the show discussing various diesel issues and going ons. 

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UCC Qualifier Kelsie Epps has one goal at the upcoming Ultimate Callout Challenge - beat Charlie Keeter! Epp is a qualifier at this year's event, which means she could return as a competitor if she finishes in the Top 5. You'd think that was more important than beating Keeter - but no - the rivalry is more important. Kelsie's truck is now a triple turbo monster that's undergone plenty of changes to prep for the event. Like most qualifiers - and competitors - she's hoping to get through each event - drag racing, dyno, and sled pull - without breaking. 

Paul and Chris also welcome Duramaxtuner lead diesel tech D.J. Wlasiuk to talk about his latest adventures in the shop. It turns out he''s been swapping engines - tough job made tougher with weird wiring harness issues. 

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Paul takes us through Matt's Peak Power run.  He talks with Matt about what happened to his truck that cut his dyno time short.

Chris and Collin talk about The UCC 2019 and Thoroughbred's upcoming event!

Mike Hanzuk is back to discuss what the end result of his sentencing was for deleting diesel emissions equipment. Mike highlights how real this is with felony charges, possible jail time, and more. We thank Mike for sharing his story as this is some seriously personal things.

Paul Wilson is joined by Randy and Jordan Harkema of Exergy Performance to discuss misinformation on their products from unauthorized sellers. Folks, the diesel industry is susceptible to these things just like any other. They discuss what to look out for and why buying from authorized sellers is worth the $20 extra spent. 

We get a ton of questions regarding fuel additives, so we got Kyle Fischer of Hot Shot's Secrets to tackle them! There are quite a few unknowns/ misnomers when it comes to additives and Kyle is here to set the record straight.

Paul and Chris give us an industry run down and Paul is joined by Ian Weese to discuss his 200,000+ mile LLY and a parts list that rivals a book in length!

The ultimate diesel performance event gets underway in less than six months. Six months - a half-year - that's nothing when it comes to prep time for this years' participants in the Ultimate Callout Challenge. The 2017 event takes place at the Lucas Oil Raceway near Indianapolis, Indiana April 21 - 23 and promises to live up to the title - ultimate. Organizer Brandon Pierce joins the podcast to talk about the event - its founding and growth into what has been called the "Olympics of Diesel Motorsports." The Diesel Performance Podcast also announces its participation as the official podcast for the UCC, a true honor. Brandon explains how UCC trucks are selected for the invitation-only motorsport and why the Challenge has become the biggest and badest of its kind in the nation. 

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Chris Ehmke and Paul Wilson are joined by RJ Snider on this week's episode! RJ is a long-time listener and diesel enthusiast like us doing big things in his community with diesel. He discusses the dirt drag event The Cornfield Callouts and some 12 valve talk. 

Are you in or near Ohio? Be sure to get out to this awesome event. Details of the event:
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November 5th
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Paul and Justin walk us through all the events of the day and all the things that went down! There were a ton of downed trucks, as expected.  Get your DPC2019 info here!

Paul and Chris have UCC 2021 Competitor Chris Patterson on to talk about the upcoming competition and what it will take to win! Chris has put a lot into his Cummins and he's going to leave it all out there in Indianapolis.

Paul and Chris chat with the guys over at Engine Noise Podcast about diesel. Enjoy the show and give the Engine Noise Podcast a follow.

Chris and Paul give you the history of Duramax turbochargers! They will discuss every different detail when Duramax changed turbos throughout the years.

Nick Priegnitz and Jamie Kerley discuss towing with your diesel truck. Many of us use our trucks to haul our toys, this episode takes a deep dive into that world.

Paul and Danny invite Nick Priegnitz of Calibrated Power on the podcast to talk about the failure of the company's UCC engine on the DYNO earlier this week. The 10.4L Cummins ISL windowed after the stock connecting rods failed. While some Internet bullies questioned the decision to use stock parts, Nick sets the record straight. Paul and Danny then describe the anticipated fun they're going to have at the UCC - sounding like a couple of teenage girls getting ready to go to the mall.