The Diesel Podcast

Austin Denny joins us today to recap UCC 2025, some challenges at the drag strip, changes that would help the event, and he answers the question - can a Powerstroke win it all at UCC? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kat from Siskiyou Diesel Performance talks 6.7L Cummins with us today! Lifter issues, emission system woes, factory oil changes intervals, and other major problems (and fixes) are discussed for 5th Gen Ram trucks. 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: stewart@hassancables.com 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

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

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: stewart@hassancables.com 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

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

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

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