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How much horsepower will my truck handle? What turbocharger should I use? What is a safe horsepower level for my diesel engine? We get asked these questions all the time, so we thought we’d put together some info on what each engine commonly found in diesel powered trucks can handle, how to make more power, and the roadblocks you might face when...

Audi Executive Admits to DieselGate Allegations Rupert Standler, the man formerly in charge of Audi, pled guilty recently to loading software to vehicles that would help them beat emissions tests in the US. The program Audi and VW used changed files when the vehicle noticed it’s non-drive wheels weren’t rotating, changing to a stricter emissions file which allowed the vehicle to falsely...

New Cummins X10 Engine Things are never stagnant at Cummins and the latest news from the manufacturer comes in the form of an all new powerplant, the X10. The X10 diesel engine, slated to hit the market in 2026, is 10-liters in displacement and is designed to fill the gap between the X15 and B6.7L. Horsepower ratings range from 320 to 450HP...

While diesel engines outperform gasoline engines, it doesn't mean they are invulnerable to failure. Even if you take good care of your diesel truck, there's no guarantee that it won't break down at some point in the future. Here are some top signs of diesel engine failure. Choate Engineering Performance is here to help with all your diesel engine needs. Call us...