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The Duramax Crankshaft Failures. And how to avoid them.

6.6 Duramax Diesel: Addressing the Crankshaft Problem Lets talk about your problems... The 6.6 Duramax Diesel Engine has been a fantastic platform since its conception with the LB7. Most manufacturers...

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Power Packages - Ford Powerstroke Diesel

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...

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Diesel News - Diamond Advantage Closes Shop; Fuel Costs Declining; New Diesel YouTube Show and more.

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...

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Diesel Industry News - March 2023

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...

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