Diesel Performance Podcast
622 episodes - English - Latest episode: 18 days ago - ★★★★★ - 456 ratingsThe 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 wants to know. If you love diesel engines and light duty pickup trucks - you've found the perfect podcast.
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UCC Qualifier Justin Mcnichols
February 02, 2018 23:00 - 20 minutes - 23 MBPaul 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. Special thanks to our sponsors: Wehrle Custom Fabrication WCFAB.COM Energy Performance exergyperformance.com Alligator Performance...
UCC Competitor Eric Merchant of Merchant Automotive
January 26, 2018 23:17 - 29 minutes - 33.4 MBEric Merchant joins the podcast to talk about his 2018 entry in the Ultimate Callout Challenge. Like many of this year's competitors, the goal is to just finish the three events. Special Thanks to our Sponsors: Wehrli Custom Fab WCFAB.com Exergy Performance Exergyperformance.com Alligator Performance alligatorperformance.com
UCC Competitor Rawlings Barnes of Rudy's Diesel
January 19, 2018 23:00 - 35 minutes - 40.7 MBRawlings Barnes joins the podcast to talk about Rudy's Diesel's entry in the 2018 Ultimate Callout Challenge. The road to 2018 is unlike last year - everything that's old is new again. Everyone in diesel performance knows exactly what that means. SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS Wehrli Custom Fab WCFAB.COM Exergy Performance Exergyperformance.com Alligator Performance alligatorperformance.com
UCC Competitor Charlie Keeter
January 13, 2018 00:00 - 28 minutes - 32.4 MBDiesel Power Challenge winner - twice - Charlie Keeter visits the podcast to talk about his Ford 6.0 entry in the 2018 Ultimate Callout Challenge. Many thanks to our sponsors: Wehrli Custom Fabrication WCFAB.COM Exergy Performance ExpergyPerformance.com Alligator Performance Alligatorperformance.com
Diesel Performance Industry EXPO 2018
January 05, 2018 23:00 - 21 minutes - 24.9 MBWhere does a diesel enthusiast go for the latest, greatest gathering of diesel stuff - the DPI Expo! The Expo returns to Indianapolis, Indiana Lucas Oil Raceway May 4 - 6th, 2018 and features more than 100 vendors as of December 2017. More than likely, there will be dozens more by this spring. James Brendle and Chris Searle, organizers for the DPI, stopped by the podcast to go over the details and explain how the expo is becoming THE event of the diesel performance industry.
Diesel Power Challenge - 2018 with Kaje Jones
December 29, 2017 23:00 - 40 minutes - 46.6 MBDiesel 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 Podcas...
The Official Year-End Podcast for 2017
December 22, 2017 23:51 - 35 minutes - 40.9 MBPaul Wilson, Chris Ehmke, and Radio Rich convene for a year-end podcast and recount all the great moments: Gale Banks, Ultimate Callout Challenge, Conversion Month, and everything else! The episode gets a little weird - but in a good way. Happy Holidays - Merry Christmas! Special thanks to our sponsors: Wehrli Custom Fab WCFAB.COM Exergy Performance Exergyperformance.com Alligator Performance Alligatorperformance.com
Official Podcast of UCC 2018
December 15, 2017 23:00 - 30 minutes - 34.9 MBUltimate 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! SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS! W...
We Finally Reply!!!
December 09, 2017 00:15 - 34 minutes - 39.5 MBWe empty our Facebook In-Box in this episode. Paul and Chris appreciate the message and apologize for not responding sooner. So in this episode, they read aloud several messages from our listeners. Special thanks to our sponsors: Wehrli Custom Fabrication WCFAB.com Exergy Performance Exergyperformance.com Alligator Performance alligatorperformance.com
600HP LBZ 10K Budget Build
December 02, 2017 00:20 - 49 minutes - 57 MBThe goal is to build a 600HP LBZ with 10K that meets a bunch of goals like driveability, completeness, reliability, towing, and potential for long-term dependability. There may be a few other things tossed into the judging mix - but you get the idea. Paul Wilson goes head-to-head with Wehrli Custom Fab's Tyler Franzen (aka Tranny). The so-called judge in this orgy of f-bombs, disputes, and other rowdy behavior is none other than Chris Ehmke. Tighten the seat-belt for this one! Thanks to o...
L5P & Gale Banks: Everything Gets Better with Swirl
November 24, 2017 23:00 - 23 minutes - 26.5 MBGale Banks demonstrates the Duramax L5P's ability to deliver astonishing head flow numbers when compared to the LML. In this episode, recorded last May at Banks Power HQ near Los Angeles, Nick Pregnitz and Paul Wilson learn how the movement of fuel in the cylinder helps make more power during combustion. The swirl can help deliver oxygen to ensure all the fuel burns in the cylinder. Without good swirl, the result would be a lot of smoke.
Why Does the Military Still Use the 6.5L Diesel?
November 17, 2017 23:45 - 33 minutes - 38.7 MBMike McHughes of Xi Diesel answers the question about why the military uses the 6.5L diesel in the Hummer. The company builds and restores HMMWVs for civilians and defense companies. Special thanks to our Sponsors: WCFAB.com Wehrli Custom Fab Exergy Performance exergyperformance Alligator Performance alligatorperformance.com
Ford's 6R140 Transmission with Morgan Primm
November 11, 2017 00:30 - 46 minutes - 53.4 MBThe Ford 6R140 is impressive with its smooth shifts, durability, and dependability. In this episode, Paul and Chris talk to Morgan Primm of Midwest Diesel and Auto, a recommended expert on the 6R140. Morgan describes the 6R's typical problems but he also explains that even a completely failed transmission still works unlike its GM and Dodge counterparts. Primm describes upgrades and competition specs for the 6R. Special thanks to our sponsors: Wehrli Custom Fabrication WCFAB.com Exerg...
1,200+ HP 2WD LB7 Ride Along
November 03, 2017 23:35 - 32 minutes - 37.7 MBPaul and Chris jump into Bret Kehl's race truck and go for a ride. It's a great build story - the truck races in the nines and is also a daily driver. Special thanks to our sponsors: Wehrli Custom Fabrication WCFAB Exergy Performance exergyperformance.com Alligator Performance alligatorperformance.com
4.9 @ 140 MPH 1/8 Mile - 6.4L Ford - Rawlings Barnes with Rudy's Diesel
October 27, 2017 23:11 - 44 minutes - 51.1 MBRudy's Diesel Rawlings Barnes joins Paul and Chris to talk about the company's Ford 6.4L drag truck - a 4.9 second @ 140 MPH in the 1/8th mile! Success in a diesel drag truck takes hard work with a full team of committed people. You won't believe the problems encountered and solved to get into the fours on the one-eighth mile.
BADASSERY: 24V Cummins 500HP $15K Budget Build
October 20, 2017 23:27 - 54 minutes - 62.3 MBLog into Craigslist - time for another budget build episode on the Diesel Performance Podcast. Wade McGinnis of Thoroughbred Diesel competes against Chris Ehmke for the best build with Paul Wilson as the moderator. Who can take an old 24V, spend 15K, and get 500 rwhp? The judging includes driveability, peak power, the complication of the build, completeness of the build, potential problems, and a new term - overall bad-assery! Once again - many thanks to our sponsors: Wherli Custom Fab ...
D-Max Powered '53 Chevy with 2 Nickel Transmission
October 13, 2017 22:58 - 28 minutes - 32.5 MBJeremy Shultz drives a 1953 Chevy truck powered with a Duramax. The conversion project took more time than he liked but it was a conversion project - that's how it goes. In this episode, Jeremy explains where the truck came from and the various challenges and other frustrations he had to overcome. But it was worth it. The truck turns heads and no doubt inspires everyone with an old pickup in the barn. This episode of the Diesel Performance Podcast is brought to you by our good friends - E...
Custom Ford 6.7 Tuning
October 06, 2017 22:00 - 39 minutes - 45.7 MBFord tuning presented challenges like every other platform tuned on the common rail diesel engine. So what does that mean for the truck owner? Calibrated's Nick Preignitz joins Paul and Chris to talk about tuning the Ford 6.7. Nick goes into detail about the process and why it may take months, if not years, to develop tuning solutions for a new platform.
Longhorn Fabrication: Lope Tunes, Forums, and Traction Bars
September 29, 2017 23:23 - 57 minutes - 65.3 MBManfred 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. This episode of the Diesel Performance Podcast is brought to you by our good friends - Exergy Performance and WCFAB. Wehrli Custom Fabrication WCFAB.com Exergy Performance Exe...
CP Carrillo Forged Pistons in a Street Truck?
September 22, 2017 23:22 - 33 minutes - 38.1 MBBryce Mulvey explains how forged pistons make big horsepower builds possible - 1,500 and up - and that's what the industry needs. The day is coming when we will be talking about 3,000 horsepower! This episode of the Diesel Performance Podcast was brought to you by: Wehrli Custom Fab WCFAB.COM Exergy Performance exergyperformance.com
Jared Delekta & Industrial's NHRDA MPH Record
September 18, 2017 23:18 - 30 minutes - 35.3 MBThis is a podcast of unusual diesel performance stories. First is how Jared Delekta got hired by Industrial Injection. The second is how I-J's incredible triple turbo came to be. It started as a joke. Really. Chris Ehmke interviews Jared in this episode of the Diesel Performance Podcast. The show concludes with an in-cab interview with Blake Kirlin, the winner of the Stealth 64 G2 for the LB7. This show's sponsors include: Exergy Performance exergyperformance.com and... Wehrli C...
Ultimate Tow Rigs: What is the Perfect Set-Up?
September 16, 2017 00:14 - 32 minutes - 37.1 MBThe Diesel Performance Podcast digs into the archives and posts an oldie but goodie - the Ultimate Tow Rig episode from January 2016. In this episode, local experts Nick Priegnitz and Tim Slater discuss with Paul what they would wish for in a towing package, if money was no object. As you listen, you'll hear a lot about all the details required haul something heavy without worry whether your truck will make it.
600hp LBZ H1-Hummer
September 08, 2017 22:55 - 39 minutes - 45.6 MBThe H1 Hummer needed a new head gasket for its factory 6.5. Rather than keep the factory engine, the owner wanted an old 12V Cummins with an Allison from a bread truck - but Rob Hartman convinced him to go with an LBZ Duramax. The donor came from a wrecked 2006 with 160K. Only three months, and 130 hours of labor, the 2003 H1 Hummer had a new identity. The LBZ has 60% injectors, 68mm turbo, and an Allison 6 speed with a GM 261 transfer case. The project sits on 40's with a three-inch body li...
L5P and LML Comparison with Gale Banks
September 06, 2017 14:00 - 44 minutes - 51.2 MBThis is the audio version of a video posted on Facebook and YouTube. The Diesel Performance Podcast visits Banks Power and talks with Gale Banks about the new Duramax L5P. We see the L5P disassembled with each component (turbo, connecting rods, pistons, injectors, cylinder head, and more) - examined and compared to the Duramax LML. It's a fascinating up close look at the new engine and all the performance improvements General Motors included. Bottom line: the L5P redefines and reshapes ...
C10TALK with Ronnie Wetch
September 02, 2017 00:12 - 1 hour - 78.8 MBTwo popular truck worlds converge in this episode of the Diesel Performance Podcast. Host of the podcast "C10Talk" Ronnie Wetch joins Paul for a dual episode. The guys dive deep into C-10s & Diesels and how the two come together in popular conversion projects. Before Ronnie, Paul talks to Art Martinez of PSP Diesel in South Houston, Texas. Art is in the middle of the recovery efforts following the catastrophic Hurricane Harvey. Art's contact information is 713-359-8615 art@pspdiesel...
'58 ApacheMAX, '85 Scottsdale, '03 Duraburb
August 26, 2017 02:19 - 55 minutes - 63 MBNick Priegnitz - owner of three very popular conversions - the Duraburb, '85 Scottsdale LB7, and the ApacheMAX - joins the podcast to talk about each build. Nick says conversions require plenty of passion in order to be successful. Otherwise, you can get frustrated quickly and find they can be overwhelming because of all the unique challenges involved. Of all the conversion projects, the ApacheMAX offered the greatest frustration and challenge - but turned out to be one of the more popular t...
Duraburbs are Cool
August 22, 2017 15:44 - 56 minutes - 64.2 MBEric Swanson joins the podcast to explain why Duraburbs are so cool.
Duramax + Suburban = Duraburb with Eric Swanson
August 18, 2017 23:53 - 56 minutes - 64.2 MBOne of the more popular diesel conversions around is the Duraburb. A Suburban, Tahoe, or Escalade with a Duramax engine. Duraburb is a Florida company started a decade ago when someone wondered out loud why no manufacturers made a diesel SUV. Company founder-owner Eric Swanson decided to try and the rest is history. In those 10 years, Duraburb has done 300 conversions for mostly affluent clientele. Duraburbs look just like they rolled off the manufacturer's assembly line - every switch, ligh...
750HP LBZ C-10 with Ryan Werhli of WCFAB
August 11, 2017 23:24 - 39 minutes - 45.4 MBThe 1970 Chevy C-10 looks the part - rust mixed with a turquoise green, regular cab. Under the hood and on the ground is a different story. The old Chevy sits on an '06 LBZ frame and the engine bay holds a compound set-up pushing 750 HP to the ground. The truck belongs to WCFAB's Ryan Werhli, manager of the shop's fab department. Ryan started the project two years ago after he found the original '70 Chevy truck on Craigslist. Since then the project has appeared on a magazine cover and just a...
CONVERSION MONTH: Ask a Diesel Conversion Specialist
August 04, 2017 23:10 - 40 minutes - 46.2 MBConversion Month continues on the podcast with a conversation with Sean Patterson of Diesel Conversion Specialists. The company offers the harnesses and other components to install Cummins mechanical and common rail diesel engines into Fords and GM trucks. This is an interesting segment of the aftermarket because it continues to grow as more and more owners convert their trucks into dependable, mileage friendly and reliable vehicles. So what's the most popular project for Diesel Conversion S...
CONVERSION MONTH: Loud & Rowdy '85 Scottsdale LB7
July 28, 2017 22:49 - 23 minutes - 27.2 MBPaul and Chris kick off a month of podcasts about one of the more popular topics in diesel performance - conversions! In this episode, the guys jump into the '85 square-body Scottsdale bolted onto an HD2500 frame with an LB7. What are the major challenges when you tackle a conversion project? It sure looks cool - but talk about headaches! For some, conversions represent the ultimate in motorsports with the greatest rewards - a real head turner that redefines diesel performance - one vehicle ...
All American 2012 Cummins Build
July 21, 2017 23:03 - 46 minutes - 53.2 MBMeet Bill - he just bought a 2012 Cummins and needs advice. No problem. We've got two guys willing to help. In this episode, Paul and Chris go through the options available to the owner of a stock diesel RAM. It boils down to what the owner wants to do with the truck. Bill says he wants his 2012 to be as reliable as possible - last a long time. Who doesn't? Enjoy the conversation about what to do with a bone stock 2012 RAM.
XDP & Anthony Reams
July 14, 2017 23:17 - 35 minutes - 40.1 MBAnthony 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.
600hp LB7 Workstock Build
July 08, 2017 01:43 - 39 minutes - 44.7 MBPaul and Chris talk about what you'd need to build a 600hp workstock sled pull truck.
YouTuber Greg Alberalla
June 30, 2017 23:08 - 34 minutes - 39.9 MBPaul 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! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3BdTbRq-TwQdFPX_2AFcTw
Twin Turbo 2015 Cummins Review
June 23, 2017 23:11 - 32 minutes - 36.8 MBThe 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 - Two Time Diesel Power Challenge Winner
June 16, 2017 23:05 - 41 minutes - 47.3 MBCharlie 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.
DRAG RACE WINNER: '85 IDI
June 09, 2017 21:00 - 21 minutes - 24.4 MBNick 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.
DPC - McCoy Black
June 09, 2017 18:33 - 17 minutes - 19.8 MBIn 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.
DPC - Mike Bunkelman
June 06, 2017 22:27 - 18 minutes - 20.9 MBMike 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.
DPC - Shaun Doran
June 04, 2017 22:36 - 12 minutes - 14.2 MBShaun 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.
DPC - Rich Strube
June 04, 2017 22:34 - 11 minutes - 13.1 MBRich Strube lives about 20 minutes from New York City. He's participating in this year's Diesel Power Challenge with 2005 Duramax.
DPC - Patrick Whitcomb
June 04, 2017 22:32 - 12 minutes - 14.8 MBThe Diesel Performance Podcast continues its Diesel Power Challenge interviews with Patrick Whitcomb owner of a 2008 Ford 6.4L truck. And yes, he's from Wisconsin too!
Diesel Power Challenge - Kevin Jacobs
June 04, 2017 20:57 - 14 minutes - 16.4 MBWisconsinite 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.
Veterans & Diesel - Oohrah!
May 26, 2017 22:17 - 43 minutes - 50.3 MBThe Diesel Performance Podcast presents a special Memorial Day episode featuring veteran interviews. In the first part, Nick Priegnitz and Jim Rendant interview representatives from the Tattered Flag Project, an organization working to raise awareness and funds to help veterans in need. The same for the Wounded Veteran's Foundation. We also visit with Cliff Hutton of Triple C Diesel who got his start in the Marine Corp. casualtiesofwar.org woundedveteransfoundation.com
15K Budget Builds - REPOST
May 19, 2017 21:56 - 48 minutes - 55 MBPaul and Danny welcome a repost of one of the more popular podcasts - the 15K + 600 horsepower Budget Build episode that was uploaded way back in January 2016. Find a used, light duty diesel pickup - spend 15K on mods and get it below 13 seconds in the quarter-mile. That's the focus of what we call our budget build episode featuring a lively and rowdy discussion between a trio of diesel heads: Pete "Shibby" Przybysz (Powerstroke), Chris Ehmke (Cummins), and Paul Wilson (Duramax). The grou...
A Diesel Truck Life with Kelsie Epp
May 12, 2017 22:21 - 39 minutes - 45.3 MBKelsie Epp joins the podcast to talk about her passion for diesel motorsports. The addiction began early in life when she bought her grandfather's Duramax. The truck needed repairs and she took it to a diesel performance shop and the rest is history. Right now she's getting ready for the race season. Kelsie says she makes 100 drag passes a season! For those interested in participating in the sport, Kelsie says to talk to someone first for some insight about the sport before making the first ...
POST UCC Shawn Baca - Industrial Injection
May 05, 2017 22:57 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBShawn recounts the exhaustive, grueling three-day UCC and the toll the event took on his truck. He explains his build and the transmission that apparently let go and prevented his team from being as competitive as last year.
POST UCC #3 Wade Minter - SO CAL Diesel
April 28, 2017 22:46 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBPaul says the highlight of the Ultimate Callout Challenge was watching Team Triple Max's Wade Minter power down the sled track hitting more than 311 feet! It was quite an accomplishment for a Duramax - finishing in the top three overall! And it was Wade's first time "playing in the dirt!"
POST UCC #2 Derek Rose - DNR Customs
April 27, 2017 17:01 - 36 minutes - 41.5 MBDerek Rose placed second in the 2017 Ultimate Callout Challenge - a tremendous accomplishment. His Cummins with a billet common rail with a 12v head and compound turbos posted 9.16 in the drag race, 2,047hp on the dyno, and ended the event with a 312 foot run in the sled pull. In this episode, Derek talks about each event and how he managed to pull off the second place finish. Despite his success, Derek is uncertain about next year's UCC. He says it depends on location and a few other factor...