Diesel Performance Podcast

Lifted Trucks, LLYs, L5Ps, and YouTube - JW Montoya

The boys sit down and talk to JW Montoya on this week's episode. JW gives us all the info on his love of LLYs, lifted diesels, what he's up to with his L5P, and some advice for those looking to create content!

Tuned 2020 Power Stroke Ride Review

Join Chris and special co-host, Tim(R&D Tuner at Calibrated Power) as they discuss the tuned 2020 Power Stroke. They talk about the differences between the 2020 and earlier models, how it rides, and a ton more.

Test Driving the Prototype 6.7 Power Stroke Stealth Turbo

We have a special episode this week! Paul and Chris take the 2017 Power Stroke equipped with a prototype Stealth for a spin and give you all the details.

Talking With Clint Cannon About The ATS' Allison/Cummins Conversion

Folks, we have a name you all know joining Paul and Chris on today's episode, Clint Cannon of ATS Diesel. He joins the guys to discuss the Allison/Cummins Conversion that they have developed over at ATS. He gives you the lowdown on what it took, what it means, and so much more. Have a great 4th of July! MERICA!

Turbo R&D With Nick Priegnitz Of DuramaxTuner

Paul and Chris are joined by Nick Priegnitz of DuramaxTuner to discuss turbo development, the grueling time spent in R&D, and what you can expect to see in the future for the Stealth Series line.

Drive To Boost Pressure Ratio FACTS AND MYTHS

Paul and Chris are bringing an insightful look into the reality of drive pressure to boost pressure ratios with Nick. This topic has a lot of misnomers and even more facts. They also are joined by Super Tech Jeremy and star Customer Support Rep Sean to discuss an interesting diesel troubleshooting topic. Enjoy!

Tuning L5Ps, Fixing 6.0's, and Keeping Builds Realistic - David Shepard From Hoosier Diesel

Paul and Chris start off this episode discussing an LLY that went through 3 turbos in a few months. Paul is joined by Anthony from Calibrated Power and David Shepard from Hoosier Diesel and Off-Road and they talk about tuning his L5P, diagnosing 6.0's, and so much more! David is an enthusiast through and through. It shows in his vast knowledge and love of diesel. Enjoy!

Bad MPGs, Proper Monitors, Are Early 4th Gen Cummins Worse Than Late 4th Gens, and More!

Paul and Chris grabbed a few questions from our listeners! We are discussing an L5P with mods and poor fuel economy, is the early 4th gen Cummins that much worse than a late year 4th Gen, gauges that actually work, and so much more!

UCC Winner Justin Ziegler And Sled Pulling & Drag Racing Madmen Tony & Tyler Burkhard

Paul is joined by Justin Ziegler to discuss his big win at the UCC 2021! Paul follows that up with Tony and Tyler Burkhard who had strong showings as well at the Ultimate Callout Challenge, coming up just short of first place. This one was a blast, enjoy! Have a great Memorial Day Weekend and thank you to all that have served or are serving.

LIVE AT UCC 2021! Winner Announced and Standings Recap

This is it listeners, we have a winner of UCC 2021. Paul gives you the recap and final standings!

LIVE AT UCC 2021! Day 3 Sled Pulls

Paul has all the sled pull results from day 3 of UCC 2021 right here!

LIVE AT UCC 2021! Day 2 Dyno RECAP

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!

LIVE AT UCC 2021! Day 2 Dyno part 3

Paul gives you the last few dyno runs of day 2. We got a tight one and the winner is going to be crowned tomorrow. Check back for a day 2 recap and all day coverage of the sled pulls tomorrow!

LIVE AT UCC 2021! Day 2 Dyno part 2

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.

LIVE AT UCC 2021! Day 2 Dyno part 1

Paul is covering the dyno portion of the event and some ODSS racing on top of it!

LIVE At UCC 2021! Day 1 Drag Race Recap

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.

LIVE AT UCC 2021! Day 1 - What The Hell Is A Burnout Pit?

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! 

LIVE AT UCC DAY 1 DRAG RACES part 3

Paul gives you an update on current standings in the drag race portion of UCC2021. He also talks to Tyler Burkhard and a few folks at the DPI Expo going on outside the competition.

LIVE AT UCC 2021 DAY 1 DRAG RACES part 2

Paul has more drag racing for you and while they clean the track he caught up with Justin Ziegler and other competitors for strategies they may be changing as the day progresses!

LIVE AT UCC 2021! UCC Drag Races Part 1

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.

Fire-suits Necessary - Tony Burkhard

Paul and Chris are joined by Tony Burkhard aka Dirty Hooker Diesel aka Fire Starter. Tony is a name we are all familiar with in competition and he's a guy that leaves it all out there as seen last year. Tony talks about last year when his truck was engulfed in flames on the dyno, how he finished after that, and about what it's going to take for him to win UCC 2021.

12 Valve Putting Up Big Numbers At UCC - John Schirado

John Schirado joins Paul and Chris to talk about what he thinks his 12 valve is capable of at UCC 2021. John took home 1st place at the qualifiers last UCC, making him a legit contender. 

Beating 5.40s At UCC? Chris Buhidar

A name all of you diesel enthusiasts are familiar with, Chris Buhidar joins the boys to discuss how he plans to take on the competition at UCC. Chris discusses strategy, expectations, and how his years of experience can prove crucial this Ultimate Callout Challenge!

From A Spectator To A UCC Competitor - Kenny Bruner

Paul and Chris are joined by Kenny Bruner, who is competing in his first Ultimate Callout Challenge this year. They guys discuss what Kenny's strategies are, how Kenny went from a UCC spectator to a competitor, and so much more!

If It's Not Fun, Who Wants To Do It? Eric Merchant UCC21

Eric Merchant stops by to talk about how he's going to tackle the Ultimate Callout Challenge this year. Between Eric's knowledge in diesel performance, personality, and fun demeanor, you're going to want to listen in!

Building A Career In The Diesel Industry - Jake Carroll

I Will Spray The Balls Off This Thing - Jacob Riordan UCC2021

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!

Chemistry Behind Diesel Fuel & Additives - Clinton Meyer

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!

Will 6,000 HP+TQ Win UCC21? - Chris Patterson

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.

L5P Tuning And Mods With Denny Diesel And Duramax Matt

Paul and Chris talk this week with Duramax Matt and Denny Diesel! You've probably followed them on their journey with each of their L5P trucks. We had a blast with them and we are sure you will too.

It's Coming... UCC 2021 with Chris Searle

Chris Searle joins Paul and Chris to talk about Ultimate Callout Challenge 2021! The boys and Chris are stoked for the event and Chris dropped by to let you in on a few secrets about what to expect this year.

Derek Rose bets $$$ You can't beat his Dyno Numbers!

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.

Catching Up With UCC Winner Derek Rose

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.

Wade McGinnis Of Thoroughbred Diesel

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.

Is Diesel Racing Dead? With Gregg Jolly From ODSS

Is diesel racing dead? The boys sit down with Gregg Jolly from ODSS to discuss that question as well as what does the future of diesel racing look like and much more!

Fastest Diesel Ever - Lavon Miller & the Firepunk Team

It's a name we all know in the diesel industry! The boys are joined by Lavon Miller of Firepunk to discuss breaking records, how much the diesel industry has changed competitively, and what to expect from Lavon and his crew this upcoming year. 

Space X and The Diesel Industry?

Paul and Chris are joined by Manfred Schreyer from Longhorn Fab Shop to talk about what he's been up to and how he's selling product to Space X. Manfred is a well known name in the industry and it's always great to talk with him about the industry. Enjoy!

6.0 Legend Vinny Himes

Paul and Chris are joined by Vinny Himes to discuss the beloved 6.0 Power Stroke! Vinny is a riot and we had so much with him on the show. Jeremy Garnett, our super tech, discusses another gelling of a diesel and gives you a pro tip on how to handle it!

DIY DIESEL TUNING WITH THOMAS GOLZ!

Paul and Chris have Thomas Golz on the show to talk about learning to tune your own diesel truck! They are also joined by  super tech Jeremy to discuss a gelled up truck he worked on this week. Enjoy! Thanks to our sponsors: XDP WCFAB Exergy Performance 

EPA Raids in Alaska! w/Mike Hanzuk

Paul and Chris are joined by Mike Hanzuk from Arm Rippin Toys to talk about the EPA visiting his shop up in Alaska and the future of this industry. Jeremy also gives some insight after installing the aftermarket Stealth L5P Turbo on a truck this week! Thanks to our sponsors XDP WCFAB Exergy Performance

Fuel Additive: Snake Oil or Science? w/ Randy Harkema from Exergy Performance

On this show, Paul Wilson and Chris Ehmke are joined by Randy Harkema to discuss additives and how specifically Exergy's formula will help your diesel. Lots of time, chemistry, and smarts went into this with the team over at Exergy. In addition, the boys are joined by super tech, Jeremy Garnett, to discuss a shop job that was experiencing turbo vane issues!  Thanks to our sponsors: XDP WCFAB Exergy Performance

Making a 233k Mile LLY Duramax Better For Towing

Paul and Chris are joined by Allen Sherwood to discuss his goal of taking his stock, high mileage LLY and modifying it to handling towing his larger loads. The boys are also joined by our Shop Super Tech Jeremy Garnett to discuss some cool projects on L5Ps the shop techs were working on this week. Thanks to our sponsors: WCFAB XDP EXERGY PERFORMANCE

Talking With Jeremy and Kyle From ibuildmydiesel.com

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. Thanks to our sponsors: WCFAB XDP EXERGY ENGINEERING

THE BEST OF 2020

This episode is all about your favorites of 2020 and all our listeners that joined us to share their diesel story. Here's to 2021! Thank you to: Jason Wehrli from WCFAB Exergy Engineering Kaje Jones Chris Patterson Nick Priegnitz Richard Coker Jeremy Garnett Engine Noise Podcast Chris Searle Eric and AJ from Innovative Diesel Trent Skinner Anthony Bruneni Byron Sedore Josh McCormack Jay Gagnon Frank Kuperman of Revmax Jeff and Josh from Larkin Motors Levi Marquez Blane R...

Used Diesel Truck Health Check

The boys let Nick talk about what to look for when purchasing an older used diesel truck. Sometimes, that advertised horsepower number isn't enough to get your dollar!

How Changing Gears & Tire Size Impact Your Diesel

The boys have Nick Priegnitz of Duramaxtuner talking about how changing tire size and gears impact your diesel truck!

Talking Fabrication and Sled Pulling With Jason Wehrli

Paul has a special co-host this week, Jason Wehrli of WC FAB. They talk about sled pulling, new plans for 2021, UTVs, and of course diesel. 

Frank Kuperman Of RevMax

Paul interviews Frank Kuperman of RevMax. Paul is just a wealth of knowledge when it comes to 68RFE transmissions. He and Paul discuss everything you want to know about the Cummins transmission!

DIY Diesel F*ckUps REBROADCAST

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. 

BLACK FRIDAY 2020

Paul and Chris give you all the details about Duramaxtuner, WCFAB, Exergy, and Calibrated Power's Black Friday Sales. Big sales, time to take advantage!