Diesel Performance Podcast

Diesel Power Challenge 2018 Winner Kody Pulliam

Kody Pulliam won the Diesel Power Challenge 2018 with his LB7 Duramax, expert driving and good luck! This episode walks you through what it was like to be at #DPC2018 with Kody.   Hear interviews at the event, on the side of the track and even after a few beers as host Paul Wilson follows Kody throughout the event.  Special Thanks: Kody Pulliam Diesel Power Magazine KJ Jones XDP ATS ALL DPC Sponsors & Competitors Wehrli Custom Fab Exergy Performance DuramaxTuner.com C...

YouTuber DURTYMAX JACK

Paul and Chris welcome DURTYMAX JACK to the podcast. He's a popular YouTuber who drives an L5P and a sweet Corvette - and a lot more.  Special thanks to our Sponsors: Wehrli Custom Fabrication WCFab.com Exergy Performance exergyperformance.com Calibrated Power Solutions Calibratedpower.com Duramaxtuner.com

DPC 2018: Sled Pull

The final event of the DPC2018 - the SLED PULL - gets underway with Paul Wilson calling the action and talking to the drivers. Then we hear from a relieved Kaje Jones, editor of Diesel Power Magazine at the conclusion of another successful Diesel Power Challenge. SPECIAL THANKS TO DIESEL POWER MAGAZINE: http://www.trucktrend.com/diesel-power-magazine/

DPC 2018: Cone Racing

Paul watches the Diesel Power Challenge 2018 Competitors move through the cone course. It may look easy - but it's not.  Special thanks to Diesel Power Magazine: http://www.trucktrend.com/events/diesel-power-challenge

DPC 2018: Drag Racing Final

Paul calls the drag racing final at the 2018 Diesel Power Challenge.  Special thanks to Diesel Power Magazine: http://www.trucktrend.com/events/diesel-power-challeng

DPC 2018: Drag Racing E1

The drag racing event kicks off at the Diesel Power Challenge. The event features quite a few drivers who say drag racing is what they do best. Paul Wilson follows the action from the qualifying to the semi-finals. Look for the drag racing final in the next episode.  Special thanks to Diesel Power Magazine: http://www.trucktrend.com/events/diesel-power-challeng

DPC 2018: Trailer Race

Diesel Power Challenge 2018 - DAY FOUR: Like every event at this year's DPC, the weather and altitude play a role. The trailer races are no exception as the trucks see how fast they can carry a 10K trailer up an eighth-mile incline. One more event in this grueling diesel contest.    Special thanks to Diesel Power Magazine: http://www.trucktrend.com/events/diesel-power-challeng

DPC 2018: DYNO E3

Paul concludes the DYNO event with another series of interviews and play-by-play action. He also points out some of the unique conditions the drivers must consider during the DYNO run.  Special thanks to Diesel Power Magazine: http://www.trucktrend.com/events/diesel-power-challeng

DPC 2018: DYNO E2

Coverage of the Diesel Power Challenge DYNO event continues with Paul watching the action on the rollers and getting comments from the drivers - watch out for Part Three coming soon. 

DPC 2018: DYNO E1

Paul is watching the DYNO event at the Diesel Power Challenge in Arvada, Colorado - here's the first part of several reports from host Paul Wilson.    Special thanks to Diesel Power Magazine: http://www.trucktrend.com/events/diesel-power-challeng

DPC 2018: Fuel Consumption

It turns out the fuel consumption portion of the Diesel Power Challenge is really, really tough on the trucks. So tough that some competitors do not participate out of concern it may break their trucks! Paul Wilson talks to the drivers and the organizer of the event - who likes the idea of a difficult event within the challenge.    Special thanks to Diesel Power Magazine: http://www.trucktrend.com/events/diesel-power-challeng

DPC 2018 - OPEN

Paul travels to Arvada, Colorado for the 2018 Diesel Power Challenge. In the first of several episodes this week, Paul talks to most of the competitors about their trucks and their expectations.  Special thanks to Diesel Power Magazine: http://www.trucktrend.com/events/diesel-power-challenge/

Coming Up in Diesel with UCC Competitor Josh Gruis

Although recorded before the Ultimate Callout Challenge 2018, competitor Josh Gruis goes over his truck build and outlines his goals for the upcoming event. He also talks to Chris and Paul about what he's learned about diesel and how it affects his decisions on his current build.  Special thanks to our sponsors: Wehrli Custom Fabrication WCFAB.COM Exergy Performance exergyperformance.com Calibrated Power Solutions Calibratedpower.com Duramaxtuner.com    

What Do You Have to Prove with Frank "RevMax" Kuperman JR (PRE UCC)

When this podcast was recorded - just seven days before the Ultimate Callout Challenge - Frank Kuperman admitted his truck wasn't ready. But no one else was either. #UCC2018  Special thanks to our sponsors: Wehrli Custom Fabrication WCFAB.com Exergy Performance Exergyperformance.com Calibrated Power Solutions calibratedpower.com Duramaxtuner.com  

Handling Big Horse Power with UCC Competitor Shawn Baca

Shawn Baca continues to push the envelope in diesel performance. In this episode, he gets into the details behind his latest effort with Chris and Paul.  Thanks to our Sponsors: WCFab.com Wehrli Custom Fabrication Exergy Performance Exergyperformance.com Calibrated Power Solutions calibratedpower.com Duramaxtuner.com

UCC DieselOps

UCC Dirty Hooker Diesel

UCC Husker Diesel

UCC Eric Merchant

UCC The Canadians - Ryan Phaff and Kelsie Epp

UCC Starlight Diesel Zack Fuller

UCC Truck Source Chris Buhider

UCC Wade Minter

UCC Donovan Harris and Lenny Reed

UCC Mike Maas Dark Horse Diesel

Like thousands of other people here at the UCC, Mike Maas of Dark Horse Diesel, Watkins, MN is a spectator. But he may be a qualifier in the future. Mike talks to Chris and Paul about his truck, diesel shop and what it means to attend the UCC.

UCC Competitor Josh Gruis

Josh Gruis goes into detail what happened with his truck yesterday and describes his strategy through the rest of the weekend.  

UCC Art Martinez PSP Diesel

Art Martinez of PSP Diesel joins Paul and Chris to advocate for Ford diesel. 

UCC Ryan Gelinas

Ryan Gelinas of Dynamite Diesel Products and ATS joins Paul and Chris to critique the first day of the UCC and talk about what to expect today and tomorrow. 

UCC Day Two WELCOME

Paul and Chris open the second day at the UCC. 

Lavon's 7.88 Quarter Mile!

Paul and Chris wrap up the first day of the UCC 2018 when a little drama on the track caught their attention. 

2,100HP DYNO

Trevor Peterson captured the top qualifier spot on the DYNO with 2,100HP. Paul and Chris talk to him and his wife Trista about it. Then we learn about Trevor's strategy moving into the drag race and sled pull events. For now, Trevor Peterson is the top qualifier. 

UCC Qualifier Jordan Molenaar of Blue Steel Diesel

Jordan Molenaar says he's brought a knife to a gunfight. With his 2008 F350, Jordan says he's ready to win big in the sled pull competition, and that's it. But if he can make it through all events without breaking it's a win-win. 

UCC Wounded Warrior Project with Jesse Babson

The Wounded Warrior Project helps veterans get back on their feet after serving in areas of conflict, like Iraq and Afghanistan. Big events like the Ultimate Callout Challenge offer opportunities to the WWP because here they can meet other vets - maybe even encounter those who may need their help. The organization provides outreach to help vets in need. Paul talks to Jesse Babson of Detroit, Michigan - an Army vet who served two tours - one in Iraq and the other in Afghanistan.  For more i...

UCC Jaran Holder, Holderdown Performance

Jaran Holder explains why he's not participating in this year's UCC. It's expensive, time consuming and his truck is different now. 

UCC Mark Downing of BHFR Performance

Mark Downing joins Paul and Chris and together they predict the outcome of the UCC 2018.  

UCC with Manfred Schreyer of Longhorn Fab

Paul and Chris kick off the first of many interviews with Manfred Schreyer of Longhorn Fab of Brookeville, Ohio. In this podcast, Paul, Chris, and Manfred explain why the UCC deserves everyone's support. 

Welcome from UCC 2018!

Chris and Paul say welcome from the UCC 2018! 

Diesel Power Challenge Competitors Announced!

Diesel Power Magazine's Kaje Jones welcomes Diesel Performance Podcast's Chris Ehmke and Paul Wilson to a Facebook live event where he announced this year's competitors. The announcement comes from the site of the Ultimate Callout Challenge 2018!

Ready in a Hurry with UCC Qualifier Ryan Phaff

Ryan Phaff knows the drill - finish all three events: sled pull, drag race, and dyno without breaking. That's what he hopes to do as a qualifier for this year's UCC. If he finishes in the top 5, he returns in 2019 as a competitor. Paul and Chris learn about the truck Ryan says have no secrets.  Special Thanks to our Sponsors: Wehrli Custom Fabrication WCFAB.COM Exergy Performance Exergyperformance.com Calibrated Power Solutions Calibratedpower.com Duramaxtuner.com

Change of Plans with UCC Competitor Tony Burkhard

Tony Burkhard heads to his first UCC event as a competitor this year. How did he make the decision to go? Tony is known as a sled puller, so what's the plan when it comes to drag racing? Chris and Paul find out in this episode of the Diesel Performance Podcast.  Special Thanks to our sponsors: Wehrli Custom Fab WCFAB.com Exergy Performance Exergyperformance.com Calibrated Power Solutions calibratedpower.com Duramaxtuner.com

Just a Little Horsepower with UCC 2018 Qualifier Trevor Peterson

Trevor Peterson took a year to transform his stock Cummins from mild to absolute, freakin' wild with triple turbos and everything else in just one year! Paul and Chris are amazed and ask about his strategy as a qualifier in this year's UCC. If Trevor finishes in the top 5, he'll return next year as a competitor!  Special thanks to our sponsors: Wehrli Custom Fabrication WCFAB.COM Exergy Performance Exergyperformance.com Calibrated Power Solutions, Inc.  Calibratedpower.com Duram...

A Target on Your Back with UCC Champion Lavon Miller

Lavon Miller stands at the top of the diesel performance world with two consecutive wins at the Ultimate Callout Challenge - and three wins at the Diesel Power Challenge. If ever a competitor existed for a takedown from some underdog - it would be Lavon. Paul and Chris go into the details with Firepunk's founder-owner about the truck and what he's planning for this year's UCC - one month away!  Special thanks to our sponsors: Wehrli Custom Fabrication WCFAB.COM Exergy Performance Exe...

UCC Competitor Jesse Warren of Warren Diesel Injection

Jesse Warren joins Paul and Chris for a listener requested episode of the Diesel Performance Podcast. While we would have interviewed him anyway, several listeners specifically requested to hear from the Ford 6.0 driver.  Special thanks to our sponsors: Wherli Custom Fabrication WCFAB.COM Exergy Performance exergyperformance.com Calibrated Power Solutions calibratedpower.com Duramaxtuner.com

800HP '58 ApacheMAX Stealth 67 G2 RIDE ALONG

Paul and Chris climb aboard Duramaxtuner's test mule - the '58 ApacheMAX and see what 800HP on the street feels like with the new Stealth 67 G2 for the LB7. It's another rowdy ride along as the Diesel Performance Podcast jumps behind the wheel of an exciting truck with amazing power. The video version is also available.  Thanks to our sponsors: Wehrli Custom Fabrication WCFAB.COM Exergy Performance exergyperformance.com Calibrated Power Solutions calibratedpower.com Duramaxtune...

UCC qualifier John Schirado

John Schirado joins the podcast to talk about his participation in the Ultimate Callout Challenge 2018 as a qualifier. John knows quite a bit about drag racing in his diesel and that means he's learned quite a bit the hard way.  SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS: Wehrli Custom Fabrication WCFAB.COM Exergy Performance exergyperformance.com Diesel Power Magazine' trucktrend.com/diesel-power-magazine/ Calibrated Power Solutions CalibratedPower.com Duramaxtuner Duramaxtuner.com

The Future of Stealth Series Turbos with Nick Priegnitz

The Stealth turbo appeared on the market just a few years ago. Since then it has won praise for its drop-in, bolt-on ease of installation, great spool-up, and plenty of horsepower. So what does the future hold for the Stealth Series? DT's Nick Priegnitz visits and spills the beans about a brand new 67.7 G2 and its incredible power potential.  SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS: Wehrli Custom Fabrication WCFAB.COM Exergy Performance exergyperformance.com Diesel Power Magazine' trucktre...

UCC Qualifier Kelsie Epp

UCC Qualifier Kelsie Epps has one goal at the upcoming Ultimate Callout Challenge - beat Charlie Keeter! Epp is a qualifier at this year's event, which means she could return as a competitor if she finishes in the Top 5. You'd think that was more important than beating Keeter - but no - the rivalry is more important. Kelsie's truck is now a triple turbo monster that's undergone plenty of changes to prep for the event. Like most qualifiers - and competitors - she's hoping to get through each ...

Street Outlaws: No Prep Kings with Chuck Seitsinger

The one and only Chuck Seitsinger "The Race Master" of Street Outlaws: No Prep Kings joins Paul and Chris for a convo about the upcoming new season on the Discovery Channel.

UCC Competitor Will Terry of Power Drive Diesel

Paul and Chris interview Will Terry of Power Driven Diesel - a competitor in the 2018 Ultimate Callout Challenge. It turns out PDD lost its 2017 on a recent DYNO failure - so what's the status of the crew's participation in this year's event?  Also featured is Calibrated Power diesel tech Mike Gutshall talking about doing research and development on Ford turbos.  SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS: Wehrli Custom Fabrication WCFAB.COM Exergy Performance Exergyperformance.com Alligator...

UCC Qualifier Joe Virgillo

The 2018 Ultimate Callout Challenge is 90 days away! Joe Virgillo's four-door, short-bed, '06 Cummins will be ready - but probably not until a few hours before the event gets underway. Like many of the participants, he's scrambling to get done. Paul goes into detail on Joe's build and asks what else he's planning for 2018 UCC. As many know, qualifiers like Joe who place in the Top 5 this year get an invite to come back as competitors in 2019.  SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS: WCFAB.com W...