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Should I Delete My 6.7L Cummins?

Ever since the first introduction of emissions control system on motor vehicles, people have been finding ways to remove them. The idea was that if these control systems were removed, power and economy would be increased. And in the 1970s this type of thinking wouldn’t have been wrong. Early catalytic converters and exhaust gas recirculation

Jason Gonderman – May 29, 2020

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Top Turbo Questions and Terms

Learn More Here! What Is Diesel Blow-By? What Is Diesel Runaway? How To: Rebuild Your Own Turbo In most performance-diesel circles, turbochargers arguably are an oil-burner’s most important component. To many enthusiasts, size matters—a lot—as we often see trucks with incredibly large single-turbo setups, or rigs featuring multiple ’chargers, installed in an effort to achieve

K.J. Jones – May 27, 2020

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How to Improve Engine Performance on a First-Generation F-150 Raptor

When we set out in search of the perfect first-generation Ford F-150 Raptor, we knew that with a budget of about $35,000 we’d be looking at a higher-mileage unit. What we ended up with was a very solid 2013 model. However, just as we thought, it came with almost 90,000 miles on the odometer. According

Jason Gonderman – May 27, 2020

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Sinister Diesel CAT Duramax Fuel Filter

The fuel filter and filter head on 2001 to 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD and 3500HD trucks, along with 2001 to 2010 GMC Sierra 2500HD and 3500HD, equipped with the Duramax diesel V-8 engine becomes a point of frustration for all owners at some point. Because the trucks aren’t fitted with any sort of lift pump

Jason Gonderman – May 18, 2020

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How to Run a 1991–2002 Gen V/VI Big-Block Chevy Without an Oil Cooler

The 1991–2001 Chevrolet Gen V and Gen VI big-block V-8 engines have a reconfigured oil system compared to earlier Chevy Mark IV big-blocks. One big change is that an oil cooler is now standard equipment on production Gen V/VI installations. To support this feature, Gen V/VI blocks include oil cooler feed line inlet/outlet provisions near

Marlan Davis – May 13, 2020

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Degree of Difficulty…How to Degree a Cam with a Few Simple Tools

There are certain processes when building an engine that are considered as “the right thing to do.” Some are not required, and many amateur assemblers skip the process. But whether you’re staring into the cavernous cylinders of a 540ci Rat or refreshing your Jeep’s AMC 360, then you should take a little extra effort to

Jeff Smith – Apr 30, 2020

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What Is Cummins Killer Dowel Pin?

More To Learn What Is Diesel Runaway? What Is Diesel Blow-By? What Is LINE-X? Cummins diesel engines. While it’s safe to say a majority of Clessie’s loyalists firmly believe that all of the brand’s I-6 powerplants truly are the greatest things that ever happened to diesel, the fact of the matter is, they’re not perfect.

K.J. Jones – Apr 29, 2020

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What Is Diesel Runaway?

More To Learn What Is Diesel Blow-By? What Is LINE-X? We continue satisfying curiosities—some simple, some not-so-simple—about diesels, with this quick look at what might be one of the most unnerving mechanical problems a truck owner ever wants to experience: a runaway engine. “Runaway” is another diesel term that is used quite often. But while

K.J. Jones – Apr 28, 2020

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Hemi Engine Pros and Cons

In a sea of LS swaps, the name “hemi” carries a lot of emotional baggage for those retro-minded enthusiasts among us. If you’ve got a hemi, your chest might well puff up with pride, and if you don’t, you might see red when the four-letter word is uttered. As powerful as the word “hemi” is,

Johnny Hunkins – Apr 28, 2020

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What Is Diesel Blow-By?

“Blow-by” is a fairly common term across all types of engines—diesel, gas, etc. For diesels, it’s when compressed air and fuel in the cylinder bore is greater than pressure in the oil pan, and gas leaks past piston rings and down into the crankcase. When this pressure in the combustion chamber becomes too great—typically during

K.J. Jones – Apr 24, 2020

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What Does It Mean to Bulletproof A Diesel Engine?

More Upgrades for Your Diesel! Most Popular ECM Programmers for Diesel Trucks Top 5 Custom-Tuning Software for Diesels There’s a term that gets thrown around fairly frequently not just from diesel engine builders, but by automotive enthusiasts from all walks of life: “bulletproof.” Simply put, “bulletproof” implies having an unequivocal amount of reliability. Interestingly, while

Jason Gonderman – Apr 7, 2020

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Best Aluminum Radiator Upgrade for Wrangler

I have 1994 Jeep YJ with a 4.0L HO straight six engine and three-speed automatic transmission. The automatic has its own cooler and fan on the wheelwell, and I am running an electric fan on the radiator. I did not have any overheating problems with the stock radiator, but the old radiator has sprung several

Trenton McGee – Mar 18, 2020

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Installing a Holley 750 on our C10 SBC

Many years ago, a certain enthusiastic magazine editor was making good progress on his C10 project, but then that same editor decided it would be cool to have two C10 projects going simultaneously, and the rest is history. Well, more like history still waiting to be made. To be fair, there has been a ton

Jeremy Cook – Mar 13, 2020

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How to Remove Broken Exhaust Manifold Bolts: Drilling vs Welding

If you use a gasoline-powered V-8 pickup or SUV to tow a trailer, chances are you’re going to eventually have an exhaust leak caused by broken manifold bolts or studs. We have a 2004 Dodge Durango with the aluminum-head 5.7L Hemi that we purchased brand new. In addition to regular commuting duties we frequently use

Christian Hazel – Mar 9, 2020

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Top 5 Custom-Tuning Software for Diesels

Read More on Improving Performance! Most Popular ECM Programmers for Diesel Trucks Low-Buck Power: Three Cheap Performance Upgrades for New Trucks Is Diesel Tuning Dead? We recently discussed diesel programmers and the role they play in our pursuit of higher performance. Although the OBD-II-driven devices have many different functions, changing the parameters in a late-model

K.J. Jones – Mar 6, 2020

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Chevrolet Performance Silverado Intake and Exhaust Install

Unless you have really deep pockets or have the ability to throw caution to the wind, most of us wait until the factory warranty has expired before making any significant changes to a new truck. Today’s trucks are extremely complex, especially on the electrical side, so voiding the factory warranty is a serious decision. Speaking

Jefferson Bryant – Mar 5, 2020

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Jeep Gladiator JT Supercharger Kit from Hamburger's Superchargers

With a curb weight of 4,672 pounds, the wonderfully versatile but nonetheless large Gladiator Rubicon tips the scales at least 200 pounds heavier than even the portliest four-door Wrangler Rubicon powered by the same 285-horsepower Pentastar V-6—and it’s more than a 500-pound weight penalty over a two-door Pentastar-powered Wrangler Sport. That’s a lot of extra

Barry Kluczyk – Mar 5, 2020

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Mishimoto’s Aluminum Ford F-150 Radiator

Cooling is one of the most important mechanical areas of any pickup. If you’re planning on pushing a truck to its limits, you need a cooling system that’s up to the challenge. And while most OEM cooling systems do the job adequately there’s something to be said for having a decent buffer against complete and

Jason Gonderman – Mar 2, 2020

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Most Popular ECM Programmers for Diesel Trucks

The phrase “there are levels to this (expletive)” is easily applied to modifying a diesel pickup truck; especially enhancing its engine’s performance. Powertrain upgrades typically range from proverbial “wild to mild,” and of course, their cost increases exponentially based on whatever changes are made. For diesel rigs later than 1994, all roads to managing engine

K.J. Jones – Feb 26, 2020

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Low-Buck Power: Three Cheap Performance Upgrades for New Trucks

So, you’ve gone and taken the plunge. You did your research, shopped for the “best deal,” and purchased a new pickup truck (for this discussion, diesel or gas doesn’t matter). When it comes to modifying and making changes, some of the people reading this probably are content with never, ever doing anything to their new

K.J. Jones – Feb 26, 2020

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Installing Edelbrock’s 6.6L Duramax Cylinder Heads

Normally, when issues like damage and high mileage make replacing the cylinder heads on a 6.6L Duramax diesel engine necessary, most people use rebuilt stock heads. This has been the standard practice because replacement aftermarket heads—especially aluminum—simply aren’t available in massive quantities. Enthusiasts in search of more power are in a similar situation, relying on

John Lehenbauer – Feb 14, 2020

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1969 Chevy C10- Texas LoHorn

They say everything is bigger in Texas, which meant in order to stand out Carlos Zapata needed to go bigger than anything he had ever done. Born and raised in Dallas, Carlos was part of a migrant worker family that did a lot of traveling. From picking oranges in Florida to working sugar beets in

Phil Gordon – June 5, 2019

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