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Brad Ekstam, founder of FASS Fuel Systems, joins us today for an uncut look into diesel’s future, doing right by the customer, November’s election, and how his F450 was ruined. He also takes us back to the start of his company and tells us how he grew it from an idea into an empire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

Gen-Y Hitches joins us today to talk about some brand new hitch products they released! We go over the new products, how they simplify towing, incorporate safety features, and more. We also preview SEMA and what Gen-Y may have in store for attendees! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

Does adding ATF fluid to a fuel tank help lubricity? What dose should you use? Is 2 cycle oil good to use? What about kerosene for anti-gel? Hot Shot’s Secret did some testing on these old school methods and tells us about lubricity data, wear, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

We love talking about oil and are joined by Scott McAdoo, an Amsoil dealer from Maryland. He has a lot of experience working with fleets and equipment, and we wanted to know more about oil analysis. Specifically, what role it plays in oil change intervals, overall engine health, and finding potential problems. Scott also details his journey to Amso…

Today’s guest tells us about swapping a 7.3L Powerstroke into a Ford F150! Where did the idea come from and how hard was it? We go over chassis details, axles, the engine itself, any challenges along the way, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesPor The Diesel Podcast

Today we are joined by Randy Fields, President of Filtration Solutions Worldwide, about OE filtration (especially on EGR trucks) and bypass oil filtration. A listener wanted to learn more about their kits and we went into detail about OE filtration, bypass filters, oil demands in a diesel engine, soot, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Vi…

Richard from Stroker Diesel joins us today to talk about failure points on Powerstroke engines - from 7.3’s to 6.7’s. We ask him about common issues, the worst thing to do if you experience one, fixes he suggests to customers, how dealerships may not be able to help, and the art of diagnosing issues other shops can’t figure out. Learn more about yo…

Rislone offers several products to address a major issue with SCR systems - DEF crystallization. There were dozens of comments that came from our last podcast and today we ask them your questions. Do Rislone products trip a CEL? Can water be used to remove crystals? Is there a standard DEF fluid manufacturers must follow? How can you avoid getting …

DFC Diesel tells us how castings can cause old - or even new - engines to fail. And it’s not necessarily from big power power levels. We go into detail about engine blocks, head castings, and new parts causing big issues. How does DFC avoid those issues when building an engine? Give a listen and find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg…

Whether a truck is stock or highly modified, lift pumps factor into the equation right away. FASS Fuel Systems joins us to talk about lift pump kits, diesel performance, rumors about a different Ram transmission, their EGR filter kit, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

It was a sad day when manual transmissions left the diesel truck market. Today’s guest is a believer in them for daily driving, towing, and not giving them up. We talk about 6.7L Cummins with the G-56 manual, build options, how much power they’ve held up to, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

1997 Ford OBS Powerstroke, ZF-6 swap, 1980-86 front clip, four link suspension, custom interior, paint, engine upgrades - and all done by the owner. We get the details on doing the work himself, challenges, any changes he’d make, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

An expert from a Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram dealer joins us today to talk buying a new truck, maximizing your trade-in value, and getting the best deal. We also talk about picking the right dealer for a great experience! 40% off Kershaw Knives with code: 40TDP2024 FREE Shipping over $50 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

Today’s guest loves Ford OBS trucks and tells us about his journey from a modified 7.3L with a built E4OD to a 2000HP Fummins! We talk about a heartbreaking engine failure, building it back better, transmission build details, and one problem holding it back. 40% off Kershaw Knives with code: 40TDP2024 FREE Shipping over $50 Learn more about your ad…

Johnny from Stainless Diesel had a scary incident on the track and joins us today to talk about it. He describes tense moments as flames engulfed the car, what caused it, and lessons learned about safety. This also leads to a discussion about turbos, terminology, upcoming VGT advancements and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.…

DEF fluid crystallization can cause a ton of problems in modern diesel trucks. And the issues can start right away in some cases. How can we prevent tank, pump, heater, sender line, and injector problems? Rislone is a worldwide leader in automotive products and has a proactive solution for the SCR system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg…

What’s the sweet spot for daily driven reliability? Can a 1000HP 6.0L Powerstroke be reliable? 6.0 enthusiast Austin Denny joins us today to talk about his daily driver making over 1000HP, two race trucks, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesPor The Diesel Podcast

We love talking about 7.3L Powerstrokes and today’s guest owns two! Both were purpose built for streetability, and one has been owned for almost 20 years. We go over upgrades, build strategy, customization, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesPor The Diesel Podcast

Lenny from Dynomite Diesel Products stops by today to talk about fuel injectors, sled pulling, a huge move for the company, and some cool things coming up for enthusiasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesPor The Diesel Podcast

FASS Fuel Systems joins us to answer questions about lift pumps, filtering air and water from fuel, fuel filter efficiency, and a new kit that makes installing them easier than ever! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesPor The Diesel Podcast

Santjer Performance joins us today to talk about the last 47/48RE billet input shaft you’ll ever need! We talk about it being a 100% American made part, what makes it unique, and more. We also go over their 1000+ HP BMW 335D! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesPor The Diesel Podcast

Ken from Capital Diesel Performance joins us today to recap his UCC win, talk about which parts he trusts, and how to plan a build from start to finish. We also talk about maintaining a high performance truck and tips he’s learned along the way! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

Gen-Y Hitch joins us today to talk about new hitches that have hit the market! We ask them what makes them different in the market, their focus on quality and testing, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesPor The Diesel Podcast

Paul Wilson is joined by Robert Rowley! You probably have seen at least one of his videos on (TheBuiltCmax.Creations) Instagram or TikTok and we got a chance to chat about all the amazing things he's doing within the diesel world. Robert chats about 10K budget build projects, the spirit of competitions that are made for modified trucks that are str…

Our guest today spent some time in Thailand and got immersed in Duramax performance, racing, and tons more at the track. We go over power levels, possible engine upgrades and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesPor The Diesel Podcast