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Diesel Power Blogs
Editor's Blog
Bully Dog sets a record!
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Posted June 12 2013 09:45 AM by Jason Sands
At the NHRDA's last event in Indiana, Bully Dog set the World on fire, by running a 8.70 at 159mph! This is the quickest pass yet for the Pro Street class, which is a very popular class due to its factory frame rule, and...
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Old Timer's Test
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Posted May 31 2013 07:37 AM by Jason Sands
After yesterday's bad looking cylinder wall on the Cummins we tore apart, we took a second look, and did an old-timer's test.
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Cylinder Scoring
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Posted May 29 2013 08:30 AM by Jason Sands
Yesterday, we got the engine on our 95 Dodge apart, only to see this....what do you guys think?
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Sweet LA Freeway Spotting
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Posted April 30 2013 09:43 AM by Jason Sands
On thing Los Angeles is good for, is truly weird vehicles, like this Dually Van Truck I spotted on the 105 freeway this morning.
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20-40 cents more? Don't think so....
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Posted April 27 2013 10:40 AM by Jason Sands
It's been often reported that diesel fuel is 20 to 40 cents more a gallon, negating the fuel advantage of diesels. The mainstream media loves to report this to poo-poo such aweseome cars as the 36mpg BMW 335d and 40+mpg Cruze.
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Long Term Budget Duramax
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Posted April 22 2013 09:19 AM by Jason Sands
Ever wonder how long diesels last when modified? We ran across this '03 Duramax that has been at 500rwhp and 1,000lb-ft since 2005!
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46mpg on the highway!
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Posted April 19 2013 11:05 AM by Jason Sands
In a not-normally-happening announcement, it turns out that the new Chevy Cruze diesel will be rated at 46mpg highway, not 42mpg, as previously thought. All the World news stations have jumped over the info, but also...
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Budget, Power, what else could one want?
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Posted March 31 2013 08:27 PM by Jason Sands
We recently stumbled across this cool truck on the dyno.
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Some of the first Monster Trucks were diesels?
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Posted March 25 2013 12:12 PM by Jason Sands
It's true. When Monster Trucks burst onto the scene with sturdy frames and big heavy parts, diesels were a natural option.
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500hp 12-valve recipe
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Posted March 16 2013 03:17 AM by Jason Sands
Ok maybe I may be a little presumptuous in calling it MY power package, but I do have proof of a very good 500+rwhp 94-96 (160hp pump) Dodge recipe...a number many seem to be shooting for.
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Drag Racing and Sled Pulling in NC!
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Posted March 16 2013 03:00 AM by Jason Sands
If you're anywhere near Durham, NC today, we'd come and check out Rudy's 3rd annual event, featuring drag racing, dynoing, and sled pulling. Last year there were 10-second drag trucks, 900hp dyno kings, and some serious...
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Surprising Results
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Posted March 4 2013 09:45 AM by Jason Sands
Since I've been driving Project Rust Bucket, my 89 Dodge every day, I've gotten a chance to get some pretty accurate fuel economy numbers, and the results were surprising, considering the conditions. The Sepulveda Pass...
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141.998mph, a new World Record
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Posted March 1 2013 09:03 AM by Jason Sands
It's official, I'm a World Record holder! The coolest part of the whole deal was that the record certificate indicated that the official 141.998mph speed record was held by Jason Sands of the USA, and that's when it hit me...
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Fire!!!
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Posted February 28 2013 04:48 PM by Jason Sands
I chuckled as I saw the "likes" on Facebook regarding the cool night shot of Cole Dow's mid 9 second drag truck. Wait till they see the next one I have up my sleeve!
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XL1 Confirmed for Production!
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Posted February 21 2013 05:07 PM by Jason Sands
It looks like after 10 years, VW's crazy fuel efficient superfuel car will actually go into production!
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