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Cool Sleeper

Budget, Power, what else could one want?

Posted March 31 2013 08:27 PM by Jason Sands

We recently stumbled across this cool truck on the dyno.

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Dmax From The Past

Former DPC Competitor: Spotted

Posted October 31 2012 10:02 AM by Mike McGlothlin

Have you ever bumped into a previous Diesel Power Challenge competitor?

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HP Isn't Everything

The Perfect Daily Driver...

Posted September 21 2012 05:15 PM by Mike McGlothlin

What's your idea of the "ideal" daily driven diesel pickup?

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Posted September 20 2012 10:24 PM by jason.thompson

Underground Diesel has its truck ready for the H&S Event this Saturday in St. George, Utah. We'll be there to check out the action.

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Fall Fuel Fest: St. George, Utah

H&S Performance Event This Saturday

Posted September 20 2012 11:03 AM by jason.thompson

Diesel Power will be at the H&S Performance Fall Fuel Fest this Saturday, September 22, 2012.

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Upcoming Feature

Battle Hymn Trucks

Posted September 20 2012 12:56 AM by jason.thompson

These are Dane Phillips' Battle Hymn trucks.The following is just his list of firearms for the upcoming doomsday. The Raptor isn't diesel. Firearms1. Hand Gun (.45 ACP) – Ed Brown SF-SS-SG Special Forces, SS/SS w/ Stealth...

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The Wheel And Tire Craze

Have You Bought Wheels & Tires?

Posted August 30 2012 02:04 PM by Mike McGlothlin

What do you do if the tire you want to run isn't made in the size you need?

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We Need Diesel Power Parts for Veterans Groups

Help Show That The Diesel Community Supports The Troops

Posted August 17 2012 03:27 PM by jason.thompson

Davy Gray of the Hampton Roads Historical Re enactments sent me a message regarding his diesel project designed to support the troops. Hopefully the diesel community can pull together and get this project done. MISSION...

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We Want To Know!

What's Your Best Pass At The Dragstrip?

Posted July 12 2012 02:35 PM by Mike McGlothlin

It's time for a little bench racing...

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Some Pre-Holiday Fun

Mid-Week Sled Pull

Posted July 5 2012 02:37 PM by Mike McGlothlin

I hope everyone had a great 4th of July yesterday. As part of my pre-holiday celebration, I headed west and took in a sled pull over in Rushville, IL on Tuesday night...

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Freewheeling and Gravity =5% fuel economy improvement-How to save fuel

Volvo Truck's I-See Cruise Control

Posted June 27 2012 12:06 PM by jason.thompson

Volvo just developed the most sophisticated cruise control system since cruise missiles. Even if you never use I-See you can train yourself to be almost as efficient by following the rules of the computer (from press...

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What's the Best Tire for the Diesel Power Challenge?

Diesel Power Challenge (Insider Information)

Posted May 7 2012 08:43 PM by jason.thompson

Diesel Power Challenge competitor John Kennedy let us in on his tire secret. He likes older tires that have worn flat. He then modifies them with a hot knife. The rubber gets harder with age.

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Navistar and Mid-America Trucking Show

Stainless Steel Cab and Natural Gas

Posted March 27 2012 11:48 AM by jason.thompson

Navistar Introduces International Loadstar with stainless steal cab. Who wants a stainless steal cab and bed for their pickup? My hands up. And natural gas is coming on strong...if the big trucks make the switch does...

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BAE Systems Selects Ford Power For JLTV

Valanx Powerd By the 6.7L Power Stroke

Posted March 26 2012 05:10 PM by jason.thompson

BAE Systems announced its selection of the Ford 6.7 Power Stroke diesel "with class-leading fuel economy and the best horsepower and torque of any engine in its class" to power its JLTV proposal called the Valanx.

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Howard Simpson and Planetary Gears

David's Right Old People Rule

Posted March 22 2012 11:13 AM by jason.thompson

Just like Diesel Power editor David Kennedy said in his recent editorial...we have a lot to learn from old guys. While doing some research on the 48RE transmission I found out that Howard Simpson and the gear set...

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