The Diesel Performance Podcast is a conversation, debate, and everything else about the three main domestic diesel engines: Duramax, Powerstroke, and Cummins. Hosts Paul Wilson and Chris Ehmke cover topics every diesel owner wants to know. If you love diesel engines and light duty pickup trucks - you've found the perfect podcast.
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What is goin' on Diesel Nation? The Diesel Podcast is your source for all things diesel. Cummins, Duramax & Powerstroke. From mild to wild, we deliver the latest updates from all the biggest names in the industry. Keep the shiny side up!
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4BT from stock to crazy power levels is on today’s episode! Khaos Diesel Performance and Repair gives us the details on building it into a power house. We also talk about the old Pinks Cummins being resurrected for 2025! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Diesel Podcast
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EPA And DOJ Happenings With Kory Willis OF PPEI / Paul Wilson's Finale
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48:40First things first, this is Paul Wilson's final episode on the Diesel Performance Podcast. Paul has been hosting this podcast and founded it since it's inception in 2015. Over 2 million downloads and millions of more listens. We can't thank Paul enough for all he's done. Thanks for the 10 years bro, we love you. Our episode today is with Kory Willi…
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You guys asked for 6.0L Powerstroke content, and Austin Denny joins us for a 2025 update! He pilots some of the fastest 6.0’s on the planet and tells us changes for this year, his goals, and one thing that’s changed his outlook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Diesel Podcast
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Started Stock, Now it Scares Other Trucks!
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56:51A past guest and 7.3L OBS owner joins us to update the build on his 1997 truck. It’s gotten an engine change, updated hard parts, and is looking to do some personal bests this year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Diesel Podcast
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Dan’s Diesel Performance chats with us today about making an Allison transmission unbeatable. From towing to competition, they go over clutch packs, hydraulic upgrades, torque converters, temperatures, cooler flow, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Diesel Podcast
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Paul Wilson and Chris Ehmke get behind the wheel of a 2025 Cummins and let you know how they feel about this 5thish? 6th Gen? Cummins. New turbo ✓ Grid Heater... Out, Glow plugs In External injectors ✓ Side Draft Intake ✓ New 8-speed transmission✓ So how do the boys feel about it? Take a listen!By Justin Tyson / Duramaxtuner
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Will tariffs affect common maintenance parts? Will availability dwindle? Vinny Himes joins us today to discuss the potential pitfalls, and how marketing can sell sub-par parts in this climate. We also talk about the potential for U.S. companies to leapfrog ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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EPA Rules Gone, Tariffs & 2025 Cummins Test Drive
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56:11Caleb Jacobs from The Drive chats with us today about his invitation from Ram to drive the 2025 Cummins! We cover its grueling test in the desert, trim levels, and more. We also discuss new EPA deregulation and what it could mean, plus tariff impacts on new vehicles and the aftermarket. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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EPA Deregulation - What It Means for Parts
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1:01:10Lenny Reed from Dynomite Diesel gives his opinion on what EPA deregulation means for aftermarket parts, evolution of injector technology, and his opinion on tariffs. Is the auto industry in for a bumpy ride? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Diesel Podcast
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Instant Tuning With EZ Lynk For L5P Duramax!
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36:49No more swapping ECMs, no more plugging in unlock cables. EZ Lynk has the goods where all you do is plug into the OBDII and flash your 2017-2023 L5P Duramax, and the custom tunes will flash without needing to do an unlock or ECM swap! Paul and Chris are joined by Tim Mahoney, the lead tuner at Duramaxtuner, to discuss the future of tuning now and w…
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We love stories about the pursuit of success and had a great conversation with Jimmy Henderson Motorsports. We discuss preparing for and competing at the highest level, team building, maintenance, and running several businesses while working towards a championship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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5 Things Every Truck Owner Should Know
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1:04:42Hot Shot’s Secret works with a lot of shops, racers, and truck owners across the country. We chat with them about 5 things every truck owner should know, whether you just bought your first truck, or have owned them for decades. We talk about oil, additives, emissions systems, maintenance, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.…
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Edge Products has a new custom tuning option that saves money, can be added to existing monitors, and has partnered with industry-leading tuners to deliver it to your truck. We discuss which trucks are currently supported, ones that will be added soon, and the future of custom tuning made easy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a…
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Kat from Siskiyou Diesel Performance talks 6.7L Cummins with us today! Lifter issues, emission system woes, factory oil changes intervals, and other major problems (and fixes) are discussed for 5th Gen Ram trucks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Diesel Podcast
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The little intricacies of what a diesel owner needs and utilizes his truck are something you always have to take into consideration when it comes to building mods and tuning. How did that come into factor how the custom tuning of a the underpowered L5D come about? What about building the Stealth STR for these very specific 6500 Duramax trucks? Well…
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Cummins fans are wondering how the 2025 model compares to previous years, and its competition from Ford and GM. Derek Rose from DNR Customs got his hands on a brand new truck, drove it with and without a trailer, got a feel for the new 8 speed, and tore into the engine. How does the RAM stack up with the new powertrain, injectors and glow plugs, li…
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Hot Shot’s Secret stops by to talk about the top myths of diesel fuel additives. We cover lubrication, cost, treat rate, cetane, old school products, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Diesel Podcast
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We Couldn’t Believe Issues with This Truck
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1:06:46Siskiyou Diesel joins us to share trends they are seeing with the L5P and OEM failures. The list is extensive - and shocking. Give a listen as they walk us through each issue, if fixes exist, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Diesel Podcast
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Lifted L5D 6500 Duramax On 43s With Tuning and Stealth!
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21:07Paul Wilson and Chris Ehmke take you on a ride with a truck that dwarfs our L5P. The boys get behind the wheel of a 6500HD L5D Duramax that is massive. These trucks leave the factory with a lot of power to be desired and that's where DuramaxTuner stepped in with custom tuning and a Stealth STR Turbo. The results? Well let the boys tell you in detai…
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Duramax Problems Exposed! Expert Tells Us Fixes
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57:20Dmaxstore joins us today to discuss Duramax problems, from the L5P and LML, back to the LB7. Erik Miller, from their R&D department, and talks about new products, testing, and how to keep these trucks on the road. We also talk about their cool builds, ranging from a square body Duramax swap to the baby Duramax! Learn more about your ad choices. Vis…
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With trucks coming out of warranty, consistent problems are starting to show as a pattern. Kat from Siskiyou Diesel talks with us today about common failures popping up with the 6.7L Powerstroke. We discuss where they come from and simple fixes that can help avoid the expensive failures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice…
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Rislone chats with us today about ways we can protect against DEF crystallization, DPF’s clogging, and fuel issues from the pump. We also discuss new industries with emissions challenges and ways Rislone is approaching solutions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Diesel Podcast
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Paul sits down with Jeremy Garnett, technician at Duramax / Calibrated Power, to talk about big blocks, L5Ds, why the LML is the worst to wrench on, and what he tries to show online for others that don't get under the hood of as many trucks as he does. Paul closes out the show with a diesel insights regarding blowing up an engine dyno. Anything you…
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This OEM Engine Part Will Break At 11,000 Miles?
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26:25Fleece Performance joins us today to talk about a needed fix on the 6.7L Powerstroke! The guys explain how the factory part fails (even within 11,000 miles), how they fixed it, plus other solutions to keep trucks on the road. From fuel fittings to electrical, we discuss quality options that fix the problem from the start. Learn more about your ad c…
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Dan’s Diesel Performance chats with us about one of the best upgrades for LB7-L5P trucks! We take a look at drop-in turbos and how they change response, EGT control, and fit into a strategy for power. We also ask them how L5P’s are holding up to power and their opinion of the 10 speed Allison. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad…
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The boys are back! First episode up.... 2024 L5P tuning?? Oh yes. Paul Wilson and Chris Ehmke are joined by Jacob White of Edge Products to discuss just that, 2024 L5P tuning. They have all the new info right here and discuss much more such as how custom tuning is expanding on the Edge CTS 3(+), they discuss the complexities of unlocking the new EC…
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Despite a political change in D.C., there’s a massive internal combustion engine ban on the horizon. SEMA joins us today to talk about the small window to reverse course and how it will impact 40% of America. Contact Your Representatives! https://sema.quorum.us/campaign/110675/ Get Involved Now! https://www.semasan.com/ Learn more about your ad cho…
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Power Hungry Performance joins us for a talk about 7.3L Powerstrokes, tuning advancements, and their legendary reliability. We also talk about Summit 7.3 and it opening up for enthusiasts to attend and see all that’s available to keep their trucks on the road! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Reliable Powerstroke Builds + 6.3L Stroker
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45:47J&K Engines talks all things Powerstroke with us on today’s episode! From the 7.3 OBS to 6.7L - and the 6.3L stroker - they walk us through build options from towing and reliability, to all out performance. We also ask why some 6.7L’s have bearing failure that wipes out an engine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Lenny from Dynomite Diesel defines how performance has changed and why shops should embrace it. We also discuss what truck owners today want, how injectors can deliver reliability to old and new trucks, plus DDP injectors coming to new industries/engines! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Easy Hydrogen Add-On Jumps MPG That Much?
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47:22We chat with Central Valley HHO, Inc. and talk about their onboard hydrogen systems for increasing fuel economy, and as a mobile DPF cleaning solution. All diesel engines and applications are covered and we have an in-depth conversation about benefits, DPF life, applications, use, and tons more! Check out Central Valley HHO, Inc on Facebook: / cent…
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Power Hungry Performance joins us today to talk about an overlooked part of upgrading the 6.0L Powerstroke - FICM tuning. We go over why it’s important, how it brings together aftermarket injectors, drivability, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Diesel Podcast
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Fuel Additive Benefits for Lubricity, Cetane & Injector Cleaner
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44:58How important is conditioning diesel fuel and what benefits does it provide? Rislone joins us today to talk about their Hy-Per Diesel Complete Fuel System Treatment. We discuss lubricity, cetane, and keeping the fuel system clean. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Diesel Podcast
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If your EGT’s are creeping higher and higher, what can you do? Stainless Diesel chats with us about turbo upgrades, piping, manifolds, and boost leaks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Diesel Podcast
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You guys asked for an episode about towing with a tuned truck - and any downsides to it. Edge Products joins us to talk about designing and testing tunes in the real world, safety features, and operating with safe parameters. We discuss the 6.7L Powerstroke, 6.7L Cummins and L5P! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Ram Nightmares! Common Problems & How to Fix Them!
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50:24Are 2nd Gen Rams a good buy in 2025? What if you own one and want to avoid issues that’ll down the truck? Stainless Diesel has owned and raced a 2nd Gen for years and shares with us their experiences. From the VP44 to cracks in the head, we cover everything in-between. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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There’s been a lot of talk about Executive Orders making deletes ok to buy, sell, and install. Lawyer Stewart Cables answers the question if the President can get rid of the Clean Air Act, EPA, and make deletes ok. We also ask why military vehicles come without emissions! Stewart D. Cables is a founding partner of Hassan + Cables. Stewart specializ…
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Stainless Diesel joins us to talk about wastegates and whether we need them, external vs internal, and what they actually do. We also talk about how they apply to pickup trucks, but also semi trucks and other applications! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Diesel Podcast
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Dan’s Diesel Performance talks with us today about drop-in turbos for new diesel trucks, including the L5P! We also ask some listener questions about choosing the right turbo, transmission upgrades to handle the increased power, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Can’t Believe This Took Out an Engine!
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1:02:55When an engine failure happens, it can sometimes come from the least likely of sources. Choate Engineering Performance joins us today to go over causes of engine failures that come from unlikely parts. Cummins, Duramax, or Powerstroke, you gotta see this. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Taking a Turbo Shop from Startup to Leader
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48:15Johnny from Stainless Diesel chats with us today about starting Stainless Diesel, going from an idea, to a part-time gig, to a leader in diesel turbo technology. From racing on the weekends, to cutting edge VGT technology, we talk about the future of turbos and Stainless Diesel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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EGR Solutions With Jake And Spencer Of FASS
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35:12Paul Wilson and Chris Ehmke are joined by Jake and Spencer of FASS EGR Solutions, which is its own entity of the FASS Fuel family. We are big fans of all their products and in this episode, they detail all the interesting products, developments, and the future of EGR solutions! This episode was recorded in late 2024 and we had some technical diffic…
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Can the 6.4L Powerstroke be a reliable engine? Can they be built to be dependable? DFC Diesel joins us today to talk about the engine, its shortcomings, and ways it can be a solid platform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Diesel Podcast
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Rislone joins us today to talk pre-emptive maintenance for DPF’s! We discuss a revolutionary product they have for DPF trucks, best practices for driving habits, plus avoiding crystallization of DEF fluid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Diesel Podcast
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Adding Power for Drivability + Custom Tuning
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55:44Edge Products joins us on today’s podcast to talk about towing power, throttle response, custom tuning, and more. We also discuss testing tunes for 49 and 50 state compliance, while working within safe parameters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Diesel Podcast
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This case involves multiple government agencies and countries - something we hadn’t seen before. Jake from FASS joins us to discuss the details, implications for the diesel industry, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Diesel Podcast
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It’s that time of year when freezing temperatures can wreak havoc on diesel trucks. Hot Shot’s Secret did some testing on anti-gel products on the market and shared results on today’s episode. We discuss fuel lubricity, how to ungel diesel quickly, and preventing it throughout winter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Lenny Reed from Dynomite Diesel chats with us about the election impacting diesel, private equity changing the industry, moving into a new building, and he answers a listener question! We also talk about a dealer event at their HQ and what shops are asking for,. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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A clogged DPF can be extremely expensive and lead to downtime. Rislone joins us today to talk about a new product for cleaning a DPF - while it is on the truck. They detail the process, how often to do it for optimum maintenance, and more. We also talk about DEF system cleaning in conjunction for a complete solution. Learn more about your ad choice…
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From Stock to Savage: Turbo Upgrades Covered!
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52:40An upgraded turbo can make towing, daily driving, and throttle response much better than stock. And if you’re looking for performance, technology has made them drivable both on the street and track. Stainless Diesel joins us today to talk Powerstroke turbo upgrades for 7.3 to 6.7’s (and some massive ones for 3500+ HP) Learn more about your ad choic…
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