Indholdsfortegnelse for June 2024 i Diesel World

In the world of truck enthusiasts, achieving the perfect blend of style, comfort, and performance is a constant pursuit. A truck is more than just a vehicle; it’s an expression of one’s personality and a symbol of freedom on the open road. If you’re a proud owner of a modern truck seeking to elevate your driving experience, one place to look is to QA1 Suspension’s high-performance suspension parts. With a commitment to quality and innovation, QA1 Suspension has emerged as a leading name in the aftermarket suspension industry. THE PHILOSOPHY OF QA1: #GODRIVEIT QA1 Suspension’s philosophy is simple: Vehicles were meant to be driven. That means when you’re ready to lower your truck, QA1’s suspension systems are designed to not only give your truck an impressive stance, but also to…

Sometimes all you need in life is a really clean dually. Kenneth Statton, who goes by Kenny, out of Claremore, Oklahoma, has built just that. His gray 2018 Ford F-350 has gone through quite the transformation to become a show build that showcases Liberty Forged wheels, the brand his son, Steven Statton, started, while still maintaining the ability to tow and be a workhorse around town. Starting off, the truck of course had to get a set of 26x12 Liberty’s (LBTYD19’s) that came wrapped in a set of 37” RT Venom Power Tires, with the front wheels being super singles. Up next meant dropping the truck off at Highway 20 Collision in Claremore to get some Liberty Forged graphics made by Outlaw Graphics installed on the side of the truck…

Welcome back to another installment of “Stock to Not,” where we take our 1994 Ram 2500 and go from, well, stock—to not! We are well on our way through this build after completely going through this engine and drivetrain over the last few months to make sure that our 700-whp goal is able to hold up for a little beating after we’re finished with upgrades. We have been over-fueling our last turbocharger (Smeding Diesel S362) quite a bit for the first iteration of this build, so today we are going to turn it up a notch and change from our previously stated 300 frame charger and stock T3 manifold to a Smeding Diesel S467 and a three-piece T4 manifold. We are also going to install Smeding’s stainless manifold bolt kit.…

ANTHONY V BUFFALO, NY OWNER “I have a 2016 LML Duramax that I bought back in 2016 with only a few thousand miles on it,” Anthony says. “This truck has been my passion since the day I bought it. I’m from Buffalo, New York, and I’ve stored the truck every winter to keep it out of the salt and in mint condition. Throughout the years, I’ve done so many modifications I can’t keep track of everything I’ve done. One of my most important priorities is having the nicest black paint, which is hard to achieve, so I’ve had the truck paint corrected to perfection and ceramic-coated multiple times throughout its life. “Overall, this truck makes me the person I am today,” he continues. “It’s my summer ride and my occasional…

01 INDUSTRIAL INJECTION XP 600 CP3 PUMP Engineered with a robust 14mm shaft, 9mm plungers, a high-flow gear pump, and hardened & DLC coated internals, this powerhouse is set to redefine industry standards. Industrial Injection’s XP 600 CP3 pump flows over 600 LP/H at 5,550rpm with a MSRP starting at $4,400. Industrial Injection WWW.INDUSTRIALINJECTION.COM 02 WEHRLI FAB L5P DURAMAX AUXILIARY COOLANT TANK KIT Wehrli Custom Fab’s L5P auxiliary coolant tank for 2020-2024 Duramax models mounts in the OEM location, and is a quick way to get rid of the ugly factory plastic coolant reservoir. This custom powdercoated tank includes a black anodized CNC-machined billet cap and all necessary mounting hardware. Wehrli Custom Fab WWW.WCFAB.COM 03 BANKS PEDALMONSTER PedalMonster is the only OBD-connected throttle sensitivity controller for gas and diesel vehicles.…

When the time comes for a seasoned custom car builder and collector to look for something ‘different’ than they have had in the past, this is what they gravitate towards. Just finding a ’54 Ford C750 and getting it back in driving condition would fit the bill for staking claim on possessing an uncommon vehicle, but there’s always more room to further venture out into the territory of truly unusual. Mark Pierson of Sarasota, Florida is a well-documented car and truck enthusiast who is always hunting for his next wild addition to his collection. While he currently has several unique vehicles in his stable, his latest acquisition captures far more attention than the rest. AGED TO PERFECTION While Mark is never afraid to dive deep into a project to bring…

It doesn’t take being a shop owner to build the ultimate diesel, but it certainly doesn’t hurt! Between Randall Williams and his crew at The Diesel Shop in Locust Grove, Oklahoma, they have many years of building prowess and diesel expertise. So it should come as no surprise that our gorgeous cover model this month, a built 2017 Ford F-350 Super Duty, hinged on that combined skill set, resulting in one unforgettable custom truck. EVERYONE LOVES A LOWERED DUALLY Randall and his crew at The Diesel Shop have built a number of impressive trucks over the years, but if you’re looking for a unique showstopper like no other, look no further than one of Randall’s personal rigs—his lowered 2017 F-350 Super Duty dually. Traditionally, dual rear-wheel trucks are thought of…

June 8-9 ATLANTIC CITY TRUCK MEET Atlantic City June 14-15 FREEDOM TRUCK MEET Van Wert, Ohio June 20-22nd SUPER NATIONAL TRUCK AND TRACTOR PULL Tomah, WI June 22nd EAST COAST DIESEL NATIONALS Numidia, PA June 22 WHIPSBYWADE CERTIFIED SUMMER CAR SHOW Atlanta, GA July 12-13 BEECH BEND DIESEL DRAGS Bowling Green, Kentucky July 26-27 ROCKY TOP DIESEL SHOOTOUT Crossville, Tennessee August 2-4 CARLISLE TRUCK NATIONALS Carlisle, Pennsylvania August 9-10th MICHIANA AUTO MANIA ElkHart, IN August 23-24th SCHEID DIESEL EXTRAVAGANZA 2024 Lyons, IN August 31st FALL BURNOUT BASH Middletown, NY September 8-9th LIFTED TRUCK NATIONALS Jay, OK September 20-21 SNYDER PERFORMANCE ENGINEERING OUTLAW FINALS New Alexandria, Pennsylvania…

Everyone has their favorite engine configuration when it comes to power numbers, torque, performance, and allover quality, but if you ask Ford diesel fans what their engine of choice is, chances are most of them will put the 7.3L V-8 Power Stroke at the top of the list. Known as being virtually “bulletproof” with regular maintenance, the 7.3L can be found in Ford light-duty trucks all the way back as far as 1994. Despite being replaced with the 6.0L Power Stroke in the second quarter of 2003, due in large part to California’s emissions and noise regulations, the 7.3 remains one of the most sought-after diesel engines in the Ford truck fleet today. That very engine is exactly what inspired Caleb Rennekamp of Groveland, Florida, to build this custom truck!…

With the foundation of diesel engines and who waswere responsible for them established in the May issue, Diesel World continues the deep dive into diesel history. Understanding just the very beginning leaves quite the gap of information from then—until now. Here, we pick up from where we left off with Mr. Rudolf Diesel and his invention, finding ourselves looking at possibly the most important evolution of the diesel engines—: the integration of the engine into a variety of industries, such as transportation, commercial shipping, and even war machinery. Rudolf Diesel’s patent on his diesel engine expired in 1908, opening the door for anybody to take the design and innovate upon it. A plethora of engineers and inventors took the design and started implementing them into all sorts of applications almost…

You’ve seen All Road Automotive’s builds at SEMA, Lone Star Throwdown, and the Daytona Truck Meet. The crew at All Road, led by owner/operator Andy Giuseppetti, is best known for their full Any Level Lift Builds, taking home multiple trophies for best truck and best suspension. They’re also known for their “Liberty and Justice For All” build, a full frame-off F-450 build that appeared in these very pages. “By having a smaller shop, we can focus on the details the customer wants but still have fun doing it,” Andy says. It also allows the crew to work directly with customers to build long-term clients and relationships. Today, they’re doing exactly that as they wrap up another Any Lift build. Doing suspension, wheels, tires, lighting, custom paintwork, and accessories, All Road…

As I sit here in our new-to-us shop space, I can’t help but reflect on the last three years of my life. I have a really interesting relationship with my past self. In some ways, I respect him. He was the young kid who wouldn’t take no for an answer—now he’s the mid-20-year-old who just kept pushing without always knowing where to go, what to do, but always understanding that forward momentum is better than no momentum at all. In a lot of the same ways, I’ve seen some incredible things happen. From truck shows popping up out of nowhere to becoming some of the biggest events of the year, race teams that had every opportunity to quit (Like Dirty Hooker Diesel did at Ultimate Callout Challenge in 2023), to…