Indholdsfortegnelse for December 2025 i Diesel World

Keeping the Power Stroke guys in mind, we’ve decided to skew our buyer’s guide for this platform to the 2011-2016 “steel body” trucks that we all know and love. With this generation of 6.7L PS, there have been a ton of little bugs in the beginning of it being available to the public, whether it’s a cracked lower charge pipe, a cracked piston from the DEF system overloading the #6 cylinder, or the coolant system helping your transmission overheat. Don’t fret. We’ve got you covered on some well-known quality parts for the Ford lover in your life this holiday season! 1. S&S FORD 6.7L CP4 TO DCR CONVERSION - 2011-2025 POWER STROKE Owners of Ford 6.7L Power Stroke engines from model years 2011 to 2025 should consider upgrading to the…

Today we’re working on “Jan,” our 17X, XXX mile 7.3L F-350. She has been sitting for a few years due to a tired HPOP that needed to be replaced. The old owner had simply lost interest in upkeeping the truck. Now it’s time for us to give it some oil pressure back into the injection system and get this truck back on the road! The High-Pressure Oil Pump (HPOP) on the 7.3L Power Stroke is a critical part of the HEUI fuel injection system, as it pressurizes engine oil to actuate the injectors. Whether you’re swapping it due to failure, a leak, or upgrading for performance, the process is straightforward with the right approach. Riffraff Diesel has supplied a giant list of billet parts from its catalog along with a…

When Jimmy Stewart decided to build his dream truck, he didn’t just aim to turn heads—he aimed to break necks. His 1965 Chevrolet C10 isn’t just slammed to the ground and bagged; it’s stuffed with diesel muscle, packed with custom work from front to back, and it goes by the name WARPNY1. And yeah, it definitely lives up to the name. THE HEART OF THE BEAST Tucked under the hood is a 6.1L straight-six Cummins pulled from a ’94 Dodge. But this ain’t your granddad’s farm truck engine. This beast is stroked with a 6.7 crank, decked out with Mahle pistons, fire-ringed heads, billet rocker supports, and ported everything. It’s topped with two compound turbos, a PhatShaft 62/65/12 feeding a massive 75/96/1.32. That’s not just for show either; it’s a “hold…

THE START OF REFINISHING If you’re like me, older trucks are a huge part of your life and probably even your entire net worth, but time is their biggest enemy when it comes to keeping them roadworthy. 1994-2002 RAM trucks have a ton of issues with tiny rust holes in the frame where water sits and runs down the frame. This can create heavy pitting and actually cause your beloved truck to be undrivable over time. We searched for about 5 months to find a frame to replace the not-so-great one that our editorial build has been sporting for the last 31 years, and we’re going to make it last a lifetime. KBS Coatings is here to save the day! We have got a sweet lineup of its rust preventative…

Building anything in 2025 has proven to be an expensive endeavor, but building a race truck this year has got to be one of the most costly endeavors a person can start. Or is it? The Poor Diesel Challenge, the brainchild of a few good old boys with a few dollars and a dream, set out to prove that racing doesn’t need to be expensive. It just needs to be fun. Unlike last year, the PDC cracked its gates wide open for 2025. No invite-only list, no insider shuffle. Anyone could throw their hat in, so long as they had the guts and the budget discipline to make it happen. What rolled into the staging area at Heartland Homemade Ice Cream was a mix of mad science, backyard ingenuity, and…

If you’re like most enthusiasts and serious about your creativity, your ultimate dream is to see your ride featured in a national magazine. Having your talent recognized has to be the ultimate thrill. If you’re one of those lucky few to actually have your ride appear in your favorite book, you know that it took the right combination of tools, time, and talent, along with a healthy dose of creativity (and maybe a little luck) before you achieved success. If you are really lucky, however, like José Lugo, and have two of your rides already featured, you know that the next success demands a level of creativity that is even bigger and better than the last. Fortunately, José was up to the task, creating this one-of-a-kind ride that is genuinely…

For some, the itch never really goes away. That gnawing urge. That empty space in the garage and in the soul where a dream machine once sat. For Chance Frank of Elk City, Oklahoma, that void came in the shape of a heavyhitting custom dually. And while he tried to move on after selling his last Phat Phabz-built beast, the truth was simple: Chance missed it more than he expected. So, he told his wife, Tawni, what so many of us try to explain: “I keep dreaming about building another one.” That dream became reality in a way only Phat Phabz could make happen. Chance was no stranger to the scene. His previous dually was a rolling masterpiece built by none other than Jake McKiddie and his crew at Phat…

Some people scroll past an old truck on Facebook Marketplace without a second thought. For others, they see potential—a blank canvas and an opportunity to build something truly unique. This is the case for Jordan Sutphin, better known as @7.3Queen. The 1993 Ford 7.3L IDI she brought home was far from a showstopper when he bought it, but she didn’t see faded paint and worn parts. She saw late nights in the garage, weekends at shows, and a build that could inspire thousands. Today, that same truck is the reason hundreds of thousands of people know her as 7.3 Queen, one of the most authentic voices in the diesel scene. Jordan’s story starts with that single truck, a daily driver that slowly became a showpiece under her own hands, and…

Not all truck builds are quite the same. Sometimes, the desired result is an obvious full-blown custom creation; other times, the truck is designed to be a little more subtle. For the sake of sparking discussion, it’s safe to say that this 2023 Ford F-350 Super Duty rides the line of both worlds but slightly teeters toward the latter category. At first take, most onlookers might only see a brand-new truck with a big lift and a few accessories hanging off it—fair enough. Those who really do know their Ford trucks and can differentiate between Ford’s modern trim packages represent the slim segment of enthusiasts who understand that this truck, in this form, should not even exist. To break things down, let’s focus on properties of this truck that can…

The Carlisle Fairgrounds roared to life August 1–3, 2025, as a few shy of 3,000 registered trucks converged for one of the year’s most anticipated gatherings—the Carlisle Truck Nationals. While the show field boasted an array of trucks, the spotlight for many was firmly on the diesel-powered machines and the towering big rigs that commanded attention from sunrise to sundown. This year’s Big Rig Show and Shine was nothing short of spectacular. Row after row of gleaming haulers filled the grounds, with their polished chrome and immaculate paint reflecting the summer sun. Competitors came from across the country, as some had spent weeks on the road just to be in attendance. The judging, handled with precision through eJudged.com covered over a dozen classes, recognizing rigs for everything from paint and…

In the world of Cummins trucks, the common rail trucks are HUGE right now due to their mostly pre-emission, easy-to-work-on engines, along with being pretty much the best entry-level power plant for making big HP in our industry. We’re going to show a couple awesome parts to add to your wish list this holiday season to get the most out of your Cummins-powered truck! 1. S&B COLD AIR INTAKE SYSTEM 2013-2018 RAM 6.7L CUMMINS The S&B Intake System for the ‘13-’18 Cummins takes the principles and design of the factory Ram Active Air and improves upon the entire system by combining the benefits of the Active Air with the size and available air volume that S&B is known for. Uses the same motor that drives Ram Active Air to activate…

November is here, and that means the holiday season is just around the corner. As we begin to close the chapter on another year, I can’t help but reflect on what 2025 has been. Despite my best plans, 2025 turned into another crazy adventure with a lot of unexpected twists and turns. Hospital stays, unexpected repairs to the build, and some curveballs I never saw coming made sure this was a year to remember. Despite all that, I can’t help but be thankful. I’m thankful for the friends who showed up when I needed them. I’m thankful for a community that’s always ready to lend a part, a tool, or just a hand to help push the project forward. And I’m thankful for diesel itself—the hobby, the machines, and the…