January 30, 2019
News
Web Exclusive
2018 Vendor Awards Given
Premier Performance Products Distribution, a wholesale distributor of aftermarket automotive parts primarily serving the light truck and off-road segments, named its 2018 Vendors of the Year this week at their 11th Annual Dealer Cruises. 2018 Vendor of th
January 29, 2019
Products, News
Web Exclusive
Trigger Wireless Accessory Control Systems
Wiring and controlling all of the 12-volt powered accessories on your off-road rig—lights, onboard air compressors, E-lockers, lights, and so forth—just got a lot easier thanks to Trigger. The company’s Wireless Accessory Control Systems not only cut wiri
January 25, 2019
Spotlight, Feature
Breaking The Glass Ceiling: Using soft hands and a wrench
As a San Jacinto College student, Jean Hoelewyn mastered her courses, never stopping until she achieved high scores. Now she is excelling in her career as Silver Eagle Distributors’ first female diesel technician.
January 25, 2019
Duramax, News
Bullet Proof Diesel’s LBZ EGR Coolers for Duramax
Bullet Proof Diesel has released a new line of EGR coolers featuring the patented H-Core technology, which was developed to resist the common causes of EGR cooler failure. Immediately available, the EGR coolers have been engineered for 6.6L Duramax LBZ a
January 21, 2019
Products, Feature
Transfer Flow Transforms 2018 Ford F-150 Power Stroke into the Ultimate Family Adventure Vehicle
Transfer Flow’s first project vehicle, “The Compass,” is a 2018 Ford F-150 Power Stroke diesel designed to be the ultimate family adventure vehicle. The Compass features Transfer Flow’s newly designed 50-gallon replacement tank, a custom 40-gallon fuel ta
January 21, 2019
Feature
Steve Janes
Standing Out In A Crowd: David Fischer’s SEMA truck attracted a lot of interest
So the idea was to take a 2016 Chevy HD Duramax with the LML engine and turn it into something that would not only amaze showgoers in Las Vegas, but could also bust through deep snowdrifts in the spring to provide access to the higher elevation snow.
January 20, 2019
Products, Feature
Product Test--Flash Tow Hitch: FastWay Flash E series tow hitch
We came across the FastWay Flash E series aluminum ball mount tow hitch and wanted to take a closer look at some of its attributes—like a six-inch drop for adjustability and a two-size ball holder that allows us to keep the most common two tra
January 20, 2019
Ask The Expert, Feature
Whatcha Working On? : Replacing High Pressure Oil Pump
On some projects, you just need to crawl right on top of the engine to get access to the repair. That’s what Jim Van Dam, technician for Moonlight Diesel of Logan, UT, did while replacing a leaking high pressure oil pump on a 2001 Ford F350 7.3L Powerstro
January 19, 2019
Products, News
Colin Peterson
SEMA Products
Although there are thousands of products on display at SEMA, here are just a quick handful that caught our eye.
January 19, 2019
News
Steve Janes
SEMA: Automotive Show On Steroids
SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) occupied the entire Las Vegas Convention Center—we’re talking about every nook and cranny of the building plus the parking lots—with vehicles, displays and events. It brings together product manufacturers and
January 19, 2019
Feature
Steve Janes
Cold Weather Starting: What you know can help you go
As we head into winter, we’re going to encounter much colder temperatures, which means we need to take some added precautions to ensure our diesel trucks won’t be hindered by the cold. About five years ago the editors of Diesel Tech Magazine went into som
January 16, 2019
Cummins, Feature
Steve Janes
Building The Perfect Truck: Dodge chassis topped with Chevy cab
If you’re working for a living, you may as well focus your work on something you love doing. For Andrew Munster of Whistler, BC, combining work with snowmobiling was a natural fit. And custom-building a truck that helps get him from home to work to the mo
January 12, 2019
PowerStroke, Feature
Super Duty Support Squad: Four Diesel-Powered Fords Provide Assistance and Fun in Baja
More than 50 dirt bike riders visited the school as part of the fundraiser, and then ripped down the Baja beach for adventure and fun. Four Super Duty trucks of various generations chased them, providing support. Two of the trucks came from Bullet Proof D
January 12, 2019
Feature My Truck, Feature
Trucks Next Door: Marc Stevens
Marc Stevens
Chillicothe, Ohio
2011 Dodge Ram 2500 6.7
January 08, 2019
News
Bus Load Of Support: Summit Racing backing a good cause
Old school busses are popular fodder for hot rod builds. Chris Pulley is building this 1957 Ford B500 bus as a rolling billboard for Beyond D.A. Bus, a nonprofit devoted to engaging people with any disability in activities they may never have imagined the
January 07, 2019
Products, Feature
Emergency Backup Battery/LED
January 07, 2019
Products, Feature
Air Lift Kits For Ram 1500
Air Lift Company has redesigned load support products for the 2009-2018 Dodge Ram 1500. The LoadLifter 5000 series kits for the RAM 1500 have been redesigned to allow for faster installation time with no modifications to the vehicle required.
January 07, 2019
Products, Feature
Jegs Front Pump Seal Kit
Now is the time to replace your worn or damaged front pump seal to prevent leaking. Jegs Transmission Front Pump Seals are made from quality materials to insure against leaking and premature wear
January 06, 2019
Products, Feature
Amsoil Cleaning Products
Amsoil has added three new products to its product lineup designed to give professional-strength cleaning capabilities to automotive and powersports consumers looking to protect their investments.
January 06, 2019
Products, Feature
Master Inline Flaring Set
This line flaring set will save you time and effort in three ways. The tool’s slim, low-profile design allows you to make single, double, and bubble flares on lines located under the vehicle or in the engine compartment.
January 05, 2019
Products, Feature
Transfer Flow Auxiliary Fuel Tanks
Transfer Flow has released a trio of sleek and compact in-bed auxiliary tanks with patented recessed cover boxes for 1999–2018 Ford and RAM and 2001–18 GM short and long bed diesel trucks.
January 04, 2019
Products, Feature
Amp'D For 2018 Ford F150 3.0L Diesel
The 2018 Ford F-150 3.0L Power Stroke diesel is the latest in a series of diesel powered half ton pickups to hit the market. This new Ford offering packs a powerful diesel motor that improves the performance and capabilities of the legendary F-150.
January 02, 2019
News
PRI Direct Digital Guide
Motorsports professionals can now access the racing industry’s ultimate business resource, the Performance Racing Industry Buyers Guide, online, thanks to PRI Direct. This new, mobile-friendly platform instantly connects more than 2,400 industry suppliers
January 02, 2019
News
Lubrication Specialties E-Commerce Director
Lubrication Specialties Inc. has announced the expansion of the company’s growing management team. The company’s new director of E-commerce, Carmen Fiordirosa, joined the LSI team in July and plans to work remotely from Chicago.
January 02, 2019
Products, Feature
Banks AirMouse Air Density Sensor
Designed to measure the power potential of air entering all naturally aspirated, turbo, and supercharged engines, the Banks AirMouse is a rugged military-grade weather station with scientific accuracy designed for the iDash 1.8 Super Gauge.
January 02, 2019
Cummins, Feature
Pulling Your Weight: Moonlight keeps it in the family
Ryan Thain admits he has diesel in his blood. Diesel trucks have always been a part of his life. He was born and raised that way. Ryan and his brother, Terry Thain, would often attend truck pulls together. So it didn’t take much effort to convince Ryan to
January 01, 2019
Products, Feature
Xtreme Diesel Monster Truck
Xtreme Diesel Performance launches the revamped XDP “Xtreme Diesel” Monster Truck with an all-new look and powerplant. Staying true to the legendary Ram/Cummins combination, “Xtreme Diesel” has a new 2017 Ram 2500 Laramie fiberglass body with an all-new 6
January 01, 2019
Feature
Steve Janes
Moonlight Diesel: Keeping Trucks On The Road
For over two decades Terry Thain has been up to his elbows in diesel engines. Owner of Moonlight Diesel in Logan, UT, Terry works alongside his wife, Julie, to serve the needs of diesel truck owners in northern Utah.