Made Men
Profiling the reader-selected trucks and drivers of
Diesel Power Challenge 2018 Presented by XDP
ON THE
COVER:
We love when a plan
comes together—
especially when it’s a
high-level effort like
this, which entails
corralling nine trucks
and positioning
them for a Diesel
Power Challenge
2018 Presented by XDP group photo. Diesel
Power’s art director, Mark Snyder, and freelance
cameraman Ben Cooper, are the pair responsible
for producing this month’s awesome cover shot,
which was captured amid the lush greenery and
majestic stone at Red Rocks Park in Morrison,
Colorado.
TORQUE 26
SCANIA
DC16
Evolving the 16.4L DC16 V-8
to meet stringent
emissions standards

Andrew
Morrison
Modified ’94 Dodge
Ram 2500 gets it done
with mechanical
fueling

Builders’ Choice
Show-winning, Cummins-powered ’47 International is so much more than just a beauty queen.

Triple Play
Imposing today’s turbo, injection, and tuning technology on Ford’s venerable 7.3L Power Stroke engine.

Extravaganza Extraordinaire
Good weather and great competition draw thousands to the annual Scheid Diesel Extravaganza..

2020 Heavy-Duty Diesel Truck and Van Buyer’s Guide - Four-digit torque is here!

Monster Mega - Magazine-influenced ’07 Dodge Ram sports unique mods and a 650hp Cummins..

2020 Light Truck and
SUV Buyer’s Guide
New diesels you can buy here in the U.S.

Mini ’Max
Solid axle, shortbed, 800 hp, and loads of
fun to drive off-road

Day Two:
Photo Day
Sitting pretty

Day Two:
Drink Up
Fun with fueling

Seth Kuntz
Being well-prepared gives this old-school
rig a competitive edge

Cody Lambert
Having the right crew makes a
big difference

POWER BITS 
PARTS BIN 
READERS’ DIESELS 
TOP TECH QUESTIONS

Smooth Operator
Dedication to Ford’s underdog engine platform
results in a show-winning ’05 Ford F-350

Timeless Wonder
Six years and several owners later, this
’99 Dodge Ram 2500 comes “home” with
the same VP44... and 1,000 hp

Three to One
Street-rod–styled ’03-to-’05 GMC Sierra
2500HD is the sum of its puzzled parts

Retro Rocket
Vintage Volvo resurrected and repowered
for the road and autocross action

PARTICULATE MATTERS 
Heavyweight champ
By KJ Jones

DETONATION 
Modern technology
By John Lehenbauer

Selection
Committee
It’s time to determine who will compete
in Diesel Power Challenge XV

Long Haul
After 25 years, this custom Ford COE
finally hits the road

Cart Tricks
Custom horse- and golf carts were the
catalysts for building this Cumminspowered
coal cart

Coolest Diesel Rides
of SEMA 2018
Customs trucks, cars, and even ATVs
that burn oil

Collector’s Item
’49 Ford with Cummins power highlights
the vintage fleet at Brown’s Diesel

Ivan’s Intimidator
Stealthy street ’02 Silverado 2500HD
puts “fast cars” in the hurt box on
a regular basis

Howitzer
Smog-legal ’16 Ram 2500 is a “big gun” that
packs a wallop on- and off-pavement

Bold Mover
Switching brands leads to a 610hp do-it-all
GMC Sierra 2500HD

’Max Effort
A ’15 Chevrolet Silverado family hauler turned dragstrip mauler

2019 Diesel Truck
and Van Buyer’s Guide
Light duty heats up

Hummdinger
A rough off-road vehicle becomes luxurious
transportation with a 525hp Duramax

2019 Diesel Car and
SUV Buyer’s Guide
New diesels you can buy here in the U.S.

Diesel Power Challenge
2018 Coverage
Presented by XDP

Registration

Feature Photos

The Cover-Up
Dressing a pickup’s firewall for insulation against heat and ensuring a cool cabin

Pickup Six
We bolt in the last automatic transmission a hardworking rig will ever need

Exhausting:
Up-Pipe/Turbo Replacement Tricks
The lowdown on stopping performance-robbing up-pipe and
turbo-related exhaust leaks on 6.4L Ford Power Stroke engines

Attention-Getter Combining vintage Ford and modern Dodge, this hybrid hauler brings in business.

Perfect Balance A clean look, simple build plan, and 675 hp garner plenty of deserved attention for this ’16 GMC Sierra 2500HD Denali.

Cool School This ’41 Chevrolet school bus may be the ultimate diesel-swapped cruiser.

King of the Street
Immaculate ’17 Ford F-250 prowls the boulevard with 640 hp and 1,200 lb-ft
54 Full Circle
A former dragstrip terror is back on the street where it belongs
64 Cash’s Money
A one-off, show-quality 600hp second-gen Dodge Ram

Stroker Ace
More displacement, altitude, and horsepower make Anthony
Cammarata’s ’05 Ford F-250 something special

Blue Thunder
Jocko McCants’ ’10 Ram 2500 doesn’t tow very much, but
it definitely hauls ass on a regular basis

Pick 10
Vote now to determine the lineup for Diesel Power Challenge XIV

Easy Airflow
We install and dyno test S&B Filters’ cold-air intake
system for the ’17 Super Duty 6.7L Power Stroke

“22”
The message in this ’12 Ford F-250’s theme is far more
powerful than the 1,100hp oil-burner under its hood

The Runner
Making pickups and deliveries is a desirable job with a 1,200hp
street-legal Silverado

Homegrown Hauler
A first-gen Dodge that’s the definition of a quality DIY build

Uncompromised

The redesigned 2018 GMC Terrain’s EcoTec diesel offers
economy and alacrity in a stylish package

2018 Diesel Truck and
Van Buyer’s Guide
More capability and more luxury

2018 Diesel Car
and SUV Buyer’s Guide
New diesels you can buy here in the U.S.

Towing Parts
Buyer’s Guide
The proper hookup can make all the difference

Clean Compounds
Is emissions-friendly compound turbocharging possible?

Boosted BabyMax
Screamin’ Diesel Performance unleashes surprising power from GM’s 2.8L oil-burner with compound turbos

Secret Steam
Hidden, no-trace module brings horsepower, torque, and seat-of-the-pants performance to 6.7L Cummins-powered Ram

DIESEL POWER CHALLENGE 2017 ISSUE!:

Send It! - CHARLIE KEETER BEATS ADVERSITY, ODDS, AND OPPONENTS FOR SECOND DPC TITLE.

WANNA PLAY? - SUBMIT YOUR ENTRY FOR DPC 2018!...

HATZ 4H50TIC: I-4 MIGHTY MITE IS EPA OK WITH NO DPF...

DIESELS OF ALASKA: PROWLING FOR POWER IN THE LAST FRONTIER.

FULL EVENT COVERAGE: RACING, DYNO, TOWING, PULLS, AND MORE...

DIESEL DOMINATORS - PROFILES ON THE DRIVERS AND TRUCKS YOU SELECTED FOR DPC 2017.

ODSS DRAG RACERS - RUMBLE DOWN AT RUDY’S.

MAN 175D: A HIGH-SPEED DIESEL FOR THE HIGH SEAS.

CHEAP TRICK: AFFORDABLE DIY TURBO REBUILD FOR 7.3L POWER STROKES.

GOT QUESTIONS? FIND ANSWERS, INSIGHTS, AND TECH TIPS INSIDE.

Project Ascension - This ’17 Ford Super Duty left the trail and went straight to the 2016 SEMA show.

The Unicorn - When the factory doesn’t offer the truck you really want…build it yourself!...

Fun, Fast, & Functional - An 800hp Dodge that can do it all.

Perfectly Practical Panel - 1960 Chevy Suburban combines a love for classics and diesels in one cool rig..

Long-Term Report: 2016 Nissan Titan XD - The Titan XD with the Cummins V-8 was made for towing, and we’ve done plenty of it with our long-terme.

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