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Power Driven Podcast

Welcome to the Power Driven Podcast, where we dive deep into the thrilling world of horsepower. Join your hosts, Todd and Will, as they engage with employees, industry experts, and special guests to explore the pulse-pounding stories, cutting-edge tech, and the raw power behind everything that goes vroom. Whether you"re a gearhead, a casual enthusiast, or just love the roar of an engine, this podcast is your pit stop for all things horsepower. Visit powerdrivendiesel.com to explore our latest

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00:59:51

Essential Gear Every Modified Diesel Owner Needs to...

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2026/05/19

If you run a modified diesel truck, a roadside breakdown is not a matter of if. It is a matter of when. Todd, Will, and Myer dig into their best and worst breakdown stories to help you prepare for the inevitable before summer hauling season gets here.The guys cover everything from blown intercooler boots and dead alternators to turbo failures, low oil pressure, and full engine carnage. Most of their stories happen while hauling a trailer, which is exactly when you do not want to find out your diesel

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00:56:41

What to Look For When Buying Someone Else's...

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2026/05/12

Buying someone else's unfinished project truck sounds like a shortcut, but it can turn into one of the most expensive decisions you make. Todd, Will, and Myer break down exactly what to watch for when you're rolling up to a used diesel truck with a head full of optimism and a wallet that needs to survive the trip.The guys get real about why sellers abandon projects in the first place, and why that reason matters more than the deal itself. Money, time, boredom, a problem they couldn't

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01:35:46

Cummins Engine Building Tips Part 2: Bearings,...

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2026/05/05

Part two of the engine building series picks up right where things left off, covering everything from bearing installation all the way through first fire and ring break-in. If you are building a Cummins or planning to, this is the episode you do not skip.Todd, Will, and Myer break down the full Morley bearing lineup, covering P, H, and V bearings and which one belongs in which build. Coated bearings, bearing installation technique, and why cleanliness between the bearing and saddle matters more than

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00:54:18

How to Build a Cummins Engine the Right Way (Part 1)

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2026/04/28

If you have ever cracked open an engine block and wondered whether you are missing something the shop guys never talk about, this episode is for you. Todd, Will, and Myer break down the real hands-on engine building process, step by step, using their Myers UCC build as the backdrop for a conversation that covers everything from the stuff you check before you turn a wrench to the stuff that will bite you if you skip it.The episode kicks off with oil galley plug inspection, what the guys call the oil

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00:46:27

The Truth About Diesel Pistons: Cast vs Forged, Bowl...

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2026/04/21

Pistons are one of those parts everybody installs but not everybody actually understands. Todd, Will, and Myer break down piston design from top to bottom, and if you have ever wondered why there are so many options or which one belongs in your build, this is the episode you need.They start with piston bowl design and why it matters more than most guys think. Narrow bowl versus wide bowl, reentrant versus non-reentrant, and how each design affects the way fuel and air mix inside a diesel cylinder

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00:55:27

How a Simple Engine Ran 4.99 in Pro Street Diesel

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2026/04/14

Myer's drag truck just ran a 4.99 in the eighth mile, and the engine making it happen is almost offensively simple. On this episode of the Power Driven Podcast, Todd, Will, and Myer break down what it took to get there and why the technology available to diesel builders right now is changing what is possible at every level of the sport.The guys dig into what that number actually means in context, where the money goes in a build like this, and why high level diesel performance is more attainable

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00:57:28

Why Your Diesel Tows Like Garbage (And How To Fix It)

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2026/04/07

Every diesel guy has been there. The truck feels great empty, pulls hard, and you love it right up until you hook a trailer to it. Todd, Will, and Myer dig into exactly why that happens and what you can actually do about it.The conversation starts with a real story about building a 12 valve for power without thinking about what it would have to do. Big pump, big single turbo, five speed, and a trailer to tow. The result was exactly what you would expect from a setup built for the strip and not the

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00:47:30

Why the Diesel Community Is Calling Todd a PURSE POACHER

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2026/03/31

Todd poached a purse and the diesel community is not happy about it.He showed up to a Blue Collar class drag race in Phoenix with a high mileage Cummins truck, a nitrous setup thrown together the night before from used shop parts, and no real plan to win. Then he won. Now there are posts. Now there are opinions. And now Todd, Will, and Myer are here to talk about it.The truck was not purpose built for the class. It fit the rules close enough to enter and that was the whole strategy. A 62mm turbo, a

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00:52:47

Everything You Need to Know About Cummins Engine Blocks

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2026/03/24

Not all Cummins blocks are built the same, and if you are pushing serious power, the one under your hood matters more than most people think. Todd, Will, and Myer break down the full spectrum of Cummins engine blocks in this episode, from the various 12-valve generations to the 5.9 common rail and the 6.7, and explain exactly why the differences matter when the power numbers start climbing.The 6.7 gets a lot of attention here, and for good reason. The conversation covers what makes it structurally

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01:17:59

We Went to NHRDA Arizona And Won $20,000

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2026/03/17

The crew is back from Arizona and this one is worth every minute. Todd, Will, and Myer all showed up to the NHRDA Arizona event with trucks ready to race, and nothing went according to plan in the best possible way. If you have ever thought about getting into diesel motorsports, this episode is going to push you over the edge.The NHRDA Arizona event was a well run show under new ownership that delivered on the details, from clear signage to efficient staging lanes to bonus qualifying rounds when

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00:53:50

Why Bigger Turbos Are KILLING Your Cummins Tow Rig

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2026/03/10

If you have ever second guessed whether you have the right turbo on your truck or just assumed bigger always means better, this episode is going to sort that out with real numbers from real trucks pulling real weight. Todd, Will, and Myer just got back from hauling to a race in Phoenix and brought the data to prove what properly sized turbochargers actually do out on the road.The guys recap the full tow to the NHRDA event, covering how Willard, their VP44 powered second gen, hauled over 22,000

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00:46:07

Is A $10,000 Cylinder Head Worth It On Your Cummins?

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2026/03/03

What does it actually cost to build a diesel that makes real power? More importantly, what does it cost when you buy the wrong parts?This week on the Power Driven Podcast, the guys are pulling back the curtain on one of the most debated topics in the diesel performance world: cylinder heads. Whether you're building a Cummins street truck or chasing records in a purpose built race rig, the head you choose can be the difference between a truck that dominates and one that leaves you stranded with a

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00:47:00

We Accidentally Built the Perfect Race Truck

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2026/02/24

What happens when a truck you built for testing accidentally becomes the perfect race weapon? That's exactly what we're dealing with heading into the NHRDA Diesel Desert Nationals in Chandler, Arizona, and we are fired up about it.In this episode of the Power Driven Podcast, we're breaking down everything you need to know about the brand new Blue Collar Class, a street truck drag racing format that is turning heads in the diesel performance world. No boost launches. No prepped surfaces

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00:56:42

The Diesel Mods That Are A Complete Waste Of Money

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2026/02/17

Ever dropped a stack of cash on a diesel performance mod and wondered why your truck drives worse than before? Yeah, we've been there. In this episode of the Power Driven Podcast, Todd, Myer, and Will sit down in the race shop to talk about the modifications that people do to their diesel trucks that either flat-out ruin them or just don't deliver what they promised.We kick things off with the age-old debate about leveling kits, stance boy wheels, and oversized tires on diesel trucks

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01:00:35

More Boost Does NOT Mean More Horsepower

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2026/02/10

Everybody loves boost. The higher that gauge climbs, the better, right? Well, not exactly.This week on the Power Driven Podcast, Will and the guys get into one of the most argued topics in diesel performance. Boost. What it actually means, why more of it doesn't always equal more power, and where the whole "boost is just a measurement of restriction" idea even came from.The conversation started after a buddy rolled in from Washington with a 6.0 Power Stroke on one of their new 68mm GT

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00:57:46

You DON'T Need a $6,000 Cylinder Head..

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2026/02/03

Ever wonder if cylinder heads actually matter on your diesel truck, or if it's all just turbo talk? In this episode of the Power Jam Podcast, we're diving deep into the world of cylinder head performance after picking up a massive 73 horsepower on our short bed 12 valve Cummins with our stage two street performance head.For years, diesel guys have been told that boost solves everything. Got a restrictive head? Just add more boost and call it good. We're here to bust that myth wide open

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00:48:40

We Tested Water Meth on 10+ Trucks: Here's What Happened

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2026/01/27

Welcome to the Power Driven Podcast from Power Driven Diesel. In this episode, we're answering a listener question from SuperCalFragilisticExpialidocious7314 about different power adding systems for diesel trucks.We start by talking about our experiences with water injection and water methanol injection on multiple builds. Spoiler alert: water injection lost power on almost every truck we tested, from single turbo street trucks to triple turbo race setups. There was only one time it actually

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00:54:45

2800°F EGT showed up and here’s what actually melts..

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2026/01/20

2800 degrees does matter. That will melt everything after the engine.” We kick this one off with a real story about a pegged EGT gauge and use it to crack open what exhaust gas temperature actually tells you and why placement matters. We explain EGT in plain terms and dig into the difference between reading pre turbo and post turbo, including the ballpark rule one of us saw when testing that showed roughly 100 degrees per 10 pounds of drive. Most light duty diesel folks read pre turbo, so the rest

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01:01:25

Can a Diesel Pickup Really Get 30 MPG??

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2026/01/13

Fuel mileage is one of those things everybody talks about, but when you start digging into it, you realize it is not just one magic mod. In this episode of the Power Driven podcast, the guys get into what actually moves the needle on diesel pickup fuel economy and why some trucks can pull off numbers like 30 miles per gallon when most people assume that is impossible.It kicks off with a FreedomWorks video where a built 12 valve Cummins shocks everybody by cracking over 30 mpg in a baseline run, and

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01:21:42

Is 2026 the Best Time to Start Diesel Drag Racing?

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2026/01/06

Diesel drag racing is officially back, and 2026 is shaping up to be a turning point for the sport. With new ownership, renewed momentum, and real effort being put into growing diesel motorsports nationwide, this episode of the Power Jam Podcast breaks down why now is the time to get involved and how anyone with a diesel-powered vehicle can jump in without it being intimidating.In this episode, the guys talk through what the changes in diesel racing actually mean for everyday enthusiasts, from the

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