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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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01:18:57

We Hauled 10,000 HP to Montana: Diesel Drag Racing at...

Power Driven Podcast ·

2025/08/19

We just got back from Montana and man, what a weekend. This episode of the Power Driven Podcast is all about going fast, breaking parts, fixing parts, and figuring out what it really takes to push a diesel truck down the drag strip. Between the three of us we hauled almost 10,000 horsepower to the track and it was a mix of personal bests, new records, and a couple engines that did not quite make it to the end.We talk about Uncle Rico, our old school 12 valve four wheel drive truck. It has always

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00:58:00

Safe EGT for Diesel Towing and Racing

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2025/08/12

If you own a diesel truck, you have probably heard the endless debates about EGT or exhaust gas temperature. Is 1250°F the magic number? Will running too hot melt your pistons? Does turbine inlet temperature tell you more than your standard gauge? In this episode of the Power Driven Podcast we cut through the myths and share real-world experience from years of towing, racing, and building everything from stock 12-valves to four-digit horsepower competition trucks. We explain what EGT actually

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01:06:25

How to Make Your Drivetrain Survive 1,000+ Horsepower

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2025/08/05

In this episode of the Power Driven Podcast, Will and Meyer dig into a topic that often gets overlooked but plays a huge role in any serious diesel build: the drivetrain. While most people focus on engines and transmissions, it’s the transfer case, axles, driveshafts, and U-joints that ultimately keep power on the ground and prevent parts from failing when things get rowdy.They begin by breaking down the differences between the 241 DLD and 241 DHD transfer cases found in second generation Dodge

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01:02:06

What We Got Away With Until We Didn’t

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2025/07/29

In this episode of the Power Driven Podcast, Todd, Will, and Meyer share some of the wildest stories from their years of building, racing, and blowing up diesel trucks. It’s all about the parts and setups they got away with, until they didn’t. From running big horsepower through stock head bolts to pushing factory transmissions way past their limits, this one is packed with real experiences that every diesel enthusiast can relate to.They dive into the sketchy builds that somehow worked, the forum

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00:38:20

Are Waste gates Worth It or Just Wasted Time?

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2025/07/22

Will and Myer hit the Dyno with one goal in mind. Find out if external wastegates actually help make more power on a compound turbo setup or if they’re just adding extra complexity for nothing. After 43 pulls on Will’s 6.7L Cummins race truck, they’ve got some answers and a few surprises.They tested screamer pipes and hot pipe gates, played with turbine housing sizes, swapped cams and valve train parts, and tried different control strategies to get this setup to break past 1800 horsepower on fuel

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00:34:42

The Head Gasket Hack Every Diesel Guy Needs to Know

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2025/07/15

In this episode of the Power Driven Diesel Podcast, we’re tackling one of the most common questions we get from guys in the diesel performance world. What’s the real difference between O-rings and firings, and which one should you be running in your build? Whether you’re building a weekend warrior, daily driving your truck, hauling heavy loads, or chasing horsepower numbers with compound turbos, the type of head sealing setup you use can make a big difference in performance and reliability.We break

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01:02:27

DIY Diesel Tuning for 5.9L Common Rail Cummins

Power Driven Podcast ·

2025/07/08

In this episode of the Power Driven Podcast, we are diving into one of the most requested topics from our listeners: how to tune your own common rail diesel truck. If you just picked up a 2006 Dodge 5.9L Cummins or you have been around common rails for a while, this episode is packed with the information you need to get started the right way.We break down what it really takes to tune your truck using platforms like EFI Live, MM3, and HP Tuners. This is not a simple plug-and-play walkthrough. It is

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01:00:38

Why Your 12-Valve Cummins Isn’t Making Power

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2025/07/01

In this episode of the Power Driven Podcast, the crew digs into one of the most common and frustrating issues that diesel enthusiasts face: when a truck simply does not make the power it should. Whether it is a fresh build that underwhelms on its first test drive or a reliable setup that suddenly starts to feel sluggish, the team breaks down how they diagnose and solve low-power conditions using real-world experience and proven techniques. With years of dyno testing, street tuning, and customer

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01:01:28

First Engine Build? Don’t Make These Mistakes

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2025/06/24

In this episode of the Power Driven Diesel Podcast, we’re jumping into one of the most important and overlooked parts of diesel performance, building your engine the right way. Whether you’re putting together your very first motor in the garage or you’ve already built a few and want to step things up, this episode is packed with real-world advice on setting up a reliable bottom end.We talk through everything that matters when it comes to getting your clearances right, including piston to wall, ring

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01:06:59

Inside the Wildest Diesel Event of the Year | UCC...

Power Driven Podcast ·

2025/06/19

In this episode of the Power Driven Diesel Podcast, the team recaps everything they experienced at the Ultimate Callout Challenge, the most intense diesel performance event of the year. From powerhouse builds to catastrophic failures, this episode is loaded with insight, real talk, and valuable lessons for anyone serious about diesel horsepower. Whether you are a tuner, racer, builder, or just a diesel enthusiast, there is something here for you.The crew dives into what makes UCC such a

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01:38:39

How This Truck Made 3000 HP at UCC 2025

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2025/06/12

In this episode of the Power Driven Podcast, we sit down with Josh McCormick, the 2025 Ultimate Callout Challenge Champion, to break down everything that went into his winning weekend. From setting a 3000+ horsepower dyno number to surviving one of the toughest diesel competitions in the country, Josh walks us through the full experience.We talk about what it takes to stay competitive across drag racing, sled pulling, and the dyno, and how his Cummins-powered setup held strong through all three

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01:11:45

Common Rail Cummins Tuning Explained: Timing,...

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2025/06/05

Welcome back to the Power Driven Diesel podcast. We’ve had quite a few people ask for more Common Rail content, so we figured it was time to dive in. In this episode, Meyer joins us to walk through a bunch of topics that matter if you’re running a Common Rail Cummins or thinking about building one. We get into tuning strategies, CP3 fuel systems, turbo behavior, and how it all works together when you start pushing power.We kick things off with tuning basics. Meyer explains fuel timing and duration

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01:42:50

Throwback: The Untold Story of Our First UCC Truck

Power Driven Podcast ·

2025/05/29

In this episode of the Power Driven Podcast, we’re taking it back to where it all started—our early days competing in the Ultimate Callout Challenge. If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to build a competitive UCC truck from the ground up, this episode is for you. We get into the gritty details of how we turned a mechanical 12-valve Cummins into a full-blown competition monster, and the chaos that came with trying to keep it alive through dyno runs, drag racing, and sled pulling.We talk about the

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00:51:57

How Southwest Truck Fest Was Built in 90 Days

Power Driven Podcast ·

2025/05/22

In this episode of the Power Driven Podcast, hosts Todd, Will, and Myer welcome special guest Damian, the man who went from enthusiast to event promoter with the launch of the first-ever Southwest Truck Fest. Recorded just weeks after the dust settled, we pull back the curtain on what it took to organize a diesel truck event from scratch, and what he’d do differently next time.We break down the real-world challenges of launching a grassroots diesel event: securing city permits, dealing with

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01:28:39

Backyard Burnouts to Blowing Up at SEMA Westin Champlin

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2025/05/15

You’ve seen the SmokeStang light up burnouts on YouTube—now hear the backstory straight from Westen Champlin himself. We’re talking about how a $1500 junkyard 12-valve turned into a 1200+ horsepower weapon, what really goes down behind the scenes, and why building fast diesel rigs usually ends with something on fire (or broken).From transmission failures and sketchy last-minute wiring to full-send dyno runs and burnout comps, this episode covers the kind of chaos that comes with chasing big power on

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00:51:22

Why Do Diesels Smoke?

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2025/05/08

In this episode of the Power Driven Podcast, we dive deep into one of the most debated topics in diesel performance: why do diesels smoke? Whether you’re running a mechanical 12-valve or a high-pressure common rail, this episode unpacks the science, tuning strategies, and real-world variables behind black smoke, haze, and combustion efficiency.We break down the fundamentals of air-fuel ratio (AFR), Lambda, and stoichiometric combustion in a way that makes sense for performance diesel applications

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01:51:29

What’s KILLING Diesel Performance?? Let's FIX It!!

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2025/05/01

In this episode of the Power Driven Podcast, we sit down with none other than Lenny Reed from Dynomite Diesel Products (DDP), one of the most respected names in diesel injector technology. This conversation dives deep into the evolution of diesel performance, from the early days of sled pulling with janky setups and burned clutches, to today’s cutting-edge common rail injector strategies, EDM precision, and the science behind why extrude honing might be killing your power.Lenny shares raw stories

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01:07:35

Is More BOOST Always More POWER? Diesel Myths Exposed

Power Driven Podcast ·

2025/04/24

Welcome back to the Power Driven Podcast—this time broadcasting straight from the shop floor! In this special “Diesel MythBusters” episode, the team dives headfirst into some of the most common (and controversial) diesel performance myths that float around forums, social media, and garage talk. If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Does more boost always mean more power?” or “Do 215 pumps really retard timing?”—this episode is your definitive guide to separating fact from fiction.We kick things off with

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01:12:57

How to Build a Real 500HP Cummins

Power Driven Podcast ·

2025/04/17

This is one of the most common questions we get at Power Driven Diesel. What does it actually take to hit 500 horsepower with your truck? In this episode of the Power Driven Podcast, we go step by step through each Cummins platform. From First Gen to Common Rail, we cover what it takes to make that power and keep the truck usable.We start with the early trucks. If you have a First Gen with a VE pump, 500 horsepower on fuel only is a tall order. Most guys end up swapping to a P-pump to get there and

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01:15:56

The Stories Behind Our Favorite Diesel Builds

Power Driven Podcast ·

2025/04/10

In this episode of the Power Driven Podcast, we’re taking it back to our roots and talking about some of the most memorable trucks we’ve ever built. These aren’t just polished showpieces—they’re real-deal builds that have seen the street, the strip, and everything in between. Todd kicks things off with Ruby, his 2006 mega cab tow rig that started as a learning truck for common rail tuning and turned into a 1500 horsepower beast that can still hook up to a trailer. We also dive into the story of the

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