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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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01:21:42

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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01:04:50

What 2025 Taught Us About Making Diesel Power

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2025/12/30

We learned some things in 2025 that completely reshaped how we think about diesel performance, and a lot of it challenged what most people assume about power, smoke, and tuning.This episode of the Power Driven Podcast is a year end breakdown featuring the Power Driven Diesel crew reflecting on everything they tested, broke, and learned throughout the year. The conversation covers diesel performance across multiple platforms including 12 valve Cummins, common rail Cummins, and VP44 setups, along with

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00:47:16

We Had to Pick Just 3 Tow Truck Upgrades… Here’s What...

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2025/12/23

If you had to pick just three upgrades to make your tow truck better, what would they be?In this episode of the Power Driven Podcast, Will, Todd, and Meyers break down their own personal tow trucks and go head to head choosing their top three favorite upgrades. They turn it into a white-elephant style game where once a mod is picked, nobody else can use it, forcing each guy to really think about what has made the biggest difference in how their trucks tow, drive, and survive long miles. This

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01:01:39

What It Really Takes to Make Reliable High Horsepower...

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2025/12/16

This one turns into a battle royale fast, with Myer and John wasting no time getting into a heated shop floor debate about extreme diesel performance and what really works when you are pushing the limits.The conversation dives straight into drag racing setups, large single turbo strategy, and the tuning challenges that show up when you are chasing real, repeatable power. A major focus is why mechanical injection setups often seem to extract more out of big single turbos compared to common rail,

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01:01:34

Build A 1000HP 12V Cummins That Actually Drives

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2025/12/09

We break down how to build a clean street friendly 1000 horsepower 12 valve Cummins without the smoke show or sketchy manners. This Power Driven Podcast features Meyer with guest John Schroeder from Black Tie Race Fab, and the crew gets real about what it takes to cross four digits while keeping a truck fun in town, on the dyno, and at the strip. Instead of throwing the biggest parts at a 12 valve, they walk through the combination that actually works in diesel performance, from engine foundation

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01:08:36

What Comes Next For Diesel Drag Racing??

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2025/12/02

One spec turbo, instant green starts, and a purse swelling toward one hundred grand turned this class into the wildest storyline in diesel drag racing.This episode of the Power Driven Podcast is hosted by Will and jumps straight into the future of diesel motorsports with Josh and Myers in the room. The crew uses the 72 Fast class that runs alongside UCC in Indianapolis as the case study for where the sport is heading and why it matters to anyone who cares about diesel performance and the community

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00:59:28

Back to the Basics of Diesel Power

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2025/11/25

Diesel really is king when it comes to doing real work, and in this episode of the Power Driven Podcast the crew slows things down and explains why in plain language. The whole conversation kicks off because a viewer told them they were talking over his head, even though he is a car guy, so they decided to go back to basics, talk in a way everyone can follow, and break down why they love diesels, why they are better for work, and where all the old misconceptions came from.They start by going back to

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00:56:03

Scrat Is Going to UCC 2026: Second Gen Dodge Build Plan

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2025/11/18

Scrat, a 1996 second gen Dodge, is headed to the Ultimate Callout Challenge 2026 with Myer at the wheel, and the plan is simple. Build it in the shop, keep it serviceable, and make it live through the dyno, the drag strip, and the sled pull.This episode of the Power Driven Podcast features Will and Todd with Myer talking through the UCC plan, why it matters to diesel fans, and how it stacks up against King of the Streets. The focus is on real shop work, quick turnarounds, and a strategy that favors

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01:17:01

Build a Reliable 850HP Cummins That Still Tows Daily

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2025/11/11

An 850 horsepower Cummins that tows, daily drives, and still rips the tires at 80 miles an hour.This episode of the Power Driven Podcast is all about building a real 850 wheel horsepower street truck the kind you can hook to a trailer, commute in, and still line up next to the neighborhood Corvette with a smile. The Power Driven Diesel crew walks through proven recipes across 12 valve, VP44, and common rail platforms and explains what actually keeps a combo reliable at this level. It matters because

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00:47:59

SEMA Burnout Battle Junker and Ruby Hit the Pit

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2025/11/04

We got the invite to light up the SEMA burnout pit, so we’re bringing the Junker drag truck and a street-driven mega cab named Ruby and seeing how much smoke and noise a couple of diesels can make before the tires give up.This episode of the Power Driven Podcast features Will, Meyer, and Todd bench-racing their way through a last-minute game plan for Horsepower Rodeo at SEMA alongside Weston Champlin and the Australian burnout crowd. It matters because the diesel community rarely gets to show what a

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00:57:53

The Truth About Built 47RE Transmissions

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2025/10/30

We thought we had a built transmission until Willard’s converter started slipping on the highway with a trailer behind it.This episode of the Power Driven Podcast features Todd, Myer, and Will breaking down what built really means when you are talking transmissions on a VP44 powered second gen. Using our 2001 Ram tow rig Willard as the example, we talk through line pressure, torque converter lockup, and why some local shop builds feel fine on the dyno but fall apart in real towing. For anyone who

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01:27:14

The 2,000 Cummins Setup That FINALLY Lives

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2025/10/21

We finished 52 horsepower short of the goal at the Diesel Fam event in Cedar City, but that setback didn’t last long. In this episode of the Power Driven Podcast, hosts Will and Myer sit down with Utah Custom Builder and Content Creator Wes Beaman to talk about how he brought his 6.7 Cummins build “Side Piece” to the Power Driven Diesel shop to finally hit the number he’d been chasing all season. Wes shares his background, his passion for teaching through social media, and the lessons learned from a

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01:19:43

What Fueled the Start of Power Driven Diesel

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2025/10/14

We strapped our VP44-powered Cummins to the dyno and chased that rush we’ve loved since day one, but this episode is about the stories that started it all and why we still can’t leave these trucks alone. On this episode of the Power Driven Podcast, Will, Todd, and Meyer sit down to talk about where their passion for diesel really began. From their first rides and broken parts to the moments they realized diesel power was different, this one digs into the roots of why they build, race, and push these

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01:05:54

Best Used Dodge Cummins Trucks to Buy in 2025

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2025/10/07

Sitting in the dentist’s chair turned into a full blown debate about the best diesel trucks you can actually buy right now without spending a hundred grand and which generation of Dodge Cummins is still king of the road. In this episode of the Power Driven Podcast, the crew sits down to talk through the best used diesel trucks for real world owners. They focus on Dodge because that’s where their experience runs deepest, covering everything from the old school 12 valve and VP44 setups to the newer

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01:17:12

Inside the Record Breaking 4000 HP Diesel Dyno Run

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2025/09/30

This episode of the Power Driven Podcast features Will, Todd, and Meyer sitting down with Josh after his record setting dyno hit. They cover the whole story from his three thousand horsepower number at UCC to the follow up run in Richfield where he picked up uncorrected power and set a new benchmark. They also dig into why corrected versus uncorrected numbers always stir debate and how altitude, air density, and weather factor into the Dyno sheet.Josh explains what it is really like strapping in for

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00:55:06

Inside Power Driven Diesel Shop Builds

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2025/09/23

We took a slammed short bed second gen Dodge that used to blow the tires off in overdrive and turned it into a four wheel drive street truck that rips no prep airstrips and accidentally does four wheel drive burnouts. What started as a 12 valve five speed Shorty evolved through an auto swap and a clean common rail conversion that made 1,061 horsepower on its first dyno event, grew into compound turbos, broke parts, got better parts, and finally landed where it needed to be all along, four wheel

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00:56:47

Do VGT Turbos Work for Compounds?

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2025/09/16

Nothing changes a diesel like a turbo, and in this episode of the Power Driven Podcast the crew digs into the setups that make the biggest difference.The guys cover it all, from simple single turbos to massive big frame upgrades and compound builds that completely change the way a truck drives. They are not guessing or repeating internet myths. This is real shop experience backed up by dyno pulls, towing miles, and years of pushing trucks to their limits.You will hear how chargers like the Aggressor

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01:05:13

Why Mechanical Diesels Still Compete Against Common Rail

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2025/09/09

Mechanical pumps are making a comeback, and this episode proves they still have a place even as common rail dominates diesel racing.This episode of the Power Driven Podcast features our crew with special guest John Schirado from Black Tie Race Fab. John is a seasoned racer and fabricator who helped build the Godfather race truck, and he joins us to debate mechanical pump trucks versus modern common rail setups. It’s a back and forth that matters for anyone in diesel performance because it digs into

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01:07:51

Building a 1,000HP 6.0 Power Stroke That Still Tows

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2025/09/02

This episode of the Power Driven Podcast brings in guest John Schirado of Black Tie Race Fab to stir the pot and talk real-world six liter Powerstroke performance with the crew while Will is out of town. From shop banter and fabrication chops to why some folks swear the 6.0 was peak diesel engineering, we get into what actually matters for reliability, towing manners, and going fast. If you’ve ever argued brand loyalty in the bay or on the starting line, this one hits home.You’ll hear how John’s six

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00:47:23

Building the Perfect Tow Rig for Diesel Performance

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2025/08/26

This episode of the Power Driven Podcast is all about the ultimate working man’s tow trucks. After one of our listeners suggested it, the crew sat down to dive into the tow rigs we use to haul race trucks, trailers, and everything in between. These aren’t dealership stock trucks, they’re purpose built, hard working rigs that blur the line between daily hauler and performance build. Towing is a huge part of what we do, and when you’re moving 20,000 to 30,000 pounds through mountain passes, the right

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