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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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00:47:00

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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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??

Power Driven Podcast ·

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

Power Driven Podcast ·

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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