Zach is one of the founders of 8020 Media and a lead writer for DieselIQ. He’s been in the automotive industry for over a decade and has published more than 400 articles for DieselIQ, TuningPro, BMWTuning, & more. His blend of automotive knowledge, writing & research skills, and passion make him an excellent resource for fellow diesel owners. His expertise goes beyond writing and includes a deep knowledge of Cummins and Powerstroke engines, as well as nearly 10 years of DIY experience. Zach is also experienced with tuning and has a wealth of technical knowledge that he brings to every article he writes.
The 6.7 PowerStroke is a great engine but is crippled by its intrusive and poorly designed emissions systems – as with most modern diesels. Delete kits not only improve reliability, maintenance, and fuel economy, but they can also offer performance gains. DEF is towards the top of the list of maintenance items that can be…
As with all engines, the 6.7 PowerStroke is prone to its share of issues. The cold side charge pipe is among one of the common issues on the 6.7L diesel, especially when tuning and modding. An upgraded charge pipe not only improves reliability, but can also offer some power and performance benefits. In this guide,…
The 6.0 Powerstroke responds very well to performance upgrades, once some basic bulletproofing has been done. While it isn’t going to be the biggest upgrade from a performance perspective, upgrading the restrictive factory intake elbow is a great upgrade to reduce restriction, improve airflow, and lower EGTs. We manufacture our own 6.0 Powerstroke intake elbow…
Despite the mediocre reputation it has, the 6.4 Powerstroke is among the most tuner and mod friendly diesels. A few simple upgrades like tuning, an intake, and exhaust system can take the engine to around 550whp for as little as $1,500. Once you start surpassing these power levels, things start to get a bit expensive…
The 7.3 PowerStroke is often considered among the most reliable diesel engines of all time. It certainly helps that it was built before the era of endless emissions technology. However, no engine is perfect and there aren’t any exceptions here. Ford’s 7.3 PowerStroke is still prone to its share of problems and among them is…
Upgrading the intercooler and intercooler piping on the 6.7 Powerstroke can add some substantial power gains, up to around 40lb-ft of torque. Additionally, it will help lower EGTs and improve reliability making it one of the best performance upgrades for the 6.7 Powerstroke. In this article, we are going to discuss the performance benefits of…
Caterpillar Inc. is a Fortune 100 company that builds heavy-duty machinery and engines. They are actually the largest construction-equipment manufacturer. Among one of their many excellent diesel engines is the 12.0L Caterpillar C12. The Cat C12 truck engine was in production from 1994-2009. Some may consider the C12 a bit small and underpowered for heavy-loads….
The Detroit Diesel 60 Series engine began production in 1987 and remained until 2011. It’s an inline-6 four stroke diesel engine and was the first heavy duty diesel engine with full electronic controls. The Detroit 60 Series earns much praise for its great balance of fuel economy, performance, and longevity. However, no engine is perfect…
Tuners are easily the best bang-for-the-buck mod for the Dodge 6.7 Cummins. We discussed tuners in our 5 best 6.7 Cummins mods guide, and had them at the top of our list as the best performance upgrade. Tuners can provide significant power gains from a simple plug and play device. There are a lot of…
The Cummins R2.8 turbo diesel crate engine is also known as the Repower 2.8. This small inline-4 diesel engine initially hit the markets around 2017. However, it’s not a very well known Cummins engine due to its competition with the legendary 4BT. Still, the R2.8 is a compelling diesel engine with plenty to offer. In…
While both versions of the 5.9 Cummins offered solid power for their times, they are significantly underpowered compared to the diesel engines of today. Fortunately, a handful of performance mods can easily liven it up and give it more life. One of the best upgrades is a 5.9 Cummins cold air intake. An upgraded intake…
Whether you have an earlier model Cummins, or four-digits of torque, you might still be searching for additional power. Upgrading the 6.7 Cummins with a cold air intake system is one of the best performance modifications you can make. In addition to increasing air flow and adding horsepower, a cold air intake reduces stress on…
