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.
As with just about any turbodiesel engine, the Ford 6.0 PowerStroke responds well to simple bolt-on performance upgrades. We previously wrote about the 7 best 6.0L PowerStroke upgrades, and an intake elbow didn’t quite make that list. There are certainly much better power mods like a tune, intake, and exhaust. However, a 6.0 PowerStroke intake…
The Ford 6.4 PowerStroke delivers 350 horsepower and 650 lb-ft of torque from the factory. While those are great numbers – especially for its era – the 6.4L diesel still pales in comparison to modern diesels. Take the 500 horsepower and 1,200 lb-ft from the 6.7 PowerStroke, for example. However, the 6.4 PowerStroke is among…
The 7.3 PowerStroke is often considered among the most reliable diesel engines of all time. It certainly helps that the 7.3L V8 diesel 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…
The Ford 6.7 PowerStroke is an excellent turbodiesel engine that delivers great performance from the factory. However, upgrades can push the 6.7L diesel to more power & torque, better fuel economy, and better reliability. On the list of the best 6.7 PowerStroke mods lies an intercooler and intercooling pipe upgrades. In this article, we discuss…
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 – or Cat C12 for short. The Cat C12 truck engine was in production from 1994-2009. Some may consider the C12 a…
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…
The 5.9 Cummins was produced in two different variations by Dodge from 1989 until 2007. The first generation, known as the 6BT or 5.9 Cummins 12v, was produced from 1984 until 1998. It produced 160-230hp and 400-440lb-ft. of torque. The ISB 5.9 Cummins 24v entered in mid-year 1998 and was phased out after 2007 for…
Currently the longest standing diesel engine, the 6.7 Cummins produces 420hp and 1,075lb-ft. of horsepower. Initially launched in 2007.5, the 6.7 Cummins produced 350hp and 610-650lb-ft. of torque. While earlier years had stout power numbers for their time, it doesn’t quite compare to the 4-digit torque numbers modern diesels produce. Whether you have an earlier…
Launched in mid-year of 2007, the 6.7 Cummins initially produced 350hp and 610-650lb-ft. of torque, depending on the transmission. The engine had a number of small changes in the early years with the biggest changes coming in 2011 when SCR and all the other emissions systems were added. Still in production today, the 6.7 Cummins…
The 5.9 Cummins is legendary in the diesel world for many reasons. However, by modern diesel standards it’s a bit lacking in power and torque. Fortunately, the Cummins 5.9L diesel engine has plenty of untapped potential. A few basic mods can truly take it to the next level. Among the best upgrades for the 5.9…
