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Maintaining Your 2006-2007 LBZ Duramax Glow Plug System
Maintaining Your 2006-2007 LBZ Duramax Glow Plug System
May 28, 2025

Maintaining Your 2006-2007 LBZ Duramax Glow Plug System

The LBZ Duramax is renowned for its reliability, but as these trucks age, certain components,...
Big Three Wiring Upgrade for the 2001–2004 LB7 Duramax: Step-by-Step DIY Guide
Big Three Wiring Upgrade for the 2001–2004 LB7 Duramax: Step-by-Step DIY Guide
May 22, 2025

Big Three Wiring Upgrade for the 2001–2004 LB7 Duramax: Step-by-Step DIY Guide

What Is the “Big Three”? The Big Three Wiring Upgrade strengthens your LB7 Duramax’s core...
Front-End Upgrades Every 2011–2016 Duramax Owner Should Consider
Front-End Upgrades Every 2011–2016 Duramax Owner Should Consider
May 21, 2025

Front-End Upgrades Every 2011–2016 Duramax Owner Should Consider

If you’re still rolling around in a 2011–2016 Silverado or Sierra HD with the mighty...
What’s the First Mod You Should Do to Your Late-Model Cummins? (And What Can Wait)
What’s the First Mod You Should Do to Your Late-Model Cummins? (And What Can Wait)
May 15, 2025

What’s the First Mod You Should Do to Your Late-Model Cummins? (And What Can Wait)

No matter whether you buy a brand-new or used Ram 2500 or 3500 with a...
Best Mods for Heavy Hauling With A Power Stroke: How to Tow Smarter, Safer, and Stronger
Best Mods for Heavy Hauling With A Power Stroke: How to Tow Smarter, Safer, and Stronger
May 13, 2025

Best Mods for Heavy Hauling With A Power Stroke: How to Tow Smarter, Safer, and Stronger

If you're using your late-model Ford Super Duty—whether it’s an F-250 or F-350 Power Stroke—for...
Common Issues and Solutions for the Latest 6.7L Power Stroke, 6.7L Cummins, and L5P Duramax Engines
Common Issues and Solutions for the Latest 6.7L Power Stroke, 6.7L Cummins, and L5P Duramax Engines
May 8, 2025

Common Issues and Solutions for the Latest 6.7L Power Stroke, 6.7L Cummins, and L5P Duramax Engines

When investing in a new or late model heavy-duty diesel truck, understanding potential issues specific...
Does a Diesel Tune Really Make a Difference?
Does a Diesel Tune Really Make a Difference?
May 6, 2025

Does a Diesel Tune Really Make a Difference?

Unlocking Performance with HP Tuners MPVI3 & Edge Insight CTS3 Every diesel owner has heard...
New Vs. Late Models, Pt 2: Buying a Used Diesel Truck - Power Stroke, Cummins, or Duramax?
New Vs. Late Models, Pt 2: Buying a Used Diesel Truck - Power Stroke, Cummins, or Duramax?
April 30, 2025

New Vs. Late Models, Pt 2: Buying a Used Diesel Truck - Power Stroke, Cummins, or Duramax?

Our last article took a pretty deep dive into the “new vs. late model” debate,...
Allison 10L1000 Transmission: A Technical Deep Dive and Overview
Allison 10L1000 Transmission: A Technical Deep Dive and Overview
April 28, 2025

Allison 10L1000 Transmission: A Technical Deep Dive and Overview

Disclaimer! The truth is, the opinion ANYONE has on any part, brand, truck, transmission, or...
New vs. Late-Model Diesel Trucks: What’s the Smartest Move in 2025?
New vs. Late-Model Diesel Trucks: What’s the Smartest Move in 2025?
April 22, 2025

New vs. Late-Model Diesel Trucks: What’s the Smartest Move in 2025?

For anyone in the market for a heavy-duty diesel truck, one of the biggest questions...
Boost Your L5P Duramax’s Fuel Efficiency: Smart Upgrades and Tips
Boost Your L5P Duramax’s Fuel Efficiency: Smart Upgrades and Tips
April 17, 2025

Boost Your L5P Duramax’s Fuel Efficiency: Smart Upgrades and Tips

Let’s face it—your 8,000 lb. L5P Duramax-powered truck isn’t about to sip fuel like a...
A-Pillar Lights for the Cummins-Powered Ram Trucks
A-Pillar Lights for the Cummins-Powered Ram Trucks
April 15, 2025

A-Pillar Lights for the Cummins-Powered Ram Trucks

So, hear us out on this one: A-Pillar Lights are NOT just for the overlanding...
Bulletproofing – It’s Not Just for 6.0 Power Strokes Anymore
Bulletproofing – It’s Not Just for 6.0 Power Strokes Anymore
April 11, 2025

Bulletproofing – It’s Not Just for 6.0 Power Strokes Anymore

If you’ve been around diesel trucks for any length of time, you’ve probably heard the...
The Best Upgrades for Your 2007.5-2009 6.7L Cummins Ram 2500/3500
The Best Upgrades for Your 2007.5-2009 6.7L Cummins Ram 2500/3500
March 18, 2025

The Best Upgrades for Your 2007.5-2009 6.7L Cummins Ram 2500/3500

The 2007.5-2009 Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 marked a turning point for Cummins-powered trucks. With stricter...
How to Keep Your Third Gen Cummins Running Forever
How to Keep Your Third Gen Cummins Running Forever
March 13, 2025

How to Keep Your Third Gen Cummins Running Forever

While the latest diesel trucks get all the press, signing the loan for a new...
Check out the Latest in Diesel Tuning Technology - The Edge Insight+
Check out the Latest in Diesel Tuning Technology - The Edge Insight+
March 10, 2025

Check out the Latest in Diesel Tuning Technology - The Edge Insight+

If you’re the kind of guy who lives for the roar of a turbo spool,...
The Right Way to Wire Lights on Your Ram Cummins: Why Relays and Harnesses Matter
The Right Way to Wire Lights on Your Ram Cummins: Why Relays and Harnesses Matter
March 4, 2025

The Right Way to Wire Lights on Your Ram Cummins: Why Relays and Harnesses Matter

Step-by-Step Guide: Wiring Off-Road Lights with a Prebuilt Harness Step 1: Gather Your Tools &...
Exploring the Impact of Cold Air Intakes on Duramax Engines
Exploring the Impact of Cold Air Intakes on Duramax Engines
February 27, 2025

Exploring the Impact of Cold Air Intakes on Duramax Engines

For Chevrolet and GMC enthusiasts, the Duramax diesel engine has become a cornerstone of reliability, power,...
Unlocking Performance: Cold Air Intakes for Ford Power Stroke Engines (1999-2025)
Unlocking Performance: Cold Air Intakes for Ford Power Stroke Engines (1999-2025)
February 25, 2025

Unlocking Performance: Cold Air Intakes for Ford Power Stroke Engines (1999-2025)

Ford Power Stroke engines have long been a favorite among diesel enthusiasts for their reliability,...
Do Cold Air Intakes Deliver for Cummins Trucks?
Do Cold Air Intakes Deliver for Cummins Trucks?
February 20, 2025

Do Cold Air Intakes Deliver for Cummins Trucks?

Dodge and Ram trucks with Cummins engines have become icons in the diesel world, known...