Diesel Performance Podcast

We had the pleasure of having Justin Hildebrand of JH Diesel & 4 x 4 take time out of his busy schedule and talk about everything diesel with us! Justin and the boys discuss wild truck builds, running a diesel business, documenting it all on his YouTube channel, and what it takes to build wild trucks that perform, handle abuse, and entertain the masses. Don't miss this episode; it's a fun one!

If you haven't seen the news (how have you not?) Edge has dropped the CTS4, and it is badass. We got to mess around with the new CTS4 in our trucks, in shop trucks, and enjoy all the new features it has available. That's why we have Jacob White of Edge Products is here to discuss everything about the Edge CTS4 on this episode! He discusses the progression the Edge CTS has gone through since it's inception, how they developed the newest CTS4, and so much about the new features. We do a deep dive into the Edge CTS4 right here; take a listen!

We often get asked what new buyers should look out for when purchasing a used 2011-2016 LML or 2017 or newer L5P Duramax. The boys decided to discuss what red flags to pay attention to, what is an instant purchase, and more tips. The boys also discussed the new L5P Y-Bridge that WCFab just launched. Tons of info on this product and it's wild. Check it out!

We got back from the WCFab Open House and saw so many badass high horsepower trucks throwing down huge numbers on the dyno that it got all three of us thinking; do I really need 1,000 horsepower? The boys discuss the fun of it, what it takes to get there, and the practicality of a diesel truck that powerful. See what Anthony and Chris had to say here!

Anthony and Chris are back to tackle a topic we often get a ton of questions about: compound turbo kit or single turbo? The boys figured why not bring Nick Priegnitz, Stealth Turbos creator, back on to discuss this topic. We tackle the value of each setup, what works for certain driving styles, and a ton more. Class is in session on turbos!

We have a mid-week bonus episode! The boys wanted to get Nick Priegnitz, founder of Calibrated Power/Duramaxtuner, into the podcast to discuss what he and they think of the initial numbers and news on the 8.3L Duramax L6P "Mongoose." They chat about the insanity of the new displacement, what Nick expects to see out of the aftermarket industry, and a hot take on what Nick sees as a miss by the engineers over at GM. There's a ton to talk about on this one. Listen in and give us some of your thoughts on our social channels! What do YOU think about the new 8.3L Duramax?

Anthony and Chris got an episode that will get diesel enthusiasts talking. Which modifications are overrated or underrated? The boys discuss, argue, and debate how they feel about certain mods such as box tuners, intakes, rail plugs, lift pumps, and more! Drop us a comment and let us know how you feel about certain mods for diesel trucks!

You've probably seen the news; if not, we are going to discuss it in depth on this episode of the Diesel Performance Podcast. EZ Lynk and HP Tuners have eliminated the need to have an unlocked ECM installed. This means no more downtime, a significant cost drop, and no more ECM swaps! Anthony and Chris break down all the details, what this means for the future of tuning, and much more!

Chris and Anthony have a specific topic they want to discuss today. Lately, the boys have been fielding a lot of calls and questions regarding how sluggish and underpowered a lot of these big cab & chassis Cummins, Power Stroke, and Duramax trucks are. Many of these owners are purchasing these trucks for towing and hot-shotting larger loads long distances and notice just how much less they have in terms of power, acceleration, and more compared to the regular medium-duty diesel pickup trucks. The guys discuss exactly what they have seen in terms of what these stock cab & chassis trucks drive like and discuss exactly what they've seen others doing to them to solve the issue.

Chris and Anthony have on Dylan Stewart, Production Manager for Stealth Turbos. They sat down to discuss how much has changed in the Stealth Turbo department in the 8+ years that Dylan has been involved at Calibrated Power. From offering only a 67MM LB7 turbocharger with the Stealth Turbo inception, to having 3 turbos available when Dylan stepped in, to now Stealth Turbos offering 25+ different turbocharger options. From how different the department is, to the development of new products, and more. We talk all thing turbos!

This week on the Diesel Performance Podcast, we're talking LB7s, big power, and this year's Sick the Mag's Michigan Miles!

Jake Maher, shop tech at Calibrated Power, joins us to talk about his experience driving his LB7 and what it takes to put one of these trucks through the abuse. We're also joined by David from Cold Front Diesel to talk about his truck as well(LB7) and their experience at this year's Michigan Miles.

Two LB7s, two builds, and plenty of wild things to talk about.

In this episode, we sit down with Natalia and Dustin to talk about the upcoming WCFab Open House on October 3rd in DeKalb, IL. The crew is going massive this year!

We get into what's new this year, the $11,000+ Dyno Competition, Show & Shine, raffles, vendors, the Mullet Competition, and what you can expect when the diesel community rolls into WCFab.

We also talk about the bigger mission behind the event and how it helps support the WCFab Scholarship Fund and students pursuing careers in the trades.

October 3rd. DeKalb, IL! See you there!

Chris and Anthony are joined by Nick Priegnitz, founder of Duramaxtuner and Calibrated Power, to discuss what he's been up to specifically with the LB7 (2001-2004 Duramax) platform. The boys over at Calibrated Power have dropped a new LB7 Stealth STR and in the process Nick thought, it would be a good idea to take my two decades worth of tuning knowledge in the vastly evolving world of diesel trucks. With the amount of possible calibrations on the L5P platform (2017-2026), the way you attack building a perfect tune is very different than back in the day with the immense amount of parameters to modify. He sat down to talk with the boys about his tuning advancements on a platform he already pushed to a different level, but if you know Nick like we do, if there is any room to get more out of truck, he is going to push for it. We also discussed turbo development and many more topics.

Anthony and Justin have Riley and Lacey on talking about the fast growing, amazing events for diesel trucks and any auto enthusiast, the 2026 Hub City Diesel Truck Challenge, on this week's episode! We talked about what makes this event one of the premier diesel competitions, how it has grown over the years, and what attendees and competitors can expect this year.

We discuss the different events, the trucks and builds that show up, the behind-the-scenes work that goes into putting on a competition of this size, and what it takes to bring the diesel community together for an unforgettable weekend.

Whether you're a competitor, a spectator, or just a diesel enthusiast looking for your next event to attend, this episode gives you an inside look at what makes the Hub City Diesel Truck Challenge special. Sled pulls, dirt drags, show n shine, fan dyno, and a burnout road! You don't want to miss this event at the Richland County Firgrounds in Richland Center, Wisconsin October 9th and 10th. We are stoked to get out there and witness some of the wildest trucks. Click the link to learn more about the event: https://hubcitydirtdrags.com/

Anthony and Chris have two of our favorite guys on, David and Caden fron Cold Front Diesel. You may remember them breaking records emissions-compliant LML that threw down 706 horsepower and 1,200 FT-LBS of torque. To go completely the other way, the Cold Front boys bought a "winter beater" aka a former plow truck, and these boys are from Northern Michigan, so you do the math. From there the 290,000 mile truck was just too reliable, so they decided to make it a drag and drive truck. This truck was built from many different used parts to the point the boys named it Project Hand Me Down. Our crew talked to them utilizing it for Sick Summer 2026 and the upcoming Sick Michigan coming up this month (August). From breaking the truck doing burnouts to running their diesel shop up north, we talked about it all!

This week the boys wanted to discuss how much the industry has pushed diesel truck modifications to a different level. Turbo technology has drastically chaged for the good. Today's chargers are handling more power than ever while delivering better reliability and durability than what was possible just a few years ago.

Anthony and Chris discuss how much advancement we've seen, a few fallacies (smaller wheel is bad, bigger is better), and roll into Nick Priegnitz discussing the stock turbo charger of the L5P versus an L5P Stealth STR comparing power, spool, and more!

Anthony and Chris got to thinking after the AMSOIL UCC event, you see these beast trucks competing, but no one talks about what they used to get them there. Diesel trucks modified and created to be towing machines. The boys wanted to discuss building a reliable, bad ass tow rig. Wheter you are towing boats, campers, your race car or truck, the boys put together mods they think make an ultimate tow rig. Enjoy!

Dustin West dropped into the studio to discuss him and Ryan Wehrli of WCFab's week at the Sick Summer 2026. 800 miles of street driving to throw down over a week at 5 different days of drag racing. He recaps the ups, downs, and everything in between! If you're into diesel racing and the stories that come with them, you won't want to miss this episode.

Anthony is joined by Justin Norris of S&S Diesel Motorsport to discuss all things happening at their new facility! They talk everything from the Double-Barrel Cummins Rail, the upcoming 6.7L Ford Fuel Leak Prevention Kit, and all things fuel based. We appreciate Justin taking his time to sit down and talk on the exciting stuff happening over at S&S!

Chris and Anthony discuss something that every new to diesel person should probably hear from others that have been around the block, what you learn from your experiences with modifying diesel trucks. Both have ran the upgrade path on multiple trucks and want to discuss many facets when it comes to upgrading your first diesel truck. The boys touch on turbo sizing, suspension, tires, fuel system sizing, intakes, and much more!