Is your truck's rear-end dirty??? I know mine was! DIESEL Motorsports

I have never checked the rear-end grease which should be changed and/or checked every 50,000 miles so it was time to do a complete cleaning and change over to a deeper cover.

I took it to a qualified local shop H&H Diesel Performance in Ottawa Kansas to handle this job because it was a mess back there and needed a very thorough cleaning. I also installed a deeper rear differential cover from BD Diesel Performance which provides extra grease for the gears to pickup in order to keep it cooler. 

The cover not only is constructed better than the OEM cover with cooling fins but comes with magnetic drain plug for easier fill up or changing the grease.

H&H Diesel Performance did a great job of cleaning out the old gunk and installed Amsoil Severe Gear 75-140w. AMSOIL Severe Gear® Synthetic Extreme Pressure (EP) Gear Lube is a premium-grade gear oil specifically engineered for maximum performance in severe-duty applications. 

I didn't ask how long it took H&H to clean that rear-end out but I got some dirty looks from their mechanics and after looking at the photos I can understand why?

This state-of-the-art AMSOIL formulation features an exclusive blend of high-viscosity, shear-stable synthetic base oils and an extra treatment of high-performance additives so it provides long-lasting protection against metal-to-metal contact.

Only the best for the old 1996 Dodge Ram which does travel to a lot of the DIESEL Motorsports events from state to state.

Everyone's truck is special to them . . DIESEL Motorsports!

I just came from a show in Muncie Indiana and again talked to many great people with their diesel trucks. Everything from high end to someone's personal project truck. People are proud of what they have done to their truck . . . period.

That is part of this sport that is so much fun is talking to others about what they have done to their trucks. That is why the events have become a social event as much as it is a competition event.

I am usually busy at these events trying to make sure everything is running but I do try and take time to listen to people when they talk about their truck.

From high-end engines to a local 12v Cummins truck that an enthusiast just started to work on as a project. They are all interesting to hear what they have done to their truck. I also pickup what products they have bought and where they have spent their monies for the build. Good information when I talk to our sponsors about product placement and what is selling.

I talked to a young man who was just beginning to compete with his truck in racing. He went down the track once and leaked which is a DQ from the track, he was quite upset as you can imagine since driving there was a 3 hour trip. I suggested he signup for the burnout competition since it does not matter if it leaked. He ended up winning the burnout competition and went home with prize money and a trophy! His truck was an old 12v Cummins very similar to mine but to him it was his competition truck, I'm glad he went home a winner.

I quit many years ago of visiting or commenting on the diesel forums because so much trash talk was to young enthusiasts who just wanted to talk about their trucks. Sometimes owners do not have the funding of others and can afford to work on their truck a little at a time and adding to it when they can. I try to encourage all diesel enthusiasts to be proud of what they have and take interest in what they are doing to their trucks . . .  high-end or lower end!

I guess many people did not have a momma who told them if you don't have something nice to say - DON'T say it!

See ya at the track or show!

Diesel Shops VS Diesel Web Sites for parts?

Where do you want to buy parts for your diesel truck?

A local diesel shop or a web site when you are looking for a part to be replaced or upgraded on your truck, that seems to be an issue.

If you are doing the repair yourself you may want to consider a web site where you can find the most competitive price. However, if you install it incorrectly or have warranty issues there may be a problem.

If you take it to a shop to honor the warranty they will turn it away since you did not buy it from them. If you want your install repaired they will charge full price and most likely replace the part if it is damaged with their part.

If you call the web site where you bought it many will take returns but not if it is damaged or they may refer you to the manufacturer for warranty. Many long time web sites have qualified diesel people to talk to about installation, repairs and returns.

Some do not and will consider the sale final plus refer you to the manufacturer for warranty. Sometimes there is a price for buying the cheapest price/part!

The local diesel shop makes very little profit from a part sale so don't expect the cheapest price from them. They cannot compete with large web sites because they have overhead of a building and equipment.

However, you can expect first hand experience of what will work with your truck, the install and most will not only honor the part warranty but also their work on the truck. It is their integrity that is on the line and they will do their best to make sure your truck is running properly and will continue to operate.

Many shops I know turn away work on trucks who have bought the part elsewhere, why repair somebody else mistake. Again, their work on a truck must speak for their quality and longevity in the business.

Even if you are a DIY you may want to consider buying the parts from a local shop since they can offer their experience on the install even if you are doing it. Then if something goes wrong they will honor the warranty and most will help you fix the install.

Again the local shops have much higher overhead with a large building, lifts, tools and paying experienced employees to repair vehicles.

Parts are available everywhere since most outlets NOW carry most diesel truck parts including the bigger WDs and web sites including Amazon.

Think about what you are buying, the old saying "let the buyer beware" goes a long way when considering what you are getting. You do get what you pay for many times depending on what you want for your truck.

As with any performance parts and especially OEM parts, if your truck is used in competition that warranty most likely will be voided! This has been the norm in the industry since the beginning of racing or pulling.

UPDATE: Pulling Classes for 2018! DIESEL Motorsports

As a National Association that is SFI certified we try to include all classes represented across the United states since they are different depending on where you re at in the country. Doing so make it difficult to include all local rules but we have tried to make it a safe sport besides being fair and competitive without excluding someone's truck.

Saying that we cannot satisfy everyone but we have tried to keep it fair for all involved. The MAIN goal is to let EVERYONE pull who wants to pull their truck as long as it is safe based on their Horsepower. We do require at least 8 trucks minimum to make a class to make it a fair pull for everyone.

Work Stock - Performance upgrades allowed but it must have stock turbo! Licensed street truck, drivers license, street tires, no weights, no hood stack.

HOT Work Stock - same as above but larger turbos up to a 2.55 plug with all safety equipment for the HP, no weights, no hood stacks, street license truck

2.5 Turbo - Same as last year

2.6 Turbo - Same as last year

2.6 Smooth Bore - Same as last year

3.0 Smooth Bore - Same as last year

3.0 Turbo - Same as last year

3.6 - Same as last year

3.6 Smooth bore - Same as last year

Modified - Same as last year

Semis - Same as last year

All rules can be found at www.dieselmotorsports.us

All trucks will be teched before pull by SFI certified techs!

Keeping your cool while running HOT! NEW SPAL fans for DIESELS!

I have seen many hot diesels run during racing or pulling and then they need to line up again for the next run or pass but their engine is too hot!

Only time can cool off the hot engine unless you have a very powerful fan system or separate cooling system. Having your truck run again before cool down can do damage to engine components or even engine failure.

Mounting a larger custom fan that does not fit your current fan shroud can be tricky but anyone with simple fabrication skills can change their fan setup with some NEW brushless fans that can bring unbelievable cooling power to your engine.

Many of the current fan applications fit current shrouds and they come with their own plug-in wiring, sensor and variable speed switch so you can turn it higher and higher for ultimate cooling effect.

Being brushless brings many advantages along with quiet and made for high speeds for long periods of time. These fans will literally knock you over if turned up all the way. I saw these at a trade show and asked if they had them for trucks?

They are OEM fans for Ferraris and Corvettes plus many other high-end vehicles. They have now configured these for our truck market and can be bought from different distributors for those who want to keep their high horse-power diesel cool running or during runs!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RfR9bsFLGBg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcBbg3HqQwo

Available in a couple of configurations - 

300W - brushless - variable speed
10" to 16" - 1800-2400 CFM

500W - brushless - variable speed
14 & 16 fans - 2800 CFM

Complete wiring harness for plug-in ease along with sensors
Kit 185 FH & 196 FH

Designed to safely integrate 

with OEM wiring, our harness 

kits feature a waterproof 

40/50 Amp relay along with 

labeled wires which help to 

ease installation. 

Kits includes (1) - 3/8'' NPT (National Pipe Thread) and stainless steel switches with optional switched override capability. Kits are available with or without thermoswitch. Please note, the 185FH and 195FH kits are sold separately. 

These fans and kits can install on the trucks so you can have high-output for cooling while the truck is running or when engine is off so you can turn up the fans to full capacity to quickly cool the engine down.

FINALLY a high power fan for our high power trucks!

These can be purchased at:

www.summitracing.com

www.becool.com

www.wizardcooling.com

Why is the PRI Show different from SEMA? DIESEL Motorsports!

The PRI Show (Performance Race Industry) is starting this week in Indianapolis Indiana and will attract many shop owners from the Midwest and beyond. Even though SEMA now owns the PRI Show it is a totally different show since it is strictly for the performance and race industry.

Yes it is a trade show not open to the public, however if you compete with your vehicle with one of the sanctioning bodies you can attend the show. All shops, garages, speed shops and automotive businesses are welcome to attend. 

For three days downtown Indianapolis is packed and parking is at a premium along with hotel rooms. Parking last year was as far away as 10 blocks from the Convention Center. It is a well attended show if the weather cooperates which it looks like it will this next week.

DIESEL Motorsports (Booth #1837) has had a booth with the PRI Show since it moved to Orlando and back to Indianapolis which is many years! For many years we were with just a handful of diesel related businesses displaying, currently you can find many diesel performance part manufacturers along with tooling for our industry.

I actually encourage many of our sponsors to display at the PRI show over the SEMA Show since it is in the middle of our diesel performance market. Many shops and competitors come to the PRI Show because it relates more to them over the accessory aftermarket like SEMA in known for in the industry.

The past shows have been packed and since we are in the main performance hall our booth is quite busy for all hours of the day. It helps we have daily promotions we are known for such as free DM tees (limited daily supply) and free decals/swag.

The main purpose for being there is to not only provide information about our next year's schedule and events but also to obtain new sponsors and events from track owners.

DIESEL Motorsports is about branding and selling diesel pickup parts and accessories to the crowds at our events, finding areas with new or larger concentration of diesel trucks and promote the sport of diesel performance with street trucks.

When will the schedule and sponsors be announced for 2018??? DIESEL Motorsports

I get asked every year the same questions, plus I hear the same humors about us from our competition - for 10 years! It never changes so we ignore the remarks and keep doing what we do best - promote the diesel pickup market and sport.

Every year we release the next year schedule during the month of January, and every year we release the sponsors at the same time.

Diesel Motorsports sponsor's agreements run to December 31st of each year so technically I cannot release new sponsors till after January 1st. It would not be fair to existing sponsors to overlap the spots since some change during the years.

Some companies don't even release their new budgets until February so it does take a while to get approval so we want to include everyone.

The schedule changes every year since we constantly look for new opportunities with events and the market changes yearly as to where the truck market is strong.

Plus DIESEL Motorsports gets many offers from tracks during the PRI Show and it takes us a while to go through those proposals.

The normal events we have done every year has already been posted and those we already have agreements on for 2018.

So yes, everything is business as usual sine we started over 10 years ago, can you believe 2018 will be our 11th year!

We look forward to seeing everyone again this next year!