Power Driven Podcast

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Welcome to the Power Driven Podcast, where we dive deep into the thrilling world of horsepower. Join your hosts, Todd and Will, as they engage with employees, industry experts, and special guests to explore the pulse-pounding stories, cutting-edge tech, and the raw power behind everything that goes vroom. Whether you're a gearhead, a casual enthusiast, or just love the roar of an engine, this podcast is your pit stop for all things horsepower. Visit powerdrivendiesel.com to explore our latest products, special offers, and more.

  1. hace 2 días

    Why High Performance Diesel Engines Actually Fail..

    You want to build a fast diesel and you don't want to blow it up in the process. This episode is the one you need before you ever touch a tune. Todd, Will, and Myer sit down and go through every real reason a high performance diesel engine dies, and it's rarely what you'd expect from reading the forums. They start by busting the EGT myth. Guys have been scared of exhaust gas temperature for decades, but heat alone almost never kills a build. What actually wrecks pistons is improper piston wall clearance, something the diesel performance world has gotten wrong for years. They break down cast versus forged pistons, correct ring gap on 12 valve and 24 valve Cummins engines, and why a factory rod that survives a worn out truck making 600 horsepower will bend the moment you put real power to a fresh, tight engine. From there they get into nitrous and timing. Todd and Will walk through why running too much timing with a big nitrous shot on a common rail is a fast way to send cylinder pressure through the roof, why sled pulling with water injection wants more timing than drag racing with nitrous, and how a lot of the old "nitrous blew it up" stories were actually piston clearance problems the whole time. Tulip valves get their own deep dive. This is one of the biggest issues quietly taking out modern high performance heads, and the guys explain how cylinder pressure pushes the valve up, kills your lash, wipes cams, and why Power Driven is working with a manufacturer on Inconel valves built specifically for common rail engines. They also cover rod bolt failures from over revving on the dyno, why disconnecting lockup or overdrive at high RPM without load will scatter an engine every time, and why running without an exhaust brake can quietly kill factory rods on a long mountain coast down. They close out talking through where to set your RPM window on a build so you're not fighting factory block and head limitations before you even lay into the throttle. If you're turning up a diesel or building a race truck, hit subscribe on YouTube and follow along on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss the next one. September is a big one. Power Driven is running 10% off everything storewide, 15% off PDD Fueling, and 10% off both Airdog and OptiTorque. On top of that there are five giveaways running including a compound turbo kit, a Colt Cams cam combo with a PDD cylinder head, an Aggressor turbo, a full fuel package, and an Airdog fuel system. Get all of it at PowerDriven.com before the sale ends. Shop Power Driven Diesel: https://www.powerdriven.com

  2. 1 sep

    What Actually KILLS a Diesel Engine?

    Todd, Will, and Myer sit down to answer the question their own viewers keep asking: what actually kills a diesel engine. This isn't a highlight reel of blown up race trucks. It's a real conversation about the boring stuff that ends up costing you the most, and by the end you'll understand exactly why some trucks hit 400,000 miles and others don't make it past 100,000. The guys start with air filtration, breaking down why a high flow filter built for the racetrack can be the wrong call for a truck that spends its life on dirt roads, and how a warped air box lid quietly sands down cylinder walls one mile at a time. From there they get into oil change intervals, why diesel oil has to fight abrasive soot, and why stretching that interval too far on a Cummins or any diesel truck build is gambling with the bottom end. Fuel system maintenance gets serious attention too. Todd and Myer walk through algae contamination, injector failures on common rail systems, and why a cheap tune from Facebook Marketplace can melt a piston faster than almost anything else on this list. They break down EGT damage, ring wear, and valve seat problems, then go platform by platform. You'll hear about killer dowel pin issues on 12 valve Cummins trucks, VP44 fuel pressure sensitivity, the notorious CP4 pump problems on 6.7 Power Stroke trucks, head gasket failures on Duramax engines, and why the fifth gen Cummins hydraulic roller cam setup has turned into one of the more frustrating design decisions in recent diesel history. Whether you're running a 5.9 Cummins, a 6.7 Cummins, a Power Stroke, or a Duramax, this episode gives you a real look at what wears these engines out and what you can actually do about it before it becomes an expensive lesson. If you're a diesel guy who wrenches on your own truck, this is the kind of episode worth taking notes on. Subscribe on YouTube and follow the Power Driven Podcast on your favorite podcast platform so you don't miss the next one. Shop everything talked about in this episode, including the filters, oil, and parts, at the link below. Shop Power Driven Diesel: https://www.powerdriven.com

  3. 25 ago

    Diesel Tuning 101: Everything You Need To Know

    Tuning is one of the most asked topics in the diesel world, so this episode of the Power Driven Podcast breaks down diesel tuning 101 straight from guys who actually tune their own trucks. Todd, Will, and Myer walk through what it really takes to start tuning a Dodge Cummins, whether it is a daily driver or a dedicated race truck. They start with picking the right tuning platform, comparing EFI Live and HP Tuners for older and newer trucks, and explain how that software reads the ECM and unlocks the tuning tables hiding inside the factory computer. From there the conversation moves into fuel quantity, timing splits, and how injection pressure differs between a 12 valve pump truck and a modern common rail Cummins, and why that difference changes how aggressively you can safely run your tables. The guys also get into the factory five position tune switch found on 06 and newer Dodge Cummins trucks, how racers use it to flip between tunes right from the cab, and how other diesel platforms like Ford handle the same idea through the cruise control buttons. There is a long section on turbo spool, boost limited fueling, and reading an AFR gauge to hit the right air fuel ratio for a fast, clean spool without drowning the truck in smoke. That leads into a story about chasing spool on a Cummins sled pull truck that turned into one of the better lessons in this episode, plus why a properly tuned diesel will always beat someone trying to manage boost and fuel with their foot. Whether you daily drive a Dodge Cummins or you are building out a diesel performance race truck, this episode gives you a real starting point for tuning your own truck instead of guessing at it and hoping for the best. If you want more episodes like this, subscribe to the Power Driven Podcast on YouTube and follow along on your favorite podcast platform. Shop everything mentioned in this episode at PowerDriven.com, including EFI Live and HP Tuners tuning platforms and gear to help you dial in your own Dodge Cummins. Shop Power Driven Diesel: https://www.powerdriven.com

  4. 19 ago

    Spectator Ride-Alongs: The Most Fun We've Had At A Race

    We took total strangers for rides down the racetrack in our diesel drag trucks, and it might be the most fun thing we've ever done at an event. This episode is a stroll down memory lane on the Power Driven Podcast, covering our trip to Montana for an NHRDA event and the first time each of us felt real horsepower behind the wheel. Todd, Will, and Myer break down how the spectator ride along program came together, from a six year old getting the full harness experience to grown adults walking away shaking after a pass in the junker. We also cover what it takes to run those rides safely, watching trans temps and checking for leaks between passes. Then we get into the technical side of the weekend. Myer talks through setting a new record for the fastest Dodge 48RE four speed transmission in a truck, running a 4.82 at 155 miles per hour in the eighth mile, and the tuning fix that got him there. There is a breakdown of why guys are moving from the 48RE to turbo 400 transmissions for pro street and eighth mile racing, and why the converter clutch dragging at the line is the real Achilles heel of the Dodge trans. We also talk diesel truck racing classes, from mild 770 index trucks up to 590 Pro Street, and why a stock looking Cummins powered truck sitting in the parking lot could probably run mid elevens if the owner just gave it a shot. We had a blast being part of this NHRDA event and hope to see more tracks doing spectator ride alongs. Come say hi in the pits if you catch us at the next NHRDA race in Ennis, Texas this September. If you enjoyed this one, subscribe on YouTube and follow the Power Driven Podcast on your favorite podcast platform. Whether you're thinking about getting into diesel drag racing, building your own eighth mile truck, or fixing up your Dodge four speed, we've got you covered. Shop everything you need at PowerDriven.com. Shop Power Driven Diesel: https://www.powerdriven.com

  5. 11 ago

    Blown Head Gasket? Here's What You're Doing Wrong

    Blown head gaskets are one of the most common headaches diesel guys run into once they start chasing real power, and this episode breaks down exactly why they happen and how to actually fix it for good. Todd, Will, and Myer get into it after a viral clip of a 6.7 Cummins shooting fire straight out the front of cylinder number one, and use it as the jumping off point for a full breakdown of head gasket failure. The guys tackle the biggest myth in the diesel world first, that high drive pressure is what blows head gaskets. It is not. High cylinder pressure from advanced timing is the real culprit, and they explain why a tighter turbo setup that makes drive pressure is just a sign of an engine that is going to make power down low, which is where the real cylinder pressure spike happens. From there the conversation moves into sealing solutions, starting with fire ring gaskets and split firing, which the guys call the ultimate ceiling technique for a high performance diesel build. They compare that to Top Fuel dragster hoops and C ring style seals, and explain why a fire ring is still the go to for iron block Cummins applications running big power, whether it is a 12 valve, a 24 valve, or a VP44 setup. There is a deep dive into crush specs, retorque procedure, and the difference between how MLS gaskets and older factory gaskets handle a little bit of leakage, along with the common mistakes guys make when resurfacing a head at home with the wrong tools. The guys also walk through real world troubleshooting, covering coolant leaks after a firing job, how much crush is too much, and what brands like Hazel and Industrial Injection are doing differently with their gasket specs. If you are building a diesel truck for serious horsepower and want to avoid blowing a head gasket, or you are already dealing with one and trying to figure out why, this episode gives you the real explanation instead of the Facebook forum version. Subscribe to the Power Driven Podcast on YouTube and follow along on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an episode. This episode is all about head gasket sealing, and the fire ring head gaskets Todd, Will, and Myer talk about are built and sold right through Power Driven Diesel. Shop everything mentioned in this episode at PowerDriven.com  Shop Power Driven Diesel: https://www.powerdriven.com

  6. 4 ago

    We Broke Down Every Cummins Camshaft

    Todd, Will, and Myer are back for round two on camshafts, picking up right where they left off and going even deeper into diesel cam theory. If you got something out of the last episode, this one takes it further with real numbers, real data, and some genuinely nerdy breakdowns that most Dodge Cummins guys never get access to. This episode is built around volumetric efficiency and how race engines actually push past 100 percent. The crew explains scavenging, low pressure zones, and how intake air speed changes everything about when you should close that intake valve. They break down piston speed and rod angle, why 70 degrees after top dead center is the sweet spot for airflow, and why valve lift speed is limited by lifter size, which is a big reason Cummins runs such a massive lifter compared to the gas world. From there Will pulls out actual cam data measured off real factory camshafts using a cam doctor tool, comparing intake and exhaust duration and valve timing across every generation of Cummins, first gen, 12 valve, VP44, and common rail. The differences in exhaust valve opening timing alone explain a lot about why certain Cummins generations start easier, burn cleaner, or make power differently. They also dig into intake and exhaust centerline angles and why lifting the valve higher instead of just chasing bigger duration numbers is often free horsepower with no downside. The back half covers valve springs, coil bind, and why some aftermarket cams cause problems with stock components, plus a preview of a project cam being custom built for an upcoming race truck this September, designed specifically around a narrow RPM window instead of chasing bigger numbers across the board. If part one gave you the foundation, this episode is where it gets real. Whether you are running a first gen, a 12 valve Dodge Cummins, a VP44, or a common rail, this breakdown gives you a real foundation on how factory and aftermarket camshafts are actually engineered. Subscribe on YouTube and follow the podcast on your platform of choice so you catch the rest of this camshaft series as it drops. Colt Cams are now part of the Power Driven lineup, so if you want to dig deeper into the camshafts covered in this episode or see what fits your Cummins, head over to PowerDriven.com to check out the full selection. Shop Power Driven Diesel: https://www.powerdriven.com

  7. 31 jul

    Power Driven Just Bought The Most Legendary Name In Diesel Cams

    This week Todd, Will, and Myer sit down to talk about something that gets asked about constantly but rarely gets explained right, camshafts. If you have ever wondered why your buddy's diesel sounds smooth while another one lopes like a muscle car, or whether a bigger cam is going to kill your fuel economy, this episode breaks down exactly what is going on inside your engine and why diesel camshafts do not follow the same rules as gas performance builds. The guys also announce something big for the diesel performance industry. Power Driven has acquired Colt Cams, the original name in diesel camshaft development founded by Jeff Colt, and it is now officially under the Power Driven umbrella shipping out of America. The crew talks about what owning that brand outright means for R&D moving forward, including in house cam design and testing on their own engine dyno. From there the conversation gets into real cam theory. Todd, Will, and Myer explain why diesel duration numbers look nothing like gas cam numbers, why a factory Cummins cam is built around torque and RPM range instead of high end horsepower, and why a bigger cam on a Cummins diesel tuning setup usually helps fuel economy instead of hurting it. They cover the difference between 12 valve and 24 valve Cummins camshaft design, how a single lobe activates two valves through the bridge setup, flat tappet versus roller lifter reliability, and why the intake valve closing point is considered the most important event in camshaft design. Whether you are running a 12 valve, a 24 valve, or a common rail Cummins, this episode gives you a real foundation on volumetric efficiency, cam terminology, and how to think about camshaft upgrades the right way instead of just chasing bigger duration numbers. This is part one of a deeper camshaft series, so if you want to understand what is actually happening inside your diesel engine, this is a good place to start. If you learned something from this one, subscribe on YouTube and follow the podcast wherever you listen so you do not miss the rest of the camshaft series. Colt Cams are now part of the Power Driven lineup, so if you are looking to upgrade your camshaft or just want to see what is available for your Cummins, head over to PowerDriven.com to check out the full selection. Shop Power Driven Diesel: https://www.powerdriven.com

  8. 21 jul

    Your Diesel Truck Is Overheating and You Don't Even Know It

    It's towing season and if your gauges are climbing on the way up the grade, you need to know what's actually normal and what's a real problem. Will and Myer break down coolant temps, transmission temps, and everything that can push a Dodge Cummins diesel truck out of range while towing. They start with what a healthy cooling system looks like going down the road. Thermostat opening temps on these trucks typically run 180 to 200 degrees depending on year and setup, and they explain why a hotter or cooler thermostat matters for winter heat versus summer towing, along with how boiling points, radiator cap pressure, and elevation all affect what your coolant temperature can handle. A big part of the episode covers fan clutches, since a bad cooling fan clutch is usually the first thing they check when a diesel truck runs hot. They explain how to tell if your mechanical fan clutch is engaging and why electric fans aren't actually an upgrade over the factory setup on these Cummins trucks. From there they walk through testing a thermostat the old school way with a pot of boiling water, the bypass port a lot of guys don't know exists in the block, and why a genuine Cummins thermostat is worth it over the cheap parts store version, especially on a second gen Dodge. Radiator condition gets its own conversation too. They cover why a clogged or dirty radiator causes most cooling problems, why a factory copper core radiator often beats a cheap aftermarket one, and how they've flushed old radiators back to life with everything from radiator flush products to straight vinegar. They also get into heater core plumbing and why oversized fittings from a repipe can hurt your cooling in the summer. The conversation wraps up on transmission cooling, the second gen's heat exchanger setup, why factory transmissions are designed to run around 185 degrees, and why colder fluid on a built performance transmission tends to live longer. Along the way Will and Myer share real diesel towing stories, from Willard's cooling performance on a run to Saint George to a second gen Dodge gauge that pegs out hard at 230 degrees, plus a few lessons learned the hard way about fan clutches and stuck thermostats. If you found this useful, subscribe to the Power Driven Podcast on YouTube and follow along on your favorite podcast platform. Will and Myer reference several parts from their own builds throughout the episode, including compound turbo setups, VGT turbochargers, and stage two and stage three injectors. Shop everything mentioned in this episode at PowerDriven.com links below. Shop Power Driven Diesel: https://www.powerdriven.com

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Welcome to the Power Driven Podcast, where we dive deep into the thrilling world of horsepower. Join your hosts, Todd and Will, as they engage with employees, industry experts, and special guests to explore the pulse-pounding stories, cutting-edge tech, and the raw power behind everything that goes vroom. Whether you're a gearhead, a casual enthusiast, or just love the roar of an engine, this podcast is your pit stop for all things horsepower. Visit powerdrivendiesel.com to explore our latest products, special offers, and more.

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    Power Driven
  • Años de actividad
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodios
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