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The Cummins diesel engine has been around since the late 80s, offering a powerful and efficient diesel engine to Dodge Ram pickup trucks. Whether you’re looking at an older model Dodge Ram or a newer Ram, buying a model with a Cummins diesel is well worth considering. Here are a few things you’ll want to …

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The big three pickup truck manufacturers have offered trucks with diesel engines for more than 30 years. But the history of the diesel engine goes back to the 1890s, brought to life by Rudolf Diesel, a French inventor. He was looking for an alternative to the steam engine. It seems like he found it. Over …

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Diesel trucks are awesome, we can all agree on that. But we can also agree that they’re a little more complicated than gasoline vehicles, and that would mean that caring for a diesel motor is crucial. It’s so crucial in fact, that a neglected diesel won’t last more than 300,000 miles, while a diesel truck …

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Whether you’re buying a brand-new diesel truck off the lot or have a used truck, one of the first things people ask is what diesel mods I can make. Maybe you want to power up for one of the diesel truck power events and see how fast it can fly down the dragstrip. Or perhaps …

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Head gaskets often get blamed for engine problems. But that’s often an unfair accusation. The real issues maybe with the installation, including the torque and pattern of cylinder head fasteners and selecting the right gasket thickness for the application. These factors work together to ensure a long-lasting, high-performance diesel cylinder head gasket. Gasket thickness is …

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The Powerstroke series of engines came out in ‘94 and was reintroduced by Ford in 2011. With the right model, you’re set for the haul and can go for years with a truck straight out of a showroom. However, with a few tweaks and considerations, such as replacement head fasteners for your Powerstroke, you can …

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A leaky head gasket can be a, “Oh no! What now?” moment for a diesel truck owner. A cloud of smoke or a surge in the temperature gauge is never a good sign. And it’s not an easy fix. The head gasket is the seal between the cylinder head and the engine block. It contains …

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Head bolts are a crucial part of the engine responsible for sealing the head gasket correctly as well as clamping the cylinder head to the engine block. Many different shops and individuals resume head bolts without thinking twice about it, and some engines end up running for thousands of miles, while others fall apart during …

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Pickup truck owners that focus on power know that quality head studs are the best performance modification for any truck. The increased cylinder compression in diesel engines, combined with the engine’s natural tendency to expand and contract under heat can cause various failures. Improving the truck’s performance will cause even more stress to the engine, …

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Today’s engines are a marvel of modern engineering. The quality is constantly improving each year, and components are made to last. However, your engine is only as strong as its weakest link, and that weak link is often the fasteners used. That’s where TrackTech® fasteners come in. There are a few important keys to consider …

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