The Diesel Podcast

Early 6.7L Powerstroke owners can take advantage of the improvements Ford made to the engine in 2020+ models.

J&K Engines details how every 6.7L Powerstroke that leaves their facility comes with the updated steel pistons and rotating assembly upgrades seen in current 6.7L Powerstrokes.

We discuss how this impacts long-term reliability and performance for those maximizing longevity.

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In this episode, we sit down with J&K Engines to take a closer look at the 4.5L Powerstroke - where it came from, what vehicles it was used in, the years it was available, and what made this unusual diesel different.

We also dig into the engine design, including the compound turbo setup found on certain versions, and how the 4.5L compares to the

Powerstroke engines most diesel owners are familiar with.
If you’re a Ford diesel enthusiast and thought you knew the Powerstroke lineup, this is an engine worth knowing about.

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John Muldoon from Muldoon’s Performance Transmissions joins us to talk about the biggest problem facing 68RFE’s in 2026. And it’s not what you think. He also tells us common mistakes that happen with transmissions and how we can avoid expensive repairs.

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Salty Box Racing set a new diesel record and the team joined us from the track! We go behind the scenes at Speed Week 2026 and learn about their Cummins, challenges in the environment, and the thrill of competing at these intense speeds.

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Are some factory engines beyond hope and just need a different engine entirely? Diesel Conversion Specialists joins us to take an in-depth look at all Cummins engines, which make the best swap candidates, and trucks that can benefit most from the conversion

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