Diesel Power Network Newsletter | August 2011

Ram Trucks Recall:
Chrysler is recalling over 250,000 Ram trucks (1/2 ton, 3/4 ton, 1 ton, & chassis cab models) due to problems with the tie rods, which can wear prematurely and cause drivers to lose control. The full story can be found here: Ram Truck Recall (URL: http://www.dieselpowernetwork.net/news/ram-trucks-tie-rod-recall.html). You can also read about the history of the "Dodge Death Wobble" here: Dodge Death Wobble (URL: http://www.dieselpowernetwork.net/tech/dodge-death-wobble.html).

How It Works Section At DieselPowerNetwork.net:
Our "How it works" section has been officially launched and there are currently several articles available that discuss how various components of a diesel engine work. You view it here: How It Works (URL: http://www.dieselpowernetwork.net/how-it-works.html).

New Tech Articles At DieselPowerNetwork.net:
The tech section at DieselPowerNetwork.net has been re-organized and updated with several new articles. We'll continue to update this section weekly. You view the tech articles here: DPN Tech Articles (URL: http://www.dieselpowernetwork.net/diesel-articles.html).

Diesel Power Network Newsletter | July 2011

Diesel Power Network Maintenance Section:

Our maintenance section is finally launched! Along with maintenance schedules for all generations of Cummins, Power Stroke, & Duramax diesels, we have several service tutorials already posted. We're also currently taking submissions if you'd like to share a tutorial of your own with other owners. Check it out at: www.dieselpowernetwork.net/maintenance.html

6.7L Cummins Recalls:

Many of our readers have had issues with their 6.7L Cummins. We've added some info on the major recalls that have been issued for the engine, along with how you can make sure you've received the latest updates. Next month, we'll be launching additional information that digs deeper into the problems that seem to be plaguing a large volume of these engines.

1/2 Ton Diesels - Moved, Organized, & Updated:

Our 1/2 ton diesel tech pages have been moved and we've updated all the information to keep them current. Unfortunately, we can't report that anyone is offering a diesel option for 1/2 ton pickups at this time. However, Cummins is now working with Nissan in a new development project (see below). New 1/2 Ton Diesel Pages: www.dieselpowernetwork.net/half-ton-diesels.html

News - Cummins Powered Nissan Titan:

Cummins has teamed up with Nissan and the Department of Energy to develop a diesel engine option for the Nissan Titan. While the engine isn't scheduled to be available until 2014, it is inviting to hear of a product that actually has a definitive release date.

Diesel Power Network Merchandise Now Available:

We've got t-shirts (for men and women) and stickers now available. Since these are promotion items, all merchandise is currently be offered at or below cost. We've got more designs and our own "Diesel Power" merchandise line in the works. Diesel Power Network Merchandise: www.dieselpowernetwork.net/merchandise.html

Spread The Word:
We've made it easy to share the Diesel Power Network. If you enjoy our articles/resources and are interested in sharing them, we now have Facebook "Like" and Google +1 buttons located on our homepage (www.dieselpowernetwork.net). Giving us a vote and helping to spread the word would be greatly appreciated!

What's Coming:

- How it Works section (late July, Early August)
- Finally launching our Reader's Rigs Gallery (By the end of July)
- New merchandise (no tentative release date as of now)
- Updated tech articles (By end of July)
- IDI diesel specs update (late July, Early August).

Diesel Power Network Newsletter | May 2011

News & Rumors:
- Customer satisfaction news article posted - DieselPowerNetwork.net/diesel-news.html
- Rumor: 4.5L Duramax may not be dead after all.

Cummins Diesel Specs:
Error in Cummins Diesel power output timeline fixed for 2002 High Output Cummins - additional information added to specs pages.
www.cumminsdieselspecs.com

Power Stroke Diesel Specs:
Additional information added to the 6.7L Power Stroke page.
www.powerstrokedieselspecs.com

Duramax Diesel Specs:
Additional information added to the Duramax LML page as well as a timeline of power output for all generations of the Duramax diesel.

Diesel Performance Database:
Several new performance mods w/ explanations added. Latest mods can be found on the homepage.
www.dieselperformancedb.com

Big 3 Diesel:
Several new comparisons, including a historical timeline of horsepower/torque figures for Ford, GM, & Dodge diesels that covers the market from 1982 - present and a manual transmission vs. automatic transmission comparison relative to Cummins, Power Stroke, & Duramax diesels.
www.big3diesel.com

Diesel Hub is Merging:
The software that Diesel Hub utilizes is slow and inefficient. All articles found on Diesel Hub will be added to DieselPowerNetwork.net and the site will be removed. Additionally, a handful of new articles will be added to the article database @ DieselPowerNetwork.net.

Contribute to the Diesel Power Network:
You can contribute to the Diesel Power Network by submitting images of your truck to our gallery or performing a DIY maintenance write-up. We're now offering free stickers to those who submit their truck to our diesel truck gallery, and a free Diesel Power Network t-shirt for submitting a maintenance/technical write-up. Full details can be found @ DieselPowerNetwork.net under the "Contribute" link.

New Cummins - Explaination added:
Dodge's move to increase the torque of the 6.7L Cummins without affecting the peak horsepower seems to have confused a handful of people. Fortunately, an explanation has added and can be found at: DieselPowerNetwork.net/diesel-news.html

What's coming this summer:
The March and April newsletters were delayed, as we've been working on several new features at DieselPowerNetwork.net. This summer, you can expect additional transmission specs, a maintenance section (featuring maintenance schedules as well as DIY guides), a "How it works" section, and we'll be offering a variety of DPN merchandise in the very new future. Additionally, we've got more info coming to ForgottenDiesels.com and HalfTonDiesel.com.

Next Newsletter scheduled June 2011

Diesel Power Network Newsletter | February 2011

Upgraded 6.7L Cummins Turbodiesel
Announced early February 2011, torque output of the 6.7L Cummins has been increased from 650 lb-ft to 800 lb-ft; a whopping 150 lb-ft increase. Horsepower remains a peak 350 hp, though the engine will produce more horsepower than before throughout the working rpm. Read full story:

800 lb-ft Cummins

6.7L Cummins Specs

New "Diesel News" Section
New "Diesel News" section added to DieselPowerNetwork.net that will monitor the industry for updates, upgrades, and rumors. Diesel News can be found at:
Diesel News

Diesel Hub Downtime
Due to extremely poor performance, I will be moving DieselHub.com to a new host. I expect the site to be down for 2-3 days total. The swap will likely be initiated this coming weekend. Hopefully this will increase the accessibility of the site and I can get a lot more content uploaded in the near future.

CumminsDieselSpecs.com Updates
CumminsDieselSpecs.com - all pages concerning the 6.7L Cummins have been upgraded to represent the latest, upgraded version.

Cummins Diesel Specs

New DPN Sponsors:
I'd like to take a moment to introduce 2 new affiliates of the Diesel Power Network, Stylin Trucks & 4 Wheel Parts. Both companies sell a variety of accessories and performance products for Cummins, Power Stroke, and Duramax powered trucks. They also have a reputation of being 2 of the leading truck part & accessory suppliers. If you're in the market for more performance or an altered appearance, take a look around their online stores.

Click here to visit Stylin Trucks

Click here to visit 4 Wheel Parts

Featured Trucks on DieselPowerNetwork.net
The Diesel Power Network is still on the hunt for pictures of viewers trucks. If you have a Ford, GM, or Dodge diesel truck, and would like to have your truckfeatured on DieselPowerNetwork.net, please contact us. Webmaster@dieselpowernetwork.net, or via the website: All trucks welcome, from stock to modified.
Submit Your Truck Now

March Newsletter Expectations:
- More mods coming on DieselPerformanceDB.com
- New truck/engine/transmission comparisons coming to Big3Diesel.com
- DieselPowerDirectory.com - uploading additional resources

Diesel Power Network Newsletter | January 2011

No newsletter was issued in November or December, but we're back on schedule to deliver newsletters on a monthly basis.

In the News
Not much has changed since Ford ramped the power ratings of the 6.7L Power Stroke to 400hp & 800 lb-ft in August. If you own a new 6.7L Power Stroke that features the original 390/735 power ratings, head over to your local Ford dealer and get your free upgrade. You may contact the Diesel Power Network for more information if this applies to you.

Transmission Specs @ DieselPowerNetwork.net - A new section has been uploaded at DieselPowerNetwork.net featuring transmission specs for Ford, GM, & Dodge diesel trucks. This includes, but is not limited to, Chrysler 47RE/48RE/68RE, Allison 1000, & Ford 5R110/6R140 TorqShift automatic transmissions & NV4500/5500, ZF 5/6 Speed, & Getrag 5 speed manual transmissions. Included is a breif history of the applications of the trans, gear ratios, and trans information.
Visit: http://www.dieselpowernetwork.net/transmission-specs.html

Diesel Hub Articles - 3 new articles have been published at DieselHub.com in the past week, with plans to continue to publish articles on the blog at a rate of at least 1 per week. Included is an article about Cummins Million Mile club. If you have a Cummins powered Ram and have over 100,000 miles racked up on your truck, you qualify to recieve an emblem for your truck highlighting the milestone. To read the full story, head over to http://www.dieselhub.com/cummins-high-mileage-club/

Featured Trucks @ DieselPowerNetwork.net - I'll be introducing a new section to DieselPowerNetwork.net where your truck can be showcased. All trucks that meet the requirements (Ford, GM, or Dodge diesel powered trucks) will be accepted. If you are interested in submitting your truck and having it featured on the site, inquire at DieselPowerNetwork.net. This section will be active as soon as we have a few trucks to showcase.
Visit: http://www.dieselpowernetwork.net/submit.html

Newsletter Archives - If you are new to the Diesel Power Network newsletter, you can view a historical archive of previous newsletters by heading over too http://www.dieselpowernetwork.net/archives.html

Cummins #53 Block Information
Information regarding the dreaded #53 5.9L ISB blocks has been added to CumminsDieselSpecs.com. If you are unfamiliar with this particular subject, some 24v 5.9L Cummins engine blocks are subject to cracking as a result of thin casting around the water jackets of the block. The problematic blocks were cast in the same facility and can be identified by a casting number "53" on the side of the engine block.
Visit: http://www.cumminsdieselspecs.com/cummins-53-block.html

Power Stroke Diesel Specs
It was brought to my attention that some of the links on the 6.0L Power Stroke info page at www.internationalpowerstroke.com had broken links - the problem has been fixed and all the pages are now available at: http://www.internationalpowerstroke.com/6.0L-info.html
 
Coming up Next Month - The Diesel Power Network will be uploading many new, creative comparisons on Big3Diesel.com and continue to update sites as new information becomes available. The Feb. 2011 newsletter is schedule to be released towards the end of February.

Diesel Power Network Newsletter | December 2010

Do to time constraints, no newsletter was issued in December. Multiple updates are expected to be released in January 2011.

Diesel Power Network Newsletter | November 2010

No newsletter issued.

Diesel Power Network Newsletter | October 2010

(Better late than never...)

Power Stroke Diesel Specs

InternationalPowerStroke.com has had several pages added, all pertaining to the 6.0L Power Stroke. History, fixes to common problems, frequently asked questions, year to year changes...it's all there. Visit: 6.0L Power Stroke Info Page

www.internationalpowerstroke.com

Diesel Performance Database

A few new additions have been added. I will have a detailed update of what has been added in the next November newsletter (which will be sent out in the first week of November) when I have completed my updates. The additions focus on "cheap" mods, such as the EBV delete for for 7.3L Power Strokes, the J-hook mod for the 5.9L Cummins, etc.

www.dieselperformancedb.com

Diesel Power Directory

I have been adding a lot of resources to the directory in the past month, still some empty categories that I have not added links to. If you know of a good website that is related to Cummins, Power Stroke, Duramax, or any of the IDI diesels, you can submit them to the directory for free and share them with the community. This includes any forums/message boards that are may be active on that you would recommend to others who share your interests.

www.dieselpowerdirectory.com

Diesel Hub

I have recently launched a blog. The Diesel Power Network is purely based on facts, where as in my blog I speculate on industry trends, talk about news, rumors, and tackle some more opinion based topics. I mean it to be entertaining and interesting to read. I have alread uploaded 6 or so posts, and my goal is to remain active by adding 1-2 new posts per week. Check it out if you're interested, and I'm always open to suggestions for future topics, as well as guest blogging (uploading a post made by someone other than myself) if you would like to speak your mind on a topic.

www.dieselhub.com

Diesel Power Network Newsletter | September 2010

Recently Completed:

Half Ton Diesel has recently been launched. The most important topic that is introduces is an overview of the 4.4L Lion V8 that we'd all love to see be offered in the Ford F150. Before the economy bit the dust, Ford, GM, & Dodge all had 1/2 diesel engines lined up and near the final stages of development. However, the poor economic climate stalled any and all plans for any manufacturer to release a 1/2 ton diesel. Of the Big 3 automakers, Ford Motor Company is in the best position to offer a 1/2 ton diesel, and it would likely be the 4.4L Lion V8. The 4.4L is currently used in Europe in a few applications. Can you imagine 500+ lb-ft of twin turbocharged diesel in a F150? I find the topic of future 1/2 ton diesels very interesting, which is why I compiled this page. I urge you to check it out, especially the Lion V6/V8 motors, which we will likely (fingers crossed) see offered first. (It also features information on the 1/2 ton Duramax & Cummins engines, which are equally interesting).
www.halftondiesel.com

6.7L Power Stroke Diesel News:

Ford Motor Company announced in early August 2010 that is was raising the power output of the new 6.7L Power Stroke to 400 HP & 800 lb-ft. This puts the new Power Stroke a notch above the new Duramax (rated at 397 HP & 765 lb-ft.). In case you missed it, the story goes that Ford released its power ratings for the 6.7L Power Stroke, only to have them beat by the latest Duramax a short time later. While the 6.7L Power Stroke is a brand new engine, not based on any past generations, the new 6.6L Duramax features the same architecture & design as previous models. But that's not all; GOOD NEWS FOR 6.7L POWER STROKE OWNERS: Ford announced in a press release that current 6.7L Power Stroke owners will be able to get their truck reflashed (a reflash reprograms the trucks computer) for the new power ratings. This means anyone who currently owns the 390/735 version of the new Power Stroke can be upgraded to the higher 400/800 ratings for free. I'm anxiously awaiting Cummins response to the latest versions of the Power Stroke & Duramax. Cummins 6.7L currently sits at the bottom of the pack, with 350 HP & 650 lb-ft. With the current outlook in auto sales grim, it will be interesting to see whether they decide to one up the competition, or wait for more a more financially stable truck market to mix things up. Either way, expect them to become competitive in their power ratings again.

Last Month:

A lot of new subscription requests arrived in August, so I'd like to reintroduce the Diesel Performance Database for new subscribers. The Diesel Power DB was released in early August. It provides a lot of information regarding upgrading/modifying your diesel for more performance. Topics cover just about everything the Diesel Performance Industry has to offer for all Cummins, Power Stroke, & Duramax diesel powered trucks. If you plan on modifying your diesel, check it so at the very least you will understand how the different components work and the risks involved with installing them.

www.dieselperformancedb.com

Diesel Power Network Newsletter | August 2010

A new resource has been added to the Diesel Power Network for August; The Diesel Performance Database.
The Diesel Performance Database is a guide to performance modifications for Cummins, Power Stroke, & Duramax diesels. The Diesel Performance Database discusses performance enhancing techniques & products for all generations of each respective engine family. The performance modifications reviewed help to increase horsepower, torque, fuel economy, & lower exhaust gas temperatures. The website has no ties to performance product manufacturers, and is therefore an unbiased performance resource. Future plans include extending performance topics to cover older engines, such as the GM/Ford IDI engines. I hope you find this new performance resource interesting & useful in answering your questions!

www.dieselperformancedb.com

Note: The website is new & might have a few kinks that need to be worked out - please excuse minor grammitcal/spelling errors which have yet to be addressed.