Diesel World May 2024

The little time between the holidays and the beginning of show/race season is so weird. So we’re glad to be back into the groove of things over here! By now, the show season is getting back to its thing and everyone is finished with their winter builds. I’ve been working my tail off getting Stock-to-Not ready for our first dyno session, with the help of the homies of course, and have been doing some HEAVY scoping for our mags this year. I’m really looking to get even more awesome stories in print in 2024 and bring back the urge in the diesel scene to subscribe or grab this mag off the shelf of your local grocery store. This year, we’re also going to bring you a new “Reader’s Ride” section,…

01 EDGE PRODUCTS ’98.5-’02 CUMMINS COMP BOX The Comp Box has dominated the 1998.5-2002 24V Cummins market for two decades and is what put Edge Products on the map in the early diesel performance era. With so many VP44 trucks still on the road, the company has completely revamped its Comp Box to offer those same dominating power and torque gains with the industry’s latest technology. The new Bluetooth wireless switch offers adjustability on the fly, while the available smartphone app offers fine tuning control over fueling and timing settings. The all-new Comp allows users to dial in their power curve for aftermarket injectors and larger turbo combinations with better control over smoke output. Breathing new life into an old 5.9L Cummins, Comp offers power gains from 40-180hp with stock fueling…

Every enthusiast has a grand vision of their own personal dream truck. For some of us, that image takes a lifetime to develop, not to mention a small fortune to shape into the ideal mold. Others have known the exact pickup they wanted from an early age though. It’s not often that the first truck we own turns into one that sticks around well into adulthood but when this happens, there is usually a very good story behind the build. We recently had the pleasure of meeting up with Jon Edgar Waller of Lebanon, Tennessee. Jon rolled up to the photoshoot in his 1992 Dodge Ram W-350 dually, which is his absolute pride and joy. It’s clear to see why he is so enamored with his truck. Jon has meticulously…

Ronnie Hatem doesn’t care what you think. With a self-appointed last name like “Hatem,” would you really expect him to? The same goes for his personal style of vehicle builds and artwork. Ronnie does what Ronnie does, and he does it all to please himself, as well as all others who dare to stand alone as fellow true individuals. To be blunt, Ronnie will go out of his way to not be like you. He even says so in his Instagram bio. Oh, you haven’t seen his account yet? Do yourself a favor and take a peek. You’ll be rewarded with an opportunity to see life through the eyes of a true original. This guy knows how to have a blast, and he doesn’t waste any time to see if…

From parking lot hangouts to dirt track speedway events, from nothing to something, Diesels of New York (DSLNY) was started by just a few friends with a passion for trucks organizing local meetups based out of New York. Currently hosting events at the Orange County Fair Speedway located in Middletown, New York, this team has created one of the truck world’s largest truck groups dedicated to their home state and yearly meetups! Starting their local page in 2018, DSLNY founder Casey Hunt and his team originated from a few friends and family members thinking they could create an event as big as Daytona Beach Truck Meet. After attending Daytona shows in June during summer for vacation, the DSLNY crew wanted to recreate the same atmosphere up north. Through supporting local…

There is no missing this towering 2023 GMC Denali 2500 HD. Whether it’s parked at a show or making its way through traffic, the sheer size of this truck is enough to command attention wherever it may be. Aside from its burly physique, the stark white paint is absolutely blinding in direct sunshine, and the gigantic 30-inch wheels are big enough to strike most onlookers dumb. Once the truck creeps up close enough, however, you’ll start noticing the incredible detail work that went into increasing its ability to make a lasting first impression. THE BIG PLAN Kirsten Roberts of Hampshire, Illinois, purchased this Denali brand new with zero intentions of leaving it in stock condition. In fact, her outlook for it was quite large in scale. She had a rather…