Diesel World October 2025

This past month has been a great one here at Diesel World! We’ve gotten some good wrench time with our editorial build, and we’ve been getting some AWESOME content that we can’t wait to show you in upcoming issues. As for this issue, we’re jam-packed full of new diesel builds that we are super stoked to show the world through our magazine. We really have something for everyone’s taste this month. I’m really excited to be working with someone else in the diesel scene who has been around for a while—Andrew Villabanca, also known as @avvblanc on IG or @JustDiesels on YouTube. This is a fanboy moment, I know, and we are finally getting a full breakdown on one of his trucks before it moves on to its new home.…

01 2015-2016 ALLISON T87 TCM Dan’s brand new pre-programmed TCM comes with your choice of either OEM factory calibrations or its enhanced calibrations. The benefits of Dan’s enhanced TCM include: • Improved throttle response • Revised shift strategies for better shift RPM and quality • Improved torque converter lock-up • Increased MPG • Extended transmission life • Works with factory or aftermarket ECM programming • This plug-and-play TCM is delivered right to your door and takes roughly 5 minutes to install • No dealer visit • No core required • Limited lifetime warranty DAN’S DIESEL PERFORMANCE WWW.DANSDIESELPERFORMANCE.COM 02 2001-2005 2500/3500 DURAMAX 4-INCH CAT-BACK EXHAUST Designed to provide maximum performance and value to the Armor Lite Series, this exhaust system from MBRP features 100% aluminized steel at a no-nonsense price. These systems are…

In the realm of high-performance marine engineering, the XSR48 from XSMG Marine stands as a testament to innovation, seamlessly blending supercar aesthetics with unparalleled diesel power. Dubbed the “Bugatti Veyron of the Sea,” this 48-foot beast redefined expectations for diesel-powered vessels, setting new benchmarks in speed, design, and luxury. Coming in at a cool $2.05 million dollars, the XSR48 set the standard for extreme power intertwined with luxury. At the heart of the XSR48 are 11.3-liter Isotta Fraschini L1306 twin-turbo diesel engines, delivering a combined output of up to 2,000 horsepower and 2500+lb-ft of torque. This formidable setup propels the vessel to speeds approaching 85 knots (approximately 98 mph), positioning it among the fastest diesel boats ever constructed. The integration of a ZF 312 two-speed gearbox and ZF Trimax 2200…

Building a SEMA show truck is no easy feat, even with months to complete it. But to have to switch gears and start a whole new build just a month and a half before the show? Well, that’s a whole different level of “not easy!” Such is the story of this beautiful 2019 Ford F-250 named Bombshell. Owned and built by Amber Zanella and her husband Travis Zinner of Apache Junction, Arizona, this truck is a gorgeous showing of talent, determination, and tenacity. Amber and her husband own many companies, but one they are both particularly passionate about is ZZ Garage Co.—a custom automotive company specializing in hot rods, old trucks, and SEMA show builds. Under ZZ Garage Co., Amber and Travis had taken on the task of building a…

When the NHRDA rolls into town, you know it’s going to be a party—and the 2025 edition of Truckin’ in Tulsa was exactly that. Held May 16–17 at Tulsa Raceway Park, this stop on the National Hot Rod Diesel Association tour brought together the best of both worlds: Side-by-side diesel drag racing and an absolutely stacked pickup truck show. The action kicked off Friday afternoon as racers, vendors, and haulers rolled through the gates. Early evening grudge matches and dyno runs fired up the crowd and set the tone for what would be a full-throttle weekend. But it was the Big Rig Light Show that stole the spotlight Friday night as rows of lit-up semis gleaming with chrome, strobes, and custom lighting lined up glowing under the Oklahoma sky. Saturday…

The truck you are currently feasting your eyes on is a treat on so many levels. When Kevin Callaway decided to go all-in on his 1993 Dodge D250 build, he had a very tall list of features he wanted to include on the project. He also had a very restrictive budget, so Kevin knew from the jump that he was going to have to get creative and basically handle all the design and labor duties to keep his costs down. The combination of Kevin having a mechanical engineering background, as well as having a lifelong interest in dirt bikes, ATVs, and RZRs, only solidified that the outcome of his project would result in a well-designed, war-ready rig. From the start, Kevin was dead set on blasting his Dodge apart so…