Diesel World February 2026

Hello, everyone! Welcome back to the February 2026 issue of Diesel World! This past month we’ve been doing a few things—planning out our show schedule for the coming show season and getting Stock to Not through all the long processes of going from the editorial project we’ve made it into over the past two years to a fully custom, wire-tucked machine. With a few events switching ownership recently, I’m really excited to see what 2026 has to offer for the diesel scene. It’s been a few years of wishy-washy shows and events, which has really separated the fun ones from the ones that need some more work to be great—but I have faith! We can’t wait to see you all out there. This issue is packed with some awesome one-off…

01 MBRP ARMOR LITE 4-INCH ALUMINIZED STEEL DPF BACK EXHAUST 2017-’24 FORD 6.7L POWER STROKE This 4-inch single outlet exhaust from MBRP isn't just a pretty face; it’s packed with performance, heat reduction, and a simple-to-install design that every Power Stroke owner can benefit from. Built from heavy-duty aluminized steel, MBRP’s Armor Lite Series performance exhaust systems offer a value price without compromising on the level of quality built into every component. While the seams are a major point of rust damage with other budget systems, MBRP’s fully sealed tubing adds years to your system. Constructed to the same specifications as MBRP’s top-of-the-line Armor Pro Series, Armor Lite kits are backed with an industryleading 3-year warranty. MBRP EXHAUST WWW.MBRP.COM 02 BD DIESEL 1043008 EXHAUST MANIFOLD KIT 2015-’19 FORD POWER STROKE Upgrade your…

When you think diesel, you probably picture a lifted (or lowered, we love ‘em all) pickup, a tuned tow rig, or maybe a piece of heavy equipment working away on a job site. What you don’t usually picture is a Cessna 172 cruising along with a motor that has more in common with your truck than it does a Boeing or Airbus. Yet, that is exactly what is happening in some corners of aviation, and it is finally starting to grab people and make an impact. The appeal is pretty easy to understand. Jet-A fuel is available almost anywhere an airplane can land. It is cheaper than aviation gas (avgas), carries more energy per gallon, and is far less volatile. With leaded avgas on the way out, the idea of…

Every brand says it cares about enthusiasts, but it’s less common to see a brand actually show up and put its metaphorical money where its mouth is. RAM, however, showed up and showed out recently, proving that not only is the diesel racing industry alive and well, but it’s also catching some attention from the big players in the industry. RAM showed up to Roadkill Nights with a brand-new 3500 Mega Cab dually, grabbed Dave “Heavy D” Sparks for the wheelman job, looped in tuner Kory Willis for a little go-fast magic, and sent it all straight to Woodward Avenue. If you were there, you did not need a press release to tell you this was different. It felt like a line in the sand for diesel, drawn right out…

Jamestown, Tennessee once again geared up this past weekend as Fitzgerald Performance hosted its highly anticipated FP Truck Fest 4.0. The event brought together diesel enthusiasts from across the country for a full weekend of burnouts, craftsmanship, and community. What began a few short years ago as a regional truck hang out has grown into one of the most talked about and attended events in the country, drawing in an array of builds that celebrate every corner of truck culture. SETTING THE STAGE The event took place October 24 and 25, 2025, at Fitzgerald Performance’s facility in Jamestown Tennessee. What makes this event stand out is its blend of competition, entertainment, and showmanship. It is not simply a truck show, but a celebration of every style of build, from show…

We recently had the chance to catch up with Jamie Johnson of Rust2Rodz in Marshfield, Missouri, to shoot his 1950s Needlenose Peterbilt. Our editor, Tucker Harris, kept this one a surprise, so pulling up to Northeast Diesel Service of Springfield and seeing this Peterbilt covered in hand-rolled body panels had me very excited to get shooting. Jamie was also kind enough to give us the full backstory of how he landed on this truck. Like a lot of us, Jamie’s obsession and love for a specific vehicle make, model, and year began when he was a kid. Growing up, his uncle owned a fleet of semi-trucks, mostly Peterbilts. The seed was planted then. Once he turned 16, he was given his first car on the promise that he would work…