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OEM vs aftermarket intercooler pipe comparison for diesel truck upgrade

OEM vs Aftermarket Intercooler Pipe: Should You Upgrade?

OEM vs Aftermarket Intercooler Pipe: How to Choose the Right Diesel Upgrade TL;DR: OEM vs aftermarket intercooler pipe choices should start with 3 checks: confirm the leak, confirm the pipe...

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What Do You Actually Need to Delete Your L5P Duramax

What Do You Need to Delete an L5P Duramax?

Quick Answer: An L5P Duramax delete requires an unlocked E41 ECM, a supported tuning device, tuning credits, a DPF/CAT delete pipe, EGR delete parts, CAN Bus plugs, and sometimes TCM...

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Cold side vs hot side intercooler pipe comparison for diesel truck

Cold Side vs Hot Side Intercooler Pipe: Which One Do You Need?

TL;DR: Cold-side vs. hot-side intercooler pipe selection starts by tracing 2 charge-air paths on a turbo diesel truck. The hot side usually moves compressed air from the turbo outlet to...

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Intercooler Pipe Buying Guide: How to Choose the Right Upgrade for Your Diesel Truck

Intercooler Pipe Buying Guide: How to Choose the Right Upgrade for Your Diesel Truck

TL;DR: An intercooler pipe upgrade fixes factory airflow restrictions and prevents boost leaks on heavy-duty diesel trucks. Choosing a replacement kit for 6.7 Powerstroke, 6.6 Duramax, or 6.7 Cummins platforms...

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Best Tuner for L5P Duramax: Types & Brand Comparison

Best Tuner for L5P Duramax: Types & Brand Comparison

Quick Answer: For most L5P Duramax owners, the right tuner depends on whether the truck is a daily driver, tow rig, remote-tuned build, or off-road competition truck. Edge Pulsar V3...

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How Much HP Does a Deleted and Tuned L5P Make

How Much Horsepower Does a Deleted and Tuned L5P Make?

Quick Answer: A fully deleted and tuned L5P Duramax typically produces between 550 to 600 horsepower and over 1,250 lb-ft of torque on a standard "Street" or "Performance" tune. With...

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2.8L Duramax Performance Upgrades The Ultimate Guide

2.8L Duramax Performance Upgrades: The Ultimate Guide

TL;DR: The 2.8L LWN Duramax found in the 2016-2022 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon is one of GM’s most efficient small diesel platforms. Still, factory torque management, emissions restrictions, and...

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L5P Duramax

Complete L5P Duramax Regen Guide: How to Force and Fix DPF Issues

Quick Answer: You cannot perform a parked forced regen on an L5P Duramax without a bi-directional scan tool. If your truck only shows a DPF warning and has not entered...

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6.7 Powerstroke DPF and EGR Delete Complete 2026 Guide

6.7 Powerstroke DPF and EGR Delete: Complete 2026 Guide

6.7 Powerstroke DPF and EGR Delete: Complete 2026 Guide Quick Answer: A 6.7 Powerstroke delete kit removes or bypasses emissions parts such as the DPF, EGR, DEF/SCR system, and related...

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6.7 Powerstroke Exhaust Upgrades DPF-Back vs Delete Pipes

6.7 Powerstroke Exhaust Upgrades: DPF-Back vs. Delete Pipes

TL;DR: For 6.7 Powerstroke exhaust upgrades, DPF-back systems replace the tailpipe while retaining factory emissions for, at best, sound changes. Delete Pipes (downpipe-back) replace the restrictive DPF/Catalytic converter for significant...

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