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Compound-Turbo “Shredder” 5.9L Cummins Engine

Tomorrow's Technician

Courtesy of Engine Builder by Evan Laux Chris Voorheis’ entry into the diesel world was somewhat spontaneous, fueled by the desire to pull his Jeep to Moab using a reliable 2006 Mega Cab. Working at a dealership, he knew the truck came with some issues, but this became an opportunity to turn it into something extraordinary. “I

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The Ford Explorer Sport Trac Was An 'SUV' With The Soul Of An Old Work Truck

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The Sport Trac was only around for two generations, and there was a curious gap in the available model years for 2006, but the truck was more interesting than it seems at first glance. The Ford Explorer Sport Trac is possibly one of the most forgettable vehicles that Ford has ever made. It was Ford’s first midsize… Read more.

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There's Something Not Quite Right About This 2006 Dodge 3500

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Heavy-duty trucks are not meant to be pretty. They are workhorses true and true and can take a beating without complaining, and nobody really cares if they look classy while doing it or not. Yet even these machines have a charm of their own. Or, as Dodge likes to say about the 3500, they can "turn heads while getting stuff done."

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Dodge 2500 with a Turbocharged 6.7L Cummins Engine

Tomorrow's Technician

His brother’s initial work on a VP Cummins truck piqued Tim’s interest, prompting him to purchase a brand new LBZ Duramax in 2006. I started on my own truck, then began doing work for other guys in the area,” Krueger recalls. Before fully committing to his diesel business, Tim worked as a fabricator at a welding shop.

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Hypothetical 2025 Mazda BT-50 Seems Ready to Return the B-Series to United States

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Produced since 2006, initially as a compact and now as a mid-size pickup truck, the Mazda BT-50 was conceived as a successor to the influential B-series model – even though it is not sold at home and across the North American markets. But what if that changed? continue reading. )

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Twin-Turbo Chevy Silverado Drag Races Tuned Dodge Demon, Should Have Stayed Put

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Herman Young of Demonology fame has accepted the Hoonigan crew's invitation to race against one spicy truck. Enter Alex and his 2006 model year Chevrolet Silverado 1500, a single-cab pickup that packs in the ballpark of 1,500 horsepower from a turbocharged motor.

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Dodge 2500 with a Turbocharged 6.7L Cummins Engine

Tomorrow's Technician

His brother’s initial work on a VP Cummins truck piqued Tim’s interest, prompting him to purchase a brand new LBZ Duramax in 2006. I started on my own truck, then began doing work for other guys in the area,” Krueger recalls. Today, TK Truck Performance specializes in Cummins and Duramax platforms, and dabbles with 6.7L