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We know what you’re thinking: “Do we really need another air intake?” Bear with us for a moment. Edge Products is well known for its innovation in the performance tuning market. Edge has never offered air intakes, or really ventured out of its area of expertise. So when we hear that Edge is releasing an

Long-time diesel guys know the benefits of a lift pump.  By feeding the injection fuel pump with a steady supply of fuel, a properly operating lift pump assists in maintaining constant fuel pressure even under high loads. That means your engine has all the fuel it needs to make maximum power when you need it the most. In some cases, you can

LAS VEGAS, NV. — Among the many products launched at the 2015 SEMA show were new aftermarket performance parts for diesel applications. Banks Power introduced a water-methanol injection system and the iDASH digital monitor. Aeromotive showed off a new diesel lift pump. Edelbrock showcased new cylinder heads for General Motor’s 6.6L Duramax engine. And BD Diesel unveiled an

Every light duty modern diesel for the past two-plus decades has been forced induction, but there’s only so much your stock turbo can do. If you want more horsepower than the stock unit can deliver, or if you want to take better advantage of aftermarket modifications such as a programmer or chip, it’s probably time to step up to

The 2016 Chevrolet Colorado Duramax debuted yesterday, and General Motors is hoping the diesel truck will give the already-popular Colorado line an edge over Toyota’s midsize rig, the Tacoma. They’re also hoping that by offering the 2.8L Duramax for only the LT and Z71 crew cab models, the diesel-powered Colorado will prove to be a viable midsize alternative to the full-size

A parking lot is a parking lot is a parking lot—unless it’s the Summit Racing parking lot. On any given day or time, the lot outside a Summit Racing store can turn into an impromptu mini car show, depending on who’s stopped by the store. On Wednesdays,  we’ll share our parking lot find of the week—another

Getting water in your fuel system is never a good thing. And when water gets into a diesel fuel system, it can lead to microbial growth and bio-degradation of the diesel. This leads to fuel filters and injectors becoming plugged and leading to huge headaches in terms of engine performance loss and chasing down replacement parts.

Learn how to maximize the performance of your diesel-powered engine with air and fuel upgrades you can make for about $1,000. Watch this Summit Racing Quick Flicks video and learn how a new air intake, upgraded exhaust system, and diesel tuner can transform your vehicle into the king of the road.

In this introduction to gasoline versus diesel engines, this Summit Racing Quick Flicks video will help you understand the advantages and disadvantages of each type, how they are similar, and how they are not. Also, you will be introduced to potential upgrades and parts for diesel engines and gas engines. Check it out:

It was originally designed and built for commercial trucking applications. But then Chrysler dropped it into Dodge Ram pickup trucks in 1989. Legions of people have been in love with the 5.9-liter, inline-six Cummins turbo diesel engine ever since. History General Motors and Ford had already entered the diesel marketplace by the time Dodge partnered