Tyler Scheers - Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada
'05 Ford Super Duty F-350crew cab, shortbed, 4WD
Engine: 6.0L Power Stroke
Odometer: 113,711 miles
Fuel Economy: 15 mpg
Intake: AFE
Turbos: Industrial Injection custom 62-70 and S400 compound
Exhaust: MBRP 4-inch
Lift Pump: FASS
Injectors: Hypermax 340cc
Intercooler: Banks
Programming: SCT custom tune by Innovative Diesel
Nitrous Oxide: 2-stage
Transmission: NADP Race
Torque Converter: NADP
Axle Ratios: 3.73
Lockers: Stock
Suspension: 2-inch front leveling kit
Wheels: RPM
Tires: 305/75R20 BFGoodrich All-Terrain
What inspired your truck buildup?:"Riding around in my buddy's done-upFord for too many years spoiled me."
Derek Temple - Alliance, Nebraska
'06 GMC Sierra 2500HDCrew Cab, shortbed, 4WD
Engine: Duramax LBZ
Odometer: 45,000 miles
Fuel Economy: 18 mpg
Intake: AFE
Turbo: Stock
Exhaust: MBRP 5-inch into custom 6-inch stack
Lift Pump: FASS
Fueling: Stock CP3
Injectors: Stock
Intercooler: Stock
Programming: PPE Hot+2 E.T. and TS Performance MP-8
Nitrous Oxide: None
Transmission: Rapid Diesel
Torque Converter: ATS Five-Star
Axle Ratios: 3.73
Lockers: Stock
Suspension: Stock
Wheels: Stock
Tires: 255/85R16 Wild Spirit AT
What inspired your truck buildup?:"Watching diesel sled pulls as a kid and reading Diesel Power magazine."
Chris Werner - Redding, California
'01 Dodge Ram 2500quad cab, shortbed, 4WD
Engine: 5.9L Cummins 12-valve swap
Odometer: 170,503 miles
Fuel Economy: 16 mpg
Intake: AFE
Turbos: Turbo Engineering turbos built by Jefferson State Diesel
Exhaust: Jefferson State Diesel header w/custom 5-inch stacks
Lift Pump: FASS
Fueling: Dynomite Diesel Performance 12mm P-pump
Injectors: Dynomite Diesel Performance
Intercooler: Stock
Programming: None
Nitrous Oxide: Yes
Transmission: 47RE by J&H Performance
Torque Converter: Spec-Rite
Axle Ratios: 3.55
Lockers: ARB Air Lockers front and rear
Suspension: Lowered
Wheels: MB Motoring
Tires: 305/50R20 Toyo open Country A/T
What inspired your truck buildup?: "Missed my first Dodge diesel and the need for speed."
More Challenges To Come
Don't miss our full event coverage of the 2008 Diesel Power Challenge coming next month in the September 2008 issue of Diesel Power magazine. It's the only place you'll find exclusive photos of these diesel trucks in action. Look for it on sale at your local newsstand on Tuesday, August 5th.