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SHIFTED PLATINUM BRINGING A 2023 SMALL SHOP, BIG
TAKING THE RARE 2001 DENALI CLOSER TO DETAILS
FORD F-250 PLATINUM THE GROUND! ALL ROAD AUTOMOTIVE
EDITION POWER STROKE DIESEL TO WE SHOW THE INSTALL OF A DOES IT ALL—VERY CREATIVELY
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WORTHY COE NOT
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EDITOR'S NOTE | DIESEL WORLD MAGAZINE BY TUCKER HARRIS
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place of our stock replacement 362 so we can get to our
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FEATURE 2001 PLATINUM F-250

TAKING THE RARE 2001
FORD F-250 PLATINUM
EDITION POWER STROKE
DIESEL TO A HIGHER-THAN-
EXPECTED LEVEL

WORDS BY LINDSEY FISHER PHOTOS BY MACH 1 MEDIA DIESEL WORLD MAGAZINE
SHIFTED PLATINUM
E
veryone has their favorite
engine configuration when
it comes to power numbers,
torque, performance, and all-
over quality, but if you ask Ford diesel fans
what their engine of choice is, chances are
most of them will put the 7.3L V-8 Power
Stroke at the top of the list.
Known as being virtually “bulletproof” with

regular maintenance, the 7.3L can be found
in Ford light-duty trucks all the way back
as far as 1994. Despite being replaced with
the 6.0L Power Stroke in the second quarter
of 2003, due in large part to California’s
emissions and noise regulations, the 7.3
remains one of the most sought-after diesel
engines in the Ford truck fleet today. That
very engine is exactly what inspired Caleb
Rennekamp of Groveland, Florida, to build
this custom truck!
The 2001 Ford F-250 Platinum Edition you

see before you came with a 7.3L Power
Stroke straight from the factory—one of
fewer than 3,000 produced for the model
year. So when Caleb got his hands on it, he
wasted little time before setting forth to
upgrade the rarity, turning it into a unique
Under the truck you’ll find custom 17x14-inch wheels
SHIFTED PLATINUM built by Shifted Industries. These are wrapped in
one-of-a-kind pickup. Add the truck’s limited-run status 33x12.5R17 Nitto Mud Grappler tires for the ultimate
with the 7.3L under the hood to Caleb’s prowess in the beefy look, as well as performance on pavement and
lifted truck world as the owner of Florida’s own Shifted dirt.
Industries, and you’ve got yourself one heck of a sweet
ride! Any Old Power Stroke? Try Again!
As we mentioned before, the truck’s 7.3L Power Stroke
Not Your Traditional F-250 was the catalyst to its build, but you didn’t think that
While the truck’s 7.3L Power Stroke was enough to meant Caleb would leave the engine and drivetrain
spark the idea for this build, Caleb didn’t want his stock, did you? Never! In fact, he did one better—
truck to be like any other 2,479 other F-250 Platinums upgrading the engine considerably using some of
he’d seen. So, he started off by swapping the entire the industry’s highest quality components, as well as
frame of the truck out for an F-350 crew cab longbed swapping out the truck’s stock transmission for a heavy-
chassis, elongating the wheelbase to 176 inches. To duty ZF 6-speed manual transmission, all in the name of
the stretched chassis, Caleb and his crew at Shifted the ultimate build.
Industries added a plethora of performance suspension
components, including Icon leaf springs with Sulastic Aiming for even better power numbers and
shackles and Bilstein remote reservoir shocks with performance out of the Power Stroke, Caleb and his
dual shock hoops up front, and a Kelderman 2-Stage crew at Shifted Industries completely overhauled the
air suspension kit working in tandem with the truck’s engine, from the “small” in the form of seals, gaskets
factory springs and new Bilstein shocks in the rear. and head studs, to the “big,” ultimately equipping the
The steering system was also upgraded thanks to dual power plant with an Obsession Diesel Performance T4
Bilstein steering stabilizers. In total, the truck features a kit and S369 forced induction turbocharger.
4-inch suspension lift.
SHIFTED PLATINUM
“The entire fuel system for the engine was
replaced with a FASS Diesel fuel system
featuring Full Force Diesel 238cc/80-percent
fuel injectors, a Sinister Diesel regulated
fuel return kit, and a massive 67-gallon
Titan fuel tank. The standard oil filtration
system was also replaced, putting in its
place a Harvard Corporation system with
an impressive 27-quart capacity and a
DieselSite Adrenaline high pressure oil
pump. Other components added to the
engine include a Mishimoto radiator, COMP
Cams valve springs and pushrods, and a
5-inch MBRP exhaust system tied to factory
ceramic-coated headers and dumps just
behind the rear axle.
Backing the upgraded Power Stroke engine

is that aforementioned ZF 6-speed manual
transmission, which was swapped into
the F-250 using all Ford parts and a Ford
wiring harness. Inside, the transmission
has been upgraded with a South Bend dual
disc clutch, which pushes power to both the
front and rear axles by way of 3.73 gears.
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SHIFTED PLATINUM
from the fact that this one was pretty rare
to begin with, so he opted to keep body
modifications on the F-250 to a minimum.
Look closely and you’ll notice that the

truck’s Platinum color-keyed grille and solid
chrome bumpers have been swapped out
for 2005-to-2007 model-year Ford factory
fare, and the color-keyed windshield visor
and specialty running boards that originally
came with the Platinum package have
been removed. Other than that, the truck’s
exterior remains pretty standard, right down
to the exclusive Silver Metallic and Mineral
Gray Metallic two-tone paint scheme that
truly set the 2001 Platinum Editions apart
from the rest of the model-year’s F-Series
trucks.
The interior of the truck follows suit, with

restored two-tone gray leather Platinum
Edition seats, as well as the standard
Platinum Edition center console. A couple
unique upgrades were added to the interior
of the truck, but they fit in so flawlessly
with the standard fare that you may not
even notice them. These include full cab and
roof sound deadening thanks to HushMat, as
well as new Auto Custom Carpets carpeting.
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SHIFTED PLATINUM

SHIFTED PLATINUM
An awesome build atop an already beautiful truck,
2001 FORD F-250
Caleb’s F-250 Platinum Edition Power Stroke diesel is
everything we would have liked to have seen from
PLATINUM EDITION POWER
Ford for the model meant to commemorate the one-
millionth Super Duty F-series truck since its revamp for
STROKE DIESEL
the 1999 model year. But then it wouldn’t be quite so OWNER: Caleb Rennekamp
unique, would it? . Groveland, FL
CHASSIS & SUSPENSION
• Full frame swap onto an F-350 crew cab longbed chassis
• 176-inch wheelbase
• 4-inch suspension lift
• Icon leaf springs with Sulastic shackles up front
• Bilstein remote reservoir front shocks with dual shock hoops
• Factory F350 rear springs with Kelderman 2-Stage air sus-
pension kit
• Bilstein rear shocks
• Dual Bilstein steering stabilizers
• All suspension components installed by owner and his team
at Shifted Industries
WHEELS & TIRES

• Custom 17x14-inch Shifted Industries wheels
• 33x12.5R17 Nitto Mud Grappler tires
ENGINE & DRIVETRAIN

• 2001 7.3L V-8 Power Stroke built by owner and team at
Shifted Industries
• Obsession Diesel Performance T4 kit with S369 forced induc-
tion turbocharger
• Mishimoto radiator
• FASS Diesel fuel system
• Full Force Diesel 238cc/80% fuel injectors
• Sinister Diesel regulated fuel return kit
• Titan 67-gallon fuel tank
• Harvard Corporation oil filtration system with 27-qt capacity
• DieselSite Adrenaline high pressure oil pump
• Comp Cams valve springs and pushrods
• Ceramic-coated headers
• MBRP 5-inch exhaust
• Full engine overhaul with new seals, gaskets, and head studs
• ZF 6 manual transmission—full swap using Ford parts and
wiring harness
• South Bend Clutch dual disc clutch
• 3.73 front and rear gears
BODY & PAINT

• Factory 2005-2007 Ford grille
• 2005-2007 Ford bumpers
• Ford Silver Metallic and Mineral Gray Metallic two-tone paint
scheme
INTERIOR & STEREO

• Restored factory F250 Platinum seats
• Two-tone gray and light gray leather upholstery
• Interior and roof fully sound-deadened with HushMat
• New ACC carpeting

TECH | DIESEL WORLD MAGAZINE WORDS BY CHRIS HAMILTON PHOTOS BY QA1
UPGRADING YOUR MODERN TRUCK’S

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FEATURE 1954 FORD C750
MARK PIERSON’S OMG-

WORTHY COE

WORDS BY JOHN MATA JR. PHOTOS BY MACH 1 MEDIA DIESEL WORLD MAGAZINE
ٟ EF.
W
hen the time comes
for a seasoned
custom car builder
and collector to look
for something ‘different’ than they have
had in the past, this is what they gravitate
towards. Just finding a ’54 Ford C750 and
getting it back in driving condition would
fit the bill for staking claim on possessing
an uncommon vehicle, but there’s always
more room to further venture out into the
territory of truly unusual. Mark Pierson of
Sarasota, Florida is a well-documented car
and truck enthusiast who is always hunting
for his next wild addition to his collection.
While he currently has several unique
vehicles in his stable, his latest acquisition
captures far more attention than the rest.
AGED TO PERFECTION
While Mark is never afraid to dive deep into
a project to bring it back from the grave,
he purchased his 1954 Ford C750 cab-over-
engine (COE) in previously rebuilt condition.
The cab is still in factory form for the most
part. The naturally weathered patina has
been left alone because there’s just no way
of recreating the perfectly imperfect surface
of a truck that has been under the elements
ٟ EF.
for 70 years. That’s not saying that there
isn’t beauty of a well-executed ‘fauxtina’
finish, but there’s nothing quite like the real
deal.
BUMPER FAB
The one thing that Mark did add to the
cab comes in the form of the crazy one-off
front bumper. Built from stainless steel and
adorned with rows of intimidating spikes
and lights, the bumper features post-
apocalyptic styling that would look right at
home on a purpose-built rig starring in Mad
Max. Once it was completely mocked up,
the bumper was sent to C2 Powder Coating
in Bradenton, Florida so it could be treated
with a transparent copper color to better
blend in with the C750’s aged appearance.
A SOLID FOUNDATION
Before Mark purchased this ’54, its
previously caretaker vastly enhanced
the performance of the truck in so many
ways. The original engine and suspension
systems were tossed aside for the much
fresher power plant and chassis from a 2000
Ford E450. The transplanted components,
especially the Power Stroke 7.3L mill,
worked perfectly to get the C750 back on
ٟ EF. “The naturally weathered
the road. The dual exhaust stacks that now patina has been left alone
tower over the already tall cab make for because there’s just no way
a lasting first impression, especially when
there’s black smoke billowing out from of recreating the perfectly
them. The stock E450 transmission was
also incorporated into the build, so even
imperfect surface of a
though Mark’s big old truck looks like it truck that has been under
would move slowly and clumsily down the
highway, it’s now quite spirited thanks in the elements for 70 years.”
huge part to its updated diesel engine and
transmission combo.
The E450 engine and transmission weren’t

the only items worthy of transferring over
to the C750. The entirety of the factory E450
chassis was utilized, along with the braking
system to give the ’54 modern ride quality
and stopping power. Even though the
incorporation of the frame and suspension
components worked well for the task at
hand, Mark felt compelled to add a custom
touch in the form of air bags, as well as a
PSC hydraulic steering cylinder. The ability
to adjust the truck’s ride height was well
worth the effort, and to double down on
the old Ford’s updated air ride system, a set
of 26-inch JTX premium forged wheels and
high-performance Pirelli tires were mounted
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was soon paired with the frame, and the
new rear fenders along with the killer dually
wheels below give Mark’s latest project
a stylish yet functional sensibility to the
truck’s outcome.
THINGS TO COME
While the C750’s interior hasn’t seen any
major upgrades yet, a set of Dakota Digital
gauges and air ride and A/C controls
currently sit as the only modernized
amenities to have shown up so far. Mark
doesn’t plan to leave the inner cab space as
untouched as it currently is, however. He
does want to build it up to full show-worthy
shape featuring a loose copper-centric
steampunk theme, and we can’t wait to
see what he does with within the confines
of the weathered Ford shell. It won’t take
a whole lot to increase the cabin’s cool
factor as there is nothing as appealing as
the nostalgic look and feel of classic factory
charm.
Since Mark has finished putting his own

personal spin on his C750, he has only
managed to display it at local auto events
due to time restraints. He does want to
make his way outside of the state of Florida

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“The original engine OWNER: Mark Pierson
Sarasota, FL
and suspension
ENGINE/DRIVETRAIN
systems were tossed • 2000 Ford E450 Power Stroke 7.3L
aside for the much • 2000 Ford E450 4R100 automatic transmission
fresher power plant CHASSIS/SUSPENSION
and chassis from a • 2000 Ford E450 factory suspension
• E450 rear drive axle
2000 Ford E450.” • Front and rear air springs from Airbagit
wish his new ride in 2024, so keep your eyes peeled • PSC hydraulic steering box
for his menacing flatbed Ford while out at shows this WHEELS, TIRES & BRAKES
season. This creation is sure to turn some heads as well
as take home a few trophies in the process. Folks love • 26x9 JTX wheels
to see something different, and this ’54 COE model • 295/30/26 Pirelli tires
is just that. From the classic, patina-clad cab to the • 2000 Ford E450 front and rear brakes, master cylinder
modernized wheels and exhaust stacks and one-off
BODY & PAINT
bumper design, this truck checks all the boxes, which
will bode well for it on judging scorecards this year. The • Original untouched patina on the 1954 cab
original builder engineered the overhaul wonderfully, • Original handles and emblems were powdercoated w/ trans-
and Mark has every intention to further capitalize on the parent copper to match wheels and bumpers
excellent starting point he was given to work with. • One-off front bumper
• Body & Paint
INTERIOR & STEREO

• Unmodified 1954 interior
• Air ride controls and A/C controls
• Dakota Digital gauges

Now with Duramax L5P
THE CONTINUING
LEGACY OF
MR. RUDOLF DIESEL
WORDS BY JON DANIELS PHOTOS FROM THE ARCHIVES DIESEL WORLD MAGAZINE
W
ith the foundation of diesel of industries, such as transportation, commercial
engines and who waswere shipping, and even war machinery.
responsible for them established
in the May issue, Diesel World Rudolf Diesel’s patent on his diesel engine expired
continues the deep dive into diesel history. in 1908, opening the door for anybody to take
the design and innovate upon it. A plethora of
Understanding just the very beginning leaves quite engineers and inventors took the design and started
the gap of information from then—until now. Here, implementing them into all sorts of applications
we pick up from where we left off with Mr. Rudolf almost immediately. In 1912, the French company
Diesel and his invention, finding ourselves looking at Anglo-Saxon Petroleum Co. launched the first diesel
possibly the most important evolution of the diesel powered ocean-going vessel, the Vulcanus. The ship
engines—: the integration of the engine into a variety was a tanker that sailed in the Far East, powered by
THE EVOLUTION OF POWER
a 6-cylinder reversible engine producing 450hp at

just 180-rpm with a stroke of 600mm. The ship used
40% resources when compared to its steam-based
competitors, consuming “just” two tons of oil versus
11 tons of coal, which helped fuel the explosion of
diesel usage in commercial vessels across the world.
Benz & Cie, who we know as Benz & Daimler

or Mercedes Benz, introduced the first diesel-
powered pickup truck in 1923, forever changing
the landscape of both consumer and commercial
on-road transportation. It could achieve 45hp at
1,000-rpm and used 86% less fuel compared to its
gasoline-based counterpart. While it may seem like
hilariously low numbers by today’s standards, this
was something unheard of, allowing a 5-ton load
to be carried much more efficiently and easily than as the government mandated it for all rail yards
anything previously known. in major cities in an attempt to reduce pollution
created by steam locomotives. In 1925, GE along with
Another important innovation was the usage of diesel Ingersoll-Rand and the American Locomotive Company
engines in diesel-electric locomotives in America. created the first diesel-electric locomotive to be
General Electric (GE) combined diesel engines with used commercially: the CNJ No. 1000. It was a small
electric motors in 1917, finding that this combination rail yard switcher that worked tirelessly for 30 years
allowed for the diesel engines to sip on fuel while straight, becoming a very beloved locomotive that
turning an alternator that powered the electric motors recently got a full restoration in 2021!
for a very long time. However, it wasn’t until the early
1920s that this setup was adopted into locomotives, Back to the road-going transport side of things, the
first diesel-powered big rig was a collaboration helmed
prove his engineering prowess. Amazingly, Cummins

achieved an average of 31.7mph and 31.4mpg. This
got the attention of Kenworth, who in 1933 agreed to
throw Cummins motors in his big rigs. With Kenworth
being the one we can thank for having smokestacks,
he believed they should try to shield pedestrians from
the black smoke the Cummins motors produced. While
we intend to have a full article on the major three
diesel motors (Cummins, Duramax and Power Stroke),
it was worth mentioning Cummins as it cemented
itself in history as the first diesel-powered commercial
transport vehicle, while the other two motors didn’t
enter the market until decades later in 1982 and 2000
respectively.
With all the good that became of the early

diesel innovation, there was of course the bad.
During World War II, we found a handful of diesel
applications across a small but mighty group of
by none other than Clessie Cummins, the inventor of

what we know to be the Cummins motors we find
in Rams, semi-trucks and heavy equipment today. In
1921, Cummins adopted Rudolf’s motor and created the
Model F, its first standalone motor, however this motor
did not get put into a big rig. As the Great Depression
went into full swing, Cummins just couldn’t convince
any manufacturer to use his engines, so in 1929,
Cummins decided to take matters into his own hands,
throwing one of his engines in a Hewlett Packard
seven-seater limousine and driving almost 800 miles to

machinery that were integral to each respective The diesels were given more power, more air, and
country’s abilities. After realizing their kerosene their exhaust was filtered directly into the water so
engines would betray their underwater position due there was no smoke to reveal their position. These
to the white smoke from the exhaust during World diesels were behemoths that could produce a total of
War I, the Germans adapted a diesel engine for their 2800-3200hp at a max RPM of 470-490 which helped
U-boats in 1912. They kept their original designs them have a huge competitive edge when fighting
through this period leading up to World War II, and against British and American surface ships.
simply innovated and upgraded the existing designs.
As for tanks, this was something that surprised us, on the remaining engine, which made the difference
as most tanks in World War II were actually powered between life or death quite often for American
by gasoline, but the first diesel unit to hit the soldiers.
battlefield was the Russian T-34, and just after that,
the American M10. The Russians secured the title We found it pretty amazing that most of the
for the first diesel-powered tank, which had a V-12 monumental leaps in tech, reliability, and usage of
diesel that produced 500hp and 1,600 lb-ft of torque the motors themselves occurred all within 10-15 years
at 1,800-rpm. The T-34 was one of the great beasts of each other, leading to the gigantic diesel world we
on Russia’s side that proved itself in many battles have found ourselves in today.
in all types of weather and conditions thanks to its
armor, speed, and maneuverability, and it amazingly
remained in operation through the end of WW2. DID YOU KNOW?
Whereas the Americans produced the epic M10, a Turbocharging diesels did not become a common
machine that became the Army’s main battle tank, practice until 1925, when Alfred Büchi successfully
proving themselves reliable and a strong fighter in the mated a turbocharger to a diesel motor for the first
European theater. The M10 was powered by a GMC time, increasing power by 40%! Büchi realized he
Twin Diesel, which produced 375hp and 1,000 lb-ft could increase power by forcing additional air into
of torque at 1,400-rpm. The interesting thing about the cylinders and used the heat from the exhaust to
the M10’s setup was the twin engine design; if one drive the turbine.
engine was damaged, they could still operate the tank
FEATURE 2018 FORD F-350

PRECISION
SIMPLICITY

WORDS BY JON DANIELS PHOTOS BY MACH1MEDIA DIESEL WORLD MAGAZINE
KENNY’SF-350
S
ometimes all you need in
life is a really clean dually.
Kenneth Statton, who goes
by Kenny, out of Claremore,
Oklahoma, has built just that. His gray
2018 Ford F-350 has gone through quite
the transformation to become a show build
that showcases Liberty Forged wheels,
the brand his son, Steven Statton, started,
while still maintaining the ability to tow
and be a workhorse around town. Starting
off, the truck of course had to get a set
of 26x12 Liberty’s (LBTYD19’s) that came
wrapped in a set of 37” RT Venom Power
Tires, with the front wheels being super
singles. Up next meant dropping the truck
off at Highway 20 Collision in Claremore
to get some Liberty Forged graphics made
by Outlaw Graphics installed on the side
of the truck as well as getting a few parts
paint-matched. While there, the truck got a
Bodyguard bumper swap for the front and
rear that ensures the truck looks super sharp
while being able to take any beating that
comes its way. Rear view mirrors and the
epic Cervini hood were painted to match as
well. Underneath the truck you can find a
six inch Wicked Customs Megalodon Elite Kit
KENNY’SF-350
that has been powdered Illusion Ruby Red,
and it cannot be said enough how perfectly
the powder compliments the metallic grey.
In addition to the lift being powdered,
Kenny went above and beyond and had the
axles, the brakes, and the drivelines entirely
powdered Illusion Ruby to really bring the
undercarriage together as one cohesive
design. Behind the wheels you’ll note Rek
Gen Mud Flaps to help curb any debris being
flung from the massive tires. And if you’re
having a difficult time seeing the underside?

KENNY’SF-350
Fear not! 24 Beemer rock lights have been
installed that send a cascade light on every
nook and cranny, allowing the powder
to shine and sparkle with ease. Even on
the Mach1Media shoot with this truck in
the empty lakebed at SEMA 2023, there
was almost no issue capturing everything
underneath, which is pretty surprising
considering how epically bright it can be out
there! As far as the interior goes, Code Zero
Customs did their thing and painted all of
the plastic pieces, and installed a subwoofer
with a custom enclosure under the back
seat.
The 6.7 itself has also been modified to an

extent, receiving a Maryland Performance
Diesel Piping Kit and a CCV delete. As for
exhaust, there is a five inch Flo Pro kit that
lets the truck breathe that much better as
well as subtly boosting the exhaust note.
Keeping it reliable and easy to maintain
were important build points; the truck
tows Kenny’s sons truck across the country
for all of the shows Liberty Forged finds
wheel instead of the super single. Other plans to update
KENNY’SF-350 the truck include throwing in a set of red and grey
themselves at. So that means throwing three gigantic leather seats made by Alea Leather!
turbos on it is out of the picture, for now, at least. You All in all, Kenny stated the easiest part of the whole
can, however, find this truck at most of the big truck build was dropping it off to get built! And even better,
events, such as; Lonestar Throwdown, Orange Beach the whole build only took four months in total, despite
Invasion, iDrive Showdown, Music City Showdown, being sent the wrong blocks for the rear part of the lift!
Florida Truck Meet, Lifted Truck Nationals, and of For most of us, four months isn’t even enough time to
course a plethora of local shows around Oklahoma, settle on the powder color, what suspension, or what
such as Slamboree. Although, the truck may be slightly turbo size you want to run. For Kenny, time flew by.
different, as Kenny says he wants to lower the front He’s been right back at driving it like a normal dually,
down a just a little bit and run a normal dually front ripping it around town and towing whatever he needs

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FEATURE 2017 FORD F-350

WORDS BY LINDSEY FISHER PHOTOS BY MACH 1 MEDIA DIESEL WORLD MAGAZINE
LADY IN RED
I
t doesn’t take being a shop owner to build the
ultimate diesel, but it certainly doesn’t hurt!
Between Randall Williams and his crew at The
Diesel Shop in Locust Grove, Oklahoma, they have
many years of building prowess and diesel expertise.
So it should come as no surprise that our gorgeous
cover model this month, a built 2017 Ford F-350 Super
Duty, hinged on that combined skill set, resulting in one
unforgettable custom truck.
EVERYONE LOVES A LOWERED DUALLY

Randall and his crew at The Diesel Shop have built
a number of impressive trucks over the years, but if
you’re looking for a unique showstopper like no other,
look no further than one of Randall’s personal rigs—his
lowered 2017 F-350 Super Duty dually.
Traditionally, dual rear-wheel trucks are thought of

as strict workhorses, capable of towing and hauling
thousands of pounds with little effort. But outside of this
magazine, how many dually-turned-show-trucks do you
normally see? Not that Randall has taken this truck to any
shows, but certainly wouldn’t look out of place if he did.

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While Randall’s dually maintains its superior towing
and hauling abilities, it’s the truck’s unique details that
elevate it to a different class—or lower it—as the next
thing you’ll notice about the truck second only to the
red paint is its lower than average stance.
Featuring a full air-suspension system, the F-350 proves

just how good a lowered dually can look. Giving the
truck its lowered stance is a Hutch’s Welding front air-
bag suspension kit paired with a custom cantilever rear
air-bag suspension kit built specifically for the project
by The Diesel Shop. Backing the air suspension are dual
Viair compressors and a 7-gallon air tank.
“Everyone loves a lowered dually, even the haters,”

Randall told us when asked what he learned while
building his truck. We have to say we definitely agree!
Adding to the truck’s unique look are stout 24-inch Alcoa

wheels, which Randall wrapped in 285/40R24 Giovanna
rubber – tires known for their all-weather performance as
well as reduced road noise. Expertly tucked up into the
truck’s fender wells, Randall tells us there is no rubbing
from the tires to speak of, from one end of the truck’s
steering to the other. The aggressive bulldog-like stance
achieved by combining a bagged suspension with the
large wheels and tires tucked up under the truck was
certainly worth the effort to do it right.

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POWER STROKE
Although the truck has been modified considerably as
far as the suspension is concerned, it was important to
Randall that the truck remained true to its diesel form.
So, under the hood, the dually maintains a 2017 6.7L
Power Stroke diesel V-8, but not without a number of
components upgrading its power and performance.
First and foremost, Randall and his team at The Diesel

Shop outfitted the engine with a KC Turbos Whistler
turbocharger, which added over 100 horsepower with its
drop-in application. The team also added a five-position
chip for added horsepower and torque adjustability on
command.
Letting the truck breathe even better is a No Limit

Fabrication cold-air intake, while H&S Motorsports upper
and lower fuel filter kits give added protection to the
truck’s fuel system. Fuel for the truck is supplied through
a 50-gallon fuel tank. Expelling the spent fuel from the
engine is a custom 4-inch exhaust dumping just in front
of the truck’s rear wheels.
Backing the Power Stroke, you’ll find the truck’s reliable

factory 6R140 6-speed automatic transmission, spinning
a heavy-duty driveshaft.
LADY IN RED
THE FULL PACKAGE
Randall’s F-350 Super Duty remains pretty true to form
in regards to the truck’s body and interior, but they too
got upgrades to enhance the build.
Outside, the truck features a Fomoco grille, RYD

Motorsports bumper valance, and an aftermarket hood,
all of which add to the overall character of the build.
Nothing, however is quite as stunning as the Race
Red paint that graces the body, laid by Donny Maner.
Absolutely flawless, the color was chosen to garner
attention, undoubtedly, but for us, its the meticulously
chosen black accents and contrasting body-color
badging that really makes the truck stand out. This is
definitely not your average factory Race Red and black
paint scheme!
Inside, the truck fittingly maintains its factory black

leather upholstery, but the steering wheel has been
upgraded to that of a factory Ford Raptor along with
paddle shifters. The stereo system saw the biggest
upgrade inside, featuring a Phoenix stereo system with
a 13-inch Tesla Style digital screen head unit. The system
also features a MTI Acoustics custom box with a 13-inch JL
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SUPER DUTY
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CHASSIS & SUSPENSION
• Hutch’s Welding front air bag suspension kit
• Custom cantilever rear air bag suspension kit built by The Diesel
Shop
• Two Viair compressors
• 7-gallon air tank
WHEELS & TIRES
• 24-inch Alcoa wheels
• 285/40R24 Giovanna tires
ENGINE & DRIVETRAIN
• 2017 6.7L V-8 Powerstroke upgraded by The Diesel Shop
LADY IN RED
To say that Randall’s lowered 2017 Ford F350 Super
• KC Turbos Whistler turbocharger
• Five-position chip
• No Limit Fabrication cold-air intake
Duty is a show-stopper, is putting it lightly. Randall • H&S Motorsports upper and lower fuel filter kits
credits in part spending the money for good parts for • 50-gallon fuel tank
• 4-inch exhaust
how this build turned out. We’d argue that his knowing • Factory 6R140 transmission
where to go big and where to ere on the side of more • Heavy-duty driveshaft
simplistic rather than overdone should also be credited
for the finished build, not to mention Randall and his BODY & PAINT
team’s building skills! • Fomoco grille
• RYD Motorsports bumper valance
Like we said, he has yet to take it to any shows but • Aftermarket hood
• Race Red paint laid by Donny Maner
we have a feeling there might be a few in his future
with this gorgeous build. And who knows, it may just INTERIOR & STEREO
show up to a show being even lower. Just like with any • Factory black leather upholstery
build, there’s something Randall would do differently • Ford Raptor steering wheel
on his – a lower rear end and ride control, he told us. • Paddle shifters
Regardless, this truck will remain one to look out for! • Phoenix stereo system with a 13-inch Tesla Style digital screen
for the head unit
• MTI Acoustics custom box with a 13-inch JL Audio subwoofer
Here’s to hoping we see it in the Winner’s Circle at and matching JL Audio amplifier
some of our favorite mid-America truck shows in the
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elcome back to another We have been over-fueling our last turbocharger
installment of “Stock to Not,” (Smeding Diesel S362) quite a bit for the first
where we take our 1994 iteration of this build, so today we are going to
Ram 2500 and go from, well, turn it up a notch and change from our previously
stock—to not! We are well on our way through this stated 300 frame charger and stock T3 manifold to a
build after completely going through this engine and Smeding Diesel S467 and a three-piece T4 manifold.
drivetrain over the last few months to make sure We are also going to install Smeding’s stainless
that our 700-whp goal is able to hold up for a little manifold bolt kit. Let’s get to it!
beating after we’re finished with upgrades.

As you can see, our stock manifold goes right along with the rest of the 30-year-old truck (old, rusty and crusty) but that charger looks
good on there! Time to get rid of that.
Now that we’ve removed the old manifold and charger, we’re going to get these stainless manifold bolts in. Definitely make sure to get
enough of the stud threaded into the head because you’re about to put a lot of weight on them. You don’t want to only have a couple threads in
there holding everything up. Also, don’t forget the anti-seize!
TECH ›› MOVING ON TO AN S467 IN STOCK TO NOT
Normally I like to put the charger on the manifold before it goes into the engine bay. Doing this makes it a little easier to get a good grip
on the back of the turbo bolts to make sure they’re tight. V-banded turbos like this Smeding Diesel S467 also make putting this in so much
easier because assembly/disassembly is way easier as you can see in these photos., Only the hot side is on the manifold so there isn’t a
whole turbo in the way.
Time to get this manifold on! Make sure
your manifold gaskets are on and set on
the studs. Readjust your studs as needed and
get the nuts on there and tighten down like
you would a set of lug nuts (not in clockwise
order). I went back and forth from left to right
of the charger for every nut I tightened down
and went back over them after they were all
snugged up.
Reassemble your turbo, being sure to be

very cautious of the compressor wheel
when putting it back together. Tighten your
clamps down and angle your housing however
you need to angle towards the intercooler.

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I can’t help but reflect on the last three cloudy. There’s something to be said about that tenacity, that
years of my life. I have a really interesting dedication to your craft, and quite honestly, just the brutal
relationship with my past self. In some ways, reality of not taking anything less than yes for an answer,
I respect him. He was the young kid who wouldn’t take no and continuing to innovate.
for an answer—now he’s the mid-20-year-old who just kept
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weekend, rebuilding a rearend or transmission, kicking off
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