Diesel Power Mag Sucks!!
12-26-2005, 03:26 PM
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Diesel Power Mag Sucks!!
what's the deal with this magazine? the editor has clearly stated he ownes a 05, 6.0 PSD and has featured many ford trucks. they have written many tech articles on Edit engines like the 6.2L gm diesel. 
and this month's issue has a 4 page article on the powerstroke. there has been a few features on the cummins but where is all the real stuff? there has been not 1 tech article on the 12v in the magazine's 5 or so issues. where's the build ups on the 12v?? The engine that seemingly started it all, and undoubtibly is king of the hill has been totally ignored, why???
maybe the editor should take a look at some of the real trucks out there,
world's fastest truck -- 12v
world's speed record truck -- 12v
fastest 1/4 mile truck -- 12v
all the top sledpullers -- 12v
just about ever dyno day top trucks -- 12v
and this month's issue has a 4 page article on the powerstroke. there has been a few features on the cummins but where is all the real stuff? there has been not 1 tech article on the 12v in the magazine's 5 or so issues. where's the build ups on the 12v?? The engine that seemingly started it all, and undoubtibly is king of the hill has been totally ignored, why???maybe the editor should take a look at some of the real trucks out there,
world's fastest truck -- 12v
world's speed record truck -- 12v
fastest 1/4 mile truck -- 12v
all the top sledpullers -- 12v
just about ever dyno day top trucks -- 12v
12-26-2005, 03:48 PM
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i seen the article a few weeks ago where they compared the big three pulling 10k up 12 percent grade, good article but not for the cummins, took third place and then took a liftpump out on the way home
12-26-2005, 04:17 PM
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Just a note here...the Feature Editor [Carl] of Diesel Power, when that edition went to the stores is no longer with Primedia as he retired recently. You will see some improvements in the future.
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12-26-2005, 04:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Scotty
Just a note here...the Feature Editor [Carl] of Diesel Power, when that edition went to the stores is no longer with Primedia as he retired recently. You will see some improvements in the future.
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Not that it would take much to improve it.
They keep refering to optima batteries providing spark
12-26-2005, 04:32 PM
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how much would a magazine with out advertizers cost?
The last issue which they sent me in the mail had an article about changing your exhaust and removing the cat. no disclaimer about how it is illegal to alter your emmision system...there was also some other error in there that I found that is slipping my mind at the moment...having a senior moment
The last issue which they sent me in the mail had an article about changing your exhaust and removing the cat. no disclaimer about how it is illegal to alter your emmision system...there was also some other error in there that I found that is slipping my mind at the moment...having a senior moment
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12-26-2005, 04:49 PM
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Take the content in those rags with a grain of salt. Its cash driven and political in some cases.
Afterall one of the rags rated the 6.0 litre PS as the best engine a few months back. LOL
Maybe best means something different to them.
Don~
Afterall one of the rags rated the 6.0 litre PS as the best engine a few months back. LOL
Maybe best means something different to them.
Don~
12-26-2005, 05:38 PM
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I can understand the advertisments and brand loyalist editors. to be honest ive come to expect it. it's your right to have your own opinion on the "best".
but what i'm saying is how can any "turbodiesel enthusiast" (as the magazine claims) work on, drive, bomb, and then write articles on diesel trucks without including the 12v???
but what i'm saying is how can any "turbodiesel enthusiast" (as the magazine claims) work on, drive, bomb, and then write articles on diesel trucks without including the 12v???
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id like to see stuff written for first gens out their. however nothing can compare to the info found on this site that others have gone thru and can relate their experiences. 
12-26-2005, 06:18 PM
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I like the magazine it has alot of helpful information, the last mag had a article about a build up for an 05 that was kinda like your 05 Banana
intake, injectors, tanny upgrade, and an edge box.
And the ads in the mag are very good simply because it gives you more of a chance to check around for the best prices for upgrades on your rig.
this is just my 2 cents, i'm getting a subscription
intake, injectors, tanny upgrade, and an edge box.
And the ads in the mag are very good simply because it gives you more of a chance to check around for the best prices for upgrades on your rig.
this is just my 2 cents, i'm getting a subscription
12-26-2005, 06:18 PM
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Originally Posted by fredw
i seen the article a few weeks ago where they compared the big three pulling 10k up 12 percent grade, good article but not for the cummins, took third place and then took a liftpump out on the way home
Eric
12-26-2005, 09:38 PM
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what's the deal with this magazine? the editor has clearly stated he ownes a 05, 6.0 PSD and has featured many ford trucks. they have written many tech articles on Edit engines like the 6.2L gm diesel. and this month's issue has a 4 page article on the powerstroke. there has been a few features on the cummins but where is all the real stuff? there has been not 1 tech article on the 12v in the magazine's 5 or so issues. where's the build ups on the 12v?? The engine that seemingly started it all, and undoubtibly is king of the hill has been totally ignored, why???
maybe the editor should take a look at some of the real trucks out there,
world's fastest truck -- 12v
world's speed record truck -- 12v
fastest 1/4 mile truck -- 12v
all the top sledpullers -- 12v
just about ever dyno day top trucks -- 12v
and this month's issue has a 4 page article on the powerstroke. there has been a few features on the cummins but where is all the real stuff? there has been not 1 tech article on the 12v in the magazine's 5 or so issues. where's the build ups on the 12v?? The engine that seemingly started it all, and undoubtibly is king of the hill has been totally ignored, why???maybe the editor should take a look at some of the real trucks out there,
world's fastest truck -- 12v
world's speed record truck -- 12v
fastest 1/4 mile truck -- 12v
all the top sledpullers -- 12v
just about ever dyno day top trucks -- 12v
i BARELY GOT my first magazine and a bill from diesel power, after subscribing right after issue number one. I called them up and needless to say, not very pleasent, im not paying my bill and after this next issue im not getting anymore cause i refuse to pay the service... I got my magazine, front cover half torn off, and rips on most pages, not even wrapped up or protected.
Anyways, that editor, that owns the 6.0, he is gone, he is no longer with diesel power, i guess too much pressure for him or something, i dunno, but on a positive note, they had an article about the first cummins's this month, good reading, actually, the only good readin in the magazine
its all a sham for all the big money advertisers and their products.. no need to read all of it... i dont...
Tx