KABOOM... Semi Truck DESTROYS TURBO & catches FIRE (120,000 lb LOAD)

[@1320video]

Can anyone figure out where the paint came off of? It's a stock color on something!

[@FullSendFarm]

I would look at the 90s Era Ford explorer Eddie bauers, something about it makes me think of those

[@Funnyman10910]

Just gonna take a guess at Millennium Jade from the R34 Skyline

[@jeebra7491]

Definitely Millennium jade imo

[@alexlaferriere7453]

Ford Silver Spruce Metallic

[@DragonSt3alth]

70s Oldsmobile

[@weylandlabelle2386]

I love the fact that 1320 branches out from street racing to cash days to track days to rig pulls now. So awesome!

[@lonetrader1]

Coming soon!: 1320 followes 2023 international DDR dolphin drag racing 🏁

[@ryanhogan6509]

Don’t forget cars off cliffs in alaska

[@drizzify7850]

Next up speed boat racing

[@orangejjay]

@@drizzify7850 1320 ... come do Quake on the Lake in White Lake, MI. lol

[@Blackpillinduced]

My dad drove truck for 35 years, he was like a big kid when he would watch these trucks, he would have enjoyed this. Love and miss you dad.

[@sandwichbar8226]

❤️

[@nickfrechette19]

People dont appreciate the life we have thanks to truckers... I'm sure your dad would of loved this too. 🤘

[@DJfireant789plus]

Your dad must've been a hell of a trucker. Much love from Vegas.

[@Oldhotdogwater]

I thank your dad for keeping us moving for those 35 years!🫡

[@Blackpillinduced]

Thank you all for the kind replies, he enjoyed what he did.

[@eagleone5456]

These trucks are incredible. The amount of torque it requires to twist and lift the chassis is immense!

[@protipskiptoendofvideoandr286]

Yup. Thats like 6k lbs and it's lifting it and twisting it like nothing

[@christiangraham4579]

@@protipskiptoendofvideoandr286 honestly it’s probably picking up more than that. That’s some power.

[@FourRulesRacing]

How much torque at the ring and pinion! You'd think the driveshaft U-joints would just grenade.

[@HSKFabrications]

All the horsetorques

[@darrylrenaud1157]

Majority of them are running Cat engines.. I know my c-15 used to be set too 600 hp and 2150 ft/lbs at the crank most of these guys are running the same engine block and head but with cams,injectors and turbos from the c-16/c-18 engines and such, those engines are cranking out anywhere from 1500-2400 hp you can just imagine the torque output 😳 I met up with the couture race team in notré damn and when they dynoed their truck it was making 2000hp at the wheels and it wasn't putting all the power down 😳... on top of all that.. these are all oem transmissions... oem rear ends and oem axles....

[@JPR3D]

"How much power?" "About 1500." "How much torque?" "All of it." I love how he goes from stone-faced racing driver to pure excitement.

[@rattledroar2426]

Watching a semi do a burn out is one of the most bizarre and strange but still incredibly awesome things to see.

[@wingersdingers]

Any stock semi will do MASSIVE burnouts, no problem.

[@Muddafukkas]

@@wingersdingers if you chain the axles down

[@TheVanderbone]

Dude I want whatever rear end that is that handles the power! Lol shorten that bad boy up for a drag car and never worry about breaking a rear end again.

[@davidward7781]

I want to take this time to thank Kyle for all the badass content over the years.

[@chesspiece81]

Kyle thank you for going to a semi truck race. It's really interesting to see something so different. I would like to have a garage update. I'm curious to see what happened with the ZR1 since the motor rebuild. I saw the beginning of the rebuild but never saw the finished product or update.

[@MrBassbump]

It was nice seeing this compared to the same boring Lambos, GTRs or some other typical drag car.

[@oldmanriver2251]

@@MrBassbump I mean it is a drag racing channel so your going to see a bunch of the typical fast car chassis a lot

[@MrBassbump]

@@oldmanriver2251 I understand, but it does get boring see the similar models of cars with the similar power plants racing. This was a breathe of fresh air

[@MrBassbump]

@@cd2920 these videos were awesome. Never would I have considered myself a Semi drag racing fan. It’s wild seeing the chassis of the rigs twist off the line then popping the front tire off the ground when the shift to second. 🤯

[@C0TT0NM0UF]

That all black pete used to be the man to beat. Dude was unstoppable

[@cjwilson3759]

9:08 if you don’t have time to watch everything now, sick content guys love seeing a new notification from you guys!!

[@tylerstickle49]

I'm a car guy through and through I absolutely love watching everything from drifting to drag racing to motor builds and body kits but damn it brings the kid out of me watching these videos. There's just something so cool and somewhat scary about these big powerful machines. Being in a family with a couple truckers that have had a few bad ass rigs they literally don't touch these trucks in any way shape or form. I couldn't imagine being inside of one of these things as they launch.

[@Matty.Hill_87]

Is giving them the horn the truck equivalent of slapping on your hazards after you gap someone? 🤣🤣

[@jaredandrews379]

Yes it is lol

[@brendangaroni3905]

Must be..cocky fucker makes him look like a a bad sport

[@X3Andy]

Yuuuuup lol

[@KA-om9oz]

Until your shit blows up

[@fordfan09]

Big rig laundry

[@christycullen2355]

I remember watching truck racing when I was a child. Was one of the coolest things ever, I've always loved truck racing since then. Crazy stuff

[@jesserosales1367]

Can you imagine at a stop light and see one pull off like that lol

[@QuitYoJibby-JabbinFool]

ABSOLUTELY the most amazing sight you'll EVER SEE.......

[@bugnut82]

At the start of the race at @3:21, I have never seen a more determined-looking human being, than this man.

[@magnumopus9058]

all that determination just to start late

[@cnknguyen]

Infinitely more enjoyable than seeing any R35 race.

[@Oldhotdogwater]

Facts!

[@jeepnutscotty]

Best comment here yet!!!

[@WowCreativeUsername]

Yeah, no oil-downs delaying racing for hours.

[@jjc5883]

Very much indeed, good sir

[@claudioarends2899]

More enjoyable then seeing any American v8 race. More like it.

[@1996FordBronco]

There’s just something amazing about a big rig doin a burnout 😂

[@DestroyerWill]

Wow I’ve never seen this format of motorsports before! Massive trucks doing burnouts, that’s insane 😀 I really enjoyed it.

[@StarDriver1]

They've been doing this in Canada for years.

[@michaelmeyer1914]

This was more common in the mid to late 1970's during the heyday of trucker convoys & the CB radios. Smokey & the Bandit had it's opening scene at a semi rally.

[@QuitYoJibby-JabbinFool]

@@StarDriver1 OHHHHH FOCK YA, BUD!!!!👍......JUST OUT FER A RIPPP!!

[@CrackheadBeaver]

search semi vs m5 or viper. These trucks are fast when empty

[@kentbeitel9966]

That’s probably one of the craziest sensations going that fast in something that is that heavy and sits that high. I have a lot of respect for these drivers! It seems a lot more difficult and tedious than regular car drag racing! 🤘🔥

[@MrTheHillfolk]

When I first got my license, I got a little rabbit GTI. They go decently. Well, I dropped a buddy off at the truck yard to grab his old cabover and follow him to the other yard to get the trailer. I hadda give it 2/3-3/4 pedal to keep up with him in acceleration Pretty sure that was an old 855 Cummins ,like a mid 80s model.

[@kentbeitel9966]

@@MrTheHillfolk yeah my brother drives semis and I road with him one time and I was actually surprised about the power, and how gears there were 🤯. But I have a gti as well a mk7 stage 2. Waiting on my new is38 turbo

[@thomasmetcalfe6640]

I drive trucks for a living and 30 or 40 mph seems so much faster in a truck than a car, you can feel the momentum

[@dmeemd7787]

I am drag racing and motorsports to the core and this is just SOOO awesome

[@barryhallsack8852]

Damn with diesel prices right now it's probably like 5,000 a pass.

[@jadensucks4496]

Chump change to these guys 😩

[@moe4772]

@@jadensucks4496 Exactly! Some of them got well over 100 - 200k + invested in them alone!!

[@reubenmorris487]

Just think about when something breaks.

[@gunteqkz2696]

@@reubenmorris487 it’s called having a maintenance bank account :)

[@ChadDidNothingWrong]

The EPA wanted to remove slightly more sulfur from the fuel using a more expensive process ....that spiked the cost up by an extra dollar in 2008 What's dumb is that sulfur created sulfur dioxide.... one of the most potent _anti_ greenhouse gasses. This implies the EPA believes global warming is less dangerous than the smell of diesel fuel..... And this matches with reality....at least until Antarctica is melted again like it normally is.

[@brandonbritt99]

the reaction of the driver in the beginning was awesome love to see the excitement these crazy trucks bring

[@Blacked_OutMedia]

That turbo blanket saved them so much in the long run 😂 imagine if the flaming oil show all over the engine bay...

[@ericjohnson8482]

Imagine if the seal went and it fed the oil into the intake side of the turbo.

[@Brabant076]

Imagine

[@Random12231]

Those Ford LTLs (opponent in ride along race) are some of my all time favorite trucks. Glad to see some still out there being run and cared for. Loving this content, keep up the great work.

[@monkey0550ify]

My neighbor who worked for Coca-Cola as a delivery driver ( retired in the 80s) bought his old truck from them and refurbished everything now uses it as his daily driver

[@QuitYoJibby-JabbinFool]

@@monkey0550ify THAT is amazing....I Absolutely love that

[@screwplanplaybook7121]

WHEN TURBO FINS COME APART THE OIL COMES OUT THE EXHAUST. GREAT VIDEO, THANK YOU.

[@samburkeg]

I'm only semi-interested in these races

[@michaellonghurst7291]

I see what you did there!

[@connorbaz5980]

Love how 1320 finally discovered the awesome world of Semi Truck Racing a little while ago. Keep up the awesome content y'all! ♥️

[@chesspiece81]

Street cars throw the hazards on when we win and semis apparently blow lay on the horns. LOL

[@CaptainXanax]

Lol I was saying he pulled the chute on that 2nd guy.

[@ILOVEBACONBOY2018]

Those horns are fun tho.

[@jonp1116]

This guy definitely wasn’t telling the whole truth about what’s done to the engine 😂 that isn’t just a turbo, manifold, and ecu upgrade lol

[@bluyxx6482]

youd be surprised man, ive built c15 cat engines and made over 900 hp on stock everything besides turbo and manifolds, (they make roughly 450-550 stock)

[@MT_HOE9]

@@bluyxx6482 I second this. As a CAT tech they definitely have strong engine internals. They are built to last stock, over built if you will.

[@dcdanger6151]

Fuel system is blueprinted, heads are ported no doubt

[@ianthompson2802]

@@MT_HOE9 have you seen the catle puller guy? Shame he passed away he make some nice trucks

[@460EFI]

Cat has industrial and marine variants of these engines doing over 1000 HP, factory, with warranties. The right cam, injectors, turbo and tuning can make north of 2000 HP on all Caterpillar-branded parts.

[@centermass4962]

Man you guys are killing it with all this new content. Please keep it up.

[@DanielP-lr1pu]

I've recently have been going to school for medium/heavy diesel trucks and man this is AWESOME too see! Thanks for the upload 1320!!

[@nicksavage1791]

Man is it impressive to see how fast they can get those big rigs moving

[@MrTheHillfolk]

A newer big truck with a late model engine bobtailing can give economy cars fits during acceleration if the drivers on his game.

[@codycumpton8729]

Keep it coming,can't get enough of these trucks and the guys behind them.

[@TheRich1981]

The color on that rig reminds me of the Eddie Bauer Edition Expeditions from the late 90s- early 2000s.

[@Phatchanz]

That was my thought as well, though I seem to remember those being a skosh greener... hmmmm

[@Ornelas11B]

The paint on this truck changes colors. Ford didn’t use anything like that on its SUV’s.

[@nbrowser]

1320 video...bringing the world any type of racing event...this time it's trucks, not long ago...vehicles flying off a cliff in Alaska, I can endorse this type of variety, thanks 1320 crew!

[@capthowdy126]

u guys need to start covering all types of races, this is awesome an theres so many out there that never get any attention. i could imagine how these guys are fighting to keep this sport alive with the epa an there new interpretation of the law.

[@protipskiptoendofvideoandr286]

Sc just passed a law saying fuck the epa

[@eberhartprotection4376]

EPA just got smacked down... supreme court...

[@billallen4793]

@@eberhartprotection4376 did that rpm thing get stopped?...from Wyoming USA 🇺🇸 🤠

[@eberhartprotection4376]

@@billallen4793 If its anything from the epa... Not enforceable unless its from congress.

[@jeffsmith6371]

not here for a long time here for a good time! dude came TO PARTY!

[@bb-ls3th]

Seeing the ole large cars drag always gives me goosebumps!

[@Galm276]

I love that you guys are covering every aspect of performance now, I don't really care for the big truck stuff, buts its nice that you're there for those that do!

[@olliethebully22]

I love how smoothly the Emcee goes from French to English.

[@strokersteve468]

Yes tabernac !!

[@xminusone1]

Yes. Alot of us can do that here in Québec.

[@Desert_Rogue_Tanker]

The actual speed may not be numerically fast in comparison to something like a Lambo but when you factor into how much power, torque and the weight of the truck,you realize that this thing is moving,and scarily fast at that

[@volvodoc01]

FACTS!

[@volvodoc01]

I could only imagine what it must be like to be in a truck like that! Brother-in-law had a early 2000’s peterbuilt with a CAT 15L in it. 500hp one if I recall correctly,, with a sleeper on it. Bobtailing , and as we stopped at a intersection , a kid in a late 90’s Chevy truck pulled alongside us… brother-in-law says ‘he thinks he can take me!….. watch this!….’…. Think he started in 4th gear… and that pickup got gapped big time!

[@Desert_Rogue_Tanker]

@@volvodoc01 I have some relevant experience as while I was in the US ARMY I was a tank driver and got the tank up to 35mph. Trust me I was moving....

[@offroadfozzy]

Bless the places that hold these specific events..

[@ZombieCleaner]

The whole truck twisting and lifting four feet off the pavement on the loaded runs is INSANE.

[@GTA_Clipzz]

Driveshaft torque ma boii

[@mikesimmons9102]

It’s so bad ass watching big trucks drag racing

[@killerta87]

He swapped turbo after being on fire, that's determination!

[@nickolascain2994]

Drag racing with the load. Twisting the chassis. That's some Powah

[@scottburrow8717]

Loving these truck videos for sure. Keep going to these events. Thanks for the videos

[@Tuberuser187]

I'm not really into drag racing, it just never caught my attention like other motorsports did but this? This is awesome, I love the mostly stock looking nature of them too.

[@JayMac]

Its always cool to see guys the first time Kyle walks up to them and then after a few times he’s treat like he’s known them forever lol

[@RukarioEnterprisesLLC]

0:24 with their sun covers Blue Truck "Please Let me Win" Gray Truck: "Hell naw"

[@Max-me9xq]

Man that guy really didn't give much info as far as what's done he was dancing around it so bad. The presidential 2 step

[@bettasandguppys]

the guy just put a new turbo 😎 and keept going

[@jchase5158]

Love the videos 💯 Keep it up. Need a 1320 semi!!!!!!!!

[@DBGrimson]

The color of that sweet truck Kyle, to me it looks like the same paint off the Eleanor from gone in 60 seconds the cage version. Man I'm loving this content, I'm like glued to the screen watching these. 👀👀👀

[@NOQUARTER_]

Don't think it's dark enough for Eleanor's color. Looks like Nardo grey or something real similar from BMW.

[@DBGrimson]

@@NOQUARTER_ thats right they did make it for the Bmw and Audi and I think Porsche too. Didn't dodge use it too as well? I like that color.

[@NOQUARTER_]

@@DBGrimson come to think about it I'm pretty sure they did. Hell I think almost all car companies have a color somewhat similar. Pretty sure BMW is or is 1 of the 1st to use that color scheme. And yeah it's a good lookin color on just about anything someone puts it on.

[@JaredR1996]

Semi trucks racing are becoming my favorite thing

[@Euphorica]

Lots of these races on yt. Go down the rabbit hole

[@johnaustin6673]

Do like the swan... but I have a long hood Pete with a hoped up KTA Cummins that will blow that thing away. She is detuned to 1150 HP now for mileage but she can be turned up to stupid.

[@orlandomoreno5326]

Im gonna say that they dont know nothing about them KTA'S LOL

[@joedominguez9052]

More semi content!!!!!! Love it!

[@75Beef]

1320: How much does the car weigh? Beater Bomb: 2850 1320: How much you think you're weighing (truck)? Semi: Yes.

[@drankfrebin]

The powerful over animated way of chewing gum, the whoops and hollers, the extreme excitement from grown men god damn I love this It's like smokey and the bandit people still alive Hell yeah Americans you rock y'all!

[@valentinsantiago277]

Broke and winning is still winning. AWSOME!

[@nousername9742]

The white W900 with the blue chicken lights I know him he’s a great guy he built that truck from the ground up I remember when he first started they got that truck done fast too for a event even his work trucks are clean and bad ass ‼️🫡

[@unamusedarchitect1646]

Those French Canadians sure have some fast trucks

[@martijnvkk]

Love that you also cover this, im from holland so i dont even see such truckes

[@pie23789]

If that semi is the paint code for millennium jade that is fucking awesome

[@babarnett1987]

It really does look like they used millennium jade on it

[@TheRich1981]

that does look very close. I thought it looked a bit like a 1999 Eddie Bauer Edition Ford Expedition with Spruce Green Metallic paint and tan fender trim.

[@foxguyday]

Thank you so much for bringing us a variety of content

[@392Cherokee]

Time for Kyle to build a 1320 race semi 👊🏻

[@skyb2149]

That announcer guy is definitely part of the Boomhauer family.....

[@Icemanrc]

"Only pulled local light freight, never hauled heavy"

[@lawrencehenry1326]

I cant believe it. He got the turbo so hot it caught fire ! WTF Great job man ! That spool (turbo whistle) is exactly why i started loving trucks 40 years ago and driving them 32 of those years.

[@TheSleepyMechanic0524]

Weird to gatekeep a paint code.. not all that special.

[@SortaProfessional89]

Truckers are a different breed. But I agree it's kinda just sad.

[@Dee-mm1bt]

What does this mean

[@Mostly-Nuts]

Imagine being able to see color 🤡

[@orangejjay]

Must be a Corvette owner too. My paint code is best paint code!

[@Bullshittt]

@@Dee-mm1bt think means just hiding a paint color. Probably just not letting others knowing their specific paint color of truck

[@CornFedZ06]

Been following this stuff on KZbin for years. Love it so much. Also stream powered tractor pulls. Murica

[@MarineVet]

You should see the flames coming out of the much larger exhaust of a 3516 Cat or 4000 Detroit when they lose a turbo hauling 400 tons uphill. They look similar to an old F-5, lighting the afterburners at night on takeoff from MCAS Yuma. Then the white smoke rolls out in huge plumes when the driver backs out of the throttle. Replacing those oil-soaked exhaust blankets isn't fun either.

[@davereiland9921]

I’d like to see 400 tons being pulled uphill.

[@OkieDoke18]

Steve Goulets W900 shoots nothing but flames!

[@MarineVet]

@@davereiland9921 Find a open pit mine and watch the haulage trucks, e.g., Cat 797 (mechanical drive system), Komatsu 930E (AC electrical drive system), hauling waste material and ore out of the pit.

[@Kefoo_]

-- Favorite passenger @5:11.

[@StarDriver1]

Whewn the turbo breaks, it usually breaks the impellar, and the shaft comes out and goes down into the exhaust, now you have that hole with 60 plus PSI of hot oil going through that hole. That's where the fire came from. I've seen trucks blow a turbo and oil the entire side of the trailer down.

[@prestonwarren2692]

I remember watching this a few years ago thinking. This is the most badass thing ever. I knew it was gonna catch one. It's just so much different from your everyday motorsports.

[@tempestofruin]

Don't care what anyone says Diesel racing is insane and amazing!

[@opossom1968]

stepping up the content! I was a truck driver back in the day. Glad you included this in your content.

[@rogue8331]

this is the stuff i live for. giant trucks, giant hp, and those damn exhaust brakes🥵

[@bluyxx6482]

engine brakes* but agreed

[@rogue8331]

@@bluyxx6482 my b

[@RedMo46]

@@bluyxx6482 jake brake technically just holds the exhaust valves open right via oil pressure right? Something like that. So… both? 😂

[@abrahammadera6505]

Excellent video love the semi trucks 1320 keep the videos coming.

[@vincentrobinette1507]

"Mo Power" must have a really good transmission, to withstand so many passes, and maintain reliability! That's a lot of hard shifts.

[@inactive67]

About a third of what he would be doing up the grapevine in Cali

[@460EFI]

1650 torque transmissions live behind 2200+ ft-lbs in working trucks, every day. Mine is one of them. Eaton builds up to 2250 rated transmissions, which are SIGNIFICANTLY more expensive, but, obviously, have the robustness to match.

[@AutoMotoCha9L]

Awesome video

[@snarl3027]

Blow on the fire 👏 👏 👏

[@duramaxklem1491]

So glad you got a chance to see some beautiful country side.

[@erscustoms911]

More semi’s noice!!

[@bighomieJ5X]

I dont think the EPA was at this event 😂😂😂😂

[@YagersAutoBarn]

Now I see why the wood at home depot is so expensive, they took it all to load down these things.

[@Buck_Em_Garage]

This stuff really has me watching 1320! Thanks for covering. Come watch in Notre Damme du Nord August long. 20 minutes from home for me! :)

[@Buck_Em_Garage]

Teach me how to record and edit properly, I’d gladly represent your brand in Northern Ontario.

[@SmokeDelivured]

semi drivers are fucking nuts. a full turbo swap in 25 minutes after an engine fire.

[@andyarmstrong5378]

They are really easy to change its 4 bolts 2 clamps and oil lines they don't take long with all the room they have

[@ohhman9400]

EPA is probably having an heart attack as they watch this video

[@landon390]

First of all this is so cool!! Secondly I appreciate how 1320 video is diversifying the content!!

[@nickmudd]

The ability of these truck drivers to jam those long throw gears and quickly skipping through the gears they want when not towing

[@iobenborbiliac5960]

Rev matching and floating, plus quick on the selector switch 🤙

[@13699111]

Thank you for bringing the world of racing video's to us all !!!

[@dublkrossr2059]

Hey 1320 can you find out what they're running for fuel (#1 blend etc) and is there any added Cetane. And of course thanks for covering the Big Rigs. I liked driving the old school trucks prior to emissions BS and the newest electronic units. Unfortunately the FMCSA/DOT keeps over regulating us and has been turning trucking into a 9-5 job for those with no skill. Automatics and electronic gizmos are poop

[@Torta--is--PLUR]

Pure fucking Adrenaline is what they run on

[@dublkrossr2059]

@@Torta--is--PLUR As do I Mj,,,, started in December 1999 and I've probably got around 2 1/2 million miles so far across America. Check out the Iowa 80 truck stop. Cool place.

[@Anthony-qg3qo]

I loved the rigs in the 80s, seen some with full blown bars in the sleeper. I miss the vans of the 70s and 80s, beautiful art work

[@Usmc913]

All Semi trucks should be allowed to have zero emissions control devices and as much horsepower and torque as possible. Let these people move loads across the country as fast as possible 😂.

[@panamatrucking]

I get the jk but you don't want those things moving +130km/h with +80ton on the back, but still they do 😂

[@random13627]

this is better than any of the videos you guys made, coming from a tucking home this video was beautiful. thanks 1320~ !

[@wiscowendigo4753]

Hell yea! All that money to run a 57 second quarter mile 🤣

[@johnsnow5239]

Lol..yeah but in reality they actually run the quarter in the 12 to 14sec range. Which is pretty damn quick.

[@bman1668]

@@johnsnow5239 no way they can run 12-14 sec in quarter no way not with all that weight without the trailer semi weights 20-27k lbs or more just truck by it self

[@orlandomoreno5326]

@@bman1668 Oh yes they can

[@shinymud7]

It’s very nice of you to do something different than cars! These trucks have been racing for many years so it’s nice to see that you’re videoing their racing also. Keep it up great videos I’m gonna shake your hand one day!

[@g1967]

Imagine the fuel cost...🥶

[@hitlercat7341]

Imagine the air pollution

[@kowboy.kez359]

@@hitlercat7341 actually diesel smoke goes down not up, so blame pollution on rockets and airplanes, not on diesels

[@hitlercat7341]

@@kowboy.kez359 That's an illusion, the black soot you're seeing may in fact seem like it's going down , but that's only because of the air being dragged behind the vehicle. The rest you don't see does in fact go " up".

[@kowboy.kez359]

@@hitlercat7341 it does not, been around diesels my entire life and even sitting still it goes down not up

[@hitlercat7341]

@@kowboy.kez359 I'm happy for you although it seems as if you have a hankering to be right, Could it be from being around diesels all your life? Ancient astronaut theorists say yes.