Adding Propane Injection and Nitrous Boost to a Chevy Duramax Diesel - Classic Trucks! S5, E3

The diesel performance race is heating up, but how high can it go? Stacey decides to see by pushing and tweaking a new 4x4 Chevy duramax diesel to show just how much power can be squeezed out of a diesel without blowing it up. This show is all about big numbers, big power, and how to win money from your unsuspecting friends.
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[@1FastKarNascar]

R.I.P Speed TV .. early 2000’s tv shows were the shit

[@bmstylee]

Yep. I miss the show Victory By Design. I think Alain de Cadenet hosted the show. Automotive history at its best.

[@elonmust7470]

Big commercials

[@leoarc1061]

Great acting!

[@Brock_Landers]

Yeah, I miss those days.

[@Brock_Landers]

Anyone remember the old fishing shows that were on TNN early in the morning on Sundays? Bill Dance Outdoors, Fishing with Roland Martin, Lunder's Outdoors, and coverages of the B.A.S.S. championships? I would sit every Saturday and Sunday morning and watch them until noon when they would switch programming.

[@crashcourseinbruhsurgery]

The truck that made Hank Hill sweat profusely.

[@bmstylee]

Bwaaaahhhh. Damn it Bobby.

[@elonmust7470]

Hank hill is a closet liberal democrat..

[@bmstylee]

@@elonmust7470 Well he was born in New York City while Cotton was there to assassinate Castro.

[@bigbertha441]

LMAO

[@RadDadisRad]

But it rolled coal...

[@amniconvalleyangus]

“If your truck came with a catalytic converter, make sure you put it back on.” Oops...

[@stevetrojano1595]

Early 2000s diesel performance was like the wild west. All the injectables! While you're at is stack a few programmers and set them all on kill!

[@illuminatedperspectives2894]

Propane is such a Hank Hill answer to making more power on a truck

[@bmstylee]

Hey. Hank sells propane and propane accessories with honor and integrity.

[@balzarini51]

Hank hill has respect for propane, not This psycho trailer park propane shit

[@LBZDreamer]

Lmfao

[@rythmrider2]

Take a shot every time he says bully dog😂

[@zackarygranger9623]

rythmrider2 you’d be wasted 5 minutes in

[@Thedave2224]

Welcome to trucks today we’re going to show you how to send your Allison transmission straight into limp mode lol

[@01cumminsho26]

So old school. Propane has been dead in the diesel world for like 10 years lol. 426hp at the wheels is so easy to make even on an old LB7 without injecting anything into it.

[@Brock_Landers]

So, when I was a teenager I went to the Diesel Institute of America and our year end test was to pull a city bus into the shop, tear the engine out of the back of it, rebuild it and install it again. If it ran properly, we passed, and we did. One of our special field trips was to go to the port and inspect a container ship's 9 cylinder Wartsila diesel. They handed me a single piston ring and it was 4 feet in diameter and as thick as your hand all the way around. You can imagine how much power and torque that engine makes to move a 100,000+ ton ship. Plus, it had a turbocharger that was about as big as my Peterbilt attached to it.

[@jrwhite9915]

all these shows were nothing but 30 minute commercials for aftermarket parts

[@csgarage999]

And Kim kardashians wasn’t ?

[@democratshateamerica8196]

Looks like a man in his mid 50s “customized” this truck and never puts it to work and washes it at least 3 times a week.

[@tt7hvn]

Because trucks are now status symbols and not a representation of people that do work.

[@Brock_Landers]

@falchulk This is true. I am 36 and I drive multiple trucks every day, although I work with mine because I deliver oilfield equipment to gas pads here in the northeast. Alot of people just buy a truck to drive every day, but in reality they're just like people with cars. People modify their cars, but they don't work out of them, and alot of people regard buying a truck as just having another vehicle and they never haul anything more than the occasional furniture piece for a friend. My manager is from Canada and both him and his wife drive trucks and you know she's never hauled anything in hers, that's just what they prefer to drive instead of a car. My point is that you don't have to work with your truck to own one, it's a lifestyle choice like started above. Some people just like to sit up high over the road when they drive. I've owned many trucks in my lifetime so far. I own 6 of them right now including a 2014 Peterbilt 367, a 2014 Ford F-750, a 2011 Ford F-550, a 2017 Ford F-550, a 2014 Dodge Ram 3500HD, and a 2015 Chevrolet 2500HD, ALL diesel trucks for hauling, and I also own 5 gooseneck and fifth wheel trailers for these trucks. I daily the Ram.

[@jedidiah4004]

That's a beautiful truck just needs some 35/12.50s

[@Icutmetal]

I think he pulled into the closest Auto Zone and said “give me one of everything.”

[@ami2evil]

Well good for you oil boy!

[@TexasGTO]

All that work for nitrous and they put a 25hp jet in? ooook...

[@XanderJuhasz]

Well you have to understand that this was almost twenty years ago man lol. That's the same reason that diesel is cranking out such small and uneven numbers haha

[@andruivey3937]

I was wondering if this was new content or if it came out in the early 2000s like it seems when I was a kid lol

[@TexasGTO]

I understand it's old. I watched these every weekend morning when they came out lol but still they had the ability and the knowledge it would handle it. At least 75 shot would have made way more sense.

[@christopherbernhardt]

@@TexasGTO late response, but I feel like they didn't want to give people the idea to do something that may blow their engine. 75 isn't a lot, but it can be enough to start knock, especially when you're considering whatever else they got from the propane.

[@Itsjustgaming859]

@@TexasGTO gotta take into account that those year duramaxs weren’t the best in terms of strength, I mean those were some of the first development duramaxs when they were still working out all the kinks, plus you can tell it’s old do to the fact I doubt people are doing propane injection anymore these days. Most people are twin and triple turboing their diesels now a days and they actually make triple turbo kits for the duramaxs now, plus most set ups have nitrous just for turbo spool and not so much for down track runs. They are running 4 times the amount of HP now compared to then as well, I mean last duramax I saw on the dyno was well over 2,000HP and like 3,000 flbs of torque. It was also a built truck too though were as this one was probably stock internals but even so people are running 700HP in duramaxs easily with stock internals which is still pretty crazy in my opinion.

[@nin6246]

It's like everyone on this show talks and dresses like it's the 90's. I appreciate that.

[@roudyroy1]

392 ft.lbs of torque. now production trucks are pushing over 1000 stock.... we've come a long way

[@solomonstello]

Yes we have. A 2023 F-350 is my dream truck.

[@solomonstello]

I really want to do these mods to it; Imagine the stats on the dyno!!

[@rangerdanger9485]

Early Saturday or Sunday mornings spending most of the morning time and early afternoon watching trucks and 4 x 4

[@fddriver02]

Throwback! I grew up watching these guys.

[@sketchyssk8shop]

Man stacy and joe look young in this one. Rember when it aired. I feel old

[@TheAnonymous1one]

I wish this show was still around Stacey is a cool guy

[@jeremiah-om7zl]

It still is, just not named trucks

[@axxisblack]

It seems this is a clip from the golden age of modern TV! Ohh good times

[@chrisestill8825]

Somebody got a few JC Whitney gift cards for Christmas. Just needs the stick on fender vents and a LUND visor to be complete

[@jamienielson4340]

426hp is the best that dyno ever saw..... Dear God someone show that man a turbo big block

[@RecipeToAnarchy]

It’s a diesel shop I think

[@deerlakediver5554]

Several propane suppliers have declined to fill my tank because the expiration stamp on the tank was not visible without climbing under the truck. They are also required to do a visual inspection before filling. We ended up relocating the tank into the bed. Also lowers the risk of tank damage or puncture on gravel roads.

[@Freekniggers]

Not if you use the bed

[@TRUCKOCD]

Ahhhh, this is so retro. I had a 2005 6.0L Powerstroke diesel with a Bully Dog GT Platinum programmer, literally just mounted on my a pillar had a touch screen 4 pre loaded tunes, ability to scan trouble codes, just plugged right into the obd II port.

[@TheSaldanaFam]

The bronco frame in the background, I drooled over that project

[@karlsmith2570]

I actually remember seeing the payoff of the Bronco project vehicle

[@andytommykeddy3224]

0:45 what kind of computer is that? Lmao

[@bmstylee]

Almost 20 year old technology.

[@ericstevenson3738]

Apparently, its a Magnavox 😁

[@maxwelllevy5760]

This was in the early 2000s

[@a456987]

Probably windows 98

[@Freekniggers]

Atari

[@jenseninterceptors]

This is awesome, in 2005 it was plug and play but now you don't have to do anything because the horsepower and torque are crazy, but nice to know you can still tweak and be safe hehe

[@mikejackman4416]

Stacy looks like he’s having a crap running the dyno

[@trentdawg2832]

Yea he does, u see that strain action

[@codycall6513]

Ahhh ha ha ha! Nitrous 32 hp gain. 🤣

[@trackpackgt877]

People forget back then that was good horsepower and torque numbers!! If you had a truck that ran that good You Were the King!!! were spoiled now my tuned 2.7 ecoboost is making 400 hp and 500 tq at the flywheel modern horsepower wars even with trucks!! But i love these old 90s episodes with Stacy David i watched as a kid its nostalgic!!!

[@honestwork2494]

I forgot to put my cat back on what do I do 😂

[@numlockkilla]

Joe and stacy. Those 2 should of done a show. Hell today guys. 2 legends.

[@jacobeakright6387]

I remember that episode loved it

[@kevenhiemie]

I think Stacy and Joe would have been a team like none other.

[@kevenhiemie]

I don't recall Stacy and Joe having a show together. The original hosts of TRUCKS were Stacy David & Mel Fair and the original hosts of ENGINE POWER were Chuck Hanson & Joe Elmore.

[@benkinnard7095]

someone correct me if I am wrong but doesn't the 2008 and newer ford 6.7 powerstroke make 400 hp and 800 torque stock, about not much less than this duramax with several thousand dollars of power adders

[@codycall6513]

Dude wears the tightest pants it’s hilarious! And a mullet to boot! 😂😂😂😂

[@brettkoeshall2325]

A badass truck Stacey.

[@alanrlocklear]

Finally, an episode of Trucks! Was getting tired of seeing engine builds and classic car builds.

[@Pgcmoore]

outstanding!!!

[@DeadBodyBrian]

You've never seen nitrous on a diesel but this company miraculously makes this Bolt on kit!

[@diggLincoln]

Propane tank right next to a aluminum driveshaft genius

[@jon8107]

Lmao that Allison hated life

[@Icutmetal]

That truck looks like it was driven thru the accessory aisle at an AutoZone store.

[@tommyj674]

I like this guy!

[@aboutdoors2290]

Ya this truck definitely blows up after the video

[@loadmaster61]

Have you tried the high performance diesel fuel from Houston. 62 cetane

[@krisi.2011]

Bigger turbo and tune done with exhaust

[@connorw4390]

190 horse and 390 torque lol. Funny to think modern gas motors in trucks are beating those numbers handily.

[@rangerdanger9485]

This is back when the show was really good

[@TurboLSRanger]

Propane injection 🤣

[@xMrJanuaryx]

You know on movies when trucks roll over and explode? Yeah, this is that kind of truck.

[@Freekniggers]

Ahh the mystery is finally solved.

[@rhunter3406]

and I made that on my stock injector/turbo LBZ no problem without LOLgas and propane

[@ajbritton1569]

where did you get the propane injection because i cant find it on bully dog

[@723kwrenn]

Don't wanna lose bed space.........bed is carpeted

[@areeskinwar7274]

Does anyone know if this can be done to Nissan or Toyota hilux - 2.5 - 3L engines I searched and didn't come up with anything. I don't see why it won't work but it sounds cheaper to add propane for more power. in my country it's $5 usd for a tank of propane

[@formerfarmer1718]

You are not talking about the amount of BTUs in diesel v. gasoline v. propane. Fact is that diesel has lots more heat than gasoline. Hot air moves the pistons!

[@balzarini51]

Those power numbers 😭😭😂😂

[@sparkywilson1405]

The banjo absolutely kills me.

[@BigEightiesNewWave]

Stacey BIG PACKAGE David.

[@james10739]

Damn you better put a drive shaft loop around the drive shaft with that propane tank right there

[@rangerdanger9485]

This was this show at its best If Stacey Austin and Elmore got together magic.

[@james10739]

I remember this episode

[@bmstylee]

Propane and propane accessories.

[@skrillah6259]

Nice

[@evanliska7384]

Anyone know if this truck is still around today

[@Mr.Killswitch]

Powernation uploading these videos as if they aren’t old AF and outdated as hell!

[@jon8107]

Fun Builder 🤣

[@ez68eldo]

Nice CRT monitor.

[@mattward330]

Insane to think all they needed was efi live to get that #. I miss the days of Trucks Stacy was great.

[@mikethatguy27]

Stacey David was my role model!!

[@BrendanMX]

Ahh the good ol days before tuning

[@matthewmaca6675]

I like how you used hose clamps on the heater tubes but not on pressurized propane tubes

[@swampcritterisbackbaby1740]

That tube isn't under high pressure at all.

[@Tx_P71]

7.3l powerstroke laughing in the background

[@ripfletching]

It’s nice to see how there was no profanity and people were much kinder just a few years ago

[@andrewpeterson7313]

Classic trucks and classic computers lol

[@andrewmasonwerdna]

9:19 "the perfect speed ball..."

[@73xlh]

Mullets!!! Wire tie that shit up!!

[@jeeplivion]

Joe and Stacey look the same after all these years lol

[@Freekniggers]

Thats because it is from years ago duh lol

[@jeeplivion]

@@Freekniggers I know that

[@Freekniggers]

@@jeeplivion oh ok, I was unable to infer that from the information provided.

[@jeeplivion]

@@Freekniggers fair, watching this throw back and knowing what they look like now is what my context was.

[@garymason2815]

So level 4 kit adds 30 hp. I think I'll go with nx

[@jessemurray1757]

I loved Stacy on this show. Gears is nothing but a big ole advertisement.

[@Shreddiespaghetti]

Good Lord that truck is absolutely horrendous.

[@Mr_Ruhl]

I think it would look good if they got rid of the bug visor, roof rack, and decals/graphics. Then lightly smoked out all the chrome and lights. IMO this would really clean it up!

[@democratshateamerica8196]

Mr. Ruhl no that’s still considered truck rice

[@Mr_Ruhl]

@@democratshateamerica8196 what would you consider not rice?

[@clintonjohnston2970]

Is this a Bullydog commercial cause I'm not sure

[@anaickaube17]

Looks as cheesy as a 2000's tv show with the camera 😂

[@datraktorman69]

Well,that's because it is a cheesy early 2000's show

[@jdirt1982]

THAT CAMEL TOW THOUGH !!!!!! 😩😩😩

[@69yenko65]

Good ol' moose knuckle. Chicks dig it

[@JustWasted3HoursHere]

I had no idea James Belushi was one of your presenters!

[@bigmarkdarula]

Joe in on the time machine

[@DYLANTRIES]

How old is this episode lol I grew up watching these with my dad and dont remember stacey being on trucks

[@tank0military]

Around 2006

[@pascobori9099]

Stacey was man's man that show isn't much now

[@nchammontree]

After the check from BullyDog cleared they crushed the truck.

[@723kwrenn]

Bye bye Guage pillar @13:25

[@BigEightiesNewWave]

what a mess...have to plumb it to heater...PASS

[@crazeguy26]

I seen the mess it makes when raw Propane gets in the intake. nothing is left of the front clip and the cab's fire wall is push in.

[@adamshine5]

You more than doubled horsepower by adding propane?

[@MississippiMudMX]

i wonder where this truck is nowadays. thing was beautiful

[@nasislike8744]

Holy shit younger Stacy David

[@OIR339]

What are some of the best mods for a Duramax though? These seems like overkill

[@mattgrooms3298]

OIR modern day max effort tune on stock lb7 parts will make 450+ easy. No need for any of this garbage.

[@kenshinhimura9387]

@@mattgrooms3298 and blow your transmission very quickly.

[@gasfiltered]

When these engines first came out, Gale Banks was spinning them to 7000rpm and making ludicrous power. I'm sure all that research went somewhere. It isn't like a 12v Cummins tractor engine that you can literally bolt 200hp on, these are more dependent on the tune.

[@OIR339]

gasfiltered that’s what i was thinking. I have a 12v and all that’s needed to make some good power is play with the p pump a little

[@mattgrooms3298]

Kenshin Himura that is completely down to the driver.

[@teaganwalsh7011]

Something I've never seen go on a diesel? It's funny how far technology has gone since he was host, every performance diesel that's worth a damn has nitrous now.

[@trevenjones7168]

Literally a bigger turbo, injectors, and tuner and it would already beat 427 😂

[@brussell639]

That 1980 haircut is hilarious.

[@Icutmetal]

I think he’s still got the same haircut today.

[@Conway16o]

So you added 30hp, with Nitrous....Sounds like you need a better set up.

[@ToxicMisfitsYt]

Conway16o that’s what I’m saying but I’m guessing he didn’t have enough injector left in the truck to get full Benefits. Just a turbo upgrade nowadays would make more then those numbers for cheaper

[@Conway16o]

@@ToxicMisfitsYt exactly.

[@zebmccollum]

They should have done more pipe work, like a better down pipe, no catalytic converters, muffler, y-pipe, cooler pipes, and all that Jazz, and smog pump delete if that truck had it, which more than likely had. They probably had to comply with the laws though.

[@Ryanmoody89]

Before tuning was a big thing. Bet if he used the tuners we have now with that build that thing would make monster #s.

[@davidboyd5831]

I saw a lb7 back in 03 run 13.50 in the 1/4 with that tune only

[@slscout]

People really put those accessories on their trucks back then? 😂

[@notquitearealperson]

Scott Scout you must not live in the southern US because trucks like this are pretty common in georgia

[@ObsTurdBucket]

Aside from all the decals and stuff I dig the look.

[@XanderJuhasz]

@@ObsTurdBucket definitely an early to mid 2000s vibe going lol.

[@PrivateBeeBop]

Wonder where this truck is right now, it's cool, except the front bumper...hate those. Also, Joe is so damn young I almost didn't recognize him.