Diesel Performance Podcast

Is There Enough Time To Make The Event? LB7 Build Down To The Wire | Jake Maher

Diesel Performance Podcast

Show Notes

"I will never own a diesel!" That's what shop tech Jake Maher said forever. Now he is rushing against the clock to get his LB7 build ready for two events, one that is less than two weeks away. The boys talk to Jake about his turn from anti-diesel to going absolutely HAM on restoring his regular cab. From a rusted out plow truck to a fresh, clean looking beast. Jake has a slew of modifications that keep changing as he hunts down lower time slips at the track, still having a blast sled pulling, and now getting the motor assembled and installed before the Cleetus event in a couple weeks and making his ultimate event goal, Sick Michigan Miles. If you love diesel enthusiasm and passion, you're going to love this episode!

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