High-Class Cummins

1,300 Hp Wrapped in ’17 Silverado

- Mike Mcglothlin

Without a doubt, truck pulling is a remarkably dynamic form of motorsport. Pull order, changing track conditions, and the fact that it’s you versus 10, 20, or even 30 other competitors all makes predicting a winner nearly impossible. However, engine selection can greatly improve your chances of ending up out front. At the present time, that means campaigning a mechanically-injected Cummins. For years, Ryan Dedolph competed in the 2.6 class (now Limited Pro Stock) by way of Duramax power, but by 2016, he could see the writing on the wall: The GM V-8 simply couldn’t keep pace with the Cummins mills it was up against.

Being realistic about the environment he was competing in, Dedolph decided to drop a Cummins between the truck’s frame rails prior to the start of the ‘17 pulling season. At the same time, he wanted to give his ‘02 a fresh look. And with his build coinciding with the release of the redesigned ‘17 Chevy Silverado, the timing couldn’t have been more perfect. The new cab, doors, and fenders were sourced as GM overstock items and a lightly used bed was found locally, all of which were mated to a rolling chassis that’d already proven itself in the dirt.