Austin Doidge & The 2,500 HP Firepunk Anteater
Austin Doidge & The 2,500 HP Firepunk Anteater
When Ohio native Austin Doidge rolled into Rudy’s for the opening event of the season, the goal wasn't just to make passes, it was to make a statement. Driver of the legendary Firepunk Anteater Dodge Ram, Doidge laid down a personal best of 4.70 seconds at 154 mph, proving that this setup is primed for a winning season.
The Heart of the Anteater: D&J Precision Machine Enforcer
Making 2,500 horsepower reliably in diesel drag racing requires an engine build capable of handling extreme cylinder pressures and massive boost levels without flinching. Under the hood of the Anteater sits the crown jewel of heavy duty performance: a D&J Precision Machine Enforcer Deck Plate Long Block.
The D&J Precision Machine Enforcer Deck Plate Long Block is a fully assembled, custom blueprinted 6.7 Cummins engine built to handle extreme boost, high cylinder pressures, and max effort performance applications. Engineered for maximum stability under high boost applications, the Enforcer Deck Plate long block utilizes sleeve reinforcement and billet main caps to practically eliminate block twist and fatigue. Doidge’s specific configuration pushes the envelope of diesel engineering:
- Engine: D&J Precision Machine Enforcer with Deck Plate Design
- Bottom End: Billet Main Caps for bulletproof crank support
- Valvetrain: Custom Roller Cam setup
- Fuel Delivery: 500% 6.7L Cummins Injectors
- Turbocharger: GT55 91mm
- Power Adder: 5-stage Nitrous Kit setup
- Total Output: 2,500+ Horsepower
A Cummins diesel technician by trade, Doidge built, tunes, and maintains this Dodge Ram himself, logging over 1,000 passes across over a decade of racing. When it came to choosing an engine, choosing D&J Precision Machine was a no brainer. "I chose D&J Precision Machine for, hands down, the best engines and the only wet deckplate engine! I believe they truly are the best quality on the market and are leading in innovation,” Doidge Says.
Chasing History in 2026
With a 4.70 at 154 mph baseline already set early in the season, Doidge isn't taking his foot off the throttle. He has two major milestones locked in his sights for the remainder of the year:
- Claiming the ODSS Points Championship
- Shattering the 4WD Record
With Firepunk tuning and D&J Precision Machine horsepower providing the foundation, Austin Doidge has all the ingredients needed to write his name in the record books this season.
