Bring Your Powerstroke Back to Life

You don’t have to put up with oil stains, blue smoke, and that sinking feeling every time you turn the key to start the engine. Kill Devil Diesel shortblocks are engineered to bring back the power, efficiency, and reliability your truck was meant to deliver. Tired of blow-by, worn-out internals, and leaving puddles of oil everywhere you park? Each KDD shortblock is CNC machined and hand-assembled to eliminate those issues for good—no more embarrassing leaks, no more whiffs of oil at stoplights, and no more crossing your fingers every time you turn the key. With state-of-the-art machining, unmatched attention to detail, and the highest standards in the business, our engines don’t just run—they’re built to dominate. Rediscover your truck’s potential with Kill Devil Diesel.

KDD S1 Shortblock – Torque Series

Features:

• Precision CNC Blueprint Machining: Full bore, deck, torque plate hone, and align hone for ultimate durability.

• New Pistons, Rings, and Bearings from Tier 1 OEM suppliers.

• Genuine Ford Connecting Rods - Proven durability for towing and daily driving.

• S1 Torque Series Camshaft: Engineered to maximize low-end torque and lower EGTs.

• KDD's Gen2 HD USA-Made Lifters for years of dependable service.

Performance Specs:

• Rated for 500 HP — ideal for daily driving, frequent towing, and occasional spirited driving with mild upgrades (recommended for stock injector/turbo setups).

• 3-Year Unlimited Mile Warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.

KDD S2 Shortblock – Sportsman Series

Features:

• Full CNC Blueprint Machining: CNC torque plate honed for precision and long-term stability.
• KDD Coated Pistons: Designed to handle higher EGTs and abuse from larger turbo/injector setups.
• Total Seal Gapless Piston Rings: To virtually eliminate Blow-By
• S2 Performance Camshaft: Balanced for power and durability in both work and play.
• KDD's Gen2 HD USA-Made Lifters for years of dependable service.
• Optional Forged Rod Upgrade: Choose Callies, Wagler or Carrillo for maximum strength.

Performance Specs:

• Rated at 650 HP — ideal for daily driving, moderate towing, and mild track use with supporting modifications (stock injectors to Warren 205/30, turbo up to KC Stage 3 VGT or 66mm non-VGT).

• 3-Year Unlimited Mile Warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.

KDD S3 Shortblock – Outlaw Series – Built for Records

Features:

• Precision CNC Blueprint Machining: CNC torque plate honed for maximum durability under extreme power.
• KDD Coated Pistons, delipped with valve reliefs: Unique soft-radius bowl and valve reliefs to accommodate KDD's s3 cam.  
• Total Seal Gapless rings to virtually eliminate blow-by
• ARP Main Studs
• USA Made Wagler connecting rods, the strongest rods on the market! 
• S3 Outlaw Series Billet Camshaft: Race-proven for maximum horsepower at the track.

Performance Specs:

• Rated to handle 1,000 HP — ready for nitrous, compound turbos, and repeat track passes.

• Proven capable of 9-second 1/4 mile passes (with supporting mods).

• Not ideal for towing; best suited for moderate to large single turbos, compound turbos, and nitrous.

• 3-Year Unlimited Mile Warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.

Unmatched Durability and Power

Every KDD shortblock is assembled by hand, right here in North Carolina, with the same components we trust on the track and the street. Choose from a range of upgrades — forged rods, billet camshafts, coated pistons, and more — to tailor your build to your exact needs.

Allow time for assembly — each shortblock is hand-built to order.

• Looking for a complete drop-in? Explore our Power Packages, including turbo, injectors, intake and exhaust manifolds and more, taking the guesswork out of choosing the right components for your KDD Longblock

Shipping Info
Shipping price covers freight delivery to a business address. For residential shipping, contact us at 252-725-1222 to arrange the details.

Questions?
Contact Sales@killdevildiesel.com for customization options, lead times, and ordering assistance.