From Borneo Drive convoys to record breaking builds—see what we've accomplished with our community.
Castrol CRB Turbomax Discover Borneo 2026
Overview:
The Castrol CRB TURBOMAX Discover Borneo 2026 convoy is an epic 1,700 km expedition exploring the beauty, culture, and demanding terrains across Borneo. Supported by KING DIESEL and Toyota Malaysia, the journey highlights engine endurance using the full synthetic Castrol CRB Turbomax engine oil.
Highlights:
Distance Covered: The convoy recently celebrated crossing the 1,700 km mark, traveling from Kota Kinabalu down to Sarawak.
The Turning Point: The crew reached the Jambatan Batang Lupar No. 1 in Sarawak, Malaysia's longest river-crossing bridge.
Talent & Personalities: The journey is spearheaded by hosts Tianlong, Grace Padan, and Jasmine Saran, with motorsport athlete Leona Chin joining the adventure.
2026 Sabah Drag Race in Tawau
Overview:
On race day at the 2026 Sabah Drag Race in Tawau, 'Si Kuning' (The Yellow) faced an uphill battle after suffering severe gearbox issues. This technical setback crippled its performance, dragging its Elapsed Time (ET) down to a sluggish 19 seconds. While many lost hope and wrote them off at the bottom of the grid, the team refused to throw in the towel.
Highlights:
The Setback: At the 2026 Sabah Drag Race in Tawau, severe gearbox issues left 'Si Kuning' at the very bottom of the grid with a painful 19-second ET.
The Turning Point: Drag racing isn't won on paper. Armed with a calm driver, a relentless crew, and a rock-solid strategy, the team fought back when everyone else had written them off.
The Glory: Defying all odds, Si Kuning made history by conquering the track and taking home the crown as the Diesel Remap Open Champion, clocking an unbelievable new Personal Best of 11.82 seconds!
King Diesel Borneo Drive 2025
Overview:
1,000KM diesel convoy featuring Si Kuning 5 Turbo.
Rain, heat, and terrain — real performance, not dyno numbers.
Highlights:
• 1,000KM+ Pan Borneo journey
• Rain, heat, and unpredictable terrain
• Stunning drone shots & convoy visuals
• Diesel culture united under one flag
• Powered by KING DIESEL® custom remaps
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Si Kuning 5 Turbo D-Max – The Icon
"Si Kuning Turbo King Diesel" refers to a specific Isuzu D-Max truck nicknamed "Si Kuning" ("The
Yellow") that has been modified by King Diesel with a five-turbo compound setup.
Why It’s Iconic
• Malaysia's first 5-turbo diesel truck
• Viral social media phenomenon
• Represents Sabah engineering & creativity
Technical Highlights - PROJECT SI KUNING 5 TURBO
• 5-Turbo compound setup
• Custom piping
• Performance fuel system
• Intercooler upgrades
• ECU custom remap by KING DIESEL®
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Press Conference Cult 2022
KING DIESEL® joined the CULT 2022 Press Conference at S.I.C.C to showcase Sabah’s diesel scene
and support local motorsports.
Highlights:
• Media coverage & interviews
• Exhibition of Si Kuning and team builds
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Tawau Et Drag Race Vol 1
Tawau has a long drag racing history, and King Diesel® proudly joined the scene with Si Kuning
and our diesel crew.
Smoke, speed, and pure Sabah motorsport energy.
Race Highlights:
• Multiple performance categories
• Strong participation across Sabah
• Our builds showcased reliability & acceleration
• Professional timing and organization
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MODIFICATION LIST
ENGINE & PERFORMANCE
- Custom 5-Turbo Compound Setup (Malaysia's first)
- King Performance Fuel System
- F55 Turbo (Thailand)
- 4inch thick intercooler (Thailand)
- Custom titanium piping
- Turbo manifold (Thailand)
- NP wastegate (Thailand)
- ECU custom remap by KING DIESEL®
CHASSIS & EXTERIOR
- Custom body sticker design
- Custom bonnet fabrication
- Monza carbon fiber bumper (Thailand)
- Custom exhaust tip
- Ironbar X-Bar & C-Bar (Thailand)
INTERIOR & CONTROLS
- OMP steering wheel
- Ironbar boost meter stand
- Sport bucket seats
BRAKING SYSTEM
- Endless brake calipers
- JEGS brake line lock
WHEELS & SUSPENSION
- Cosmis rim & tyre package
- Custom suspension setup