We'll have to wait for the details, but I guess our February meet will be in Alvarado. We had a good time there last year. :)

Sorry I missed you guys at Brian's! :(
Had a communications SNAFU with our itinerary down there that didn't leave enough time for the round trip.

We'll be in Alvarado for sure - anyone besides Brian pulling for the Team? (ahem... RJ :D)
And Robert we need you to pull too... even if it's just the WW! [coffee]

Brian got my 3 wheeled wonder back on the road with all 4 spinning! [guitar]

Thanks soo much for the help! I hate not being home to do my own work![duhhh]

We'll be in Alvarado for sure - anyone besides Brian pulling for the Team? (ahem... RJ :D)

TEAM LAZAR rides again! Bgt a Pulling Hook (3" Linnette Ring) with Alvarado in mine. Not as fancy as most but adjustable.... and found a used one WAY under, by half, the usual $300-$400 they seem to cost everywhere.
I'll bring my factory rear bumper in case of Ranch Hand carnage. [laugh]

RJ

EDIT: Found this thread. Alvarado is on the 23rd! :)
http://competitiondiesel.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19430

TEAM LAZAR rides again! Bgt a Pulling Hook (3" Linnette Ring) with Alvarado in mine. Not as fancy as most but adjustable.... and found a used one WAY under, by half, the usual $300-$400 they seem to cost everywhere.
I'll bring my factory rear bumper in case of Ranch Hand carnage. [laugh]

RJ

UM....if that Ranch Hand fails.....My money is on that your stock bumper wont fit as well......haha.....[laugh]

I wasn't far away (West and Waco), but I couldn't get turned loose long enough to get out that way.
Mike, my roommate finally cleaned out his jeep and found that hardware you had sent back in October. [duhhh]

Brian got my 3 wheeled wonder back on the road with all 4 spinning! [guitar]

Thanks soo much for the help! I hate not being home to do my own work![duhhh]

Good on BrIan. :) Nothing in the world can replace good friends.

Well nothin works my way I just found out I have a tournament that ends that same day so I doubt I will get to make it to the pull either! I will be making it to probably all the other ODRA events though.

Alvarado was a blast last year! I will do my best to make it and bring our Chapter Mobile living quarters for anybody that wants to stay in it.[guitar]


I've got some big plans for my own truck this year....but I just don't think I can pull them together before Feb. 23rd! Tax Refund where are you???[whistle]

Can't wait to see Rowland and Brian pull!


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Alvarado was a blast last year! I will do my best to make it and bring our Chapter Mobile living quarters for anybody that wants to stay in it.[guitar]


I've got some big plans for my own truck this year....but I just don't think I can pull them together before Feb. 23rd! Tax Refund where are you???[whistle]

Can't wait to see Rowland and Brian pull!


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go ahead and toast your tranny its been holding on this long it time to let it go. it would make for a good show.

Sorry, but I got banned from talking about that subject anymore on North Texas DTR threads! [laugh][laugh]


R U coming? R U gonna pull?
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ill be there but i dont think the stock clutch is up for a pull and im not really looking foward to fixing anything right now. all my money is getting dumped into the jeep money pit! working on putting a 350 in it.

go ahead and toast your tranny its been holding on this long it time to let it go. it would make for a good show.

Someone please take away his key to Pandora's Box!!!!! [laugh][laugh][laugh][laugh]

Mike, my roommate finally cleaned out his jeep and found that hardware you had sent back in October. [duhhh]

Dang roommates! [laugh]

Maybe RJ or Brian will stress-test my new Heavy Duty 8-Position Lightweight Adjustable 304 Stainless Steel Quick-Release 80K# Powdercoated Lunette Ring Sled Hitch... or as I like to call it - the 880 Special [coffee]

hey guys just letting ya'll know, bobby aranged for the antique tractors to pull during the day. (9am to around 7pm)basically 10 hours of tractors, don't get me wrong I like the tractors just not 10hrs worth, so the reason I'm tellin ya'll this cause I don't want anyone to be mad about no info about this kind of stuff. My advise for people who are comin out to see the trucks, I would say show up around 5:00ish and check out the tractors and get ready for the trucks..unless you plan on making a weekend out of it like several of the N-tx guys...Not trying to scare anyone off just givin the facts..hope this helps....thanks Buck..

Sounds like serious pulling competition... by the rules, etc. Maybe no time for "first timers" and fun pulling??
Thanks for the update, Buck. Last yr was a little short on details and schedules. Ubderstandable being first yr and all, but the more info the better. :)

Burleson is only 12 miles up the road from Alvarado! Anyone interested if we can set it up for Saturday morning .....half a dozen trucks or so....to dyno on their new Dynacom Dyno.

RJ

we will have a run what ya brung class, just for first timers or guys who just want to try no pressure...so don't be scared of the rules, everyone will have a chance to pull...

we will have a run what ya brung class, just for first timers or guys who just want to try no pressure.....
Excellent!

Buck - added to above post.... a thought on dynoing Sat morning in Burleson.

RJ

I'd be interested

happy birfday diesel dan

Birthday? Dan! Have A Happy!

Ditto!.....The big 30!! :D

RJ

Thanks guys! [roll]

Thanks guys! [roll]

The first 30 go by slow, interesting and fun.......the next 30 go by fast and furious! :o

...Maybe RJ or Brian will stress-test my new Heavy Duty 8-Position Lightweight Adjustable 304 Stainless Steel Quick-Release 80K# Powdercoated Lunette Ring Sled Hitch...
You have over a month. Got to get that new clutch so you can test it yourself! :D
May need to try it though if my used 'cheapy' doesn't hold up. Bgt it cause it was cheap...but kind of like the idea of my hook up, and not my rear bumper, being the weakest link! :)

RJ

The first 30 go by slow, interesting and fun.......the next 30 go by fast and furious! :o

Shoot, the last 10 have flown by!

id be interested in a morning dynoday also.

Happy belated Birthday Dan.

Happy belated Birthday Dan.

Thanks Matt!

O yeah.....see any UFO's lately?! hahaha.......

Alright, 23rd is on the calendar and looks good so far.

BTW...happy belated B-day Dan!

Justin Lives!

Happy Belated Birthday Diesel-Dan!![coffee] The years they are a flying by now!
[director]


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Happy Birthday young man! [laugh]

Happy B-Day (a little late) Dan :)

I'll have to see about making it to Alvardo, sounds like a good time.

~Rob

Justin, Rob, Tyler said he's coming..... Bryan C. & Cody will be there for sure, if antique tractors are pulling. All we need is Diesel_Dan to 'come on down' for a reunion of the early N.Tx DTR group! :)

RJ

I think im goin

OK, who is going and when?

Is this a one day event?

Almost forgot.........I need a voulnteer to help me keep up with my camera. [roll][duhhh] [redface]

hey rowland, what's the word on a dyno in burleson?

I've seen some F/A-18's flying around with stuff mounted under their wings, but otherwise I haven't been looking up. The guy that said he looked through his scope at it works at the same place I do, just different shift. The radio commercials have been fun to listen to though, they were advertising an "alien" guide, like a hunting guide.

....what's the word on a dyno in Burleson?

So far only three of us interested..... you. me & Scott. Been waiting/hoping for a couple more. I want to call the guys at 'Hot Street' with a many as possible to get good price. Still lots of time....no? I'll give guys another week and then call for appointment. :)

RJ

would you guys be interested in a night dyno say maby the night before(friday night) if I can set it up...might be pretty cool..say start around 5:30-6:00..I dunno just a idea..

Works for me! Don't know if others can make it that early? Guys??

RJ

Almost forgot.........I need a voulnteer to help me keep up with my camera. [roll][duhhh] [redface]

I vote for Mike, he did a pretty job of keeping up with it last year :D

~Rob

I vote for Mike, he did a pretty job of keeping up with it last year :D

~Rob

I thought about him, but he don't clean out the back of his truck often enough. [tapdshut]

Justin, Rob, Tyler said he's coming..... Bryan C. & Cody will be there for sure, if antique tractors are pulling. All we need is Diesel_Dan to 'come on down' for a reunion of the early N.Tx DTR group! :)

RJ

First off....its Diesel "Dash" Dan! haha....ask Chalie if you need reminding! [laugh]

BUT man...i dont know if i can make it...but i will try.....i have an anual weekend camping trip the weekend of the 10th i am coming in for.....SO i might use up my "Get out of Jail" card for the month! [duhhh]

idk if I can make Friday night but I can try.... Dont let me hold yall back

So far only three of us interested..... you. me & Scott. Been waiting/hoping for a couple more. I want to call the guys at 'Hot Street' with a many as possible to get good price. Still lots of time....no? I'll give guys another week and then call for appointment. :)

RJ

would you guys be interested in a night dyno say maby the night before(friday night) if I can set it up...might be pretty cool..say start around 5:30-6:00..I dunno just a idea..


Works for me! Don't know if others can make it that early? Guys??

RJ


Rowland you can count me in on the dyno! I'd like to reconfirm my HP number and if possible get a solid torque number. I can do Friday Evening, the later the better. Or Saturday Morning....The later the better. It sounds like we are going to be sitting around most of Saturday anyway, unless we want to go watch tractor pulls.....so I'd prob prefer Saturday.

Is it possible to bring a mobile dyno to Alvarado for the truck guys while the tractor guys are pulling? I'd bet it would generate more entries.

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im up for the dyno either day.

I'm hoping to be testing smarty beta 4.4 for the dyno!


And I think I could make Friday

This is what is left of my son's 2000 Jetta. Hit by big truck. The car did it's job protecting my son and his 1/2 brother. This happened Wed. night. The front seat back broke to absorb impact as well as the crumple zone. As good a job this little car did of protecting him, he now wants a truck. I can't blame him. Highway speeds.
BE SAFE GUYS! You never know what the "person" behind you is going to do.

This is what hit him.
http://www.brightntls.com/images/index/truckjis1.png
http://images.photos.walmart.com/232323232%7Ffp43236%3Enu%3D3235%3E63%3B%3E777%3EWS NRCG%3D3232%3A69576699nu0mrj

http://images.photos.walmart.com/232323232%7Ffp43239%3Enu%3D3235%3E63%3B%3E777%3EWS NRCG%3D3232%3A6958839%3Bnu0mrj

http://images.photos.walmart.com/232323232%7Ffp43234%3Enu%3D3235%3E63%3B%3E777%3EWS NRCG%3D3232%3A69586433nu0mrj

Holy Moly! I'm glad they are OK. :)


What is it about your family getting rear ended?

No kidding...

Impressive little car. After seeing these pics... glad that's what my daughter is also driving.

Great nobdy hurt! :) Any idea of the impact speed involved?

RJ

would you guys be interested in a night dyno say maybe the night before(friday night) if I can set it up...might be pretty cool..say start around 5:30-6:00..I dunno just a idea..
Buck, Looks like Friday night will work. Let us know if you can work it out. Four definite with Big Blue a maybe.
My best guess would be half a dozen min. when the time comes... plus any you have that might be interested??

RJ

Impressive little car. After seeing these pics... glad that's what my daughter is also driving.

Great nobdy hurt! :) Any idea of the impact speed involved?

RJ

Speed limit was 65. He was accelerating to pass on the left before he started his turn. Said he did that instead of passing on the shoulder because he felt he did not have the room and would possibly roll the truck. Look at this picture and decide if he had enough room.
My truck is where my son's car was.
http://images.photos.walmart.com/232323232%7Ffp43235%3Enu%3D3235%3E63%3B%3E777%3EWS NRCG%3D3232%3A6958%3B44%3Anu0mrj

DUDE.....you guys have some bad luck about getting rear ended by box trucks! How the new sub box fair?

Im glad i drive one now! MAN.......glad he is OK!:o

The sub box held together. However, we couldn't get it out. We were able to get to the subs and amp and get them out of it. We also managed to get both front door speakers and amp but not the back door speakers. Got his tool box out too.
He feels like he has been whooped...

Glad they're OK! :cool:

Car looks like they got off pretty lucky. :o

Things like that are just 'nother reason I like our big Rams for transportation... so we have a better chance of staying alive when some idiot tries to kill us with their vehicle! [dummy]

glad everyone is ok.... There us a single cab yellow 3rd gen for sale in the classifieds!

Fade,

Same thing from me! Thank goodness your son survived! I too, feel much more comfortable driving my Ram for the safety it provides. Get him a Cummins powered truck!

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Buck, Looks like Friday night will work. Let us know if you can work it out. Four definite with Big Blue a maybe.
My best guess would be half a dozen min. when the time comes... plus any you have that might be interested??

RJ

there is a guy i work with that has a d-max and was wanting to put it on the dyno. so if noone cares if a d-max comes he would probaby be up for it also.

More the merrier!

RJ

Hey guys Friday night is a go, I put up a thread, 5p.m till 10p.m or so maby longer hope we get a bunch, should be fun anyways...Sorry no mobile dyno so hope this works...

Thanks Buck for setting it up....and for the great price!
Thread here for those interested....
http://www.dieseltruckresource.com/dev/showthread.php?p=1905990&posted=1#post1905990

RJ

Sorry I missed the B-day gifts!

Here's mine:
http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff169/bnold123/IMAG0025.jpg

http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff169/bnold123/IMAG0024.jpg

http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff169/bnold123/IMAG0023.jpg

http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff169/bnold123/IMAG0022.jpg

http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff169/bnold123/IMAG0021.jpg

Dont know how much longer they were going to last!! [tapdshut]


In in for dyno Friday before, sounds like fun! Hopefully break 600 on that dyno!

And I think the Jetta faired pretty well for box truck at highway speeds!! Driver and front passenger looked like they were in great shape!

Hate to say it but the Dodge hasn't been started in over a week now! :( (Mainly because it needs somebody to fill the tank! :))

Sorry I missed the B-day gifts!

Here's mine:
(Pics deleted)

Dont know how much longer they were going to last!! [tapdshut]


In in for dyno Friday before, sounds like fun! Hopefully break 600 on that dyno!


That's scary! Looks like a really good present to me. :)

Hmmmm....I may bring the Starcraft camper.............with a "For Sale" sign on it.

Wow Brian - haven't seen one of those random-angle roller bearings for a while... I heard they run smoother with a high-tack lube! :cool:

WOW is right. Scary!

Dan, Did Kerri say it was making a bit of noise when she shut it down.:) Would bet it could be heard a ways away!

Brian, How bad was the nut? Need help?

RJ

I needed a big pry bar to put between the lugs to even turn that thing! It was locked down!

THe nut wasn't too bad to take off... I was sick of those **** thru hub wheel caps by the end of the project though..
1. Break lug nuts
2. jack up truck
3. remove lug nuts and wheel
4. remove center cap
5. Reinstall wheel
6. tighten a few lug nuts
7. place truck on ground
8. bounce on end of 6' pipe until nut breaks loose (curse when pipe hits ground and smashes finger! :))
9. Jack truck back up
10., remove wheel all over again
11. finally get to work on bearing!!!!
12. Repeat 10-1! Stupid thru caps! lol All Ryans fault too! :D

Kerri said it was making a good bit of noise and getting harder to steer... Ya I bet... It took a few tries (on separate days) to get the truck straight in a parking spot cause the power steering wasn't strong enough to overcome the drag of the bum wheel!! :o Ya that could have been bad!

I was impressed at the impressive pile of molten metal shavings that collected on the knuckle!! Wish I would have snapped a pic of those!! It was a good sized clump!

Sorry I missed the B-day gifts!




That's OK. My b-day is in July, you can give me the same thing :)

~Rob

Hmmm it was like low 70s that day, doubt I would have the same work environment in July!!

I replaced both wheel bearing assemblys 15,000 miles ago and am again getting an rpm rubbing noise from the drivers side on sharp right hand turns??

Can you think of anything else that would sound like that, cause I can't?? :(

I replaced both wheel bearing assemblys 15,000 miles ago and am again getting an rpm rubbing noise from the drivers side on sharp right hand turns??

Can you think of anything else that would sound like that, cause I can't?? :(

Tire rub? Look for buffing on your inner fender wheel well....

WOW....That is a bad bearing.......i might be doing my other side here in a few months just for S&G's.


Again...thanks for the help Brian!

I have to change my left front hub bearing. I was going to have a place in town do it but the wanted like a little over $400 to do it!

WOW....That is a bad bearing.......i might be doing my other side here in a few months just for S&G's.



No prob was glad to help! I think the only bearing worse than that is when the tire pops off and passes you by!! [tapdshut][laugh]

RJ I'd be looking a the fender well to make sure the wind isn't pushing it towards your tire...

Thanks guys, but not a steady rubbing noise. It's a 1/2 sec per revolution kind of scraping noise....like one bearing in a race. Only on rt turns... just like when the original wheel bearing started to go out??

RJ

If it quacks like a duck.........I'd be looking for a duck.

Quack Quack! Speaking of ducks[laugh][laugh].... I meant to mention to ya'll about my mishap over New Years. I forgot to tell you that I submerged my Kawi Brute Force 750.

We went to Rural Shade RV park about 20 miles se of Corsicana. They have some deep mudholes. I rode through a bunch all day long......well one caught me by surprize and next thing you know im up to my handle bars in water. Machine went blub blub.....and died.

We pulled it out....went to a nearby tree and used the winch to lift the front end up. I got the water out of the airbox and slowly bumped the starter and water was coming out of the exhaust. Tried that a few times, real slow.

Tried to crank it. Nothing. Towed it back to camp....took out the plugs. Turned it over real good. Dried out and reinstalled plugs ( I had no spares) Nothing. Checked the oil....later that night......it was white, milky looking. Definately water in the oil. Alot of water. So im done. And im screwed. At this point im just wondering what kind of damage I have done.

Well here are the pics....


http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w206/TexasCTD/DSCF0349.jpg

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w206/TexasCTD/DSCF0350.jpg

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w206/TexasCTD/DSCF0351.jpg

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w206/TexasCTD/DSCF0352.jpg


I took it to Sherman Powersports because I knew I was getting in over my head. They took it all apart and surprizingly there was NO damage! Water, crud, moisture, and Rust....what a mess! But no damage. They disassembled the entire engine and cleaned each part, separately, and reassembled. I guess they had to do some work on the valves. And it just needed a few parts that are standard for reassembly, but no "actual" damage. Got it back today and it seems to be running fine as best I can tell. $1300[yuk]. Expensive lesson but I feel lucky it wasn't more.:o


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Dang! :o

I woulda done it for $999.99 [laugh]

Dang! :o

I woulda done it for $999.99 [laugh]



Dang, I should have gone to 'Lazarsmith Kawasaki' instead![duhhh][laugh]

Don't worry....I have some other business lined up for you. Lazarlites and Lazarsmith Traction bars! Just waiting on Uncle Sam to give me back SOME of MY money.

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come on robert, you need go fast parts!!!

Is this what happened?

19174

come on robert, you need go fast parts!!!


No, I need more Supporting MODS, before I need more "go fast" parts!!! [laugh][laugh]


Is this what happened?

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No that pic just shows a quad stuck in mud. Mud I don't think will hurt much of anything. What I was in was just plain ole muddy water.....more like this guy.... but even deeper. I goofed up bad...and I paid dearly for it.[duhhh]


http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w206/TexasCTD/goingunder.jpg

You need to get a Honda. This is my 10 YO granddaughter.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPHKFsju7dM

Is that guy in the stock tank on purpose? [eyecrazy]

Thought they made canoes & rowboats for that....

I saw my buddy swim his quad across a pond without out it dying at general SAMs off road park in Huntsville.... Kinda cool to watch

hey rob... Cut that mbrp muffler off yet??? I got twenty bucks with your name on it!!!!

WOW.....need to get ya a snorkel on that thing! haha.....i bet Mike could make a Lazar-Snork?!?! HAHAHA......

hey rob... Cut that mbrp muffler off yet??? I got twenty bucks with your name on it!!!!

Yep, got the delete pipe in place.

I'll bring the muffler to Alvarado if I show up :)

~Rob

You need to get a Honda. This is my 10 YO granddaughter.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPHKFsju7dM



Thats awesome Charlie!! Great Vid. Looks like she was having a blast.:)


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WOW.....need to get ya a snorkel on that thing! haha.....i bet Mike could make a Lazar-Snork?!?! HAHAHA......


[laugh][laugh] You got that right! Im sure with enough time and metal, Mike could make just about anything.[guitar]

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...I'll bring the muffler to Alvarado if I show up :)~Rob
"If" I show up???? "If"....... "IF"
Oh.......OK! :D

WOW.....need to get ya a snorkel on that thing! haha.....i bet Mike could make a Lazar-Snork?!?! HAHAHA......

I'll take a pair of Lazar-Snorks for the Grizz. :)

i am unsure how to join a group but i live in north texas, bedford to be exact. and i would like to be apart of the gatherings and sorts. meeting more folks that are as excited about the CTD as i am. what do i need to do??

is it anything like pledging a frat?

are ya'll gonig to deflate my tires, chain my truck to a light pole?

haha :)

i am unsure how to join a group but i live in north texas, bedford to be exact. and i would like to be apart of the gatherings and sorts. meeting more folks that are as excited about the CTD as i am. what do i need to do??

is it anything like pledging a frat?

are ya'll gonig to deflate my tires, chain my truck to a light pole?

haha :)

The only requirment is that you buy all of the beer and food at the first meet you attend. [laugh]

Nope, nothing to do but show up. If we meet before Alvarado, it'll be posted here, but most likely that will be our next event.

Oh Yea....welcome. :)

i might not buy it all but i am most definately a contributor, i will keep my eye out for the posts.

is there a way to book mark a thread, instead of gonig thru all my posts??



edit: [coffee] i hope everyone enjoys Shiner Bock Beer[coffee] [coffee]

Just check "instant email notification" and you'll be notified everytime someone posts on the thread.

[coffee] i hope everyone enjoys Shiner Bock Beer[coffee] [coffee]

You'll fit in quite well [coffee]


~Rob

edit: [coffee] i hope everyone enjoys Shiner Bock Beer[coffee] [coffee]


MMMM...Shiner Bock.

Bring enough for 3 people....and however much you and Rob want. [laugh][laugh]

MMMM...Shiner Bock.

Bring enough for 3 people....and however much you and Rob want. [laugh][laugh]





[laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]......that's funny.

.. i hope everyone enjoys Shiner Bock Beer
Say the magic words and become an instant member! :D

Come to Alvarado, Tx. on Feb 22-23!
Dyno on the 22nd, if interested..... see posts #63 & #64 (if you haven't read the entire thread). Serious Sled Pulling competition, fun pulling for first timers & Burn Out Contest on 23rd.

For fuel system (in your signature) talk to club member 'Diesel-Dan'..... from FASS.:)

RJ

Got a little trick up my sleeve for the Dyno on Feb 22nd.:D

Not talking till I see if it makes HP. :)

RJ

Got a little tick up my sleeve for the Dyno on Feb 22nd.:D

Not talking till I see if it makes HP. :)

RJ

Figures....



I got the Jetta's oil changed today... Feel like I accomplished something!

Want to install my new special relay for my high idle and exhaust brake, but it too cold and windy!!

It better warm up a little bit or I'm going to have to put a heating pad on the ol go fast bottle!

Figures....!

No worries Mate! Just enough to get me over 600 hp.....Maybe.
Not enough to beat "Nitrous Man". [laugh]

I actually added two things!
Spoke w/ guy at BD and was shocked to learn the PROGUARD 7 AFE filter that they ship with their twins costs 13 hp at 500 hp... over the AFE Racing Filters! They use the '7' for max filtration, obviously.

Spoke to RIP and he sells only the AFE Racing Filter, which he says filters very well and more than enough, IHO.
AFE's racing filters are 5 layers thick, instead of 7 layers.

Bgt my size in a AFE race filter ....so we'll see what happens!

RJ

Eh who needs a filter for a dyno run! :D

I have no idea what the CFM rating on my AFE is... Or even which filter it is?? The kit came from RIP so maybe it is the racing??

...I have no idea what the CFM rating on my AFE is... Or even which filter it is?? The kit came from RIP so maybe it is the racing??
Based on what he said...I'm sure it is. Blue, Right?
All Blue AFE's are 5 layer. Heck, my first after market filter was a K&N FIPK II. It was only three layers and worked great.
No dust or debris of any kind in my intake tube...... as long as I left it as it came from the factory and didn't over oil it. :)

I think BD went with the 7 layer at engineers request. I'm sure it works beautifully at stock but I suspect RIP is right and they are just unnecesarily restrictive at higher HP!

RJ

I think mine is blue...

Man truck things are just getting put off lately! Still want/need to
1. rebuild Secondary
2. Place thermocouple 'bungs' for monitoring air intake temps (for fun)
3. Install oil temp probe in amsoil bypass filter unit (cause I have it and I can)
4. Install new deep toolbox (Water/meth and nitrous leaves little room for important stuff! :( like tools, tow strap, tie downs, etc...)
5. Need to get the tires balanced again (It's free and after my ball joints tore up two I need to get it down every 5-10k)
6. Install new quad box, I'm sure he wants the old one back sometime
7. Do 70-100 test for comparisons with and without power adder
8. Tighten Exhaust brake (Only seeing 40lbs at 2800RPM need 60psi)
9. Small air leak to fix
10. Install special remote start relay for high idle/ exhaust brake operation
11. Install WTS relay
12. Rust specs from BFG debris need to be fixed before spreading....
13. Hmmm what else front end could probably use a greasing..
14. Oh been wanting to pul my old shifter back in to see if I like it better than the short throw.


Just too dang cold and windy for me to be motivated!! :(:(

I think mine is blue...

Man truck things are just getting put off lately! Still want/need to
1. rebuild Secondary
2. Place thermocouple 'bungs' for monitoring air intake temps (for fun)
3. Install oil temp probe in amsoil bypass filter unit (cause I have it and I can)
4. Install new deep toolbox (Water/meth and nitrous leaves little room for important stuff! :( like tools, tow strap, tie downs, etc...)
5. Need to get the tires balanced again (It's free and after my ball joints tore up two I need to get it down every 5-10k)
6. Install new quad box, I'm sure he wants the old one back sometime
7. Do 70-100 test for comparisons with and without power adder
8. Tighten Exhaust brake (Only seeing 40lbs at 2800RPM need 60psi)
9. Small air leak to fix
10. Install special remote start relay for high idle/ exhaust brake operation
11. Install WTS relay
12. Rust specs from BFG debris need to be fixed before spreading....
13. Hmmm what else front end could probably use a greasing..
14. Oh been wanting to pul my old shifter back in to see if I like it better than the short throw.


Just too dang cold and windy for me to be motivated!! :(:(

Glad to see I'm not the only one with a to do list that never gets worked on...

hey Brian Majestic turbo will rebuild your turbo for $285...Just thought I'd let ya know, in case ya didn't know. But I know how ya like doing stuff yourself..so what ya shootin for on the dyno???

hey Brian Majestic turbo will rebuild your turbo for $285...Just thought I'd let ya know, in case ya didn't know. But I know how ya like doing stuff yourself..so what ya shootin for on the dyno???

Well that's good to know... I'm going to try and do it myself for the first time... Doesn't look too bad.. I have the holset manual and the rebuild kit..

Hoping to break 600 but we will see!

what do the dyno runs cost? on my old gasser i paid $30 for three pulls on "dyno days"

i would like to make somewhere around 300ish maybe a little more i have no idea what it is capable of, with my all to short, way to short list of goodies.

Mine with just an intake would make 270hp, you won't make it that well just set on stock being yours is an S.O. but mine isn't supposed to be that high anyway. With the edge juice you should make well into the 300's.

what do the dyno runs cost? .

$40.00. Details. directions, etc here.....
http://www.dieseltruckresource.com/dev/showthread.php?p=1905990&posted=1#post1905990

Agree with Matt. 300 hp should be easily doable. :)

RJ

I'll take a pair of Lazar-Snorks for the Grizz. :)

[director] Lazar-Snork production will be fully ramped up by last Tuesday...

i would like to be apart of the gatherings and sorts. what do i need to do??

is it anything like pledging a fart?

haha :)

[yuk] Harrumph - very funny! [dummy]
Ours is a high-class bunch of white trash - we don't roll with bodily functions like that in public... although it's OK to perspire, flatulate or genuflect if yer standin' downwind.

The only requirment is that you buy all of the beer and food at the first meet you attend.

Of course, BEER = FOOD :D


edit: i hope everyone enjoys Shiner Bock Beer

I enjoy expensive beer. :cool:

Got a little trick up my sleeve for the Dyno on Feb 22nd.:D

Not talking till I see if it makes HP. :)
RJ

Rowland, did you finally get around to installing that new disgronificator on the primary exhaust housing? [coffee]

rambunctious: I did 396 with my juice on level 3 !

rambunctious: I did 396 with my juice on level 3 !

03 SO vs 05 HO, i bet you will be over 300

my red roadster went into the shop today, such a sad story.... on my drive home (mansfield to bedford) my truck died about 15 times. when i push in the clutch to decel it sputters then dies.

hopefully they willl get it fixed and I HOPE my aftermarket warranty i purchased will foot the bill.

my red roadster went into the shop today, such a sad story.... on my drive home (mansfield to bedford) my truck died about 15 times. when i push in the clutch to decel it sputters then dies.

hopefully they willl get it fixed and I HOPE my aftermarket warranty i purchased will foot the bill.



Wow that sux! No ideas on what it could be? Sensor maybe? Good luck with it. Did you take out the edge when you went to the dealer?

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texas ctd,

i am not sure what it is it has had those symptoms to a lesser extent for the last year. and they hav e not been able to find the problem, b/c apparently they could not duplicate the same results i was having.

so today when it died probably a grand total of 30 times between 530 am- 530pm, i came home pulled out the edge in a fit of rage and took it up to allen samuels fort worth, i hope that can fix her.

i think it might be the lift pump, she does have 153k miles. and i hear they go bad all to often.

Sounds like it could def. be the lift pump. The dealer is going to want to do the in-tank pump if that is the case. Could be a little more work later to install an aftermarket fuel system, but you gotta do what you gotta do.

I still have my original canister mounted lift pump if you want it. It was working fine when we took it off about a year ago. Should be the same from 03-04.5.

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i thought they did away with the intank pumps, i thought after the intank pump took a dive they put it somewhere else.

so if it is the tank pump, whenever i do the fass/airdog fuel pump i am going to have to pull the tank one they just installed?


thanx for ya help

i thought they did away with the intank pumps, i thought after the intank pump took a dive they put it somewhere else.

so if it is the tank pump, whenever i do the fass/airdog fuel pump i am going to have to pull the tank one they just installed?


thanx for ya help



Yes you would have to remove the one they just installed. Or at least drop the tank to put in another draw straw.

The 03-04.5 trucks have the lift pump mounted on the fuel filter canister on the driver side of the engine. Starting in 05, they moved the lift pumps to the fuel tank. They do better in tank. The pumps "prefer" to push the fuel rather than pull it from the tank. So they seem to have less problems with the pumps......and since then they have started retrofitting all Dodge trucks to the intank style....even 2nd gens.....if you take it to the dealer for repair.
They work fine for stock power (or even a little more). But if you want to "Bomb" your truck and more fuel supply becomes necessary you will have to replace the factory pump with a FASS or Walbro or something.

If you just need a pump to get you by until you replace yours with an aftermarket pump, my old stocker may work for a while for you. It has been sitting in my garage for almost a year though.

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well heck it has been my plan to do the fass pump, so i might aswell just go get my truck after they tell me o yes it is the pump.

and order the fass and just go ahead and install that. and be done with it.

1-10 wrench rating being 10 the most difficult whats this install rated.

price is about $900 correct?

Should be $499-700 depending on if you want the fuel filters (the actual F.A.S.S. part of the F.A.S.S. system) or just the pump. It gets harder the less room you have, like a 2wd short bed, will be hard just because of the space you don't have to work with. bnold is one to talk to about putting them on.

took us about 2-3 hours to do it... With basically one man running the show with one or two more handing tools and helping put the tank back in... It can easily be done with 2 people in a couple of hours if you have no distractions

is it easier to drop the tank, or pull the bed? i will be sure its close to empty when i start the project.

Drop the tank!

RJ

is it easier to drop the tank, or pull the bed? i will be sure its close to empty when i start the project.

On your truck....your tank pretty much falls out once you get all the hose connection loose….....

Short beds kinda suck, but you do some trimming on the frame bracket, you will be ok. I would say a SB is about a 4-5 on your meter.

How bout them Giants? I have to say im impressed with Eli........

any of my fellow texans had problems reprogramming because of their fass? It freezes up if I leave the fass harness connected to the battery and has no problems when I take it off the battery???????

any of my fellow texans had problems reprogramming because of their fass? It freezes up if I leave the fass harness connected to the battery and has no problems when I take it off the battery???????

Voltage Drop.....messing with the tune. Hate to say it but its going to be a dance that you need to do if you are going to reflash. The harness you have works off the stock ECM...so for some reason, the ECM feels the need to run the lift pump when reflashing.

On your truck, its not a big deal if you forget to plug it back in as the CP3 can pull through the FASS. BUT you can rig up a toggle switch on the trigger wire if you want to kill the pump when you tune.....that might be the best way....

BUT you can rig up a toggle switch on the trigger wire if you want to kill the pump when you tune.....that might be the best way....

At last!
I have a new task for my fuel pump cutoff switch (3rd from left):

http://www.dieseltruckresource.com/pics/data/500/medium/37494switches.jpg

... originally was supposed to be a theft-deterrent, before I realized the CP3 would draw through the in-tank LP. :cool:

Dont want to post in the General or anything cause it always get out of hand!

In the market for my first uh hmm... legally owned hand gun.
Looking for a .40 cal semi easily concealed semi auto...

Main areas of interest that I have seen in my price range that I like are:
1. Glock 23 (winner so far)
2. XD40
3. Glock 27

Pros Cons that I see right now
1. Glock 23 is proven and a great all around gun, parts are easily obtained, shoots great right out of the box. Cons: fairly wide profile, not the prettiest gun in the world (But I kinda like that... Gun is all business, doesn't need any bling), and the trigger pull is fairly heavy ($30 replaces the spring)
2. XD40... Actually fits a bit nicer in my hand, price is good, looks are good as well, extra thrumb safety (Not sure yet whether that is a pro or a con for me yet... hmm); Cons Parts made in Croatia!! HATE that idea, parts can be hard to find, jambing or fail to fire reports are higher than the Glocks, I have NOT shot this gun yet, but my (trusted) friend tells me they are fairly crude in their operation (reason he went with the Glock)
3. Glock 27 Pros: All of the same of the 23, but is much more easily concealable Cons; need a dang grip extender to even try and be comfortable in my hand.... Think this one is out unless others can convince me otherwise.


I want a good all around... I will be shooting often back home, want accuracy. It will spend lots and lots of time chillin in my door pocket (Jetta or Dodge), dont expect to personal carry that often really if ever....

I think the above points me to a compact (Glock 23/XD40), but not a subcompact (27)...

All opinions welcome... Other brands welcome as well... I've narrowed my search quite a bit but welcome others with a good reason... Oh and I've looked at and shot my buddies para and man that thing is nice but at $1100 its well outside my price range... I'm looking <$650

Thanks guys!

Oh and yes the CCW paperwork is sitting right here... Will be doing this legally

Dont want to post in the General or anything cause it always get out of hand!

In the market for my first uh hmm... legally owned hand gun.
Looking for a .40 cal semi easily concealed semi auto...

Main areas of interest that I have seen in my price range that I like are:
1. Glock 23 (winner so far)
2. XD40
3. Glock 27

Pros Cons that I see right now
1. Glock 23 is proven and a great all around gun, parts are easily obtained, shoots great right out of the box. Cons: fairly wide profile, not the prettiest gun in the world (But I kinda like that... Gun is all business, doesn't need any bling), and the trigger pull is fairly heavy ($30 replaces the spring)
2. XD40... Actually fits a bit nicer in my hand, price is good, looks are good as well, extra thrumb safety (Not sure yet whether that is a pro or a con for me yet... hmm); Cons Parts made in Croatia!! HATE that idea, parts can be hard to find, jambing or fail to fire reports are higher than the Glocks, I have NOT shot this gun yet, but my (trusted) friend tells me they are fairly crude in their operation (reason he went with the Glock)
3. Glock 27 Pros: All of the same of the 23, but is much more easily concealable Cons; need a dang grip extender to even try and be comfortable in my hand.... Think this one is out unless others can convince me otherwise.


I want a good all around... I will be shooting often back home, want accuracy. It will spend lots and lots of time chillin in my door pocket (Jetta or Dodge), dont expect to personal carry that often really if ever....

I think the above points me to a compact (Glock 23/XD40), but not a subcompact (27)...

All opinions welcome... Other brands welcome as well... I've narrowed my search quite a bit but welcome others with a good reason... Oh and I've looked at and shot my buddies para and man that thing is nice but at $1100 its well outside my price range... I'm looking <$650

Thanks guys!

Oh and yes the CCW paperwork is sitting right here... Will be doing this legally


Love my .45 APC S&W Cheif's Special.......but too heavy to carry fully loaded (Would be a door rider like RJ's if anything).....SO im looking for a .357 Snub for my carry.....BUT i need to get my CHL first.......

Can't go wrong with a Glock...and EVERYONE makes acc's for them....

Got a really good friend that teachs Swat teams and such.....he might be able to get you a better idea of what would be a good fit for you....cuz that is what it all boils down to......

Dont want to post in the General or anything cause it always get out of hand!

In the market for my first uh hmm... legally owned hand gun.
Looking for a .40 cal semi easily concealed semi auto...

Main areas of interest that I have seen in my price range that I like are:
1. Glock 23 (winner so far)
2. XD40
3. Glock 27

Pros Cons that I see right now
1. Glock 23 is proven and a great all around gun, parts are easily obtained, shoots great right out of the box. Cons: fairly wide profile, not the prettiest gun in the world (But I kinda like that... Gun is all business, doesn't need any bling), and the trigger pull is fairly heavy ($30 replaces the spring)
2. XD40... Actually fits a bit nicer in my hand, price is good, looks are good as well, extra thrumb safety (Not sure yet whether that is a pro or a con for me yet... hmm); Cons Parts made in Croatia!! HATE that idea, parts can be hard to find, jambing or fail to fire reports are higher than the Glocks, I have NOT shot this gun yet, but my (trusted) friend tells me they are fairly crude in their operation (reason he went with the Glock)
3. Glock 27 Pros: All of the same of the 23, but is much more easily concealable Cons; need a dang grip extender to even try and be comfortable in my hand.... Think this one is out unless others can convince me otherwise.


I want a good all around... I will be shooting often back home, want accuracy. It will spend lots and lots of time chillin in my door pocket (Jetta or Dodge), dont expect to personal carry that often really if ever....

I think the above points me to a compact (Glock 23/XD40), but not a subcompact (27)...

All opinions welcome... Other brands welcome as well... I've narrowed my search quite a bit but welcome others with a good reason... Oh and I've looked at and shot my buddies para and man that thing is nice but at $1100 its well outside my price range... I'm looking <$650

Thanks guys!

Oh and yes the CCW paperwork is sitting right here... Will be doing this legally


Love my .45 ACP S&W Cheif's Special.......but too heavy to carry fully loaded (Would be a door rider like RJ's if anything).....SO im looking for a .357 Snub for my carry.....BUT i need to get my CHL first.......

Can't go wrong with a Glock...and EVERYONE makes acc's for them....

Got a really good friend that teachs Swat teams and such.....he might be able to get you a better idea of what would be a good fit for you....cuz that is what it all boils down to......

For concealed carry, go with the Glock 27. I have to carry a 23 on duty, and think it's a bit too big for concealment. Personally, I carry a 3" 1911 for off-duty use. I've trusted and used the 1911 for years. If you want, I can bring three grip extenders for a Glock to the Alvarado meet. This will be my first event, and what better way to get acquainted than to bring free gifts.

I think it really depends on what kind of concealed carry you want... I hung my Glock 17 under my left shoulder for several years no problem - got to where I felt undressed without it - but no way that sucker was gonna ride on my ankle! [nonono] :o

As far as weight goes - IMO, there's no such thing as a heavy Glock. [laugh]

For concealed carry, go with the Glock 27. I have to carry a 23 on duty, and think it's a bit too big for concealment. Personally, I carry a 3" 1911 for off-duty use. I've trusted and used the 1911 for years. If you want, I can bring three grip extenders for a Glock to the Alvarado meet. This will be my first event, and what better way to get acquainted than to bring free gifts.

May take you up with that offer if I decide to go the 27 route!

Do you still think it would be the best all around option for me even though I don't plan on personal carrying often? For the most part the most concealed it will be in the door... But it may be a good to have the option of carrying on person... hmmm dang back to 3 options again! Ahhh this is a tough one for me!

Glad you are going to join us!!

Well got started on a bit of the wiring additions for the truck... Had to figure out what I have done in the past first.... Think I got it all worked out:

http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff169/bnold123/WiringEBrake.jpg

http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff169/bnold123/RemoteStartHighIdleAux.jpg

http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff169/bnold123/RemoteStartWTSRelay.jpg

Lemme know what you think.. [duhhh][coffee]

Ya noticed one "clutch switch" should be stick switch... copy paste...

Need to think if diodes are going to be necessary...

Just glancing at it...makes sence to me at least......Looks like you are going to trigger your High idle off the aux circut off the remote start....should work fine......but what looks good on paper.........[duhhh]

Just glancing at it...makes sence to me at least......Looks like you are going to trigger your High idle off the aux circut off the remote start....should work fine......but what looks good on paper.........[duhhh]

Ya that should be the easiest of all three... I'm not sure how the auxiliary relay I have for the remote start will react to a little back feed if no diode is used.... Guess I'll find out! Don't want to go to Radio Shack!

I think it really depends on what kind of concealed carry you want... I hung my Glock 17 under my left shoulder for several years no problem - got to where I felt undressed without it - but no way that sucker was gonna ride on my ankle! [nonono] :o

As far as weight goes - IMO, there's no such thing as a heavy Glock. [laugh]

your 17 is about an inch longer and 3/4" taller than the 23....

Look at the Sigsaur. For me, it was a toss up between the Glock 27 and the Sig....I opted for the Sig. The first time I fired it was to take my CC renewal.....scored 98.

What model you have?

What model you have?

I think it is a model 26. It's a 9mm and I don't remember the 40 cal model number. My son-in-law that's on the Collin County SO has been carrying it for the past two years. He was never a gun person and qualified with it on his first trip to the range when he was in the academy.

well good news. the local dodge house has told me 100% its the lift pump. my aftermarket warranty would not cover all of it. if i want the dodge house to take care of it it would cost me $360ish out of pocket. so i might as well spring the cash for FASS or AirDog or similar product.

the problems i am having are:

1. i have no idea which one to get, what GPH, and PSI range or whatever.

1. the truck will most likely never go over the 425HP range, if so not by very much. so i dont think i need super high powered.

2. i think i would like to have one with the 2 canister set up, water seperator, and filter.

2. i would like to find a LOCAL shop, within about 50 miles. of my house (bedford) that will work with me and work with my aftermarket warranty.

if i have to pay more than $360 out of pocket for the GOOd fuel system thats not a problem, might as well do it RIGHT.

any shop referals?? phone number, website??

I REALLY APPRECIATE y'alls feedback. i believe i would be lost without the help of this wonderful website.

I think it is a model 26. It's a 9mm and I don't remember the 40 cal model number. My son-in-law that's on the Collin County SO has been carrying it for the past two years. He was never a gun person and qualified with it on his first trip to the range when he was in the academy.



It's prob a Sig P226 model. Mine is a 2 tone P226 .357 Sig. with the Double Action Kellerman Trigger system and Trijicon night sites and slide on light rails. Awesome weapon! Particularly with the rounds we carry in them!:o....that aren't available to the public. Surgeons just can't sew you up after taking a hit from one of them.[tapdshut]

Anyway, you can get the Sig P226 in 9mm, .357, or .40 s and w. They are not cheap, but they are hard to beat. http://www.sigsauer.com/Products/ShowCatalogProductDetails.aspx?categoryid=7&productid=61

Nothing wrong with a Glock either...by the way. I just prefer the Sig. [coffee] Brian, If you want to take a closer look at it....I can bring it to Alvarado.

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ever look at a para ordinance 45...I got a couple, and really like um. But I'm not pickey also got a sig,glock,hk, and a couple s&w 6 shooters(hard to beat) but for ultimate knock down the barrett beats all...

Yes I've been looking at the paras very hard!
There .40 selection is very limited... They have an LDA Tac-Forty That I REALLY like! 7.7" long and 5.25" tall means the most concealed it would ever see would be vehicle use... Be hard to hide that on me!

They have lots of options in .45 cal though (3", 3.5, 3.75, 4, 4.2, 4.25" barrels!).... may have to include them in my search!

what is the dates on the Alvarado meet?

... so i might as well spring the cash for FASS or AirDog or similar product.
PM Diesel-Dan (above) for nearest FASS dealer. Only one I know is in Emory, Tx. Must be one closer?
Sounds like you want a FASS (not the HPFP) 150/95/1002
150 series/95 gph pump/1002 spring. Dan (member here) may have different ideas??

RJ

what is the dates on the Alvarado meet?

Weekend of 23rd I believe

well good news. the local dodge house has told me 100% its the lift pump. my aftermarket warranty would not cover all of it. if i want the dodge house to take care of it it would cost me $360ish out of pocket. so i might as well spring the cash for FASS or AirDog or similar product.

the problems i am having are:

1. i have no idea which one to get, what GPH, and PSI range or whatever.

1. the truck will most likely never go over the 425HP range, if so not by very much. so i dont think i need super high powered.

2. i think i would like to have one with the 2 canister set up, water seperator, and filter.

2. i would like to find a LOCAL shop, within about 50 miles. of my house (bedford) that will work with me and work with my aftermarket warranty.

if i have to pay more than $360 out of pocket for the GOOd fuel system thats not a problem, might as well do it RIGHT.

any shop referals?? phone number, website??

I REALLY APPRECIATE y'alls feedback. i believe i would be lost without the help of this wonderful website.


If you run with one of our kits:

FASS 95/95-1008 for the smaller filter

FASS 150/95-1008 for the kits like Rowland, Brian, Matt and "The Bus" have....

Click here to find your cloest dealer..... (http://www.fassride.com/DealerLocator/tabid/59/Default.aspx)

...All opinions welcome... Other brands welcome as well... I've narrowed my search quite a bit but welcome others with a good reason... I'm looking <$650. Thanks guys!
Personal opinion... all Glocks are ugly!
If you want something big... I think hard to beat 1911 military 45's. Most comfortable fit (in my hand anyway) of any gun ever made. And price ranges, for good usable gun, from $400 up. Also, lots of after market 'stuff' to improve them, if you really get into it.... and cheap military ammo for lots of practice. :)
Got a few... if you want to try one. :D
JMO - RJ

Here is the info on the Alvarado weekend:

Dyno (http://www.dieseltruckresource.com/dev/showthread.php?t=188558&highlight=Alvarado) on Friday Night

Sled (http://www.dieseltruckresource.com/dev/showthread.php?t=187571&highlight=Alvarado) Pull on Saturday

Yes I've been looking at the paras very hard!
There .40 selection is very limited... They have an LDA Tac-Forty That I REALLY like! 7.7" long and 5.25" tall means the most concealed it would ever see would be vehicle use... Be hard to hide that on me!

They have lots of options in .45 cal though (3", 3.5, 3.75, 4, 4.2, 4.25" barrels!).... may have to include them in my search!


DUDE.......you want a gun with stopping power? Just go big:

http://www.tjgeneralstore.com/mark_desert_eagle_pistol.gif

Never mind that it weighs 3#'s! haha.......

Seriously though.......this is my .45 I have under my pillow:
http://content.answers.com/main/content/wp/en/thumb/f/fb/180px-S&W-Chief.jpg

I also have a Mac 380 that is easy to conceal. I figure that if I ever have to use it, the Federal HydraSchocks at close range will do plenty of damage. This one too, is a very accurate and dependable weapon for taking the CC shooting profiency test. I did change the grips on it to make it fit my hand better. It's not real pretty, but no one ever sees it but me anyway. :) If I feel the need, I pack my S&W 44 Special. :o

Almost forgot....my wifes gun-totin', Fed Agent nephew carries the Mac as a backup. All of their tests favored the Sig, but he kept the Mac for his backup.

I also have a Mac 380 that is easy to conceal. I figure that if I ever have to use it, the Federal HydraSchocks at close range will do plenty of damage. This one too, is a very accurate and dependable weapon for taking the CC shooting profiency test. I did change the grips on it to make it fit my hand better. It's not real pretty, but no one ever sees it but me anyway. :) If I feel the need, I pack my S&W 44 Special. :o

Almost forgot....my wifes gun-totin', Fed Agent nephew carries the Mac as a backup. All of their tests favored the Sig, but he kept the Mac for his backup.

Mac 380? That is like 370 above a Mac-10 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mac_10)! Much shoot some big bullets really fast! ALSO....do you shoot it sideway's? [laugh][laugh]

well i sent an email to one of your FASS dealers WWW.Macs-Power.com asking if they would work with my aftermarket warranty i have been to there shop before and they seem very knowledgeable. i hope al goes as well. that would make me :) :)

EXCUSE ME! It's a MAK 380. Do a google search for a lot of info.

I was seriously thinking about coming to the meet, but dang, sounds like there's going to be more fire power at Alvarado than what was used at the compound in Waco. [laugh]
If I can make it I'll be driving into the dyno tired from working from 4am to when I leave, but I want to run the Race model one last time since I have enough fuel now to see what it can do before I switch over to the X2.

well i sent an email to one of your FASS dealers WWW.Macs-Power.com asking if they would work with my aftermarket warranty i have been to there shop before and they seem very knowledgeable. i hope al goes as well. that would make me :) :)

Mac (Man......alot of talk of Mac in the last few posts! haha!) is a great guy! You should be in good hands with him.

diesel Dan, i really appreciate your follow ups.. are you mr. FASS are you an owner? manager? co owner?

i did a fass search on this site "FASS 150/95-1008" and read alot of the post in there that you were more than half the time the last person to respond to the thread. making sure everyone was taken care of. thus far seems like great cust. service.

thanx.

diesel Dan, i really appreciate your follow ups.. are you mr. FASS are you an owner? manager? co owner?

i did a fass search on this site "FASS 150/95-1008" and read alot of the post in there that you were more than half the time the last person to respond to the thread. making sure everyone was taken care of. thus far seems like great cust. service.

thanx.

HAHA....well i do my best to catch all the threads....have some help from a few others (Thanks!).

Dont own the joint, I just run the wnty and troubleshooting dept up here....i lived in Gainesville, TX before i sold my soul to the Missouri gods........SO now i am a remote member.....

i am not sure how to say this without sounding like an idiot... so here goes.

i do not know where my factory lift pump is. i can hear and feel something working directly behind the fuel filter, but i can also hear the tank doing something?? i guess one could say i am confused..

i am not sure how to say this without sounding like an idiot... so here goes.

i do not know where my factory lift pump is. i can hear and feel something working directly behind the fuel filter, but i can also hear the tank doing something?? i guess one could say i am confused..

Man....we all got to learn sometime......

On your year truck.....it should be on the back of the filter head towards the firewall. It will be a black plastic looking thing with fuel lines going to it and a 2 pin Deutsch Style connector.

NOW if you have an intank converted pump, the lift pump would be back in the tank. BUT you should know this as the dealer is really the only one doing this conversion and normaly under wnty for lift pump issues. You would find a block off plate with a the fuel line attached to the back of the filter head in that case. BUT if you never took your truck into the dealer for lift pump wnty work, you should have the on one the filter head still.

If you got any further FASS questions...PM me...i added you to my buddy list.....i try to keep work stuff off the North Texas Chapter thread as this is my brake room if you will! haha....

Check out this sweet piece of flesh-disrupting hardware I designed last year:

19517

This latest invention is my CoLD gun - I borrowed some pirated alien tech from a relative (http://boblazar.com) of mine and configured a weapon using Terran components. :cool:

i am not sure how to say this without sounding like an idiot... so here goes.



Fear of sounding like an idiot has never stopped anybody in this group from opening their mouth :)

Don't be afraid to ask, plenty of folks here willing to help.

~Rob

Check out this sweet piece of flesh-disrupting hardware I designed last year:

19517

This latest invention is my CoLD gun - I borrowed some pirated alien tech from a relative (http://boblazar.com) of mine and configured a weapon using Terran components. :cool:

I held this weapon last Sat in Sedalia! Accidentally fired it at our president.
Made him quiet, affable, kindhearted to all races...creeds...colors and he was happy with the colder weather!!!
THIS THING REALLY WORKS. :)

RJ

I held this weapon last Sat in Sedalia! Accidentally fired it at our president.
Made him quiet, affable, kindhearted to all races...creeds...colors and he was happy with the colder weather!!!
THIS THING REALLY WORKS. :)

RJ

It needs some work.............I still don't trust Democrates.

.[laugh].[laugh].[laugh].[laugh].[laugh].[laugh].[laugh].[laugh].[laugh].

At least he's still smart then. [laugh]

well im kinda new to the area and 03rambunctious just invited me out to a event yall are having and i wanna say thanks to him and im gonna do my best to get out there so i can finally meet people around my area and check out yalls nice high powered pick ups. Thanks

i am also a NTX dtr newbie, i grew up in keller it treated me very good, just watch out for the "smokeys". where did ya move from? your truck is very nice. seems i might have spotted it around town before.

Do yall kellerinians know jaythan browning and justin hall?

Alright guys... Went to Cheaper than Dirt, Cabellas, and a couple other small gun joints in the area to look around...

Narrowed the choices a bit..
1. XD40 is out
2. Glock 27 is out
3. Glock 23 mostly out
4. Sig Pro 2022 Very in
5. Para Tac-Forty Very in

Like the looks of both, both feel great, Sig is a DA/SA which I like, Para is only DA.

http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff169/bnold123/ParaLDA.jpg

http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff169/bnold123/Sig2022.jpg

Any input?

Will have a chance to shoot my buddies Para single stack 45 this weekend if I want... Its a DA only as well and very comparable to the 40 I'm looking at... Never shot a sig...

Well i moved from Decatur which is north on 287. I do have to say you have to watch out for keller cops for sure. They got me once for blacking out a whole intersection once and he was about ten cars back and i never saw him when he was right behind me either.But o well. I have never heard of the guys you were asking about because i have only lived here for about a year and have not really met to many people. But im all excited about this ol truck pull and cant wait to watch and meet people.

i know both of them. have known them for a while , way before highschool anyways... i havent seen jaythan in a while atleast a year. usually c justin when he is in town, been down to CS to party with them aswell.


Do yall kellerinians know jaythan browning and justin hall?

i talked to justin last week and saw jaythan not too long back.... I met thim thru a diesel truck club at a&m

brian check out ableammo.com my buddy has worked there forever, he said they are fairly priced... There store is in huntsville

Well been away from the computer for a while so I thought I would drop in and see how everyone was doing!

What do yall think about my truck (single cab dually) being lowered in the back with airbags and taking out leaf springs would look? Not lowering the truck just leveling it.

it would look sweet.... We had a guy that came to our college station chapter meets with his leveled in the back instead of leveled in the front, looked good

http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff169/bnold123/ParaLDA.jpg

http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff169/bnold123/Sig2022.jpg

Any input?


Don't ask me Brian - I never met a gun I didn't like! :o[tapdshut][laugh]

Alright guys... Went to Cheaper than Dirt, Cabellas, and a couple other small gun joints in the area to look around...

Narrowed the choices a bit..
1. XD40 is out
2. Glock 27 is out
3. Glock 23 mostly out
4. Sig Pro 2022 Very in
5. Para Tac-Forty Very in

Like the looks of both, both feel great, Sig is a DA/SA which I like, Para is only DA.

.........

Any input?

Will have a chance to shoot my buddies Para single stack 45 this weekend if I want... Its a DA only as well and very comparable to the 40 I'm looking at... Never shot a sig...



Brian, I don't know much about the Para. But I can just tell you can't go wrong with the Sig. After the DPDs extensive testing of the Sig, Glock, and Berettas...the Sig won out over the others. 3000 of us carry them. Awesome weapons with a VERY proven track record over the past 20 years.

I am not familiar specifically with the 2022 model. But based on the pic, it looks like it is designed very similarly to mine.....just more compact. I would not hesitate to buy any NEW Sig Sauer. Buy with confidence.

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Brian, are you going to go someplace where you can actually shoot different brands and models? Before I bought my 380, I went to the Bullet Trap in Plano and shot 6 or 7 different ones.

Bullet (http://www.bullettrapinc.com/) Trap

Brian, are you going to go someplace where you can actually shoot different brands and models? Before I bought my 380, I went to the Bullet Trap in Plano and shot 6 or 7 different ones.

Bullet (http://www.bullettrapinc.com/) Trap

Before I actually buy one yes... I want to shoot my buddies para .45 and S&W .357 this weekend... Then I will probably go to a place like you listed to rent a few!

Before I actually buy one yes... I want to shoot my buddies para .45 and S&W .357 this weekend... Then I will probably go to a place like you listed to rent a few!


I'm headed into town tonight.....want to run a few plunker's though my S&W .45? I got to go though Denton tonight anyway........and got to go back up on my way out! haha.....Let me know...I dont have an issue.....and i just cleaned and oiled the thing........

Brian, I don't know much about the Para. But I can just tell you can't go wrong with the Sig. After the DPDs extensive testing of the Sig, Glock, and Berettas...the Sig won out over the others. 3000 of us carry them. Awesome weapons with a VERY proven track record over the past 20 years.

I am not familiar specifically with the 2022 model. But based on the pic, it looks like it is designed very similarly to mine.....just more compact. I would not hesitate to buy any NEW Sig Sauer. Buy with confidence.

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Ur right it is pretty close to yours... Just in a 3.9" barrel... Bit more compact.

No doubt they are both great guns...Really I think my only real issues with the sig is this line right here: "3000 of us carry them"... Sigs are a dime a dozen, seems like everybody and there grandma has one... My 'wanting to be different' gene is pointing the other direction.. (sad isn't it?? [redface][laugh])

I'm headed into town tonight.....want to run a few plunker's though my S&W .45? I got to go though Denton tonight anyway........and got to go back up on my way out! haha.....Let me know...I dont have an issue.....and i just cleaned and oiled the thing........

Wow man what an offer... It would figure that this would be the weekend that my sister is flying in from MN and I'm heading down to the W to meet them after I get out of class today... [verymad][verymad] Don't suppose the W would mind?? I'm sure a place like that has an underground shooting range right?? [laugh]

When you coming back up?
Going to see your baby on the way down? (yes I was talking bout the truck! :D)

Wow - this weekend we're flying to MN for the wedding - 'bout 30 miles west of MSP... where are y'all from up there?

I was born in St. Cloud
Sister lives about 1.5hrs east of MSP...
Glad she is coming down here and I dont have to go up there!! They are having a heck of a winter up there!!

Wow man what an offer... It would figure that this would be the weekend that my sister is flying in from MN and I'm heading down to the W to meet them after I get out of class today... [verymad][verymad] Don't suppose the W would mind?? I'm sure a place like that has an underground shooting range right?? [laugh]

When you coming back up?
Going to see your baby on the way down? (yes I was talking bout the truck! :D)

Takeing her back with me! May be back in March...but im flying.....

What time you leaving? I should be in Denton about 9ish tonight

Takeing her back with me! May be back in March...but im flying.....

What time you leaving? I should be in Denton about 9ish tonight

Sweet!

I'm leaving here bout 5pm to head down to Dallas... Going to spend Fri and Sat around the Dallas area w/ the parentals and the sis, going to the Mavs game Fri eve (woo hoo, not really... [duhhh])... Will cruise down with them back home and head back north on Sunday early afternoon...

That's the plan anyways!

Ur right it is pretty close to yours... Just in a 3.9" barrel... Bit more compact.

No doubt they are both great guns...Really I think my only real issues with the sig is this line right here: "3000 of us carry them"... Sigs are a dime a dozen, seems like everybody and there grandma has one... My 'wanting to be different' gene is pointing the other direction.. (sad isn't it?? [redface][laugh])



I would hardly call the Sigs a "dime a dozen"![laugh] They are very expensive weapons. We just happen to have 3000 of us on the dept...and that is what the dept issues us because they know them to be top quality. But instead of taking the standard issue 9mm....I bought my own personal .357 sig at the discounted rate of around $750-800 a couple of years ago.

No problem if you prefer a different weapon. But don't take my comment about the 3000 of them....to mean that the Sigs are cheap or of lesser quality. I meant it to mean that even with 3000 of us carrying them, everyday,....It is a proven gun since we have so FEW problems with them.

I don't see the general public with Sigs everyday.

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I would hardly call the Sigs a "dime a dozen"![laugh] They are very expensive weapons. We just happen to have 3000 of us on the dept...and that is what the dept issues us because they know them to be top quality. But instead of taking the standard issue 9mm....I bought my own personal .357 sig at the discounted rate of around $750-800 a couple of years ago.

No problem if you prefer a different weapon. But don't take my comment about the 3000 of them....to mean that the Sigs are cheap or of lesser quality. I meant it to mean that even with 3000 of us carrying them, everyday,....It is a proven gun since we have so FEW problems with them.

I don't see the general public with Sigs everyday.

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Oh I understand completely, But it is a more common gun I guess... That better? :) They are both proven, both reliable, etc... But cabelas keeps about 50sigs in stock and about 5 paras... Just simply because the sig is more common, which is fine... Maybe I want to be less common! [laugh] lol

Both are great weapons... I'm just having a heck of a time deciding on style of weapon! [laugh] both are going to set me back $600-850 so I want to do it right! [dummy] I mean come on it could be an Helix 2 for the truck! [dummy]

I'd rather have the cam

I'd rather have the cam

I would have already, but 1) still no concrete answers on it being worth the $$ and effort and 2) I dont want to take my dang bumper off!

I dont want to take my dang bumper off!

Why not? :)

The rear bumper's gonna get torn off by the sled anyhow... [tapdshut]

Why not? :)

The rear bumper's gonna get torn off by the sled anyhow... [tapdshut]

uh huh.. anymore comments like that and I'm bringing the Jetta down!!

So is the April meet gonna be at the buda dyno??? All the big dogs will be there, and i plan on putting down 600+

Why wait...do it in Burleson! :D

RJ

Well got the high idle and exhaust brake hooked up to my remote start key fob... Pretty neat I can sit here push a button, truck starts, push another button, hey it idles up to 1200RPM, push another and hey ebrake kicks on!! Man almost want a cold morning to try it out!! :D almost......


Still working on my WTS relay... wire I picked seems to be energized all the time?? Not what the service manual says... hmm got to find a different wire! Heck I could just run a wire directly from the relay... guess that would do it too! lol

Well got the high idle and exhaust brake hooked up to my remote start key fob...
Stop playing with it in your driveway and start driving it.:D
Want to see your 70-100 results.

RJ

... wire I picked seems to be energized all the time??


Brown wire is brown wire, doesn't matter what unit it comes from, right ;)

Referring to hooking up the remote start in Tyler's truck [laugh]

Now that I've made fun of you, want to help me install my new air tank and compressor (new but had sitting around for 3 years) :D

~Rob

Brown wire is brown wire, doesn't matter what unit it comes from, right ;)

Referring to hooking up the remote start in Tyler's truck [laugh]

Now that I've made fun of you, want to help me install my new air tank and compressor (new but had sitting around for 3 years) :D

~Rob

HA HA! sure sounds good!

Stop playing with it in your driveway and start driving it.:D
Want to see your 70-100 results.

RJ

Will be up and running next week... Have had the dash wiring all over the place for the past week! :D

Guess I'm not going to get my turbo rebuilt by the pull [tapdshut] Could be bad.... eh oh well...

By the way the XLR8R trailer is going to be there correct? May need that for the ride home!

By the way the XLR8R trailer is going to be there correct? May need that for the ride home!


Yeah, your Jetta should fit quite nicely on that :)

If Mike isn't bringing his trailer down, I can bring mine, if it will work. It is only 83.5" (just shy of 7') from inside pipe rail to inside pipe rail. Never measured the width of my truck.

~Rob

Yeah, your Jetta should fit quite nicely on that :)

If Mike isn't bringing his trailer down, I can bring mine, if it will work. It is only 83.5" (just shy of 7') from inside pipe rail to inside pipe rail. Never measured the width of my truck.

~Rob

If Mike's going to pull, you may need both of them! :o

Mike have a clutch yet? Dont think stocker wants to play anymore!

hey rob dont forget that muffler! Maybe I'd the team xlr8r trailer makes it down I can throw it on Saturday night

if its not one thing its another..... ordered the FASS150/95 1008, be here tuesday hopefully installed tuesday as well.

so i look out at my truck (sitting very sad and lonely in my driveway) and notice an oily spot under it, its not motor oil, i look at it almost clear maybe slightly yellow, pinkish. try to sniff it, no smell. so i did the only other thing i new and that was to taste it, TASTED awful... very bitter similar to anti freeze but i dont think it was.

my AC has not worked since october, so when i took it in last week i had them charge it and put die in. and of course they were unable to spot a leak. i was wondering if this is whats on my driveway.

what kind of light do i need to detect there die?

o and the leak is front of the motor near the AC compressor drips from there to my sway bar then to the ground.

this post = venting

Mike have a clutch yet? Dont think stocker wants to play anymore!



Nah...He hasn't got the new clutch yet. He said he definately won't be pulling this go round. I'm sure he will prob bring the GN trailer though.

If he will let me borrow his new Lazarsmith fancy smancy Pull Ring, I might add my name to the list of 1st time Sled pullers though. [duhhh]

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what kind of light do i need to detect there die?

Black Light!
If you need one I'll bring mine to Alvarado.
Bgt a dye & light kit 2 yrs ago.

RJ

hey rob dont forget that muffler! Maybe I'd the team xlr8r trailer makes it down I can throw it on Saturday night

I wont forget. As of right now, I plan on making it there on Saturday.
If something comes up and I can't make it, I will get it to Mike to bring down.

I am really hoping to be there. I know I missed out on a good time last year. I will also have my Firestone airbags by then. If I haven't installed them by then, I might do it down there, with Mike's help ;)
I will also have a 2.5 gal. air tank to install and I have my Viair compressor to install too :D I think I will wait until a meet at a place with a shop to do those. I don't want to work that whole weekend, we want to be able to have fun and watch the events.

~Rob

Rob,
Are your air bags the one that have to have holes drilled? Not too bad of a job.....at least not on my last century truck.

Also, I'm up for a "mini-meet" before Alvarado if anyone else is up for it.

Rob,
Are your air bags the one that have to have holes drilled? Not too bad of a job.....at least not on my last century truck.



Hey Charlie,
Yeah, I will have to drill holes. My B/W GN frame rails might interfere, that is where Mike might have something up his sleeve.
I got Firestone Ride Rite P/N 2071. Hope that is the right part. For the 94-98 trucks, Firestone lists 2 part numbers: one if you have factory overloads and one for if you don't. For the 1998-2002, they just list the one (2071).

~Rob

I don't remember the part # on mine, but I'm sure it's pretty close to the same thing. I don't know why they don't make a kit that goes on the axle. [verymad]

Hey Charlie,
Yeah, I will have to drill holes. My B/W GN frame rails might interfere, that is where Mike might have something up his sleeve.
I got Firestone Ride Rite P/N 2071. Hope that is the right part. For the 94-98 trucks, Firestone lists 2 part numbers: one if you have factory overloads and one for if you don't. For the 1998-2002, they just list the one (2071).

~Rob

Nice, I can take a look at an airbag setup on a truck similar to mine. I feel my wallet getting lighter already.

Still working on my WTS relay... wire I picked seems to be energized all the time?? Not what the service manual says... hmm got to find a different wire! Heck I could just run a wire directly from the relay... guess that would do it too! lol

Any chance that's all on a switched ground system? I know plenty of other stuff is.

Guess I'm not going to get my turbo rebuilt by the pull [tapdshut] Could be bad.... eh oh well...

So I guess I should throw my old HX35 on the truck for this trip as well....just in case. :D

Rob,
Are your air bags the one that have to have holes drilled? Not too bad of a job.....at least not on my last century truck.

Also, I'm up for a "mini-meet" before Alvarado if anyone else is up for it.


Forget the mini-meet.............temps in the 40's by the weekend. :(

Forget the mini-meet.............temps in the 40's by the weekend. :(

Charlie,
One might get the impression that you don't like the cold [laugh]

Oh, an Firestone tech support finally emailed me back and said the P/N 2071 is correct for my '02 with factory overload springs.

~Rob

Charlie,
One might get the impression that you don't like the cold [laugh]

Oh, an Firestone tech support finally emailed me back and said the P/N 2071 is correct for my '02 with factory overload springs.

~Rob

[laugh] [laugh] [laugh] You know me and cold weather!

I'm afraid your hitch will be in the way. Maybe Mike can come up with something, or you could drill through the hitch bracket and use longer bolts. Also, do you have the rear wheel well liners? The instructions say to cut them, but I have a thick piece of foam rubber between the bag and the liner to keep it from rubbing.

Rob,
Also, I'm up for a "mini-meet" before Alvarado if anyone else is up for it.
Forcast for here is in the 50's for Saturday?

I've got to change my tranny fluid/filter & engine oil Saturday...before dyno & pulling.
More fun with someone to talk to and third hand is big help getting the pan back on!

RJ

Any chance that's all on a switched ground system? I know plenty of other stuff is.



So I guess I should throw my old HX35 on the truck for this trip as well....just in case. :D

The signal coming from the so called WTS pin in the harness is +12.... I have an idea to make it work.... Will get to it middle of the week...

yep ur HX standby would be appreciated!

I'm afraid your hitch will be in the way. Maybe Mike can come up with something, or you could drill through the hitch bracket and use longer bolts. Also, do you have the rear wheel well liners?


B/W says it is OK to drill through the hitch bracket, just do not weld to it. They also say the hitch must be installed first (I'm good to go there). I have the wheel well liners, don't mind cutting them.

~Rob

By the way the XLR8R trailer is going to be there correct? May need that for the ride home!

I can bring mine, if it will work. It is only 83.5" (just shy of 7') from inside pipe rail to inside pipe rail. Never measured the width of my truck.
~Rob

hey rob dont forget that muffler! Maybe I'd the team xlr8r trailer makes it down I can throw it on Saturday night

Nah...He hasn't got the new clutch yet. He said he definately won't be pulling this go round. I'm sure he will prob bring the GN trailer though.

If he will let me borrow his new Lazarsmith fancy smancy Pull Ring, I might add my name to the list of 1st time Sled pullers though. [duhhh]

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We'll have the trailer - fortunately there's still enough clutch to haul it loaded. It's only 82" inside, Rob - but that's enough to load a truck with OEM backspacing.

WooHoo! :o
Robert - I want you to try to rip the Lazar Lunette in half! [coffee]

I wont forget. As of right now, I plan on making it there on Saturday.
If something comes up and I can't make it, I will get it to Mike to bring down.

I am really hoping to be there. I know I missed out on a good time last year. I will also have my Firestone airbags by then. If I haven't installed them by then, I might do it down there, with Mike's help ;)
~Rob

Does anyone want a barely used '05 OEM muffler & 4" exhaust to rear bumper? I offered it to Wayne, but don't know if he's able/ready for it... cleaning out the shop.
Got a barely used '98 OEM muffler too.

[laugh] [laugh] [laugh] You know me and cold weather!

I'm afraid your hitch will be in the way. Maybe Mike can come up with something, or you could drill through the hitch bracket and use longer bolts. Also, do you have the rear wheel well liners? The instructions say to cut them, but I have a thick piece of foam rubber between the bag and the liner to keep it from rubbing.

We're gonna try to design a bolt-on bracket adapter so this accessory combo can be used on 2nd Gens. :)

If Mike isn't bringing his trailer down, I can bring mine, if it will work. It is only 83.5" (just shy of 7') from inside pipe rail to inside pipe rail. Never measured the width of my truck.
~Rob
That would work for mine... with 35's on stock wheels. I figure 82" needed to allow an inch or so on each side. But probably too narrow for Brians (and yours now) with after market wheels that stick out more??

IF not a hassle to bring it....would be great piece of mind, just in case.
If your willing to bring it with you, let me know what your drinking.... I'm buying!

I'll bring my stock tires/wheels and floor jack, too... in case needed by anyone! :) Also for Burn Out contest.... if they have one.

RJ

Yeah - for Brian's truck, we swapped his shoes out for 3rd Gen OEMs:

http://www.dieseltruckresource.com/pics/data/500/medium/GN-Brian3.JPG

With three trucks pulling.... we may need two trailers... to get home! [laugh]
(Just trying to rattle TexasCTD) :)

RJ

I feel bad for roberts tranny

I'll bring my trailer. If we need it, we just have to unbolt the tool box from the front and put it in the bed of Robert's tru... uh, I mean what evertruck I am hauling.

~Rob

Won't be Robert.
James Northum will be there (was last yr). He can just haul it to his DTT shop.:D

RJ

who would want a dtt??? Haha

Brian, how long did it take you to install the remote system from C-City on your truck?

Well if I was going to be able to be there I could bring a trailer but thats a long drive for me and wont be gettin back into town until that evening.

Brian, how long did it take you to install the remote system from C-City on your truck?

3-4 hour project...



Ordered my weapon of choice today! Sent in my CHL app as well! Was an expensive day!



Para Ordinance .45 CCW was the ticket after shooting many guns..
shot a glock
2 paras
2 sigs
3 S&Ws
1 Springfield
and somethin else... hmmm
.357s .38s and .45s

Went through about 300rounds... Arm was a bit shaken!

Yeah - for Brian's truck, we swapped his shoes out for 3rd Gen OEMs:

http://www.dieseltruckresource.com/pics/data/500/medium/GN-Brian3.JPG

Man that dang picture keeps showing up!! [laugh][laugh] [duhhh]
Poor HG! [laugh]

That was a rough day!

With three trucks pulling.... we may need two trailers... to get home! [laugh]
(Just trying to rattle TexasCTD) :)

RJ

uhhh....3 trucks pulling......means 3 potential trailer rides home...[laugh]
[laugh][laugh] Not worried so much about the truck breaking down, but if it does...I may need somebody to pull my Weekend Warrior back home.[duhhh]


I feel bad for roberts tranny

It won't die on it's own....so I guess it's time to help it out a little.[laugh] If the sledpulling don't work....then maybe Brian's new Pistola can help out.[laugh][tapdshut]


I'll bring my trailer. If we need it, we just have to unbolt the tool box from the front and put it in the bed of Robert's tru... uh, I mean what evertruck I am hauling.

~Rob

Don't worry Rob....I have a gooseneck hitch now so I can pull your truck back on YOUR trailer.....after YOU sledpull with the rest of us too!:D

Won't be Robert.
James Northum will be there (was last yr). He can just haul it to his DTT shop.:D

RJ

Exactly. But still gotta deal with the WW.[director] Maybe our El Presidente could to put a REAL tug on his truck and haul me and it back....if needed.:cool: It's prob about 8.5-9K empty.

who would want a dtt??? Haha

[laugh] ME ME ME!!! I just need a few dollars to help me pay for it!




WooHoo! :o
Robert - I want you to try to rip the Lazar Lunette in half! [coffee]



............................ :)


I don't think Justin Williams, Garrett Shields, Scheids, any of them could put a dent in your Lazar Lunette!! I know my truck won't!! But i'll giver a go.:o[coffee]

Does anyone want a barely used '05 OEM muffler & 4" exhaust to rear bumper? I offered it to Wayne, but don't know if he's able/ready for it... cleaning out the shop.
Got a barely used '98 OEM muffler too.


i have a stock muffler from a mega cab 500 miles or so but the tail pipe is missing the reasonator. let me know if you want it

3-4 hour project...

For someone who knows what he's doing, any word on it being harder for 3rd gens?

Door locks the only thing that is more of a pain in the rear...

For someone who knows what he's doing?
Got that right. Brian is the man!
First one...my CTD...took from 10 am to dark! :)
Was the simplier model (DEI 561R), too.

RJ

Sent in my CHL app as well!
Already take the course??

RJ

Hmm, I want the turbo timer setup by the time it starts getting hot outside, at least by the time I graduate. And this meeting might be the last weekend I have to be able to do it. (Then again I'll know better this afternoon if I'm still working for FMC after this week)

I am fairly new to this area and I would like to meet all of you guys. I have 22nd and 23rd marked on the calender. Can't wait to meet a bunch of other cummins fire breathers.[guitar]