Met with Vex Tuning today in Red Deer. The guys/girls there are wondering on a date to have a Diesel Dyno. Sounds like a multitude of brands from Dodge, Ford, Chev, Import, etc... It will be done outdoor so if you can predict the weather, please let me know.[laugh] This, I hoping, will be a "No Sponsored" event for some good ol' fun. That way all parties can join. What do you guys think??? What are your thoughts Jason as you are the ring leader. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. Thanks all...

only thing i can really suggest is dont have it on the long weekend cause most probabally have plans.
sounds like a fun day to me:)

Would love to come see ALL makes of diesel on the Dyno....Keep me informed for when.

I'm in. Its a short trip up to Red Deer. Dodgediesel, it would be cool to see how your new ride work for you. You think you can best your 570rwhp number from last fall?

I'm in,most likely be up at my RV lot at Gull Lake anyways enjoying some R&R[coffee][coffee][coffee].It only 1/2 hr down the highway,might be able to pry myself away from landscaping/summer work at the lot for a few hours to enjoy some Diesels.Keep us informed.DW

Need a date. If i havent moved to sask by that time. But even if i have ill try to make it.

I'm in, I think i should get a base line for my truck so i know where im at before the summer starts.

As allways I will do my best to be there, got some more new stuff for my truck, so it could be fun, just give me a date to work with

Kevin

Sounds good. I'll be there if the date works out for me.
Andy

me to, + buddy that wants to show me up with his duramax welding truck

I'm in. Its a short trip up to Red Deer. Dodgediesel, it would be cool to see how your new ride work for you. You think you can best your 570rwhp number from last fall?

They want a date as soon as possible so if anyone has something in mind, please post. It will be outdoor for this one so it might be tricky. I don't think I'll be beating 570hp anytime soon. I was lucky enough that my wife let me actually buy the truck!!![laugh][laugh][laugh]

Sounds like a great event! Yes a non commercial version would be a nice change. No breaking the dyno to win a T shirt, just some tuning and all around fun.

As far as a date goes..Thats tough, I know I have a Scout campout that month, just not sure on the day yet... [redface]

Fo Sho.........need a date to work with..........DPS dyno day in Calgary is Sat June 14th. So maybe not that day.

Why in June, why not sooner like in early May? Sat 3rd or 10th?

may dosent work for me, race season starts for me, and I am busy pounding on my truck to get it ready to go for that. If I can make it I think that I will dyno the chevy too, just for something new

kevin

Early June would be nice being it's just after May long?? Vex is really stoked to have all of us so I really would like to make it happen and it would be nice to be centralized Alberta.

June works good for me, I will gladly skip a race in fsj to come to a dyno day there

Kevin

Sweet Kevin. Now, June when???[laugh]

Pretty much anytime in June, the only part that sucks for me is that now that I have a job I have to work every other saturday, but I probably could switch with someone

Kevin

Jason, what do you think? Anyone else?:cool:

Sat June 21st...........?

I'll be watching this thread for the date-no real interest in running the rollers anymore but a good excuse to hang out....

Jason

Hanging out is just as fun as running the rollers..:cool:

Sat June 21st...........?

June 21st is good for me.......Any date is good for me.........I have no life..:([duhhh]

June 21st is good for me.......Any date is good for me.........I have no life..:([duhhh]

June 21??????

Zoom over my head....June 21 in 2008..[laugh]

21 should work for me. Genesee finishes up around the 9th, and I hear Sundance is about 2 weeks later, so it will be close.

June 7th is the only day that works for me. Looks like 21st is most popular.

Dave, if you have no life, you should hold the next garage day event or let's finish off the clutch party. What you doing Sunday?

If you need any help, I'de love to come along and learn some

Found out tonight that the 21st dosent work for me at all,, sorry guys

Kevin

If I'm not hauling animals whatever weekend it is, I'll be there.

I miss hanging out with everyone and then there are a bunch of new names I haven't met yet. Truck is up to snuff now so I might run the rollers, it's been about 4 years since it's been on them.

Jeff

was just throwing the 21st out there................doesn't matter to me either way. but I'll be in Calgary at DPS dyno day on the 14th though.

June 28th???

Dave, if you have no life, you should hold the next garage day event or let's finish off the clutch party. What you doing Sunday?

I was at the Airdire range this sunday...None of us fired a shoot because the fog moved in and no one could see the back board.Had to run back to Calgary to pick up supplies at Priness Auto.I think the clutch is also oil soaked.Really starting to notice its starting to grab funny and doesn't shift very smooth without the drivetrain jarring.This week I better order the clutch and also a engine rear seal and front seal for the trans..Got a little bit of oil coming out of the bottom bell housing...

dave I have a new rear main seal un-opend package if you're interested before you pay for a new new one.........

Thanks Luke...I will call you.I may also get a speedy sleeve.In case I need one...

You may not need a new seal, decide once you get in there. The worst decision I made was installing a new rear main when the old one wasn't leaking.

Back to dyno dates, not sure how the 28th will work for me. I should be back up here again at the other plant. Ideally, the 14th would be my pick, as that should be on my time off between shutdowns. Assuming it doesn't go long like the one I'm on now.

June 7th should work for most people.

I was at the Airdire range this sunday...None of us fired a shoot because the fog moved in and no one could see the back board.Had to run back to Calgary to pick up supplies at Priness Auto.I think the clutch is also oil soaked.Really starting to notice its starting to grab funny and doesn't shift very smooth without the drivetrain jarring.This week I better order the clutch and also a engine rear seal and front seal for the trans..Got a little bit of oil coming out of the bottom bell housing...


SHOULD HAVE BOUGHT MY TRUCK! [laugh]

I worked all weekend. What I miss??? Anyone put down some decent black marks? I just did a burnout here in Whitecourt. I have to put on four new tires any ways, so why not lay down some rubber. I hate road trips!!![laugh] I might have to find a parking lot so I can work on my donut skills.

Im good for the 7th, but not the 28th (race day)

Kevin

The 28th will be the long weekend for most folks so probably not a good idea.

Dave is there any way to pull the cover under the truck and take a look. The cam plug leaks is a common one. I thought I had main seal leakage issue, not justa leak from the valve cover at the rear, primary turbo drain leak, front main seal and somewhere else. I too lazy to fix everything.

Hey Jamie,

I got the turbo on and once I get the injectors in I would like to get on a dyno. My brother is doing a bunch to his truck so he would also like to get on a dyno, we will probably make it in june but would like to get on sooner to do some tuning. I was going to see what vex would charge to get a couple runs on the dyno. It would also probably be good to get a diesel on their dyno, I think I remember you saying they havent yet but that was awhile ago. If they havent that would be a good test before all of us showed up there.

Were abouts is there shop?

Hey, hey. How do you like the turbo? I can't wait for ya to get those Macher's in to see your reaction. They sure make a good turbo spool fast and hard.:cool:
Vex's shop is kitty corner across the street from Home Hardware Building Center on the North end of town. There's a strip mall building there and they are on the south end of it. One of the partners there had his Ford on the dyno but it layed down some minimal numbers. It would be nice to get a Cummins on there soon to make sure they have all the right things to make this dyno day happen smoothly. They are building ramps so that our trucks are level and not sloped like most dyno's out there. That will stop the auto's from leaking ATF all over the place...

Its not bad I dont have my head studs in yet, once I do and get the machs in then I will lay it to her. When I get back to Red Deer I will stop in and talk to them, I am stuck in Weyburn right now[duhhh].

I have that weekend off. Might make the trip. Just waiting to see how much I owe the Receiver General [verymad] before I make to many summertime plans.........

Any other brands actually gonna make a show this time? Maybe cummins is the only one to big any decent diesel HP numbers? I was hoping to see how bad they are at making HP, the lack off. Do you think any street trucks will break 900rwhp this time? We must be pretty close.

I'm going to find nitrous.... and dose the old pig. I want to see if I can make 800 with the juice. If I'm making anywhere in the 600s now. I think a less than 200 shot is more than attainable to hit 800........I dunno might have to do the cam to really break out though........have to see I guess

If I can go I am going to run both my dodge and my chevy. Im hoping for some reasonable numbers from my chev,, nothing like real big, but somewheres in the early 400's I think

Kevin

Any worked chubnie comin? Any stroker Furds? I thought their might be one or two in Alberta, I heard that some other brand build diesels. It been awhile since I saw one run the dyno, but I don't get out much. Anybody get a kill on a sport car yet?

Maybe I can convince my cousin colby with his built powerstroke to tag along if that ok with you guys. He should be 550-600HP

Anybody get a kill on a sport car yet?

yep, The night before our last dyno - morkable and I were swinging in for beer on the way to the shop.....he wondered where I was going so quick and missed the turn.[whistle] A few rice burners since and a Furd DRW.

I don't understand how though......I have a handshaker and I'm not runnin' much for extra ponies.[duhhh][dummy]

Ya but nothin but power with 6 in a row. Unless you in my truck, i got new tires alreay and now im runnin 40" Iroks. And let me tell you, these things are huge. Ill post some pics tommorow.

Im going to run my chevy. Its not too worked, but it runs not too bad. I have beat a couple of vipers and a z06 with my dodge

Kevin

Any worked chubnie comin? Any stroker Furds? I thought their might be one or two in Alberta, I heard that some other brand build diesels. It been awhile since I saw one run the dyno, but I don't get out much. Anybody get a kill on a sport car yet?

Nope, no sports cars.. Met up with Red 2nd gen with BD stickers the other night. Couldn't have had more than a comp box, after I got out of 3rd I had to get out of it pretty fast to keep of his tail...

Funny you say strokers.. I was just looking at a SOCal diesels stroker kit for the DM.. pretty impressive kit for $11,000.. :o 7.1 Duramax...

Ya but nothin but power with 6 in a row. Unless you in my truck, i got new tires alreay and now im runnin 40" Iroks. And let me tell you, these things are huge. Ill post some pics tommorow.

Hey, are you in town right now?

Its crazy what required for the other boys to run again our stock engine's. Good work Kevin, if you kill an more viper's let us in on your fun. I saw a stock 300 srt8 I wanted to run coming home from work. We just didn't get a good line up on the lights, and the traffic was abit heavy.
Bomber, What size rims you running on the 40's. I was looking at tire rack for a set of 37's on a set of 20's rims. Pricey stuff. The tires where almost $500 per tire vs my $180 for my wimpy 285/75/16.

Tate, Ya im home right now. Im kinda sick but im home.

Hey mike. Im running some American racing 17X10 Atlas with 4.5" of back spacing. I have a tiny bit of rubbing but im gonna fix that today. The best place i found to buy cheap tires of this size is North Shore Off Road out of vancouver. Therew shipping is cheap also. I think i paid 1120 for my 37's shipped and1360 for my 40's shipped. they have some of the best prices i have found. I used to work at Kaltire for 5 years and i still get some what of a deal and they could not even match it.

so is this a set date yet? I have to book it off from work

Kevin

June 7th. Last choice??

June 7th. Last choice??

going once...going twice....[duhhh]

going once...going twice....[duhhh]

I never new it was going to be this hard!!![laugh][laugh][laugh]
Just want to make sure all can come and join...:cool::cool::cool:

June 7 sounds good to me

That date is good for me..

Tate.......we have to get the chimneys on our trucks by then..[laugh]

I'm in what ever date you guys pick. Luke, you want to try a methanol kit for when you start to spray the motor. We have to see if those o-rings are in properly. How did you make out with a nos kit?

I'm for sure if I'am not needed at work. I would love to get out and meet some of you guys and your rides!!
See if I can Drag my co-worker(drives a duramax) out with me, he thinks the only thing a cummins is good for is a generator[dummy]. Denial is one of the first signs[laugh]

Here are some updated pics of my truck with the 40's on.

I'l see if they are good with that date??:cool:

Kiel, those look good. The wheels look a lot better than what I was expecting. Just need the right tires wrapped on them I guess. The bigger offset keeps those hubs tucked in too, just like they were there originally.

Dave, we'll see about getting those stacks on by then. We can atleast get yours on. My progress is gonna be slow, just got the call to go back to work after I left Red Deer. It was 4:30 when they called, wanted me at the plant at 5:30![dummy]

Thanks again Jamie! Made it home safe and sound, got it unloaded, hopefully have the head off tonight so I can take it to Aaron tomorrow.

Kiel, those look good. The wheels look a lot better than what I was expecting. Just need the right tires wrapped on them I guess. The bigger offset keeps those hubs tucked in too, just like they were there originally.

Dave, we'll see about getting those stacks on by then. We can atleast get yours on. My progress is gonna be slow, just got the call to go back to work after I left Red Deer. It was 4:30 when they called, wanted me at the plant at 5:30![dummy]

Thanks again Jamie! Made it home safe and sound, got it unloaded, hopefully have the head off tonight so I can take it to Aaron tomorrow.

Anytime I can help out bud. Hope Aaron can hook you up..:cool:

Just got the head off (yes at 3 am, no I haven't been working on it since 8). #2 and #4 are a bit rusty, and when I removed the IAT sensor, water ran out, but it should still be good. Not sure how the short block will fair, but doesn't really matter, I got what I needed. Time to go get it worked over, and depending how long of a break I have, might have a ringed, studded head with some new F1 springs in it before May Long. Weeeee!

Just got the head off (yes at 3 am, no I haven't been working on it since 8). #2 and #4 are a bit rusty, and when I removed the IAT sensor, water ran out, but it should still be good. Not sure how the short block will fair, but doesn't really matter, I got what I needed. Time to go get it worked over, and depending how long of a break I have, might have a ringed, studded head with some new F1 springs in it before May Long. Weeeee!

3:00AM, holy hardcore!!![laugh]
It was sitting outside so I figured a little water probably got in but nothing a machine shop can't clean up. You're getting it checked for cracks??

3:00AM, holy hardcore!!![laugh]
It was sitting outside so I figured a little water probably got in but nothing a machine shop can't clean up. You're getting it checked for cracks??

That should be part of it. If they don't do it, I could probably score some NDT spray from work and do it. Need to give him a shout yet, make sure I can drop it off on my way to Edmonton.

Any updates??

Tate, you gonna have that rig running twins for met? I have some tweaking still going on, so it could be interesting.

Not a chance. Hopefully will have my head back and buttoned down, do one last run with the 62mm, have the boost cranked up some more though.

So what did the actual date for the Dyno become??lol

I think they are checking into June 7 as the date...

Working on having it for June 7th.:cool:

any word, I have allready booked that day off

Kevin

I will find out tomorrow..:cool:

So whats the word?

Kevin

I was wondering if we should meet up with them first, Jamie. Give them an idea of how it usually runs and just to get a face to the name etc..

I was wondering if we should meet up with them first, Jamie. Give them an idea of how it usually runs and just to get a face to the name etc..

Sorry guys, have been out in the field lately. I'm sure they are good for the 7th. Jason, we can meet with them anytime your free. Shoot me a call @318-3376.:cool:

So we are running an actual dynoday event? All takers? The best of the Alberta diesels, the best two back to back runs....All out..

Well I guess I wont be making this one, I just remembered I'll be in Germany till the 8th, hopefully by the next one I'll have enough done for a respectable run.

Mike, the format is open so far. Thats where DD and I were gonna see what they want to run. I am going for a non-sanctioned event. That is, no sponsors so we can have a totally open event to have guys with hoods up, helping each other out. I think, maybe I am wrong, we would have more of a group atmosphere with the DTR#5 Dyno for all out fun. If you think there needs to be motivation to have guys show up, then lets hear it.

I am going, I already have all the motivation I need.

Mike, the format is open so far. Thats where DD and I were gonna see what they want to run. I am going for a non-sanctioned event. That is, no sponsors so we can have a totally open event to have guys with hoods up, helping each other out. I think, maybe I am wrong, we would have more of a group atmosphere with the DTR#5 Dyno for all out fun. If you think there needs to be motivation to have guys show up, then lets hear it.

I think the only motivation required is no sponsors.[whistle] :o



[coffee]

Yep, nothing better than just getting together to wag a chin here and there.:cool:

now that I have in town job I hope to make it to this get together. Now that i have my new tranny my truck also works.

Sorta what I thought based on previous meets.:cool: With out the pressure of dealers, it would seem to me a more open event. I just throw this way back to the Scotty dyno meets at Waterous in Calgary. No sponsor to "run" the event other than Waterous, which was cool. Anyhow, I will contact you next week DD and we can scrounge up a plan.

[coffee]

Sorta what I thought based on previous meets.:cool: With out the pressure of dealers, it would seem to me a more open event. I just throw this way back to the Scotty dyno meets at Waterous in Calgary. No sponsor to "run" the event other than Waterous, which was cool. Anyhow, I will contact you next week DD and we can scrounge up a plan.

[coffee]

10-4. Got to go tomorrow and chat with them. I have been so busy with getting the Powerwagon ready for may long. I'll keep ya posted Jason.

Jamie

Well I am still in as far as I can tell


Looking forward to seeing everyone again

Kevin

Excellent news..:cool:

I'm in......I just installed a new exhaust system and slowly getting the truck ready for its chip. It will be good to see you guys again since I missed the last meet.
Can't wait to see your new rig Jamie!
Rob

Who's in?!?!?
We got to setup a convoy from Edmonton!
Let's firgure out when and where!! I know its a little early but!!!
Suggestions?!?

I'm in......I just installed a new exhaust system and slowly getting the truck ready for its chip. It will be good to see you guys again since I missed the last meet.
Can't wait to see your new rig Jamie!
Rob

Thanks bud. Hopefully I'll have my wheels and tires on by then. The tires have been on backorder for only 4 weeks now!!![laugh][laugh][laugh]

Lil Dog will probably know more later tonight about the event.:cool:

I have my doubts that I'm in. My schedule is changing to 11 on / 3 off to accommodate being available for rescue for scaffolders coming in to work that pre-turnaround schedule. I'll be doing the work of two separate jobs and getting paid for one....how impressed am I?....but, that's a different story altogether. I think it's time to go consulting.....that just might be the straw that broke the camel's back. Anyone need a safety consultant?

If it's the 7th, I'm hooped. I'm off the 14th and 28th only in June.

should be good for june 7 my 11-3 works around that. just order adenaline box, garret 3782, and valair clutch hopefully i can get them all in befor then

should be good for june 7 my 11-3 works around that. just order adenaline box, garret 3782, and valair clutch hopefully i can get them all in befor then

Didn't go for the 3788? You get the 50 trim or the 56 trim model?

............I'm racing this year [guitar]


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............I'm racing this year [guitar]


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She's not gonna be a sled puller?

went with the 82 cause he said if i end up with to much fuel i can upgrade to the 88 for about 300 bucks. 50 - 56 trim i don't even now what that relates to[dummy]
tate when did you get a 98 12v?

Theres currently a track 10 minutes from my house..........I can see more racing than sled pulling happening.

went with the 82 cause he said if i end up with to much fuel i can upgrade to the 88 for about 300 bucks. 50 - 56 trim i don't even now what that relates to[dummy]
tate when did you get a 98 12v?

The trim relates to the area of the exducer to the area of the inducer. If you have the stage two like me, its the .56 trim. They are both 82mm exducer. Square that, multiply by the trim (0.56), then square root and you get the inducer size. The 1 is in the 59mm range, the 2 is in the 61mm range. Did you pick that turbo up from Tom?

I picked up the 12v yesterday. Need to get it registered, do an oil and fuel filter change, and I'll need some advice from the 12v gurus. I've got a lift pump tick. No fuel pressure gauge yet, so I don't know if someone stretched the overflow valve spring too much, or if its just a lame pump.

yeah turbo was from tom its the stage 2, said he had this one that was on a truck for about 5k so it was a little cheaper. thats sweet if you want a little better clutch for the mean time let me know i'll have this luk out soon i hope,

trying the picture thing, had some old tires around...

Does it have the HX40 outlet on it, or is it the Garrett adapter? Good that you picked it up. I'll want a ride in your rig when you get it on, I'm quite anxious to see how it performs.

I'm sure I'll need a clutch soon. I'm getting the itch to put a 3k GSK, my hot rod 370 injectors and a 10 plate in. This thing is a dog with the stock governor springs. Feels like a Smarty on half power. The pedals are opposite to my dually. Light clutch and hard throttle. Used to a real stiff clutch and sensitive throttle.

I just want to point out, 3782 garrett makes a nice secondary twins turbo. Put a S400 under it, you'll flow more than enough air for any fuel combo you can dream of. I would guess that you would have air to support 700 to 800rwhp, of course if you want to use NOS, you don't need the S400. I'm trying to find a spot to fit in my methanol kit. I might have to use the window washer bottle for this outting. I wonder how the wastegate is set-up? Stock it starts to opens around 40psi area, I currently have mine set to fully open at 35psi. I have extra 3in exhaust flanges made up for the garrett if you want to try welding as I think that the garrett stock 2 1/2 exhaust flange, I cut mine off and dumped the rest. I would like to see how Tate's 4in flange is built.

i got a hx 40 downpipe from tom and the flange is on the turbo tom has them made up for all of his that he sells.

yes twins would be sweet but people keep telling me about thing called an investment, i might have to buy a house soon.

Luke, buddy, you're gonna need ladder bars. You can see from the rubber marks that the rear was bouncing some. You started off good, you got at least 20 feet of decent rubber laying, but the last 20 feet you got the spring wrapping going on (rubber for 5 feet and 5 feet of nothing). Next time I'll come and visit you[duhhh] and see if I can put done a longer mark. The rig sounded good, hopefully you can put done some decent #'s in the next met. Thanks for coming out for the afternoon and no beer was drank, go figure that one out. We all where drooling over Tate's new sweet ride.

Kenny.... a Valair??? [tapdshut]

I haven't been able to hook up with Vex Tuning just yet to verify all the details for our Dyno event in Red Deer. I am in Jasper here until Thursday. I will update as soon as I can get together with the shop.

I haven't been able to hook up with Vex Tuning just yet to verify all the details for our Dyno event in Red Deer. I am in Jasper here until Thursday. I will update as soon as I can get together with the shop.

Sounds great Jason.:cool:

So is the date official yet?? I would like too see what the bigger turbo and second stage of nitrous will give me.....unfortunatly though wedding plans may kibosh my fun

So is the date official yet?? I would like too see what the bigger turbo and second stage of nitrous will give me.....unfortunatly though wedding plans may kibosh my fun

Ahhh, weddings happens everyday!!![laugh]

Kenny.... a Valair??? [tapdshut]

i realize a southbend is a safe bet but i like to always give the under dog a chance and it seems he knows what he's talking about.

Who's in?!?!?
We got to setup a convoy from Edmonton!
Let's firgure out when and where!! I know its a little early but!!!
Suggestions?!?

That would be sweet. I would love to roll along with you guys. Iam really hoping to get out this summer and meet some of you guys!Ive learned so much reading the posts but just isnt the same as person to person.

Ya i hope i can make it. Im thinkin so but i have alot of work to do to the old dog till im ready.(twins,studs,clutch,cp3,new fuel system,etc)

It's still a go for June 7th.:cool:

Got directions and a start time? Might need to organize a "convoy". Meet at Airdrie or Crossfield? Where are all the southern trucks coming from?
Andy

I hope to call VEX tomorrow to set all the run times etc for us to have the greasy details. Again, I will update with all info!

J-eh

Got directions and a start time? Might need to organize a "convoy". Meet at Airdrie or Crossfield? Where are all the southern trucks coming from?
Andy

More than likely the meet up place will be the Crossroads truck stop….as before…Unless that changes…I'm coming from Calgary...

There is a strong possiblity that I will be out. Smoked my tranny this weekend, going to talk to Barry and see if they can do anything for me, if not Im out.

Kevin

Way to go Kevin...[laugh]....You have 26 days to get that rig going...[laugh]

More than likely the meet up place will be the Crossroads truck stop….as before…Unless that changes…I'm coming from Calgary...

You Calgary guys want to meet up with any Airdrie guys along the way?

id be up for convoy from calgary or airdrie. be nice to meet up with some of you guys before we go up.

There is a strong possiblity that I will be out. Smoked my tranny this weekend, going to talk to Barry and see if they can do anything for me, if not Im out.

Kevin



Don't let a brother down Kevin!!! We switched the date so you could perform for us all!! (I'm only kiddin[laugh]) I hope you can have the ol girl fixed up.:cool:

Kev, what broke? Been there, done that. My last tranny died from a intermediate shaft breaking. You're just a flat of beer away from being fixed, mostly it takes you that much beer to get around how much $$$ you'll be spending. I just found out that my head is toast. I thought that it was the VP dieing, during my air leak test, more air came out thru the push-rods than out the exhaust. I'll still running, thats whats counts. I'm gonna start the talking the wifey into letting me build a new engine for the girl.

I think that some of the clutches decided to become 1 if you know what I mean, not totally sure yet, havent pulled anything apart yet

Kevin

You Calgary guys want to meet up with any Airdrie guys along the way?

Sure...A few dynos ago we meet at a place close to Taters.We had about 4 trucks that convoyed to Crossfield...We met at the mini mall just a few blocks south of Tates place...I think there was a Mcdonalds there...but can't remember...

Quick update.

Talked to VEX Tuning last night on the phone, planning for an evening meet on Thursday night (Jamie, are you available?).

Anyhow, we were going to run as many trucks as we can in the day. The price was $100 a run. Thats for the standard hookup, test run and then probably 2 or three repeatable runs.

The dyno.. Now this is good, its a DynoDynamics dyno! This is the unit that PDR has in their shop and is a drastic improvement on the Mustang dyno. It is not an inerita dyno like the DynoJet. The specs are a dual retarder roller system capable of over 2000 hp. The owner has ordered a special IRS system (strap system) to add additional vertical holding force on the rolls.

I know Piers spec'd out this unit specifically when he was at PDR for its abiltiy to be repeatable and hold pretty decent power.

June 7 is still the date and the unit will be outside their shop, its portable so weather may play a factor in the event. We hope not!

After our little chat on Thursday we will get all the details mashed out for the max amount of trucks we can run and get the sign up list for him.

It will be good... No sponsors, just some good ol fun!

I would love to join you guys, but I will be on vacation on Kootenay Lake that w/end.

My truck is pretty mild, but just bought a Smarty & playing with that these days.

I believe the June 7th w/end is Three Hills show and shine also.


Have fun guys... Joe

Quick update.

Talked to VEX Tuning last night on the phone, planning for an evening meet on Thursday night (Jamie, are you available?).

Anyhow, we were going to run as many trucks as we can in the day. The price was $100 a run. Thats for the standard hookup, test run and then probably 2 or three repeatable runs.

The dyno.. Now this is good, its a DynoDynamics dyno! This is the unit that PDR has in their shop and is a drastic improvement on the Mustang dyno. It is not an inerita dyno like the DynoJet. The specs are a dual retarder roller system capable of over 2000 hp. The owner has ordered a special IRS system (strap system) to add additional vertical holding force on the rolls.

I know Piers spec'd out this unit specifically when he was at PDR for its abiltiy to be repeatable and hold pretty decent power.

June 7 is still the date and the unit will be outside their shop, its portable so weather may play a factor in the event. We hope not!

After our little chat on Thursday we will get all the details mashed out for the max amount of trucks we can run and get the sign up list for him.

It will be good... No sponsors, just some good ol fun!

Good work Jason. We all appreciate it.

just found a garret turbo sitting on my deck open to public, not sure when ups left it there sure am glad i found it not someone else. Hopefully i can get these installs done before then.

Don't you love UPS?? Those same clowns delivered my $100K engine analyser to my old address without even ringing the bell. Good thing I know who bought the place..

Quick update.

Talked to VEX Tuning last night on the phone, planning for an evening meet on Thursday night (Jamie, are you available?).

Anyhow, we were going to run as many trucks as we can in the day. The price was $100 a run. Thats for the standard hookup, test run and then probably 2 or three repeatable runs.

The dyno.. Now this is good, its a DynoDynamics dyno! This is the unit that PDR has in their shop and is a drastic improvement on the Mustang dyno. It is not an inerita dyno like the DynoJet. The specs are a dual retarder roller system capable of over 2000 hp. The owner has ordered a special IRS system (strap system) to add additional vertical holding force on the rolls.

I know Piers spec'd out this unit specifically when he was at PDR for its abiltiy to be repeatable and hold pretty decent power.

June 7 is still the date and the unit will be outside their shop, its portable so weather may play a factor in the event. We hope not!

After our little chat on Thursday we will get all the details mashed out for the max amount of trucks we can run and get the sign up list for him.

It will be good... No sponsors, just some good ol fun!

Jason, what time do you think for Thursday night? I'm camping out by Rocky then but I can come and join if need be as it's quick to get back to Red Deer.:cool:

Kev, if you just lost your front clutches that not so bad. I doubt that all but you could get lucky. You dissembling it yourself? What type of metal and how big are the pieces in the pan? Take pictures it would be interesting to see what failed. My last tranny I broke the intermediate shaft at the driving shell and sun gear area. The rear thrust bearing broke in half. I couldn't get the transmission apart . The entire unit was scrapped except for the OD unit and billet output shaft. Clutch material and metal was pulled into the valve body causing the valve body to stop working and jam.

I'm not running the dyno, I just found out that my head or head gasket is leaking mega air (boost) into the engine, I have to see how fast I can get a head re-done. I thought that I smelt excessive blow-by when I was driving. The little breakage stuff is starting to drive me crazy.[duhhh] Nothing that a little beer wont fix. See everyone at the meet.

Mike, I dont think I broke any hard parts. I havent dropped the pan yet,(no time yet) but I would bet that there would be a bunch of fibers. If I were a betting man, I would say that the tranny jumped into third gear when I went to launch.

Kevin

Sorry I can't make it on Thursday to Vex, gone camping and 4x4'n Jason, gonna see if I can break my Powerwagon!!![laugh][laugh]

No worries Jamie.. Have fun out there!

Wheres the Northern boys meeting up on the Saturday morning? I'll be getting laid off that morning, so I'll be cruising south. Somewhere in the Leduc area?

I'm out...........working that weekend.

Tate,I'm coming from fort saskatchewan. Maybe Nisku truck stop??, who else is coming from the north?

Tate,I'm coming from fort saskatchewan. Maybe Nisku truck stop??, who else is coming from the north?

Works for me, I'll be coming from Devon.