I have a lot of irons in the fire right now, but I'm ready for a weekend at The Ranch. How about the WE of the 25th? Red Line racing and time at The Ranch?

Let me know.................

I should be good with that.

Going to try to get to Giddings this weekend, so next weekend is free. Just gotta work it in between travel.

I should be good with that.



Good deal. That's two of us so far.

Well Cbrahs is putting on a Charity dyno event May 16th in Alb. any of ya'll fellars want to make the journey???

I am going to try and make it. Should be fun.

No good for May 16th. I'll be smoking meat and drinking beer (mostly the latter) that weekend at our BBQ cookoff in Giddings.

Oh man,
I'll be in PA that weekend. Have fun.

Justin, I still have a bottle of something in my truck for you ;)

~Rob

I'm in! Red Line is always a fun time!

RJ

Who all is in for Friday and Saturday nights?

I'm in! Red Line is always a fun time!

RJ

RJ are you going to race this one even though its the 1/8 mile? i remember last time i was out there you mentioning being able win it all. [guitar]

ps i heard rumor on the other forums of a "school bus shoot out" between Scott and Cody at redline, and i sure hope that SCOTT decimates.

I might be able to make this one! [duhhh] Im glad too...since I think I missed the last 2 (3?)?

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What time do yall think they will actually get started Saturday?

No go for me... moving down to grapevine on the 25th :(

What time do yall think they will actually get started Saturday?
ODRA Website says gates open at noon and Diesel trucks run till 5:30 pm!
http://s3.excoboard.com/exco/thread.php?forumid=1177&threadid=596119

From my experience that means we may not actually start racing till 2:00 [laugh]

...RJ are you going to race this one even though its the 1/8 mile? i remember last time i was out there you mentioning being able win it all
Maybe! What I said was my best 1/8 mile time would have won it all. :)
Not many fast trucks there that night. I suspect this yr will be different.
If I can find some 265's to race on... I'll run. Actually, 245's would be better. I have wheels but no tires. Don't feel up to buying a set just for Redline!

RJ

Rowland, you could borrow our drag Toyos if we're around (not sure if TS is that weekend or not?) - they're only 30" radius at race pressure... practically 11.5" wide.

Max, we're supposed to be going to Chris' dyno, since we're sponsoring all 3 classes.

If we aren't in KY or somewhere we'll visit the ranch for sure, Charlie!

Sorry I missed your call, Robert - out of state with spotty cell service.

Hope everyone had a good Easter!

Well Cbrahs is putting on a Charity dyno event May 16th in Alb. any of ya'll fellars want to make the journey??? I am going to try and make it. Should be fun.
Where is it?

RJ

Pretty sure it's in Albuquerque.

Was not sure if it wasn't Alabama (the way Chris travels). Or Albany,NY! :D
Forgot he lives in Albuquerque. Thanks.
Might be a fun road trip. Love it out there.

RJ

What this going on KY? I think I have heard something about it but have not got alot of details

Here is the link for the Albuquerque NM charity dyno that Chris is putting on.

http://www.dieseltruckresource.com/dev/showthread.php?t=232828

What this going on KY? I think I have heard something about it but have not got alot of details

The TS Outlaw Event is in Bowling Green, KY on May 8-9.

Pretty big event, although it seems to have more following over on CompD that it does here. But it should be a pretty good collection of diesel power on the track, sled and dyno.

Is anybody planning on any wrenching at this meet?

I plan to install a Hellwig Rear Sway Bar and a set of PacBrake Air Bags.

Im also considering bringing the toyhauler if Charlie don't mind. And maybe some hamburgers.

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If anything, I may finally put on my 3rd gen sway bar and conversion bracket from Mike. Possibly an oil change and FF change. Just depends...

It will be 8:30 or later before I get there on Friday. My flight doesn't land at DFW till 6:15pm.

Who all is in for Friday and Saturday nights?

Tylers coming late Friday, as of this am. He said Schoolbus is coming too for a yellow CTD challange.... unsettled business from Buda!

I'll be there before sunset on Friday. Probably mid afternoon.
Got an APPS sensor to change (not whole assembly) and could do an oil/filter change and grease!
Still have my weatherstripping to do on left door. I better plan on doing that too since box is falling apart. Had it for 6 months [laugh]

Crobtex - What can we bring for Supper.... or want to do pizza?

RJ

So yall are going to the ranch to wrench on Friday then the races on Saturday?

The TS Outlaw Event is in Bowling Green, KY on May 8-9.

Pretty big event, although it seems to have more following over on CompD that it does here. But it should be a pretty good collection of diesel power on the track, sled and dyno. Ok I think a few of us may be going to this so do yall know of any other ppl??

So yall are going to the ranch to wrench on Friday then the races on Saturday?


I think so. It's not a "set" thing. Every time is different and has it's own personality because some guys can't show up........or can't show up till later due to work or other obligations.

So just plan to come and stay as much as you can. I hope to come Friday afternoon and maybe set up the trailer and get set up to install the Sway bar and Air bags. If I get done with it great....if not..no biggie.

Im sure we will have a big campfire and no doubt something for dinner. The races on Sat are supposed to kick off at noonish and end at 5:30pm. So then we can come back to the ranch and continue the wrenching, or supervising the wrenching, drinking a brew or two or three [coffee]:o into the wee hours.

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Crobtex - What can we bring for Supper.... or want to do pizza?

RJ



Pizza sounds good. Pepperoni/sausage! or just Pepperoni!

Or Charlie's Chili! Or if yall want my hamburgers....I don't mind.

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ODRA Website says gates open at noon and Diesel trucks run till 5:30 pm!
http://s3.excoboard.com/exco/thread.php?forumid=1177&threadid=596119

From my experience that means we may not actually start racing till 2:00 [laugh]


Maybe! What I said was my best 1/8 mile time would have won it all. :)
Not many fast trucks there that night. I suspect this yr will be different.
If I can find some 265's to race on... I'll run. Actually, 245's would be better. I have wheels but no tires. Don't feel up to buying a set just for Redline!

RJ

Rowland, do you need your wheels and tires back?

I think so. It's not a "set" thing. Every time is different and has it's own personality because some guys can't show up........or can't show up till later due to work or other obligations.

So just plan to come and stay as much as you can. I hope to come Friday afternoon and maybe set up the trailer and get set up to install the Sway bar and Air bags. If I get done with it great....if not..no biggie.

Im sure we will have a big campfire and no doubt something for dinner. The races on Sat are supposed to kick off at noonish and end at 5:30pm. So then we can come back to the ranch and continue the wrenching, or supervising the wrenching, drinking a brew or two or three [coffee]:o into the wee hours.

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Well I am game for anything friday night and saturday till around 3. Have to be in Denton at 6 for a wedding.

Crobtex - What can we bring for Supper.... or want to do pizza?

RJ

My vote is for pizza. :)

Well I am game for anything friday night and saturday till around 3. Have to be in Denton at 6 for a wedding.

PM me of you need directions.

OK, the 25th is just a few days away.

Just a few reminders:
* If you spend the night, don't forget your bedding. The nights are still fairly cool, so something warm may not be a bad idea.
* Lawn chair.
* Drinks and any snacks you might want.
* Chain saw if you have one.
* Some of us have a pretty good assortment of tools, but it you need something special, be sure to bring it.
* Saturday at red Line: http://s3.excoboard.com/exco/thread.php?forumid=1177&threadid=596119

RJ and Robert will be at The Ranch on Friday afternoon.....who else? Also, who can we expect on Saturday?

Tyler's Grandmother passed away and he may or may not be there.

Rowland, do you need your wheels and tires back?
Yup!:D
If your coming this way, I'll take them. Getting kind of excited about trying Redline with present setup! (should be more 1/8 mile friendly, I think).
Best previous was 8.134/85.56 mph. Doesn't fit real well with ODRA classes but will still be fun!

....RJ and Robert will be at The Ranch on Friday afternoon.....who else?
Mike is coming Friday as well... as of yesterday?

RJ

Yup!:D
If your coming this way, I'll take them. Getting kind of excited about trying Redline with present setup! (should be more 1/8 mile friendly, I think).
Best previous was 8.134/85.56 mph. Doesn't fit real well with ODRA classes but will still be fun!

RJ RJ be sure to get someone to catch some good videos at Redline! Dillon and Dustin are takin my blue truck to Mike today or tomorow and talked to Mike and said they may just leave it there on the trailor and see if you minded dropping it off back in Durant this weekend? (at Rachels and Dustins house) I meet you there before if you remember it is right behind the e-z mart off of Washington i believe it is. Thanks Matt

RJ be sure to get someone to catch some good videos at Redline! Dillon and Dustin are takin my blue truck to Mike today or tomorow and talked to Mike and said they may just leave it there on the trailor and see if you minded dropping it off back in Durant this weekend? (at Rachels and Dustins house) I meet you there before if you remember it is right behind the e-z mart off of Washington i believe it is. Thanks Matt
Glad to, if it's done? Have Mike bring it to Charlie's if possible.
I remember where house is. Stopped by twice to see Dustin's new 12v truck but nobody home.

RJ

Glad to, if it's done? Have Mike bring it to Charlie's is possible.
I remember where house is. Stopped by twice to see Dustin's new 12v truck but nobody home.

RJ Ok I will let Mike know then I sure apreciate it and BTW it is a 2 5/16 ball. I am hoping to have the truck done by June cause i get out on the 19th for 9 days so I canm drive the dually down and bring blue back up for some fun event that will be going on here so I am excited and going with a bigger 13in clutch so I can start sled pulling also considering thats the big deal up here [coffee]

Matt, looks like most of the parts are still in the truck - but I think the tranny must've fell out on the interstate... :o

... and somehow the clutch parts blew up into the bed! [laugh]

RJ and Robert will be at The Ranch on Friday afternoon.....who else? Also, who can we expect on Saturday?

I should be there around 5p. Robert, I'll bring you a CD of Colorado pics, a map and a travel guide for your upcoming trip.

David

Matt, looks like most of the parts are still in the truck - but I think the tranny must've fell out on the interstate... :o

... and somehow the clutch parts blew up into the bed! [laugh] Mike, well wonder what happen to my tranny!!! lol I bet it prolly got stolen by someone with a 2006 red dually!! [laugh] well ya I got a few clutches in the back og the truck [laugh]

I should be there around 5p. Robert, I'll bring you a CD of Colorado pics, a map and a travel guide for your upcoming trip.

David

Glad you are making it!

I should be there around 5p. Robert, I'll bring you a CD of Colorado pics, a map and a travel guide for your upcoming trip.

David



Hi David.....Cool looking forward to meeting you in person. Thanks in advance for bringing the travel info/pics. Do you need directions on how to get there? You can PM Crobtex for directions. Or feel free to call me at (972) 742-8176.

Bring a bed roll and pillow!!

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How long do you think yall will be up and working Friday. I have a part time I have to work until 6:30. Plus I get to drive a 2010 Camero for a parade here in Dallas Friday morning. Really looking forward to that!

Hopefully this is going to be one of very few I miss this year.

How long do you think yall will be up and working Friday. I have a part time I have to work until 6:30. Plus I get to drive a 2010 Camero for a parade here in Dallas Friday morning. Really looking forward to that!

If you get there by midnight, I don't think you will wake anyone up. :)

(Bring the Camero...my wife needs a new car)

And all u other guys better be good...with all the popos there!:cool:[laugh][tapdshut]

<jk>


Charlie....You need to invite your son-in-law Richard out for this one. [coffee]

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I doubt the popos will be a problem for ya'll, probably every DPS officer in the state is going to be around here this week. [laugh]

....probably every DPS officer in the state is going to be around here this week. [laugh]
Looking for UFO's??

RJ

Just a reminder........don't forget to bring your "stuff".

Which "stuff" would that be??? Do you need some "stuff" too?

Justin,
I have your "stuff" in my back seat :)

~Rob

OMG,
As soon as I hit "post" on my last response, I realized how bad that sounded [yuk]

~Rob

I wonder if the FBI has flags on web forums that refer to things as "stuff".

Between BOMBs and "stuff", we're all screwed...

[laugh] Everyone with any experience knows that you have to bring your "stuff" to survive a weekend at The Ranch.

Man sure hate I'm going to miss this one.. :(

Picking up the Uhaul tomorrow after work.. loading up Fri eve and Sat am and moving down to a place in grapevine... Will be in between me working in Richardson and Amy working on her Masters in Ft. Worth... Sucks moving though... Too much crap!


Bought myself (OK a 1/3 of.. Oscar and Lott PT each have thirds... Sure is cheaper that way!! :)) a 7x16 tandom enclosed today, aluminum skin, side door, back face is a ramp much like Roberts toyhauler... Has a V nose that is good for another 3 feet out front...

My last much smaller enclosed is rusted through and wasn't big enough for us anymore... Moving equipment for the clinic and being able to keep the quads locked up and covered is nice.. Will post a pic when I get one

OMG,
As soon as I hit "post" on my last response, I realized how bad that sounded [yuk]

~Rob

And yet you did not edit it. . . LOVE it man . [laugh]

Man sure hate I'm going to miss this one.. :(

Picking up the Uhaul tomorrow after work.. loading up Fri eve and Sat am and moving down to a place in grapevine... Will be in between me working in Richardson and Amy working on her Masters in Ft. Worth... Sucks moving though... Too much crap!


Bought myself (OK a 1/3 of.. Oscar and Lott PT each have thirds... Sure is cheaper that way!! :)) a 7x16 tandom enclosed today, aluminum skin, side door, back face is a ramp much like Roberts toyhauler... Has a V nose that is good for another 3 feet out front...

My last much smaller enclosed is rusted through and wasn't big enough for us anymore... Moving equipment for the clinic and being able to keep the quads locked up and covered is nice.. Will post a pic when I get one


moving does stink you never really know how much stuff you have to you have to move it all . [yuk]

where are you moving to in Gvine? thats where alot of my mowing business was. :)

and i LOVE enclosed trailers i wish i had one, makes life alot easier. :cool:

Nah, just looking for drunks coming out of the music festival and the college rodeo.

Almost forgot.......if you are pron to chigger bites, you might want to bring some defense. I never get bit, but some say they are up there.

Man sure hate I'm going to miss this one.. :(

Picking up the Uhaul tomorrow after work.. loading up Fri eve and Sat am and moving down to a place in grapevine... Will be in between me working in Richardson and Amy working on her Masters in Ft. Worth... Sucks moving though... Too much crap!


Bought myself (OK a 1/3 of.. Oscar and Lott PT each have thirds... Sure is cheaper that way!! :)) a 7x16 tandom enclosed today, aluminum skin, side door, back face is a ramp much like Roberts toyhauler... Has a V nose that is good for another 3 feet out front...

My last much smaller enclosed is rusted through and wasn't big enough for us anymore... Moving equipment for the clinic and being able to keep the quads locked up and covered is nice.. Will post a pic when I get one

Congrats on the new place and new trailer. Just make sure the trailer has a spare...never know when you might need one. [laugh] But that V-nose should be nice...never realized how much drag the flat nose ones had till I pulled one down the highway a few weeks back.

Congrats on the trailer Brian! Sorry you can't make it this weekend. Sure you can't postpone "the move" for a few days?[guitar]

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Which "stuff" would that be??? Do you need some "stuff" too?

Justin,
I have your "stuff" in my back seat :)

~Rob






Don't be bringing any "stuff" into my trailer.....if any of you are staying there this weekend..[laugh][laugh]

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Almost forgot.......if you are pron to chigger bites, you might want to bring some defense. I never get bit, but some say they are up there.



Surely somebody will have some "stuff" to handle those pesky critters...[tapdshut][laugh]

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good place to get a new FASS filter for my roadster? (150/95)

Geno's is about $65 for the fleetgaurd 3 micron. is this the going rate ??

Holy-Moly it's windy up here! No fire tonight unless it lays................

Holy-Moly it's windy up here! No fire tonight unless it lays................

that just makes life more fun and interesting. :) :)

Yeah hope the wind will calm some.....we gotta have a fire! Won't be the same w/o it. :)


Im headed out....hope to see yall there.[coffee]

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Just wanted to let yall know I am not going to be able to make it. Had some things come up. And FYI the new Camaros are super nice! Go on sale May 6th

i was VERY VERY close to heading that way. . . just cause but decided not to, dont have anyone to feed my livestock out here :( :(

but i wanted tooo does that count ??

Wow! This event here at Pittsburg raceway is huge! Diesel Power is here and place is packed! I am in the staging lanes in the 06 with a lot of others!

So How did you do?

Redline was fun....Diesels only from 1:00 to 5 pm!! Which was spectacular! Hope ORDA keeps doing it...should build a great crowd after word spreads!

The classes did not work out so well so big dogs did not run, but those of us that did.... had a blast!:D

Mike got kinks worked out of Chris Millers truck. Even with out everything cranked up....he ran fast on last run! He beat Micah, who beat me by a length and a half and has a fast D-Max (nice looking too)!

RJ

Just wanted to let yall know I am not going to be able to make it. Had some things come up. And FYI the new Camaros are super nice! Go on sale May 6th

Sorry you couldn't make it. Maybe next time..............

i was VERY VERY close to heading that way. . . just cause but decided not to, dont have anyone to feed my livestock out here :( :(

but i wanted tooo does that count ??

Good for the animals. And no, "want too's" don't cut it. [laugh]

RJ was right.........Red Line was a lot of fun. Not as big a crowd as I thought there might be, but a good crowd of the "regulars". And, as usual, Mica and his folks done a good job. A big thanks to ODRA for giving us "diesel people" some good events to attend.

Robert is not sure what he won, but Mica gave him $100 for winning something. Good for Robert! [guitar] (i think)

We didn't get lot of pics and videos, but I'll post up the ones I do have as soon as I get a chance.

So How did you do?

Redline was fun....Diesels only from 1:00 to 5 pm!! Which was spectacular! Hope ORDA keeps doing it...should build a great crowd after word spreads!

The classes did not work out so well so big dogs did not run, but those of us that did.... had a blast!:D

Mike got kinks worked out of Chris Millers truck. Even with out everything cranked up....he ran fast on last run! He beat Micah, who beat me by a length and a half and has a fast D-Max (nice looking too)!

RJ Ya well for a stock 2wd dually with just a smarty on it was running 15.1s so I wasnt to upset with that, sorta wish I was at redline again and it was a blast year! Cant wait to see some videos!! Robert glad to hear you brought some money home [guitar] what was your best eight mile time?

15.1 with just a Smarty? Good grief, I was loosing a lot of time with a bad relief valve and probably 700 or so more pounds. My best with a Smarty and Quad Race (Hot) stack was 16.88

Forgot to say............
Thanks to Crobtex for organizing the GTG and use of the ranch!
Also, thanks Robert for use of Camper...I slept really well. You kept us dry and out of the wind!!

RJ

15.1 with just a Smarty? Good grief, I was loosing a lot of time with a bad relief valve and probably 700 or so more pounds. My best with a Smarty and Quad Race (Hot) stack was 16.88 Ya and traction was a huge issue! Back tires lowered tp 30 psi, smarty on 9, everything else stock, last march in that truck with my traction bars I was running 14.3s off and on. I was still spinng tires in 4th gear like crazy [duhhh]

Forgot to say............
Thanks to Crobtex for organizing the GTG and use of the ranch!
Also, thanks Robert for use of Camper...I slept really well. You kept us dry and out of the wind!!

RJ

It always a lot of fun. Maybe a little better turn out next time.

PS...Robert's trailer makes a great wind break!

It always a lot of fun. Maybe a little better turn out next time.

PS...Robert's trailer makes a great wind break! Ya I bet it was I sure miss the days when I could nake it out to the Ranch! Maybe someday I will be back to make them meets again :cool:

................... Cant wait to see some videos!! Robert glad to hear you brought some money home [guitar] what was your best eight mile time?



Yeah im hoping there will be some videos on the ODRA website. We weren't very organized in doing video ourselves this go around.

My best time was 7.0652!!! Got the time slip to prove it...:cool:[roll][roll]

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Actually.....on the 7.0652 run......I smoked out the light beams....and it messed up the times in round 1 of the "round robin"...with me against RJ.

They had us rerun the heat.....with some blowers brought in place to keep the smoke off of the beams. In that heat........I had a 8.80 dial in and ran a 8.8534......to take the win over RJ who ran a 8.8331 but had a 8.70 dial in.

Round 2 of the Round Robin.....I ran a 8.7507 and lost due to a breakout against a dang duramax who ran a 10.0243. (not sure of his dial in) I tried to run him down.....but if I had slowed down I might have got him by being closer to my dial in time...and not under it.


Micah said I won the first set of time trials....for no NOS. My best time was a 8.4869. I didn't know I was in the running for anything....but i'll take it.

I never dreamed I was winning anything....since I spent I don't know how many runs just learning how to boost launch. I did a bunch of runs early in the day in the 9s. Later I got the hang of it some....and did most of my runs in the 8.80 range.

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by the way....all of my runs are stock injectors, stock cp3, stock turbo and rolling on 35'' mud terrains.........weighing in the 8200lb range.

Smarty and MP 8 only for power and a built trans.

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Forgot to say............
Thanks to Crobtex for organizing the GTG and use of the ranch!
Also, thanks Robert for use of Camper...I slept really well. You kept us dry and out of the wind!!

RJ



Glad to help out and glad you got some good sleep Rowland. Sorry I missed you this morning. I was out like a light last night!

Thanks Charlie....for having us up to The Ranch again. As usual it was alot of fun.

I took Mike's advice and swapped those frame bolts around and turned the Hellwig Sway bar the other way.....and it fits better now. It would have worked as is.....but it is aligned up a little better now and not rubbing the exhaust.

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That was the other deal for my times, I never got on the throttle hard until I was past 2400 rpm in 3rd, just more or less eased out until I knew I had a high enough gear to keep traction, then I impressed myself on how fast I was rowing through the gears.

Redline was fun as usual... I was glad one of us won money again (way to go Robert:cool:) and no one broke (thanks God!:)).

Since we were wrestling with Smarty's torque management/defueling in the pits, we couldn't get the '05 back up to the line fast enough for a re-run with Buck after he broke out, so the track officials backed us out of the staging lanes. :(

Our last pass of the day I paired up with Micah for a fun run and finally got an acceptable launch, then edged past for the win light - even though the truck had slowed down by several MPH after ~10 passes.... it was major heat-soaked. [roll]

Pretty good for shakedown trials - w/o fine-tuning the software, no coolant in the air/liquid IC, R49 not installed, NO2 bottle empty and no water sprayed, crankcase evac disabled, racing shoes not mounted, no weight removed, etc.

Can't wait for TS' quarter... this thing's a beast in triple digits. [coffee]

TEAM XLR8R

Mike - What was your ET/Speed on that last run.

Micah ran a 8.29/85.39 when he beat me (8.44/83.09). If you beat that 8.29 with the set up you were running....great things should be there in the near future!:D
I was slower later on.... Wondered if Micah was also?

RJ

Was there a "bus shootout" ?

No Bus Shootout! Only one bus showed.

Justin & Mike - On my Window Motor.... Good News/Bad News!
Good News = Was not motor...it's the regulator.
Bad News = Can buy Motor w/o Regulator.... but not a regulator w/o a motor.

So, if anyone ever needs a window motor ...I have one for sale!
Slightly used. Only used to drive little old ladies to the store and never operated in an 1/8 mile, a 1/4 mile, or in a street race.... and never opened over 100 mph! :D

RJ

My quickest run of the day was the last due to the launch, but the fastest - 87mph - was early on before heat-soak.

Definitely has HP.

So, the window regulator?
How much was it?
I'd be tempted to bypass it and run switched voltage direct to the motor... another half-hour of wrenching at Charlie's and we might have done just that to keep you dry! [laugh]

Was there a "bus shootout" ?



Would have been nice to see Scott there to race. Cody did a best of 8.05 which was the lowest run of the day.....on NOS. He was very dissappointed it didn't run better.

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Redline was fun as usual... I was glad one of us won money again (way to go Robert:cool:) and no one broke (thanks God!:)).

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Thanks Mike! And I second the motion about no one breaking!!

It was fun lining up against the Blue 05.........and actually win a round against it....:o I know it won't ever happen again against that truck.[laugh]

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Glad to, if it's done? Have Mike bring it to Charlie's if possible.
I remember where house is. Stopped by twice to see Dustin's new 12v truck but nobody home.

RJ RowJ just wanted to let you know thanks for dropping the trailor off for us it sure helped out alot :cool:

Wish I could have made it
Just got back from PA and had an awesome time. It was 86 degrees on Saturday. Broke a record. It was around that the whole time we were up there. Couldn't ask for better weather. I believe it was nicer there than here.
Looking forward to the next meet. I need to get rid of some "stuff"

~Rob

So, the window motor?
How much was it?
I'd be tempted to bypass it and run switched voltage direct to the motor... another half-hour of wrenching at Charlie's and we might have done just that to keep you dry! [laugh]
New generic drivers side motor w/ regulator was $130.00.
From Dodge..... ?

RJ

RJ

Wish I could have made it
Just got back from PA and had an awesome time. It was 86 degrees on Saturday. Broke a record. It was around that the whole time we were up there. Couldn't ask for better weather. I believe it was nicer there than here.
Looking forward to the next meet. I need to get rid of some "stuff"

~Rob Where were you located in PA? Thats of course where I live and it was nice saturday and we all was at the Pittsburg Raceway at Diesel Dawgs it was alot of fun,

Well, I came back from Mexico this afternoon. Me and the guy I was working with down there made the executive decision that we wanted to get outta there and not wait around till Thursday. Wasn't as worried about the flu as I was worried about what gov't would do with respect to the borders or travel.

Looks like we're not going to go back till May 11, assuming it calms down by then.

Now I can just wait a couple of days and make sure I'm clean, or I might get my own news story on WFAA. [laugh]

Where were you located in PA? Thats of course where I live and it was nice saturday and we all was at the Pittsburg Raceway at Diesel Dawgs it was alot of fun,

We were up in Erie. I was born there and raised in Girard, about 20 minutes away. We flew into Pittsburgh on Friday and flew out on Monday. Hadn't been home in a year and a half. Needed to see the family.
A few weeks ago, we flew in and drove to Altoona, where my wife is from. We take 22 East out of Pittsburgh and go right by WyoTech in Blairsville :)

~Rob

We were up in Erie. I was born there and raised in Girard, about 20 minutes away. We flew into Pittsburgh on Friday and flew out on Monday. Hadn't been home in a year and a half. Needed to see the family.
A few weeks ago, we flew in and drove to Altoona, where my wife is from. We take 22 East out of Pittsburgh and go right by WyoTech in Blairsville :)

~RobYelp thats where I am its a realy nice school, next time you come up let us know and we will gtg we have quite a few trucks here and some pretty nice one :cool:

Good! Mexico is not the place to be right now.

Well, I came back from Mexico this afternoon. Me and the guy I was working with down there made the executive decision that we wanted to get outta there and not wait around till Thursday. Wasn't as worried about the flu as I was worried about what gov't would do with respect to the borders or travel.

Looks like we're not going to go back till May 11, assuming it calms down by then.

Now I can just wait a couple of days and make sure I'm clean, or I might get my own news story on WFAA. [laugh]

Ya stay in the states.. . .

GOOD NEWS:

My college has decided that they want to right a few wrongs with us students for not giving us the internships, or guaranteed jobs.

they decided to give every student in the wind program 19 FREE credit hours to apply to next semester and this summer semester. So it looks like i might stay here next year and finish my ed. , but still looking for an internship on my own.

My guess is this is the best way to cover there rump and avoid lawsuits.

Max

Good for you , Max!

I am currently downloading pics and video's on photobucket.com. You can see what's finished at:

http://s264.photobucket.com/albums/ii172/chasr11/Red%20Line%2004-25-09/

Well, I came back from Mexico this afternoon. Me and the guy I was working with down there made the executive decision that we wanted to get outta there and not wait around till Thursday. Wasn't as worried about the flu as I was worried about what gov't would do with respect to the borders or travel.

Looks like we're not going to go back till May 11, assuming it calms down by then.

Now I can just wait a couple of days and make sure I'm clean, or I might get my own news story on WFAA. [laugh]

Glad you made it back, I'll be watching for on Fox 4!![laugh]

I am currently downloading pics and video's on photobucket.com. You can see what's finished at:

http://s264.photobucket.com/albums/ii172/chasr11/Red%20Line%2004-25-09/ Cool videos! Makes me sure wish I could have made it [duhhh]

So my parking brake light has been coming on lately even when the brake is off. Usually you can pull up on the pedal a bit and it would go out, but today it finally just wouldn't go off. So I got under there and pulled the switch out.

Here is what it looks like
http://cds.activant.com/C2C/C01/72/568/883598634.jpg

The copper arm is cracked almost all the way across right at the 90* bend. Apparently, it's not strong enough to last through 200K miles of the brake arm slamming against it each time the brake is released.

Of course, no one stocks the part so I guess I'll be ordering.

At least it was simple, I was anticipating a chaffed wire somewhere that I was going to have to track down.

How big is the copper bracket?

The leg from the 90* bend to the curved end is about 1.25". The bottom from the 90* to the screw hole is about 1.5".

From the way that the brake arm hits the bracket each time it is released, I can see how it would eventually stress the bend enough to break it.

Anyone had to price tires lately? The cost has skyrocketed in last 6 months! Went up with crude oil prices but not coming down??

RJ

Anyone had to price tires lately? The cost has skyrocketed in last 6 months! Went up with crude oil prices but not coming down??

RJ

I have.....they're out of sight!

I haven't seen much difference in our tire vendor for the Toyo MTs or Proxes ST... about $15 each.

I bought some Toyo MT's about 1 month ago. Paid $325 a tire for them. Most I have ever paid for a set of tires but that was the best deal I could find on them.

I haven't seen much difference in our tire vendor for the Toyo MTs or Proxes ST... about $15 each. Mike from what I am thinking this deal may work so looks like TS is going to be a busy time but will get alot accomplished :cool:

Ya I bet it was I sure miss the days when I could nake it out to the Ranch! Maybe someday I will be back to make them meets again :cool:

Bet you dont miss passing out![duhhh] Then me and Russell farting in your mouth while MAX is video taping.[deadhors]

MAX you still got a copy of that?

yes o yes its still on my phone. . . sadly . . .

Bet you dont miss passing out![duhhh] Then me and Russell farting in your mouth while MAX is video taping.[deadhors]

MAX you still got a copy of that?

[laugh] [laugh] [laugh] Not one of my favorite images.

How you doing over there?

Bet you dont miss passing out![duhhh] Then me and Russell farting in your mouth while MAX is video taping.[deadhors]

MAX you still got a copy of that? LOL WELL no that wasnt a good time... jk we had lots of fun out there minuce that lil part [laugh] looks like we are putting a new engine in the blue truck in KY at TS Performance

Quick question, I looked at my bank account today and it shows that the IRS refunded $300 more than expected. The transaction is still pending with the bank. My taxes are all goofy so I was only expecting $440 and my bank shows $740.

Is this normal?

Don't expect it to last.

.. My taxes are all goofy so I was only expecting $440 and my bank shows $740.
Is this normal?
Not sure....never filed electronically. But with the new "friendlier' IRS, I do remember reading something about them being required to refund all $ due, instead of applying it against next yr.

You should receive a letter explaining any changes made to your filed return.

I would not spend it till I knew why I got it. On the other hand, if they are depositing more than expected....and you know the deposit is from the IRS, why not count on it! :D

RJ

Spend it quick, before NObama finds out!

i think spending it as a GREAT idea :) :) your a wise man Mike.

and thanx for the info RJ.

Charlie I'm doing ok. Had a pretty goo dust storm today. Lungs are full of dirt. Has not got hot yet with is kinda wierd. Jenny sends me pics everyday of family. Thanks for that box of goodies!! Was very nice of you.

MAX I need you to send that video to me please. daniel.altman@mnd-b.army.mil if you would sir.

Matt dont blow this one up!

MAX I need you to send that video to me please. daniel.altman@mnd-b.army.mil if you would sir.

Matt dont blow this one up!

Sent,

Matt building the motor up before it goes in??

So my parking brake light has been coming on lately even when the brake is off. Usually you can pull up on the pedal a bit and it would go out, but today it finally just wouldn't go off. So I got under there and pulled the switch out.

Here is what it looks like
http://cds.activant.com/C2C/C01/72/568/883598634.jpg

The copper arm is cracked almost all the way across right at the 90* bend. Apparently, it's not strong enough to last through 200K miles of the brake arm slamming against it each time the brake is released.

Of course, no one stocks the part so I guess I'll be ordering.

At least it was simple, I was anticipating a chaffed wire somewhere that I was going to have to track down.

I have done about 3 in my truck........simple fix....but stupid design.....

A really bad design. After playing with it a little bit, I realized how much pressure it takes to push the arm back to open the switch. Combine that with the hard it it takes when the brake is released, that's just asking for something on that switch to break.

Sent,

Matt building the motor up before it goes in?? I found another 04.5 motor in Indiana that is meeting me and Mike to put that in untill my original motor is done, and ya we are doing alot to that one now that we got an extra motor to play with :cool:

Sweet Matt :)

Looks like this weekend is gonna be a total washout. :)

We need the rain.....so im not complaining. Would have been nice to get some yard work done today...and watch it rain all evening. But I guess we have had around 1-1.5 inches here in McKinney so far today.

100 percent chance of heavy rain tonight too.

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Looks like this weekend is gonna be a total washout. :)

We need the rain.....so im not complaining. Would have been nice to get some yard work done today...and watch it rain all evening. But I guess we have had around 1-1.5 inches here in McKinney so far today.

100 percent chance of heavy rain tonight too.

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WE NEED RAIN, this desert business is kinda a drag. . .

We just had a storm blow through for about 15 min, maybe caught 2/10 of an inch. . . BUTTTT it was beautiful, had not seen rain in a LONG time.

We had 6" on Wednesday through Thursday (in 25 Hrs)
Another 5" today...since 6 am. More coming tonight.

We were 9" behind for this yr but not anymore! :)

RJ

they have shown that on the news here RJ, we could use a good ol fashion T floater here.

I also saw that Houston was underwater aswell.

Suggestion for next DTR Meet.....
Bully Dog Dyno Day is June 13th. Their last Dyno day was great event... music, food, Door Prize, Etc.

RJ

Ill ask you fellars this, I am looking for a 5/8 x 5/8 x 5/8 barb brass T , for my AC mod, bypassing the heater core.

but I can't even find it on the "webbernet:o" I have been able to find plastic/ nylon T's will they hold up to the heat and pressure??

ps. The dyno event at bully dog last year was fun for the brief time I was there. Heck my backside even made a magazine. [laugh][laugh]

Good luck with that...couldn't find any barb fittings, much less T's. I ended up using regular brass threaded valves and screwed the barb fittings into the ends. So the valves ended up much longer than I'd like.

Good luck with that...couldn't find any barb fittings, much less T's. I ended up using regular brass threaded valves and screwed the barb fittings into the ends. So the valves ended up much longer than I'd like.


YIKES:o , not the answer I was hoping for [laugh] reality stinks

this is what I have so far, and the group of fittings on the bottom of the pic is what the piece should look like that i need. .

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n256/MaxStoltz/valves.jpg

Suggestion for next DTR Meet.....
Bully Dog Dyno Day is June 13th. Their last Dyno day was great event... music, food, Door Prize, Etc.

RJ


Yeah I figured we would probably do something for that event as a GTG. I am going to try to plan my trip to Grand Canyon so it doesn't interfere.

Should be a really fun event! Last year was great.[guitar]

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Suggestion for next DTR Meet.....
Bully Dog Dyno Day is June 13th. Their last Dyno day was great event... music, food, Door Prize, Etc.

RJ That event was awsome!! We all went to that and was a good turnout, so who all is goin to TS this weekend because Mike and I was going to see about getting ahold of a tranny jack and maybe a cherry picker for the swapping we will be doing on the truck

Suggestion for next DTR Meet.....
Bully Dog Dyno Day is June 13th. Their last Dyno day was great event... music, food, Door Prize, Etc.

RJ

I'm out. I'll be in Crosby that weekend for their Fair & Rodeo. Beer and Country music...[coffee]

yes o yes its still on my phone. . . sadly . . .

MAX my military account blocked the video. Please send to htrddsl1998@yahoo.com

... so who all is goin to TS this weekend because Mike and I was going to see about getting ahold of a tranny jack and maybe a cherry picker for the swapping we will be doing on the truck
I think Mike is only one. Ky is too far for me... especially since I'm going to Albequerque, NM for this event (http://www.dieseltruckresource.com/dev/showthread.php?t=232828) the following weekend. Anyone else up for a road trip to help fallen troops?

RJ

I think Mike is only one. Ky is too far for me... especially since I'm going to Albequerque, NM for this event (http://www.dieseltruckresource.com/dev/showthread.php?t=232828) the following weekend. Anyone else up for a road trip to help fallen troops?

RJOk well its gonna be a busy weekend for us and Mike, I am stressing out with tryin to get the tranny fixed and back in the 06 so that when we get there I will have the nv for the 04 after we get the engine it in

Ok guys its time for me to drop tire size... Cant STAND these dang 315s!
Towing season is picking up and I need a change...

Dilema.. LOVED driving/towing with the 265/70/17s, but they were pretty small on the looks department
Happy medium would be the 285/70/17s.. I know Justin is pretty happy with his?? Just dont know if it is a big enough jump in size for me???


........................................70MPH 80MPH
315/70/17 = 34.4x12.4/17 1769 2022 RPM
285/70/17 = 32.7x11.2/17 1861 2127 RPM
265/70/17 = 31.6x10.4/17 1926 2201 RPM



Overdrive above... and before you say drop a gear with my 315s at 70MPH dropping to 5th puts me at 2500ish RPM.... the jump is just too big with that poor a final gear ratio..

Opinions wanted!! :D

Um... upgrade to a common rail? [laugh]

That way you can tow with 37"s![roll]

nice, Mike are you DTR'n on the road?

Not yet!

We loaded a CR on the GN, pulled a CTD out of a truck at the shop, and grabbing a bite and a wink before we head for TS... no rest for the wicked! [tapdshut]

I've given strict orders to Stephanie & Evan to shoot me if I try to do more than hob-knob & crew-chief while we're in Bowling Green. [coffee]

Not yet!

We loaded a CR on the GN, pulled a CTD out of a truck at the shop, and grabbing a bite and a wink before we head for TS... no rest for the wicked! [tapdshut]

I've given strict orders to Stephanie & Evan to shoot me if I try to do more than hob-knob & crew-chief while we're in Bowling Green. [coffee]


SWEET I wish I could make it, I know some folks that left today to get there. Thats a pretty good hike dragging a GN.

That motor swap could be interesting without a shop, O that's right you have enough parts and tools in the bed of your truck to make TWO [laugh] [laugh]

O and Brian I have know real advice for ya, I tried 35's on my CR but did not enjoy them. I drive to slow, and a 5 speed was not ideal IMO

Ok guys its time for me to drop tire size... Cant STAND these dang 315s!
Towing season is picking up and I need a change...

Dilema.. LOVED driving/towing with the 265/70/17s, but they were pretty small on the looks department
Happy medium would be the 285/70/17s.. I know Justin is pretty happy with his?? Just dont know if it is a big enough jump in size for me???


........................................70MPH 80MPH
315/70/17 = 34.4x12.4/17 1769 2022 RPM
285/70/17 = 32.7x11.2/17 1861 2127 RPM
265/70/17 = 31.6x10.4/17 1926 2201 RPM



Overdrive above... and before you say drop a gear with my 315s at 70MPH dropping to 5th puts me at 2500ish RPM.... the jump is just too big with that poor a final gear ratio..

Opinions wanted!! :D



Brian have you looked at the TOYO Open Country AT or MTs in LT285/75/17 size. They might offer you a compromise between looks, size, load ratings etc. I have been looking at them pretty hard as a possible replacement for my KM2s. I am just afraid I won't get the same wear out of the Toyos as I have (so far) with BFG.

http://toyotires.com/tire/pattern/open-country-at



They are 33.8'' diameter.....11.2'' width.....E Rated with a (I think) 3900lb load rating. (I can't find it on their website...but I know it's pretty high)

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...Dilema.. LOVED driving/towing with the 265/70/17s, but they were pretty small on the looks department
Opinions wanted!! :D
285's are your only compromise, IMO. Only other option is two sets of wheels/tires.:)

The 285's do come in an E rating in 16".... and I know where a nice set of 10" Welds can be had!:D
Seriously, the 285's on 10" wheels would be more stable....and maybe 1/4"-1/2" lower height, adding a bit more rpm?? Just a thought.:)
FYI - been doing some research and those new KM-2's are a heck of a tire, IMO. Still not wild about the tread design but the technology appears exceptional.... especially for heavy towing. They will be my next set.

RJ

Um... upgrade to a common rail? [laugh]

That way you can tow with 37"s![roll]

No I need to tow real weight! [laugh]

Your 3.73s put you right in line with my truck and the 35s

Fine for less than 8-10k... Pain in the behind on the highway with more! I want to cruise at 65-70 most of the time and it's too dang low for 6th and a bit too high for 5th [duhhh]

Brian have you looked at the TOYO Open Country AT or MTs in LT285/75/17 size. They might offer you a compromise between looks, size, load ratings etc. I have been looking at them pretty hard as a possible replacement for my KM2s. I am just afraid I won't get the same wear out of the Toyos as I have (so far) with BFG.

http://toyotires.com/tire/pattern/open-country-at



They are 33.8'' diameter.....11.2'' width.....E Rated with a (I think) 3900lb load rating. (I can't find it on their website...but I know it's pretty high)

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Holy crap.. those things have a 3970# load rating!! drool... [laugh] Prefer about an inch shorter.. they have a 285/70/17 with a 3750# rating.. 32.7" vs 33.8" on the 285/75s


I wont get Toyo MTs love the looks, but I have yet to see a set that got any kind of miles....

...........................FYI - been doing some research and those new KM-2's are a heck of a tire, IMO. Still not wild about the tread design but the technology appears exceptional.... especially for heavy towing. They will be my next set.

RJ


I have nothing but positive things to say about my set of KM2s. 34K miles so far and going strong. Should see 50K for sure.

My complaint is the 3000lb load rating. If BFG is confident in their tires, why not up the load rating??

I am seriously trying now to decide what my next set of tires will be. I may stick with the KM2s, switch over to Toyo 285/75/17 for one set and see how they work out.........or get out the credit card and go up to 19.5'' Ricksons and get a set of "G" rated tires. Decisions Decisions. And none of the options are cheap.........it is just a matter of less "$pendy"....[laugh]


I have been looking hard at this truck's wheels and drool.... http://www.ricksontruck.com/customers/dodge_srw/050/index.html

and same set of wheels/tires on a 2nd gen... http://www.ricksontruck.com/customers/dodge_srw/019/index.html

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Just put to Toyos mt's pn my wifes truck. That is a great looking tire.

Robert, I know i saw those wheels in the classifieds on this site or the other site that I frequent, you might look into that. My internet is to slow or I would fine them for ya.

Overdrive above... and before you say drop a gear with my 315s at 70MPH dropping to 5th puts me at 2500ish RPM.... the jump is just too big with that poor a final gear ratio..

Opinions wanted!! :D

Go with a larger tire that puts you in a suitable range for towing in 5th. [laugh]

Even the 285s are mine are sometimes a pain on the highway. With 70 being there around 1800, any slower pushes you to the low end of the sweet spot and causes it to lug. For most towing where I can up the speed, it's not bad. But when loaded up heavy, I find myself in 5th much more often.

Go with a larger tire that puts you in a suitable range for towing in 5th. [laugh] Be great if I didnt have to get rolling first! [laugh]

Even the 285s are mine are sometimes a pain on the highway. With 70 being there around 1800, any slower pushes you to the low end of the sweet spot and causes it to lug. For most towing where I can up the speed, it's not bad. But when loaded up heavy, I find myself in 5th much more often.

Man.. not the definitive I needed from you! [duhhh]... May just need to suck up the looks and drop back to a 265... Almost wish I would have never tried them!! That way I wouldn't know how great they wre! [dummy][dummy]

Come on now....1st gear works wonders for getting things moving.

I get along with mine fine since most of my heaviest loads follow FM roads where I'm running 50-55 anyway, so running 5th is perfect. With a load of cattle or something else where I hit the highway, I can do 6th easily, but it's not the same as the heavy load of hay.

Are you planning for hay loads, or something a little lighter?

BTW...saw that Brian gots props over on CompD for his shipping methods on the 12V block.

I guess if construction tanks, you have a future in the shipping business.[duhhh][laugh][duhhh]

Come on now....1st gear works wonders for getting things moving.

I get along with mine fine since most of my heaviest loads follow FM roads where I'm running 50-55 anyway, so running 5th is perfect. With a load of cattle or something else where I hit the highway, I can do 6th easily, but it's not the same as the heavy load of hay.

Are you planning for hay loads, or something a little lighter?

Yep looked at some pictures.... has to be a 285.. really like the stance of your truck... leveling kit in the front on yours??

BTW...saw that Brian gots props over on CompD for his shipping methods on the 12V block.

I guess if construction tanks, you have a future in the shipping business.[duhhh][laugh][duhhh]

Do what?? Where is that at??

Robert, I know i saw those wheels in the classifieds on this site or the other site that I frequent, you might look into that. My internet is to slow or I would fine them for ya.


Rickson 19.5''s????????? I'd sure love a set. I'd love to have 5 good used ones.....I could even get them sandblasted and powdercoated like my current OEM 3rd gen wheels.

I don't think I have ever seen an ad for them. Never see them on Ebay.
I figured I'd just have to order a set from Rickson ....plus pay a huge shipping bill[yuk] if I wanted a set bad enough.

As expensive as the wheels/tires are....I wonder how much more they really cost over the long run....since they should?? run about twice as long as regular tires. and how would the empty ride be when not towing?

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Rickson 19.5''s????????? I'd sure love a set. I'd love to have 5 good used ones.....I could even get them sandblasted and powdercoated like my current OEM 3rd gen wheels.

I don't think I have ever seen an ad for them. Never see them on Ebay.
I figured I'd just have to order a set from Rickson ....plus pay a huge shipping bill[yuk] if I wanted a set bad enough.

As expensive as the wheels/tires are....I wonder how much more they really cost over the long run....since they should?? run about twice as long as regular tires. and how would the empty ride be when not towing?

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Robert, I am not sure if they are "Ricksons" but they look almost identical and same size, I think the story on them was that the guy had to get rid of them cuz his gal did not enjoy the way it rode. maybe?

Ill try and find the add, might have been on CompD , I have been looking for two rims and tires to desiginate as a donut set, thats how I ran across them.

Max

Robert I was mistaken [duhhh], its been a while since I had seen them, Here is the link.

http://www.dieseltruckresource.com/classifieds/showproduct.php/product/24722/cat/all

Yep looked at some pictures.... has to be a 285.. really like the stance of your truck... leveling kit in the front on yours??

No leveling kit...still tossing around the idea. I like the stance of mine when it's loaded, because it drops the back end to be level. But I'm not a fan of the rake when it's empty.

But I figure with a leveling kit up front, I'll always end up "dragging tail" when I put a load on. Air bags could solve this, but it's more money than I want to lay out right now.

Yep looked at some pictures.... has to be a 285..
Yup... much better look! If I towed as heavy as you guys, I want the 16", E rated 285's ....3,750 lbs!
Curious why BFG doesn't make a 285/70/17E??
Brian, Got you original factory wheels?

RJ

Yup... much better look! If I towed as heavy as you guys, I want the 16", E rated 285's ....3,750 lbs!
Curious why BFG doesn't make a 285/70/17E??
Brian, Got you original factory wheels?

RJ

Ya my 17" selection sticks... Never did have my factories

Good news:

I got a summer job working on turbines out here in NM. . .

I am really really excited, 60 hour weeeks here I come.

Diesel Dan.........I am so sorry to hear about your bad news. Best wishes for this trying period.

http://www.dieseltruckresource.com/classifieds/showproduct.php?product=25734

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Good news:

I got a summer job working on turbines out here in NM. . .

I am really really excited, 60 hour weeeks here I come.



Congratulations MAX! That is awesome.[coffee]

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Good news:

I got a summer job working on turbines out here in NM. . .

I am really really excited, 60 hour weeeks here I come.

Good deal!

Woke up this am to another T-Storm and 1" rain overnight. That's 13" over the last three weeks, with only one two day stretch of partly cloudy, when everyone in town cut wet grass! And the forcast for the coming week is rain everyday. It's really got me depressed! We' were 9" behind for 2009, so must have been one too many Choctaw Rain Dances. :)
Got down to Anna, TX Saturday and it was dry! Front is just sitting over the 'Red River Valley'[guitar] and dumping on us!

Heading out for N.Mexico on Friday, just to get away and into some sunshine! Going to the Charity Dyno (http://www.dieseltruckresource.com/dev/showthread.php?t=232828) event ....
for "Families of Fallen Soldiers" in Albuquerque, put on by Chris Brah (Mr. Ravelco, for those of you that met him at the Ranch).

Sorry to sound like I'm 'bitchin' when others have much bigger problems than a little flooding. Just getting water-logged and going nuts!

RJ

RJ, We have plenty of HOT, DRY air for ya up here. . . . Well I better look at a forecast. .

looking forward to the weekend, it's going to be fun, Going to EDIT: get on the roller's for the first time.

Great Max - I'll take whatever you have. Has to be an improvement!

Big TS Event in Bowling Green, KY was cancelled, Friday night, by track owners due to a few drunk truck owners doing donuts in the camp ground field, spraying everyone, and then sneaking onto the track in the middle of the night and covering it with mud!
I feel bad for Lazarsmith .... drove out there for business reasons. Others drove up to 2000 miles to race, sell product and attend. And the Sponsors lost their serious set up investment. Our sport is in trouble!
http://www.competitiondiesel.com/forums/showthread.php?t=55875&page=4

I won't go back to Buda event for this very reason. Someday, someone is going to get hurt badly or even killed at one these get-togethers. Remember the donut 'gravel spray' at Alvarado... two yrs ago!

This post on Competition Diesel also reaffirms, for me, why I love DTR. Read just some of this Comp Diesel link and see how The DTR site would be without the rules and regulations!

RJ

Yeah that really sucked about some bozos ruining the entire TS race event!![verymad]

They need to be strung up to a tall tree with a short piece of rope.:cool:

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Heading out for N.Mexico on Friday, just to get away and into some sunshine! Going to the Charity Dyno (http://www.dieseltruckresource.com/dev/showthread.php?t=232828) event ....
for "Families of Fallen Soldiers" in Albuquerque, put on by Chris Brah (Mr. Ravelco, for those of you that met him at the Ranch).


RJ


RJ, do you have any idea of when you will be pulling through Tucumcari, It's about 175 miles east of ALB.

If you want to get out an stretch your legs I know of a neat wind turbine you can drive up to and walk around [laugh] [laugh] I can also advise ya on the 2 tasty eat stops in town. [laugh]

Send me your cell #. I'll call when close!
Best guess is 1-ish, local.
Leaving early (5 am)...that's the flight plan anyway.[laugh]
Like to have time to look around a new town when I get there. Haven't been to Albuquerque for 10+ yrs.

RJ

Great Max - I'll take whatever you have. Has to be an improvement!

Big TS Event in Bowling Green, KY was cancelled, Friday night, by track owners due to a few drunk truck owners doing donuts in the camp ground field, spraying everyone, and then sneaking onto the track in the middle of the night and covering it with mud!
I feel bad for Lazarsmith .... drove out there for business reasons. Others drove up to 2000 miles to race, sell product and attend. And the Sponsors lost their serious set up investment. Our sport is in trouble!
http://www.competitiondiesel.com/forums/showthread.php?t=55875&page=4

I won't go back to Buda event for this very reason. Someday, someone is going to get hurt badly or even killed at one these get-togethers. Remember the donut 'gravel spray' at Alvarado... two yrs ago!

This post on Competition Diesel also reaffirms, for me, why I love DTR. Read just some of this Comp Diesel link and see how The DTR site would be without the rules and regulations!

RJYa I realy fealt bad for Lazarsmith also and we had many of issues with other stuff while we was there also, I realy wanted to see some drag racing and ya there were guys from all over the country that was there for that and wasnt happy!It was a long hard weekend but we managed to get stuff done. Saturday my 06 carrier bearing went out on my way to the campground [verymad] so Dan Vallance came and towed me back and then my engined showed up and it took a good while to get that thing outa the back of a truck and then of course it came out of an auto so we had to swap ecm, wire harness and remove tranny cooler etc. It was along day and then we got the clutch and tranny stabbed sunday morning and dropped it down in the truck and it was a tight fit and that took a good while! Well we ran intosome issues here and there but got it running anf then right before we was about to leave on monday we went to install the drivshaft for the 06 and some1 stole the rear peice! So, I had to use mine and drive my 04 back in front wheel drive, it was realy our only option but it made it home just fine. We got to be in the pits at the Diesel Power Challenge on monday and watch that and it was alot of fun,

Too bad a bunch of immature idiots have to ruin an event for everyone. I hate it, but we've seen some of the same antics close to home. I'm really sorry that Mike and other vendors and racers had his plans ruined. Maybe a SWAT team needs to be booked for future events. :(

.. We got to be in the pits at the Diesel Power Challenge on monday and watch that and it was alot of fun,
I heard event away from the drag strip were not cancelled. Did they have the Dyno? Did Chris' blue 05 get on it? How'd he do?

RJ

Too bad a bunch of immature idiots have to ruin an event for everyone. I hate it, but we've seen some of the same antics close to home. I'm really sorry that Mike and other vendors and racers had his plans ruined. Maybe a SWAT team needs to be booked for future events. :(

Who needs a SWAT team when we have the N. TX DTR Chapter 8 Militia at our disposal [laugh]

http://www.dieseltruckresource.com/pics/data/500/All_Guns_2.jpg

~Rob

Ha! Forgot about our militia.

Good one Rob! Hey, how's your memory?
Want to chime in here.... http://www.dieseltruckresource.com/dev/showthread.php?p=2477677#post2477677

RJ

I heard event away from the drag strip were not cancelled. Did they have the Dyno? Did Chris' blue 05 get on it? How'd he do?

RJWell of course the Diesel PowerChallenge was still going on on monday Mike andI was down in the pitts, they told Mike that he couls make some runs I believe and then all of a sudden they rushed everyone out we were very upset. On saturday night there was still a truck pull at Lambert Park about 7 miles from Beech Bend camp and raceway, I went out there sat night and wow there were thousands of ppl and trucks! By far the biggest event I ever been to, but they were having a few dynos there but we never got the chance considering everything was sorta ruined bacause of what happened friday nite. Alot of ppl came a long ways for this and are of course very upset

That picture brings a tear to my eye! :D

That picture brings a tear to my eye! :D

tears of joy and exictement. . .

Good news RJ, New Mexico laws are super leniant . . . you can open carry here, It's not every day you see average joes at the local McDonald's open hip carrying, but as far as I have read and seen it's LEGAL .

Just got back from Charity Dyno in Albuquerque. 649 miles each way. Home in 10 hrs exactly w/ one 30 min stop!!
Great event...very well organized and run. Shop really knew how to operate their loaded dyno....loaded for 3500 lbs. Maybe 50 trucks total showed up.

I dynoed 563hp/1186 ft-lbs. First dyno with Mach 4's. Did not expect quit that high...so I'm happy.

Max did his first dyno on his 03.... got mid 400's with just a Smarty.... was happy.

Mike finally got the blue monster on a dyno. With no NOS and no Meth, he did 663 hp, if I recall correctly? Mid 600 anyway.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kayveJGdHy8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmjE7h4TH8M
Can't really see all the smoke, due to bright sunlight, but there was lots.

Top numbers went to a MegaCab from Colorado ..... did 960 hp (w/ NOS). 725HP w/o NOS!
We were at 5100' so NOS made hugh difference, compared to Sea Level.

All # are corrected for sea level.

Chris Brah made lots of money for 5 families of fallen soldiers. Three times what last yr (1st yr) did.

RJ

Great report, RJ. Thanks for sharing. :)

I'm glad the event was able to raise some $$$ for our fallen hero's. Hat's off to Chris for organizing!

RJ nice video. Seems he stayed in the throttle a bit long.

RJ nice video. Seems he stayed in the throttle a bit long.

Hey Troop! What's going on? How's mama and all the boys?

Max did his first dyno on his 03.... got mid 400's with just a Smarty.... wass happy, I think?




Top numbers went to a MegaCab from Colorado ..... did 960 hp (w/ NOS). 725HP w/o NOS!
We were at 5100' so NOS made hugh difference, compared to Sea Level.

All # are corrected for sea level.

Chris Brah made lots of money for 5 families of fallen soldiers. Three times what last yr (1st yr) did.

RJ

446/1119 , and yes I am very happy with those numbers, I did not think she had that in her. . .

It was great looking under the hood of Mike's mad scientist project :o It all looked neat, but I have NO idea what more than half the stuff under there is [laugh]

The white mega was pretty impressive, he even broke a strap that was holding it to the dyno :o . . .

It was a great event for a great cause, It was great seeing RJ and Mike "in my neck of the woods" . . .

RJ, Did the 265's treat you any better on the drive home?

265's were a lot smoother. My 315's definately must have thrown a weight. Slight vibration between 60 and 70 mph. Even the Centramatics would not correct for it on the way up to NM!.
And you thought the Smarty was not as strong as the Edge?? [laugh]

'13FOX' - All dyno runs were like that. They had us rev to 2200.... than added the load....than we hit it. Takes longer but better way to do it, IMO.
Easier and cooler (egt's) for the CTD.:)

RJ

And you thought the Smarty was not as strong as the Edge?? [laugh]


RJ


It does not feel the same, I guess it's just because the power is smoother, If I get a chance to dyno with the edge hot, ill try just to see. now i am xtra curious.

Im glad you guys had a great time in NM!! Wish I could have been there.

Congrats to Max, Mike and RJ on your numbers.[coffee]


My time has been limited lately...but I did manage to install my PacBrake Air Bags today (Sunday) with DTR member TexasRam2500....who I work with. I appreciated his extra set of eyes, hands and brain to install.

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Its a lot handier when you can say "hey, could you hand me that (insert random tool)".

Hey would anyone happen to have a spare injector for a 600 series? Figured out that the #4 injector is bad on my buddy's truck (the one that blew the innercooler back in August). BTW that truck is still very strong running on 5 cylinders.

Finally made it back home - woohoo! [roll]

These events have been tough on both the schedule and the wallet; first the long haul out to TS just to swap a common rail in the parking lot, detail the trucks for 3 days, enjoy a virtually continous pit party, watch the DPC Drags from the pits (where we changed a carrier bearing) and fix the winch cable on the GN so we could load the LazarSmith Special... driving all night both ways with 3 trucks, so sleeping wasn't really an option.

Albuquerque was better - at least we got to make the round trip during daylight, and the event was plenty of fun.
Truck got pretty hot pulling the GN on the way up to 5100', and we discovered the 'Special won't clear the smoke without NO2 at altitude. :o

When we were loading after the event, Stephanie drove too far up on the GN and ripped the 7-way harness in half (my fault, since I was in charge), and I discovered Miss Sled's wheel spokes were cracked pretty good (8 of 12 on one of the rears :()... so needless to say we took time to pray for a safe trip before leaving Sunday morning!

Extrapolating from the rate of crack propogation I was monitoring at every stop, I surmise that the damage occured on the notoriously rough sections of I-65 in KY (another casualty of TS-FUBAR '09 [laugh]). Since I'd transferred pin weight to the GN to help the truck's wheels, the added load blew out one of the GN's tires in west TX - so Steph & I swapped it with one of the 'Special's tires mounted backwards to the hub.

That incident ruined our chance to get home in daylight, so we decided to stay overnight in the next town - which I figured was a good time to propose to Stephanie (luckily, she also thought it was a good idea! :D)
We arrived home yesterday afternoon without incident, and I got the tire situation fixed... today it's the wheels.

Anyway, it was quite the adventure, and I'm blaming God for bringing us home safely!

F



- which I figured was a good time to propose to Stephanie (luckily, she also thought it was a good idea! :D)


Hey, congrats to the both of you!

Seems like most of your "trips" turn out to be "adventures". [laugh]

You didn't say..... but I assume, for your grinning attachment, she said yes?
Congrats!
Glad you made it home ok.

Keep the faith! You planted lots of seeds in Albuquerque and they will grow!
I spent a lot more time taking questions about your truck than I ever did about mine! [laugh]

RJ

Congratulations Mike!!!!!!!!!!! Assuming she said yes!!![laugh][coffee]


I agree with Charlie.....your trips are more adventures!![guitar]

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Congrats Mike!! She seems like one heck of a catch.[guitar][guitar]

Congrates Mike!
I do have to ask though, why were you going through West, I thought everything you went to was North of your current location?

Congrats Mike!!

Thanks for the kind words, guys!

Rowland, extra thanks to you for hanging around the 'Special and talking to people about it, and for helping detail it while the film crew was doing their thing.
It was great to have someone else from our chapter there!

You're right, Matt - I call anything to the left of me West. [laugh]

Daniel, our runs were a little screwed up...

Had trouble rolling into the throttle slowly enough at 5100'
Forgot to reset the ABS for the 30" Proxies.
Can't lockout OD on an '05 (and no manual switch installed yet), so had 2 shifts on every run.
Still had the TNT-R set for 125mph, so ran into defuel at RPM.

Baselined very consistently with the 1st two runs, then turned on the injection for the heat-soaked 3rd run... and picked up 70HP on straight water dribbling out of all 12 nozzles in the individual-runner manifold.... gonna need about 5 more Shurflos to make it mist properly! :o

Hopefully, we'll be able to make it back out to Albuquerque for the diesel drags next month - we'll for sure have a full nitrous bottle and be a few pounds lighter. [whistle]

Congrats Mike :)

~Rob

Congrats Mike from Amy and I!!

Congrats Mike!

.... then turned on the injection for the heat-soaked 3rd run... and picked up 70HP on straight water dribbling out of all 12 nozzles in the individual-runner manifold.... gonna need about 5 more Shurflos to make it mist properly!
Mike, Ever discuss injection w/ John Porterfield.... 'John_P' on DTR?
He's running H20/Meth with a Shied high volume pump of some sort. Don't remember details but he's injecting something like a gallon on each 1/4 mile pass?
(It takes me 8 passes to drain my 1 gallon system with two 625 nozzles).

RJ

Yes, I discussed Scheid's system with him last year - it's pretty nice, but $$$... also, I don't like the pressure it develops.

The nozzles we use don't require that much pump overhead, so I'd rather spend the money on volume.
Not too many medium pressure, medium flow pumps out there though... probably going to have to cobble something together. [coffee]

p.s. I was kidding about the multiple Shurflos (but I've seen guys hilljack that! [laugh])

Congrats Mike

Question. Do any of you guys locally have a small utility trailer I can borrow next month for about a week? I need something small........say 6' by 4' or so or maybe only slightly bigger that will hold 1 ATV and still fit inside my Weekend Warrior. I already have a utility trailer, but im pretty sure it's to long...over 14-15 ft total.

Here is my problem. I am taking my truck and toyhauler to Colorado for a camping trip.......and plan to take my ATVs too. But im not going to be camping near a trail head for the ATV trails. I don't want to have to break camp and hook up to the TH just to get to a trail head with the ATVs. I can't haul 2 ATVs in the bed of my truck......so I need a small trailer to haul one of them to the trail head (one ATV would be in the bed of the truck). The trailer would be inside my toyhauler until I got to Colorado...so I probably wouldn't put over 50 miles or so on the trailer. Any ideas?

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Not sure if anybody saw this question in the other thread. Which thread are we on now...?[laugh]

Thanks in advance.

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congrats mike, so happy for you!!!

Thanks Jenny! :)



Robert, I have a motorcycle trailer that sounds just right for you.

Robert, I have a motorcycle trailer that sounds just right for you.



Thanks Mike.....It's gonna be perfect. (we talked earlier)


I appreciate it a bunch. I was actually looking at buying one identical to it (tractor supply) but hated to spend the money for a one time use.

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Congrats Mike, That's great news. :) It was great to meet her last weekend, and see you and RJ .

Please disregard The Ranch on the 25th!

I failed to delete/change the date when the dyno on the 13th came up.

Please disregard The Ranch on the 25th!

I failed to delete/change the date when the dyno on the 13th came up.

Dang it, now you tell everyone. I could have been sitting at your barn before this message got out. [laugh]

why not the 25th? need to schedule one on th 19-20th for when i am home. how about it?

FOX13 - Confusion was over what month! Today IS the 25th. :D

RJ

LMAO!! Got it now. Thanks RJ.

Dang, that's what happened - I was wondering where all our chapter deadbeats were Monday... nobody around to keep me company 'cept for Woody, and he was lookin' mighty hungry! :eek:

nobody around to keep me company 'cept for Woody, and he was lookin' mighty hungry! :eek:

So did you give him a few jerks??[laugh][duhhh][laugh]

No way - Woody's a 3-legged man-eater... I try not to even look at him! :o