Anyone have any suggestions?

Anyone going to Houston?

If not, how about Ardmore? We have been wanting to check out the track...

Anyone going to Houston?

If not, how about Ardmore? We have been wanting to check out the track...

Kinda what I was getting at. I haven't heard a lot of enthusiasm about going to Houston.

We were offered Redline on a Saturday night in Oct. If we contact them soon we might still be able to get it.

Let me know :cool:

Redline was fun BUT, must the Dodge boys want 1/4 mile. That why we can watch RJ beat the pants off those young bucks!!

no one wants to go to Houston? May be the last chance to go to the Texas diesel nationals. I hear dhra will be no mas next year

Baytown got hit hard. I wonder what shape the track is in now.

Can race in water!!!

I'd be for Ardmore probably... Jetta may make it to Houston, but not the truck... That's just a long drive for a single day event, especially with long staging lane lines...

Whenever there are projects on the list maybe cooler weather or something the shop is ready...

where are they movin it dhra

i like going to baytown ive been waiting all year to go

where are they movin it dhra

i like going to baytown ive been waiting all year to go

Don't know that they are. Just that they were right in the middle of Ike.

I guess it should not be a surprise, but website is down.

www.houstonraceway.com

Well yall should go to houston since its only like 15 mins from me now! Not sure if I will get to make it for sure or not though.

Also going to sell my truck and get a common rail if anyone knows where one is.

Kevin

id love to sell mine but, theres no way i can get what i owe

A little off topic, but since we have a thread open...............

Thanks to Tyler and Justin (Elgin), my Jammer 3's are installed. The first thing I noticed was the added power :), and the second thing was that a 220k mile, stock clutch tends to slip. :( Even with the Smarty on the "Economy" setting, I can make it slip. That said, they do add quiet a bit of zip and the smoke cleans up quickly. I can make them smoke, but it's not hard to control. No doubt that by Bryan popping and calibrating them, it made a lot of difference. I was hoping they would improve mileage over the old 275's, but gage movement so far does not indicate that will be the case. Boots had the old 275's cleaned and put them in his truck Friday night. He said he could tell a difference with his XZT+ off and a big difference with it on.

Since a new clutch is in the distant future, I guess it will be a while before I get to really enjoy them. [laugh]

Tell your wife to get you a SB for Christmas.

Man....yalls Ike dropped a TON of rain on us yesterday....my pond flooded and basement had about 1" of water in it......about 5" in 7 hrs.......that was wild......

Sorry to hear it. South TX got it bad but around here...just a little rain (3" in 24 hrs) and some 40 mph wind. Ike warnings got me motivated to dig out my drainage ditch (where water backs up into my driveway and over my lawn........ so was actually good to me.

Just sat around all Saturday and nursed my back (from digging the ditch) and waited for what never hit us.
Even got PITA Weld wheels rotated and Drive shaft U joints greased on Sunday! Dan, those greasable u-joints we installed are thirsty little suckers, but seem to be holding up well. Don't know how factory no grease, u-joints last as long as they do??

How did everyone else fair from IKE?

RJ

This keeps getting better......

MO-DOT just reported to us that they are closing the bottom road bridge between here and Washington, MO at midnight tonight. SO....what that translates into is Dan's 20 min drive into work just turned into 1.5 hrs.......Thanks IKE!

Dan, time for an air mattress at work...till the water receeds!

Anyone miss Sarah Palin and Hillary on SNL (http://www.dieseltruckresource.com/dev/showthread.php?p=2210678&posted=1#post2210678)?

RJ

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How did everyone else fair from IKE?

RJ



According to Collin County Regional Airport.....we got less than an inch of rain here. I was glad to get it!! Wish we could have got more.


Sorry to hear about the bridge Dan! That Sux!

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Still dont know how my apartments made it i know school has been closed for atleast a week and I heard our baseball field didnt make out to good. So I havent gotto play my first college baseball game yet was supposed to pitch a couple days before we had to evacuate. When I get back im going to go to baytown to see how the track made out.

According to Collin County Regional Airport.....we got less than an inch of rain here. I was glad to get it!! Wish we could have got more.


Sorry to hear about the bridge Dan! That Sux!

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Yeah....not all at once though....that is not cool....'specally with the mighty MO river paceing you the whole way into work on bottom roads!! [laugh]

I'm disappointed that DHRA shortened the HRP Diesel National event by a day... not sure they'll be around much longer. We're still waiting to find out what will happen now in the IKE aftermath - lot of electricity needs to be restored, and I read 2-3 weeks for some parts of Houston.[eyecrazy]

Micah - and everyone else that hasn't been - you will love Ardmore! Full quarter with a decent shutdown, very laid-back friendly track, easy to make back to back passes during test & tune, plenty of fast cars show up from N. Tx & OK... hardly any trucks though - but we can change that!

When I was talking to Ron with NADM last week at Alvarado, I tried to get him to visit Ardmore and incorporate them into their program.

For everyone concerned about the recent shake-up on Wall Street:
[director] I'd like to announce the C & M Trust Fund

Prospectus: If you send Charlie & Mike your money, we promise to spend it on our new clutches! [coffee]

MikeyB called me yesterday. His power is still out and they have no idea how much longer. He lives in Tomball.

He had very minor damage to the exterior of his house but now has cracks in some of his sheetrock from the stress against the walls of his house. And he lost one tree.


Most of his neighbors suffered quite a bit more.


Baytown really took in on the chin, so I would be surprized if DHRA's event there goes as planned now.



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And Mike you have a check coming from me this Friday.[director]

For those that don't know...Lazarsmith is branching into the ATV rebuilding business.[laugh][laugh] (jk)

After those crooks at Sherman Powersports took my ATV apart (after I submerged it last New Years) they didn't replace the bearings, hone the cylinders, replace the rings or a number of different things..........that were needed. It ran when I got it back from them, but started burning oil.

I goofed up submerging it. I goofed up not getting the oil out of it right away. Then I goofed up taking it to Sherman Power Sports! What a bunch of Crooks!! DO NOT DO BUSINESS WITH SHERMAN POWER SPORTS unless you want to part with money unnecessarily. I don't trust them.

Anyway, Mike has been a godsend and has helped me get my Kawasaki Brute Force back on it's feet. Hopefully we will be able to run it this Friday. Still have an issue with the starter. THANKS MIKE! Mike is Somebody you can trust to do the work that needs to be done and that does what he says he is going to do.

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For everyone concerned about the recent shake-up on Wall Street:
[director] I'd like to announce the C & M Trust Fund

Prospectus: If you send Charlie & Mike your money, we promise to spend it on our new clutches! [coffee]

I'll second that! :o

Baytown really took in on the chin, so I would be surprized if DHRA's event there goes as planned now.
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Maybe they'll move it to Ardmore! [guitar]

spend it on our new clutches!
After what I personally saw (and smelled) you do to that clutch in Alvarado.... two yrs ago, I can not believe it still gets you around.

Actually very impressive that it's still functioning!

RJ

Hey Brian and Rowland, I know I've asked this before but is the remote start that you guys have on your trucks the Valet 561R (http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Valet-561R-Remote-Start-Keyless-Entry-VALET561R/sem/rpsm/oid/119099/catOid/-13097/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do)?

Hey Brian and Rowland, I know I've asked this before but is the remote start that you guys have on your trucks the Valet 561R (http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Valet-561R-Remote-Start-Keyless-Entry-VALET561R/sem/rpsm/oid/119099/catOid/-13097/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do)?

Mine is the Valet 561R!
Brian went with the Valet 57?R with TWO remote aux. inputs (remote start and his high idle box). Both are excellent.
I noticed Curciut City only lists the 561R now??
Whatever you get.... make sure it's manufactured by DEI (several different brand names).
DEI is reasonably prices and by far the best quality..... according to installers.

RJ

Thanks Rowland, now I'm going to have to make another meet to get some expertise for installing it.[dummy]

Think mine is 562T? IIRC whatever it is what RJ said 561R with a second auxillary...

I might could be up for something at Ardmore. Wife is out of town the 2 middle weekends in October. I may be out ATV'ing one of those weekends though.

Brian, I still plan on getting the short shift of off ya :)

~Rob

Ardmore has fun drags on the 10th....... if anyone interested?

A remote start...... a shirt shifter...... and two clutches (maybe)! Sound like a good reason for a working GTG!

RJ

Ardmore has fun drags on the 10th....... if anyone interested?

A remote start...... a shirt shifter...... and two clutches (maybe)! Sound like a good reason for a working GTG!

RJ

Maybe one clutch. It'll take me a lot longer than that to come up with the $$$. :(

Charlie, if the C & M fund is in dire financial straights, I think we should look at a Fed bail-out... after all, our need is too big to fail. [laugh]

Maybe one clutch. It'll take me a lot longer than that to come up with the $$$. :(

Just as well! Frees you up for your expertise in supervising. :)

I have a new Steering Stabilizer (frt. axle shock.... not steering box support) coming. Will probably wait for GTG to install.

Anyone interested...found a great source of knowlegdeable information from Paul Fox (owner) at Defiant Truck Products in Calif. Nice guy and really seems to know Dodge undercarriages. http://defianttruckproducts.com/prod_display.php?cat=-%20DODGE&cat_id=29

RJ

I know him - he's one of our competitors. :cool:

So Rowland, what does a shirt shifter do?

So Rowland, what does a shirt shifter do?
Ah! Thought that was Charlie's typo....not mine!

A shirt shifter is a retail store employee that moves merchandise around to different racks to make it appear as though new inventory has come in.

A short shifter is a little, iddie...biddie guy driving a big truck! [laugh]

Gotcha, so an example of a short shifter is the guy in the red F-650 we keep seeing?

A short shifter is a little, eddie...biddie guy driving a big truck! [laugh]

Hey Sasquatch, who you calling short? [laugh]

~Rob

EVERYBODY but me! :D

Charlie, if the C & M fund is in dire financial straights, I think we should look at a Fed bail-out... after all, our need is too big to fail. [laugh]

Hmmmm.....wonder if I qualify for FEMA assistance?

Hmmmm.....wonder if I qualify for FEMA assistance?
Are you under water?

To bad I cant make it to a meet anytime soon we could be puttin mine back to stock! Lots of fun goodies haha.

If Baytown happens....i will be there this year with FASS. [guitar] As far as i know...we are booked still for the event and nothing has been told to us otherwise indicating cancellation. AND we MIGHT have the race truck rolling by then!!:cool:

EVERYBODY but me! :D

Execuse me!!!![nonono]

Are you under water?

For an new clutch.........I could be. :)

A bad as I hate to admit it...........Tyler was right about something! He said my Jammer's would idle a little ruff. I never noticed it until today while I was parked beside a drive thru window, but it's there.....very slight, but it's there.

Not rough...... That's just a racing lope!:)

RJ

Not rough...... That's just a racing lope!:)

RJ

[laugh] [laugh] [laugh] I know those little injectors are not much, but they will make you want stay on it a lot more.

Update on Houston/Baytown DHRA Nationals......
According to posts on CompD it is still on. Track is suppose to open Sept 22 according to their website.
E-mail from Eric McBride of DHRA indicates it is still scheduled for October 11. It was changed to a one day event instead of two.

RJ

.....very slight, but it's there.



For an OLD GEEZER you sure do hear well????HAHAHAHA[duhhh][coffee]

Yea everything is still on in houston.

Is anyone going to DI that friday night? Thats the thing I will get to go to. Im 15 mins from baytown and wont even get to make it saturday!

HEY!! Called the El' Presedente and he is actually doing work!!! SO he says........

Just to make sure, you did call Charlie right?

Maybe it was some other old guy?????

Ha! Ha! Ha! [verymad]

I thought IKE was going to create a rise in fuel prices??
Walmart in Durant was 3.72 a gallon yesterday. That's a drop of $.10 a gallon from last week.
A guy at work said gas was down over $.20 a gallon??

RJ

I thought IKE was going to create a rise in fuel prices??
Walmart in Durant was 3.72 a gallon yesterday. That's a drop of $.10 a gallon from last week.
A guy at work said gas was down over $.20 a gallon??

RJ

It did...all through the Southeast, wherever Ike didn't hit.

It's crazy. In the Hurricane Ike thread, they're talking about gas in the low 3s around the Houston area. But I was in Florida this week and saw reg unleaded around $4.

You know this was not out of the goodness of their hearts to keep prices down in South Texas. Someone was threatened by someone. Don't know who, but I'm proud of them. :)

It's in the papers. Anyone seeing high, gouging prices has been advised to take a cell phone pic of the price board and send it in to FEMA or some govt. agency.
Maybe sellers are worried about being investigated........ which indicates to me we have been overcharged for a long time!
Further evidence for this fact is the price of fuel futures. Gas futures were around $2.50 a gallon last week.


RJ

Methinks it's supply & demand - lots of folks weren't in that part of TX and therefore unable to purchase fuel... or maybe it was just the Palin Effect. :cool:

Back to the thread subject............

Who all is up for going to Houston? I talked with the Williams family a couple of days ago and they are looking forward to our visit and promise to take good care of us (as usual).

Since HRP is a one day event, it would be going down on Friday for a night of food, drink and fun, Saturday at the track and then back to the Williams place for more hospitality.

http://www.dhraonline.com/user_pages/texas_diesel_nationals_1.shtml

Still tossing this around in my head... Really think if I go the truck will have to stay behind.... Really dont think I can stomach $200+ for one day in Houston... [yuk]

May have to bum a ride with somebody heading south and split some costs or jump in the Jetta.. or.. watch all the youtube vids afterwards and call it good! [duhhh]

I hate the words "car pool", but sometimes................:(

Still tossing this around in my head... Really think if I go the truck will have to stay behind.... Really dont think I can stomach $200+ for one day in Houston... [yuk]

May have to bum a ride with somebody heading south and split some costs or jump in the Jetta.. or.. watch all the youtube vids afterwards and call it good! [duhhh]

I would like to go......... just need to wait till around the 1st to know for sure... see how the national economic forcast affects my cash flow.

Definately taking my truck, if I go.
Going to a DHRA event without your truck is like going to an NFL game without a tailgate! :)

RJ

Why not everyone head down friday sometime go to DI the friday night and then saturday go and have fun at the track. Then ya get kind of a 2 day event. I will be at DI friday night saturday Is probably a no go.

I hate the words "car pool", but sometimes................:(

Still tossing this around in my head... Really think if I go the truck will have to stay behind.... Really dont think I can stomach $200+ for one day in Houston... [yuk]

May have to bum a ride with somebody heading south and split some costs or jump in the Jetta.. or.. watch all the youtube vids afterwards and call it good! [duhhh]

I'm still on the fence here too, mainly I think I'm pretty sure I'm going, but not sure how I'll get there, take the truck or ride down. I do need to meet up with at least Brian to get him talked into helping me putting in the remote system. I guess I could meet Brian somewhere and give him a ride and trade the trip for installation.

We'll be going for sure if IKE didn't blow away our customers on the schedule down there... otherwise, maybe???

(still trying to get the trucks ready, though!)

Still tossing this around in my head... Really think if I go the truck will have to stay behind.... Really dont think I can stomach $200+ for one day in Houston... [yuk]

May have to bum a ride with somebody heading south and split some costs or jump in the Jetta.. or.. watch all the youtube vids afterwards and call it good! [duhhh]



Brian you are welcome to ride with me. My funds are low too!

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Just got back from Indy...fuel was low there too.....about 3.90 - 4.00 for diesel....here local its 3.77 for diesel, and gas is less.....

Im still going as far as i know to HRP.....DI is still haveing the party, just talked to David the other day.

Bummer of it all, i dont know if i can brake away and hang with the Willams clan this time......and that is my fav part to be honest.....

If I can go will be in the Jetta.

Hey Dan can I put a 95gph pump I took off my 01' and put it on my 08?

If I can go will be in the Jetta.

Ahh... I have another Jetta man in the group... [coffee]


RJ seems to be quick to throw Jetta punches at me, but I feel he is just jealous that he cant drive the Jetta that HE OWNS! [laugh] j/k RJ [laugh]

so where are you guys goin?huston or ardmore?

so where are you guys goin?huston or ardmore?

Still up in the air.............. If no consensus by the 1st, I'll make the decision.

After all, that's what I make all this big money to do. [laugh]

Ahh... I have another Jetta man in the group... [coffee]

Jetta WOMAN to be exact... Hubby isnt claiming my car again is he boys???? [nonono]

Hey Dan can I put a 95gph pump I took off my 01' and put it on my 08?

yeah.....should work...but you will need a few extra things....WH-1004 and STK-1001...other than that....should work fine....just hook it up to the correct line on the CP3.....It will run if hooked up backwards.....[duhhh]

Jetta WOMAN to be exact... Hubby isnt claiming my car again is he boys???? [nonono]

Ha! You know how how is.............. :cool:

Dan got another fass question for ya. I have the 150/150 on my 01 but going to get a 95 12 valve and was wondering what I have to do to get it to wok on the 95?

Mna looks like the temple meet is going to be a pretty good turn out... Wish I didn't have plans this weekend... :(

Hey Brian if you go, where will you be staying?

Not going to make Houston this year! Too far for one day event and too much stuff to do here!

RJ

Yep I'm out for Houston as well... Too much $$$ for one day...

Understandable. I'm still trying to figure out if I'm going and if I'm taking my truck.

It looks like HRP is pretty much of a wash.

Suggestions for something a little closer to home?

I'd be up for a regular GTG on the 18th.

RJ

Any Ardmore happenings?

We have been talking about going to the TTTPA Sled Pulls in Boyd, TX on Sat. Oct 18th. www.tttpa.com

Interested?
:cool:

We have been talking about going to the TTTPA Sled Pulls in Boyd, TX on Sat. Oct 18th. www.tttpa.com (http://www.tttpa.com)

Interested?
:cool:

If it's the same Boyd, Texas that's just north of Bonham, that's not very far from The Ranch at all. It would probably be worth the trip for a few hours. What do you guys think?

I'm liking the sound of that, 80 miles vs. 301 miles one way.

Sure is quiet around here......................

Just confirmed yesterday that Ike didn't wash away too many of our customers in S Tx, so I'll be going to HRP... anyone's welcome to ride along, but I'll be down there for several days.

The Boyd brush pull sounds like fun... maybe I'll bring my new clutch (don't think it'll be installed by then, though![laugh])

Mike sent ya a message on possible customer.

I'm scrapping my plans for Houston, need Saturday to catch up on everything, but I'll be in for a meet at Boyd.

I'm scrapping my plans for Houston, need Saturday to catch up on everything, but I'll be in for a meet at Boyd.

Good, that makes two of us.

Boyd sounds good. I'll check with HotFox to ask for early release!LOL

boyd is west of ft worth ans south of decatur right?

Whoa! That's not the Boyd up near Bonham. The Ranch will be open, but I'm not sure many will want to go that far for a one nighter.

There are two Boyd, Texas on my map.
Which one Micah?
Assuming the event is at Boyd Raceway.... it's the Ft Worth Boyd.

RJ

There are two Boyd, Texas on my map.
Which one Micah?
Assuming the event is at Boyd Raceway.... it's the Ft Worth Boyd.

RJ

Their website shows it to be north of Ft. Worth. Probably close to two hours from The Ranch.

There are two Boyd, Texas on my map.
Which one Micah?
Assuming the event is at Boyd Raceway.... it's the Ft Worth Boyd.

RJ


My understanding is its off 114 going West its at Boyd Raceway and is 60 miles from Frisco.

I and some others are going because its only an hour away and pulling was just a blast last time.

I am still waiting on details from David with TTTPA.

:cool:

An hour wouldn't be bad, but from over here it's probably at least two.

Only 40 miles from me.. may make that one! :D

For everyone concerned about the recent shake-up on Wall Street:
[director] I'd like to announce the C & M Trust Fund

Prospectus: If you send Charlie & Mike your money, we promise to spend it on our new clutches! [coffee][/QUOTE]


What interest rate is the C& M Trust Fund getting???[laugh]

Maybe NADM can invest! Looking forward to coming to TX next year!

RK

Welcome to DTR Ron! :cool:


The amount of interest in the C & M Fund has been near zero - almost 0.8% actually - so it remains a far higher ROI than Fannie or Freddie... [laugh]

Some of our customers stepped up to the plate and provided us with a new SB 12 button, so I donated all of the Fund "M" shares to Charlie; thus allowing Team XLR8R to focus on managing the flagship of our investment portfolio - the CR Ram IRA (Intense Racing Action)... Of course we would welcome all of the help that NADM can supply! [roll]

What am I going to have to do to get people to show up.......make chili?

[roll] OK - what time should I be there? [laugh]

You already said you would be down south on the 18th. :(

Yeah, but that was my Pre-Chili Schedule! [coffee]

A man's got to have his priorities, ya know...

yeah i will be at Baytown this weekend. i cant wait

I'm going to the Williams' Friday - anyone else going to be there?

What am I going to have to do to get people to show up.......make chili?
Where..When?
Are we on for the 18th? Must have missed a post.

RJ

YES, The Ranch will be open on the 18th.

Wife is out of town that weekend BUT I might be going on an ATV ride, so I can't give a definite answer (other than "maybe"). If I go riding, it would most likely be for the day, so I might just show up right after the ride.

Charlie, I got my stove and griddle, thanks for storing them for me :)

~Rob

YES, The Ranch will be open on the 18th.

I'll be there... with or without Chilli. :)

RJ

EDIT: 9:30 am. Got E-mail from Bigblue (RIP). I mentioned GTG and he said he'll be there!

OMG - 2 weekends in a row hanging with Tyler! [coffee]

I think my Check Liver Light just started blinking... :o


p.s. I'll tell Big Blue that the rumours of his demise have been grossly exagerated (ala Samuel Clemens) [laugh]

The TTTPA Sled Pull www.tttpa.com is on for Sat. Oct 18th.

Location: Boyd Raceway www.boydraceway.net
track phone number: 940-433-5587

The gates, according to the track, will be open all day with the tech around 5:00pm and the pull starting about 7:00pm.

According to David, president of tttpa, the fees are $30 for pullers that gives you 2 pit passes and $20 to pull in the class. There should be a local pulling class for those not wanting to compete (not sure of the fees).

:cool:

Mike you still going to Houston? I cannot go on the 18th. got some ARRRMMMMYYYY TRAININ (you old fellers better know what move that is from!) to do and night golf in Lampasas @ 11pm. I have a 4 day this weekend to boot. Just found out!! So I NEED SOMETHING TO DO!!!!!

Sure am, Daniel!
I'm in the same boat - nobody else from up here is making the trip.

Going down Friday and staying at the William's through Monday night... are you bringing your '08?

Ill be down there.....but still up in the air on plans of how much mobility i will have at the event and after....so....i hope to have some free time to hang with yall at least.....

Dan, are you flying or driving Brad's truck or what?
What's your schedule?

Also, would it be possible for me to pick up that FASS we discussed from you guys at HRP? (if it's a hassle no problem)

Dan, are you flying or driving Brad's truck or what?
What's your schedule?

Also, would it be possible for me to pick up that FASS we discussed from you guys at HRP? (if it's a hassle no problem)

I’m flying in to Houston….so if I got to ship the kit….it might as well be where the truck is……Brad is driving in from somewhere out West……AZ I think. Then we are driving back to MO in the Tosterhome…….

Dan, I'm sorry I won't be coming down and bringing any Sante Fe tacos. They need to send you to something closer to North Texas.

Dan, I'm sorry I won't be coming down and bringing any Sante Fe tacos. They need to send you to something closer to North Texas.

Matt,

Its ok...i have gotten used to disappointment when it comes to you and Sante Fe tacos! [laugh]

Naw...its cool...that would be a chore to keep in reefer condition to Houston……BUT the next meet I make and you are there…….i will have cash for tacos! (AND Dublin DP) Haha…..Dang it…now im hungry…..

That brings up a good question, how are you surviving without Dublin DP? I had to import some to West Texas when I went home for the summer.

Sure am, Daniel!
I'm in the same boat - nobody else from up here is making the trip.

Going down Friday and staying at the William's through Monday night... are you bringing your '08?

Still got to get clearance from the wife. Also talked to a Special Forces recruiter for Evan. He siad the best course of action was to go 11B with Airborne in his contract then when he acheives the rank of E-4 walk into any Ranger or SF Recruit station and talk. He will need that experience behind IOT bring something to the fight cause all those guys do is fly around the world and take out folks who dont need to live. Have him check out this site http://www.goarmy.com/special_forces/ for info. I will ge tthe SFC's number I talked to for you tomorrow and he said Evan could call and he'll guide in the right direction. I forgot his card in the car [duhhh]

I will be there for anyone going also.

I’m flying in to Houston….so if I got to ship the kit….it might as well be where the truck is……Brad is driving in from somewhere out West……AZ I think. Then we are driving back to MO in the Tosterhome…….

That's cool Dan - I'll order it from Keith on Friday...
Let us know if you need a lift or something. :)

Still got to get clearance from the wife. [duhhh]

Need a ride, Daniel? [whistle]

I will be there for anyone going also.

When are you going, Kevin? [coffee]

When are you going, Kevin? [coffee]

Already here. [coffee]

I live like 10 mins from the track now so always here. Are you going to be at DI the night before?

When are you going, Kevin? [coffee]

Already here. [coffee]

I live like 10 mins from the track now so always here. Are you going to be at DI the night before?

Spoke with David today, here is a update: 10/08/08

Spectator Gate fee: $12
Competitor Gate fee: $30 (includes 2 pit passes)

There is a $800 Payout to the Top 7 Places in the 4x4 Diesel Pick Up Class. $20 Hook fee (be sure to check out the rules for this class). http://tttpa.com/storm.cfm?funnelaction=2115

At the end of the night there will also be a Run What Ya Brung "Local Class" up to 8500lbs (no rules). This is for Bragg'n Rights only, no payout. Hook fee is $35 plus spectator gate fee.

:cool:

Already here. [coffee]

I live like 10 mins from the track now so always here. Are you going to be at DI the night before?

Probably... the whole crew is laying out of this one, so looks like I'm flying solo at HRP - gonna have to hang with the South TX crowd this time!

mikes hangin out with the bcs35 gang? I'll make sure to bring a camera!

[director] Just make sure you guys throw my bail this time! [verymad][laugh]

Well you all have fun. Got a land clearing job on Saturday.

not trying to toot my own horn but I made the top 4 out of 30+ in e/t bracket class and 500 bucks! Woohoo



And the guy who put me out ended up being the 2008 overall Dhra bracket champ

Toot that horn! God for you! :)

Congratulations Scott.[guitar] What times were you running?

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So what is the plan for the 18th?

GTG in Sedalia!
See posts #117 thru #120.

RJ

Congratulations Scott.[guitar] What times were you running?

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ran a 13.26

Congrats Scott! Next time when you remind me who you are....say "School Bus" and ill catch on! I was about as sharp as a marble on Fri night! haha....BUT congrats on the cash!

Im actually typing from Pappasitos in Houston right now....i never got my food.....[dummy][dummy][laugh]

MAN....the service was bad that night....

We ended up getting in about 1:30 last night.....THAT was a long drive...haha...

Was good seeing who I saw though.....Thanks for the burger and beer Mike!!!

O yeah...RJ...Durant wins for the Cheapest fuel we saw from Houston to STL......

Not sure about me being there on the 18th. Wife was supposed to be out of town in PA to visit her Grandma and Pap that weekend. We just came back yesterday though from PA. Her Grandma passed away on the 7th and we buried her on her 82nd birthday, the 10th. Wife is having a rough time, as she was raised by her Grandma and Pap. They were together 62 years.

~Rob

yes dan, the service did suck. That's why I asked for a to go box and left when I did. It took 1.5 hours for us to get our food, and they refilled our drinks once. What's even worse is he automatically got a 5 dollar tip from everyone cuz we had like 20 folks

Not sure about me being there on the 18th. Wife was supposed to be out of town in PA to visit her Grandma and Pap that weekend. We just came back yesterday though from PA. Her Grandma passed away on the 7th and we buried her on her 82nd birthday, the 10th. Wife is having a rough time, as she was raised by her Grandma and Pap. They were together 62 years.

~Rob

sorry to hear that rob

So is the plan the Ranch then the pulls or just the Ranch? I have to work that morning so I will probably head that way about noon or so.

I hate to hear that. Your little wifey will be OK, just takes a little time.

Not sure about me being there on the 18th. Wife was supposed to be out of town in PA to visit her Grandma and Pap that weekend. We just came back yesterday though from PA. Her Grandma passed away on the 7th and we buried her on her 82nd birthday, the 10th. Wife is having a rough time, as she was raised by her Grandma and Pap. They were together 62 years.

~Rob

So is the plan the Ranch then the pulls or just the Ranch? I have to work that morning so I will probably head that way about noon or so.

RJ and I will be at The Ranch. Too far and too late getting home for the pulls.

I may swing out for an hour or so. I'm working in Greenville, so it's not too far

I may swing out for an hour or so. I'm working in Greenville, so it's not too far

Good! We'll probably need beer and food, so bring that $500 with you. [laugh]

I wish I had it! I already spent it and Havnt even gotten that check in the mail yet!

I wish I had it! I already spent it and Havnt even gotten that check in the mail yet!

[laugh] Sounds like something I would do.

I already spent it and Havnt even gotten that check in the mail yet!

UM....well....er.....[tapdshut][tapdshut][tapdshut][tapdshut][tapdshut]

Justin is coming up for the Day...Saturday.... last I heard.

RJ

RJ and I will be at The Ranch. Too far and too late getting home for the pulls.
Well, OK, doesn't matter on the pulls or not, but what I do need is someone there that knows how to hook up the turbo timer/remote, so I'm hoping RJ can remember.

....I need someone there that knows how to hook up the turbo timer/remote, so I'm hoping RJ can remember.
[laugh]....[laugh].....[laugh]
Wiring & I don't get along. Charlie may remember; it was over my head! Brian did most of it.

RJ

[laugh]....[laugh].....[laugh]
Charlie may remember
RJ

[laugh][laugh][laugh]
Thanks RJ, that's the kind of laugh I needed today :)

~Rob

Scott, i guess you kept the turbo on your truck and not selling it anymore?

PS. school is going good, our GE 1.5 MW turbine parts have started showing up. the crane has been assembled (took 3 days, with the use of 2 smaller cranes) when the rain stops we should start erecting. very very neat process. i am glad to be here and taking ALOT of pictures i plan to make a website, so ya'll and others can see.

Max

Was I there? Ha!

Rob......Bite Me!

OK then, will Brian be there this weekend?

OK then, will Brian be there this weekend?

Don't think so......................

If you can follow the instruction, have the right connectors and can stand on your head under the dash, it should not be too hard to do. [laugh]

Darn I can do that here. Hmmm...I may go anyway, just for your chili. That and I might need to stop at Cabela's for ammo, kinda depends on Friday night.

Darn I can do that here. Hmmm...I may go anyway, just for your chili. That and I might need to stop at Cabela's for ammo, kinda depends on Friday night.

Kinda like Tacos...................[roll] But you actually get to eat them......[laugh]

Dan, how do you dare compare Charlie's mouth watering chili to a fresh made Santa Fe Taco?



(We'll see if we can get Dan on a Plane down here Saturday) [laugh]

Since it looks like Saturday night will have the most people, so that's when I will fix chili......If...............I can get a good head count. Otherwise, RJ and I will have chili on Friday night, and you guys are on your own. :)

OK, it looks like I'll be up there Friday afternoon/evening/night (hopefully earlier rather than later). Not sure about Saturday night at this point, probably be back at the casa.

Chili for Fri - 4
Chili for Sat - 0

I may come out Friday for instead of Saturday

Sorry Charlie, I won't be able to make it.
Saturday is my wife's birthday and it will be hard on her, as she was supposed to be spending it with her Grandma in PA. Now she has to spend it with me. Birthday's are special to Billie because her Grandma made them special to her, so I don't feel right leaving her.

~Rob

Unfortunately I wont be able to make it either... Supposed to be my grandparents anniversary this weekend... A couple of my aunts will be in town and we are going to try and keep my grandma busy, heading to dinner on Friday night and then a charity casino thing on sat eve... Will be a tough time on her so I'll be back home...

Be glad to help install a short throw or a remote start if I'm ever around again!! Temps are starting to cool off... maybe a november meet or december meet at the shop?? Be glad to host, and that way I cant back out!! lol

Sorry Charlie, I won't be able to make it.
Saturday is my wife's birthday and it will be hard on her, as she was supposed to be spending it with her Grandma in PA. Now she has to spend it with me. Birthday's are special to Billie because her Grandma made them special to her, so I don't feel right leaving her.

~Rob

We understand. Take good care of her.

Unfortunately I wont be able to make it either... Supposed to be my grandparents anniversary this weekend... A couple of my aunts will be in town and we are going to try and keep my grandma busy, heading to dinner on Friday night and then a charity casino thing on sat eve... Will be a tough time on her so I'll be back home...

Be glad to help install a short throw or a remote start if I'm ever around again!! Temps are starting to cool off... maybe a november meet or december meet at the shop?? Be glad to host, and that way I cant back out!! lol

Family is important. You do what you gotta do.

A warm shop sounds good to me for a cold weather meet. Did I ever tell you guys that "I HATE COLD WEATHER!"

cold??? come on it was 35* here when i woke up... TX sont get cold LOL

.............A warm shop sounds good to me for a cold weather meet. Did I ever tell you guys that "I HATE COLD WEATHER!"




Did I ever tell you that I hate HOT weather....??[laugh] Seriously...This weather lately is AWESOME!!!


Not sure if I will make it up this time either. I'll prob try Friday evening...with Jared in tow.

When I get my patio, fire pit, bbq grill project done....I'll offer to host a meet at my place again. Burgers...on me.:)

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I've got school work piling up like another type of pile outside of a 100 stall horse barn. So, I guess I'll have to miss this one. (I'll eventually make it up to the Ranch).

Be glad to help install a short throw ...

I haven't forgot about that Brian. Been busy as you can tell :(
I still want to get that from ya'

~Rob

cold??? come on it was 35* here when i woke up... TX sont get cold LOL

RJ and I was wondering where you have been. 35* is unacceptable!

Did I ever tell you that I hate HOT weather....??[laugh] Seriously...This weather lately is AWESOME!!!


Not sure if I will make it up this time either. I'll prob try Friday evening...with Jared in tow.

When I get my patio, fire pit, bbq grill project done....I'll offer to host a meet at my place again. Burgers...on me.:)

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MMMMMMM.....burgers and a warm fire!

Make it if you can.

Hey Charlie, this is why you need a Vice President, to come up with ideas like mine did.
http://www.dieseltruckresource.com/dev/showthread.php?p=2247007#post2247007
Everybody come on over and show us some pictures. (of your truck Mike [nonono][nonono][tapdshut])

Big Blue is a happy camper tonight!
He dynoed 454 hp on a stingy dyno at Dr. Performance in Weatherford, Tx.

Romario beat the ProjectX 03 CTD of Greg Hogue. He (Romario) dynoed 925 hp on #2 diesel only.

Good night, 945 hp on fuel only?!?!?! I don't know which is harder to believe, the fuel only deal or BB breaking 496 hp. [laugh]

WOW!!!! Congrats Big Blue!!! Finally broke 500!! Good job Tyler.[guitar]

RJ do you know what hp the Project X truck made by chance? Congrats Romario!

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WOW!!!! Congrats Big Blue!!! Finally broke 500!! Good job Tyler.[guitar]

RJ do you know what hp the Project X truck made by chance? Congrats Romario!

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I think it did 89x its first runs and then payed again after doing something different and did 916?

Big Blue is a happy camper tonight!
He dynoed 554 hp on a stingy dyno at Dr. Performance in Weatherford, Tx.


So what is it with the last dyno's reading way high this last month? [coffee][duhhh][laugh]

Temps are starting to cool off... maybe a november meet or december meet at the shop?? Be glad to host, and that way I cant back out!! lol

I definitely want to make this one!
Hmm, what are the chances of shooting a 2nd Gen with Charcoal StarLight Metallic in the shop? [laugh]

I haven't forgot about that Brian. Been busy as you can tell :(
I still want to get that from ya'

~Rob

Ditto, I still need to get these Helix cams over to you...


Everybody come on over and show us some pictures. (of your truck Mike [nonono][nonono][tapdshut])

Stay tuned for some tire-melting pix!
Got a SB DD and drag tires on the way...

Big Blue is a happy camper tonight!
He dynoed 454 hp on a stingy dyno at Dr. Performance in Weatherford, Tx.

Romario beat the ProjectX 03 CTD of Greg Hogue. He (Romario) dynoed 925 hp on #2 diesel only.

Romario layed down 904 HP on his last of 2 runs - technically the winner, but the event rules were changed midstream to allow both X and Aaron's rig to dyno 917 & 924 HP respectively with nitrous loads... the drama was quite entertaining! [coffee]

WOW!!!! Congrats Big Blue!!! Finally broke 500!! Good job Tyler.[guitar]

RJ do you know what hp the Project X truck made by chance? Congrats Romario!

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Tyler is blessed - he both broke 400HP AND has a hot sister! [roll]

X made 89X HP with NO2 during it's initial 3 runs, but came back with more spray & underhood wrenching to squeeze 917 out during the last 3 attempts.

eh its been undre 30* a couple times... and ive been hidin and lurky charlie... but i did find a new rearend for my truck today. 10 lug Dana 80.... dually.... disc brake.... i stole it...$200

eh its been undre 30* a couple times... and ive been hidin and lurky charlie... but i did find a new rearend for my truck today. 10 lug Dana 80.... dually.... disc brake.... i stole it...$200

Heck of a deal. I know you'll be glad to get back in to the monster.

Is there a gas leak somewhere between Mckinney and the red river or what? No posts in several days there must be something wrong.[laugh]

Is there a gas leak somewhere between Mckinney and the red river or what? No posts in several days there must be something wrong.[laugh]

Nothing to report. Me, RJ and Tyler is not exactly a crowd. RJ didn't have his truck, but Tyler did get his injectors changed and new door speakers put in.

Due to lack of interest and other commitments , will probably will not schedule anything else until spring.

Don't forget me and a valve adjustment...

And I finally got around to replacing my starter contacts this evening. Pretty good reason why it wouldn't start too reliably, one of the contacts was almost burned all the way through. Just barely enough material left on the contact surface to still fire.

Next project...drop the tank and fix the fuel level sender. Just wish I knew when it was close to empty. [laugh]

Duh! [dummy]

Sorry 'bout that. Guess that's how out of it I was.............

When you get ready to drop the tank, let me know. If it's not too cold, we can do it at The Ranch. Nothing like a little spilled diesel to kill the weeds.

Don't forget me and a valve adjustment...

And I finally got around to replacing my starter contacts this evening. Pretty good reason why it wouldn't start too reliably, one of the contacts was almost burned all the way through. Just barely enough material left on the contact surface to still fire.

Next project...drop the tank and fix the fuel level sender. Just wish I knew when it was close to empty. [laugh]

yea and im tryin to buy anohter crew cab dually for the price of scrap. so we shall see wat happens. :D

and its oct 22nd wat a glorious day...

yea and im tryin to buy anohter crew cab dually for the price of scrap. so we shall see wat happens. :D

and its oct 22nd wat a glorious day...

Another Franken Truck!

Must be your birthday.......?

Happy Birthday Nick! [laugh]

Next project...drop the tank and fix the fuel level sender. Just wish I knew when it was close to empty. [laugh]

Well shoot, if we have a meet in a heated shop then I'd be up for a dual tank drop session (my fuel sender hasn't worked since April last year).
Without the heat though I could be hard pressed, I'm getting to where I'm like Charlie. Don't like the cold, could be something about me waking up this morning and my bathroom was 53*, either that or its something about being a DTR chapter president. [duhhh]

The real test is whether it was colder in your bathroom or outside.

We had a trailer at the deer lease one year that was showing 25* inside and 30* outside. I think it might have been missing some insulation. LOL

In any case, I'd much rather work in the cool weather. I was in the garage/driveway yesterday in shorts and a t-shirt pulling the starter. So nice to work without sweating. :D

I was born cold and have never quiet warmed up.

It was 53* in the bathroom this morning, 41* outside. When I went through at lunch it was 51* inside and 62* outside. I opened the door and felt a chill.
What I need to do is get a hold of someone who can check my furnace, don't know when it last worked, I bought it in July and the owner had it rented out for a while. I'm hoping there is a switch that I'm not seeing and isn't listed in the instructions.

yea 22nd was me birthday and the crew cab is gonna be a new and improved frankentruck i think yall will approve of

yea 22nd was me birthday and the crew cab is gonna be a new and improved frankentruck i think yall will approve of

Don't get too fancy, or you'll have to that the "Franken-" out of the name. [laugh]

Matt, make the t'stat call for heat & watch the furnace burner control to see if the spark ignition module locks out on the flame sensor or not.


Nick - maybe your new truck could be Son of Frankenstein !

um no not son of frankenstein. its frankentruck and itll be part of frankentruck. 6 door long bed anymone?

Getting my truck back on the road tomorrow! So I don't have to repeat myself, here is the story.

After 5 yrs, my firerings failed. Small piece from #3 ring and a 1" piece of #4 ring broke off and bounced around inside the cylinders. Many small craters and two small chips off the piston tops resulted. Also had serious cracks in the head on valve seats and injector ports, probably from the same debris.
No damage to cylinder walls!!! Did minor smoothing to piston tops... to prevent carbon build up and bgt a new head ($1200.00). Had it decked and O-ringed and used a Marine, .020 over gasket.

Also turned out my top turbo was leaking at the bearing seal and the compressor blades were chewed up badly. Replaced w/ new turbos. This problem was self induced - used a racing filter that should only have been used at the track. Expensive lesson learned too late. With all the dirt roads I drive.... just let too much 'stuff' through. Going back to the PRO Guard 7 (full time) that comes with the BD Twins.

I got 5 years, some serious street playing and 223 1/4 mile passes out of my setup before any trouble (oh yeah, and one sled pull).
Guess I did alright...especially since my Firering job was suspect from the beginning... as I have probably told everyone before.

Traded Mach 6's for Mach 4's. Daily drivability on an automatic is better w/ 4's, and I never did get closr to the added 70 hp from the 6's.
With the Adrenaline and H20/meth I should still be over 550 hp........... and good to go for the next five years. :D

RJ

WOW RJ,

ps. check out our live school webcam of our turbine erection.
i am so fascinated by this....

http://172.20.10.220/view/index.shtml

ps. check out our live school webcam of our turbine erection.
i am so fascinated by this....



UM......what? [tapdshut] [laugh] OK...someone had to do it...and yes im 5![coffee]

Good to see you're getting the rig back RJ![guitar]

Getting my truck back on the road tomorrow! So I don't have to repeat myself, here is the story.

After 5 yrs, my firerings failed. Small piece from #3 ring and a 1" piece of #4 ring broke off and bounced around inside the cylinders. Many small craters and two small chips off the piston tops resulted. Also had serious cracks in the head on valve seats and injector ports, probably from the same debris.
No damage to cylinder walls!!! Did minor smoothing to piston tops... to prevent carbon build up and bgt a new head ($1200.00). Had it decked and O-ringed and used a Marine, .020 over gasket.

Also turned out my top turbo was leaking at the bearing seal and the compressor blades were chewed up badly. Replaced w/ new turbos. This problem was self induced - used a racing filter that should only have been used at the track. Expensive lesson learned too late. With all the dirt roads I drive.... just let too much 'stuff' through. Going back to the PRO Guard 7 (full time) that comes with the BD Twins.

I got 5 years, some serious street playing and 223 1/4 mile passes out of my setup before any trouble (oh yeah, and one sled pull).
Guess I did alright...especially since my Firering job was suspect from the beginning... as I have probably told everyone before.

Traded Mach 6's for Mach 4's. Daily drivability on an automatic is better w/ 4's.
With the Adrenaline and H20/meth I should still be over 550 hp........... and good to go for the next five years. :D

RJ


Hollar at me if your driving by tomorrow afternoon... Maybe hook up for lunch or something... Have exam from 10-12 and that is it really.

Depends on when I get out of there.
Still have a final torque to do after a heat cycle. Will call you!

RJ

Going to do it after your drive back north or after driving it around down there? I suppose I could give a guys back a break and help him retorque tomorrow.... Providing I could retorque mine as well!! :D [whistle]

Getting my truck back on the road tomorrow! So I don't have to repeat myself, here is the story.

After 5 yrs, my firerings failed. Small piece from #3 ring and a 1" piece of #4 ring broke off and bounced around inside the cylinders. Many small craters and two small chips off the piston tops resulted. Also had serious cracks in the head on valve seats and injector ports, probably from the same debris.
No damage to cylinder walls!!! Did minor smoothing to piston tops... to prevent carbon build up and bgt a new head ($1200.00). Had it decked and O-ringed and used a Marine, .020 over gasket.

Also turned out my top turbo was leaking at the bearing seal and the compressor blades were chewed up badly. Replaced w/ new turbos. This problem was self induced - used a racing filter that should only have been used at the track. Expensive lesson learned too late. With all the dirt roads I drive.... just let too much 'stuff' through. Going back to the PRO Guard 7 (full time) that comes with the BD Twins.

I got 5 years, some serious street playing and 223 1/4 mile passes out of my setup before any trouble (oh yeah, and one sled pull).
Guess I did alright...especially since my Firering job was suspect from the beginning... as I have probably told everyone before.

Traded Mach 6's for Mach 4's. Daily drivability on an automatic is better w/ 4's, and I never did get closr to the added 70 hp from the 6's.
With the Adrenaline and H20/meth I should still be over 550 hp........... and good to go for the next five years. :D

RJ


Rowland....glad to hear you are up and running again!!![guitar]

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My truck finally passed a small milestone..........


http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w206/TexasCTD/PICT0035-2.jpg

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Decided to test out the overloads a little. This is where some air bags might come in handy....and some heavier rated tires...[laugh]

The pallet......supposedly weighs 2800lbs.....plus whatever the sand weighed. Prob half a yard or so in the bed...under the pallet.

Im expanding my back patio....and plan to invite ya'll over for a GTG here before to long. New Grill and firepit will be up and running....[coffee]



http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w206/TexasCTD/PICT0002-4.jpg


http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w206/TexasCTD/PICT0001-6.jpg


http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w206/TexasCTD/PICT0005-4.jpg

That's a pretty good load on there.

PS: you need to wash that nasty truck!

man robert wont be too long and you will pass me up on miles! I think im at 151k right now...

Decided to test out the overloads a little. This is where some air bags might come in handy....and some heavier rated tires...[laugh]

The pallet......supposedly weighs 2800lbs.....plus whatever the sand weighed. Prob half a yard or so in the bed...under the pallet.

Im expanding my back patio....and plan to invite ya'll over for a GTG here before to long. New Grill and firepit will be up and running....[coffee]

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w206/TexasCTD/PICT0005-4.jpg

Congratulations! You are never going to get all that sand out of your bed! haha....Use a Tarp man! [roll]

Let me know when the brake in party will be.......[guitar]

i am so fascinated by this....

You said turbine erection.

UM......what? [tapdshut] [laugh] OK...someone had to do it...and yes im 5![coffee]
[guitar]

... guess that makes me 6! [laugh]



Glad you got your baby back, RJ! :cool:
Must've been that sled pull that KO'd it... [tapdshut]




p.s. that was the 1st thing I said to Robert, Dan - "[director]Why didn't you use a tarp?" [coffee]

Mike......getting off topic here...shoot me an e-mail and let me know if you got that pump yet........

That's a pretty good load on there.

PS: you need to wash that nasty truck!



Yeah, pretty dirty there....after a month of no wash....and several rains. Not to mention....the sand and stuff i've been carrying around. It has since been washed though.....el presidente. Ironically...my under hood engine compartment is very clean:o....cause I just hit it with the simple green not long ago.[guitar]


To Mike and Dan......no argument from me on the tarp.....I just didn't have one handy when I needed the load and happened by the sand/stone place.

Brian....if you park your truck for 2 years....ill catch ya on miles...[laugh]. I've actually considered getting another vehicle.....just not sure what I want. Thought about a Jeep...thought about a TDI.....or just a good used car as a second vehicle. Not really to commute in...but just to run to the store etc. I just don't know but im keeping my eyes open if the RIGHT deal comes along. It will have to be inexpensive....and whatever I put in it....I want to know I can get ALMOST or ALL of it back at any time.

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Getting my truck back ....... tomorrow!
[guitar]On the Road Again!![guitar]
Damage had creept up on me. Did not realize how much. With new head and turbos, truck is much quicker!

RJ

So, when are they racing in Ardmore?

Ardmore RAceway is done for this yr!
Me too!:)

RJ

Just couldn't pass it up..........[laugh]

The man that talked me in 6s now goes back to 4s...what's that all about?? J/K RJ!

Nice little load there Robert. Obviously your place had a better forklift for loading the pallet than HD did when I picked up my blocks. I had to pull the tailgate and have them set the pallet in the bed, then push it forward with the fork to get it over the rear axle. Made for a nice cushy Cadillac ride. :D

Oh yeah, the sand is a PITA to get out. When you wash, it just splatters on the sides and sticks. Been there, done that...

alright guys I need a 75176 RS485 comm chip... Anybody know where I can pick one up locally? really dont want to pay $40 for overnight shipping for a 50 cent part!

Prefer TI as the manu...

The man that talked me in 6s now goes back to 4s...what's that all about?? J/K RJ!
Still yours, till Saturday...... if you want them back. :) That's injector swap day.

RJ

Anyone have a 2nd Gen trackbar they want to get rid of?

I need a core...

Anyone have a 2nd Gen trackbar they want to get rid of?

I need a core...

Actually........yes......its got a worn out ball joint on it though....its yours if you need it....and my wife will be in TX next week....i can have her drop it off with RJ......again...e-mail me about that kit....We might need to go another route if you are still needing it....

Worn-out is just the kind I need! [roll]

Hate to cut the end off a good one...

Would it be easier for her if I got it here in TX?
She might be driving by anyway if RJ's is on the way. :cool:



I did email you again about the pump - a few days after HRP - 'cause Keith & Co didn't seem to know much about them re part numbers & such (which I gave him from you). :confused:
Had to go another route; customer didn't want to wait anymore, since the tank was out - putting the whole low-pressure system on hold. :(

Worn-out is just the kind I need! [roll]

Hate to cut the end off a good one...

Would it be easier for her if I got it here in TX?
She might be driving by anyway if RJ's is on the way. :cool:



I did email you again about the pump - a few days after HRP - 'cause Keith & Co didn't seem to know much about them re part numbers & such (which I gave him from you). :confused:
Had to go another route; customer didn't want to wait anymore, since the tank was out - putting the whole low-pressure system on hold. :(

Hard to find good help these days....sorry.....[dummy]

Bobby at 5 E Diesel Performance is holding a Dyno Day in Haltom City on Dec 6th. see details here.....
http://www.dieseltruckresource.com/dev/showthread.php?t=221896

RJ

Hey, all you guys should go vote in my poll here (http://www.gun-forums.com/showthread.php?t=1417&goto=newpost)

Thanks! :D

I know I mentioned to many of you, 6 months ago, that crude oil would be back down to $60.00 a barrel by the end of the yr.
LOVE it when I'm right...cause it happens so seldom. :)

Paid $2.469 for Diesel yesterday in OK.

RJ

I know I mentioned to many of you, 6 months ago, that crude oil would be back down to %60.00 a barrel by the end of the yr.
LOVE it when I'm right...cause it happens so seldom. :)

Paid $2.469 for Diesel yesterday in OK.

RJ

Wally World here had gas for 1.95/gal yesterday (We are kinda the cheap MO spot in our area like RJ is in OK....at least on the 69-44 route).......it is definatly refreshing......NOW...my bio price is still the same at 2.80 per......now the question is do i do the right thing or not....haha....

What does the cheaper oil prices do for the synt oil market?

....What does the cheaper oil prices do for the synt oil market?
Should make a difference......... but has not yet?
Very confusing. We had the biggest increase in prices ever, on Sept 1st, for additives ......... and base oils from the refineries????

RJ

I know I mentioned to many of you, 6 months ago, that crude oil would be back down to %60.00 a barrel by the end of the yr.
LOVE it when I'm right...cause it happens so seldom. :)

Paid $2.469 for Diesel yesterday in OK.

RJ

I'm with ya! [guitar]

This spring, told lots of folks - even posted on DTR - that the oil bubble would burst this summer, and we'd see $1.XX fuel again... and promised to throw a party when it did. [tapdshut]

I'm still waiting for diesel to drop below $3.00 around the corner. Saw a couple of stations at $2.99 this weekend.

Who knows, by the time I'm ready to drop my tank and replace the fuel sender, I may be able to fill my tank up for less than $75.[laugh]

I filled the Jetta up for 2.75 yesterday

Im hopeing methonal prices start to drop again.....along with potasium...i think when the folks that make this stuff saw people using it for bio diesel.....they saw a cash cow and followed what OPEC was doing......im hoping things come to a head in the alt fuel market as well....but eh...its always been a bit more to make bio...only when fuel was 3.00+ it was actually looking good......am I looking at gift horse teeth? EH....who knows...im just happy for some releif anyway we can get it....

Well got the new MAN SIZED toolbox installed today... the little one was just not up to the task of moving my crap around anymore as the truck takes on 'Work Truck' duty more and more...

Installed a Luke's link on my track bar this past weekend as well as a new bushing from piers on the lower end... Holy cow batman did that ever make a difference! I could shake the track bar before and the stud would wobble all over the place... Nice and tight now though and always able to adjust.. So that I like... We will see how long it lasts, but I'm not worried...

Also replaced a weepy turned drippy transfer case output seal, easy 30min job. Something interesting I thought... Always was told the only difference between the HD and the LD transfer case was PTO capabilities, but when ordering the new seal the HD has a significantly larger ID compared to that of the LD... So I guess strength is improved with the HD considerably after all.

And last on the list just picked up a set of Titan ST235-80-16 tires for my gooseneck... Blew out 3 tires on that trailer over the past couple years. Tires only have 2850# load rating * 2 = 5700# a far cry from the 7k rating of the axle... and I load it heavy at times... the Titans are good for 3550# a piece and have the craziest thick sidewalls I have ever seen! Them things are thick! Warranty is pretty good as well so we will see... Read some good things about them on other forums...

And last on the list just picked up a set of Titan ST235-80-16 tires for my gooseneck... Blew out 3 tires on that trailer over the past couple years. Tires only have 2850# load rating * 2 = 5700# a far cry from the 7k rating of the axle... and I load it heavy at times... the Titans are good for 3550# a piece and have the craziest thick sidewalls I have ever seen! Them things are thick! Warranty is pretty good as well so we will see... Read some good things about them on other forums...

Where did you get them? How much were they a piece if you don't mind me asking?

Bnold- The bushing your talking about from Piers, is it the bushing from Lukes link that goes in the other end of the trac bar?

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Bnold- The bushing your talking about from Piers, is it the bushing from Lukes link that goes in the other end of the trac bar?

Yep that one... Much Much better than factory! We will see how long it lasts!

..... Something interesting I thought...
Always was told the only difference between the HD and the LD transfer case was PTO capabilities, but when ordering the new seal the HD has a significantly larger ID compared to that of the LD... So I guess strength is improved with the HD considerably after all.

Curious! What say you to this PM I had saved from 'Gotdiesel' (I think) in 2005..... Think he's incorrect?

"There is a 241DLD and a 241 DHD, both of which can be found in our years. I have researched this and found that they are still both Heavy Duties, but the DLD has no PTO provision ...... I have had my 241DLD apart recently to upgrade the head gear for a manual conversion, and through a few years of heavy power, stall launches, full 4X4 drags, big tires so on and so on. Everything looked absolutely brand new. Even the chain was tight as can be. I was going to upgrade to a DHD, but when this one has done me right, I'll leave it alone.
They only have one little flaw, and that's the output shaft bearing retaining snap ring. They tend to break, allowing the shaft to walk inwards, which can be damaging. There is a fix available at any trans shop that will rectify this, and all that is needed to be taken apart is driveline removal and output housing removal. Good luck and don't worry about DLD's."

RJ

I honestly have no idea, but these are the specs I found for the rear seal:
Dodge LD 241 Transfer case rear output seal: 1.886 X 2.700
Dodge HD 241 Transfer case rear output seal: 2.205 X 3.055

1.886 and 2.205 are the inner diameters, therefore the outer diameters of the drive shaft?

Maybe they changed something in the dodges and made them the same?

Definitely think a strength difference is likely with a 2-3/16" diameter shaft over 1-7/8", bearing sizes increase as well...


This is from http://quad4x4.com/Dodge%20Transfer%20Case%20Parts.htm
QU10610 Booted Rear Output Seal for all 1994-2002 NP241DLD Transfer Cases. Also fits 1996-1997 NP241DHD transfer cases with a slip yoke that is approximately 1-7/8" in diameter. $29.95





QU50171 Booted Rear Output Seal for all 1998-2002 NP241DHD Transfer Cases and 1996-1997 NP241DHD with a slip yoke that is approximately 2-3/16"" in diameter. $19.99

Yeah! Like I said ...just curious. I did a lot of research a few yrs ago (concerned about transfer case wear & tear on DLD from drag racing) and could find no problems reported from repeated 4x4 launches or from sled pullers!
I guess the DLD is tough...... the DHD is tougher. :)

RJ