http://www.dieseltruckresource.com/dev/images/icons/icon6.gif ODRA / 5E Diesel North Texas Sled Pull Sat. Sept. 6th

How does this sound for Sept?

sounds like i get to go break my truck before i head out to a 9 day vacation in iowa LOL

I hope not!

why not my 3rd 4th gear synchro is takin a shat on me and it gives me a reason to upgrade to the dual disc i priced from my supplier. Plus i need to get ur injectors installed sooner than later and help kevin with his clutch to get some more much needing install time LOL. And ill ahve to call ya tonight or tomorrow. i got some news u might like.

99.9% sure I'll be making this one.

I'll be there for this one!!!

Charlie going to call Matt today and discuss the party.

Charlie going to call Matt today and discuss the party.

Let us know.............?

Well I suck!!! Got off work late. Reschedule for tomorrow.

Party? Did someone say party?

Yes, myseld, Matt, and Dillon have the same birthday, 15th August.

Very nice.

Charlie you got the same phone #? Just tried to call and give details for a good time!!

Hopefully I'll be able to make that one.

Look who's still alive!!

RJ

I've been alive the whole time, just been in hiding. (wait a minute, I'm a chapter president, make that, I've been in an undisclosed location.) [laugh]

Just messin with you! Figured you were laying low... like a lot of us! Fuel prices and all that!

Good news... Diesel fuel... yesterday at Walmart in Durant... $4.11 and dropping!
I know we are about the lowest in the country but.... "dropping" is the key word. :)

RJ

Hard to believe we're happy to see fuel at $4.

anyone in the bonham area?

Depends, are you?

Charlie's ranch is up that way I think.

anyone in the bonham area?

You are about 1/2 hr or so from "The Ranch". Just head south on 121 until Westminster exit....and then Charlie can take you from there. That is where i got my truck at.....

EDIT: Didnt see who you were....why you askin...i know a few folk up that way.....

O yeah...not that is matters to me...haha....Fuel at Wal-Mart yesterday: $3.89....and that station is known to be the cheapest in MO........[coffee]

http://www.dieseltruckresource.com/dev/images/icons/icon6.gif ODRA / 5E Diesel North Texas Sled Pull Sat. Sept. 6th

How does this sound for Sept?

Sounds good! It's different this yr.... Trucks only and starts at 5 pm Saturday! Don't know if there will be any camping there or not?

RJ

Sounds good! It's different this yr.... Trucks only and starts at 5 pm Saturday! Don't know if there will be any camping there or not?

RJ

I'll start a new thread. :)

I'll start a new thread. :)

Duhhhh! Already a thread going........but off track........as usual.........

http://www.dieseltruckresource.com/dev/showthread.php?t=212799

I think Charlie may need to go back on vacation. First time I've ever seen something suggesting to start a new thread inside the thread about the topic. [laugh]

ODRA / 5E Diesel North Texas Sled Pull Sat. Sept. 6th

Trucks only...starts at 5:00 PM...campground is open......

http://outlawdra.com/html/eventsn.html

Hey, is this the September thread? Maybe I'll just go back and keep posting in the July thread ;)



I'll try to make this one. Should be a little warmer than earlier this year :)



Justin, should I bring the gooseneck?

I think Charlie may need to go back on vacation. First time I've ever seen something suggesting to start a new thread inside the thread about the topic. [laugh]

[laugh] [laugh] You may be right! These things get so far off topic, it's hard to keep up.

..... Justin, should I bring the gooseneck? ~Rob
Justin may not need it but...If you bring it, I'll pull!
Micah, Dyno that AM would be excellent... if doable. Or Friday evening... if we can camp at Alvarado Friday night??

RJ

Hopefully no gooseneck needed...but it may not be a bad idea. [laugh]

Or I'll bring it with me just in case someone else needs it.

BTW, I found a good, easy to implement anti-theft feature over the weekend.

If you move the white latch on the big harness at the top of the firewall to the open position, the truck won't start. You don't have to unplug it, just move it to open. It only caused a small amount of grief...

BTW, I found a good, easy to implement anti-theft feature over the weekend.

If you move the white latch on the big harness at the top of the firewall to the open position, the truck won't start. You don't have to unplug it, just move it to open. It only caused a small amount of grief...

Sounds like a hard lesson learned. [laugh]

BTW, I found a good, easy to implement anti-theft feature over the weekend.

If you move the white latch on the big harness at the top of the firewall to the open position, the truck won't start. You don't have to unplug it, just move it to open. It only caused a small amount of grief...

AND then how many codes are we resetting after all this? Reason is some of us dont have a Smarty yet! haha.....[duhhh]

Sounds like a hard lesson learned. [laugh]

Not too bad. A little worried after the first couple of tries at cranking. Then when I didn't hear the lift pump, I was thinking that the LP died. Then just before pulling the plug on the pump and checking for connectivity, I figured I'd check for codes. That's when I discovered that I had no connectivity to the ECM. So I rechecked everywhere I recently had my arms and hands since the last time it started.

AND then how many codes are we resetting after all this? Reason is some of us dont have a Smarty yet! haha.....[duhhh]

Just two.. No bus communication from ECM and a companion code. But they'd only be set if you try to start it. [laugh]

Just two.. No bus communication from ECM and a companion code. But they'd only be set if you try to start it. [laugh]

Good point...key off...no codes.....good tattle tale as well......

It's looking like the official meet for my crew will be at the pulls too. So there should be plenty of us...not pulling.

:chirp: :chirp: What happened to everyone?

Just got off work about an hour ago, now packing to head to Giddings for a wedding this weekend.

Taking the car instead of the truck...that should be a new one. I always make that trip with the truck. So no highway testing this weekend...

Which injectors did you end up going with?

How about a little head count for Alvarado.....

1) Me

2) Me

Diesel this AM - $2.839 a Gallon!!! :D

2) Me

Diesel this AM - $2.83 a Gallon!!! :D

$2.83 is pretty cheap............

Got a little carried away. Would you believe $3.839?

RJ

Got a little carried away. Would you believe $3.839?

RJ

I almost headed that way to fill up. [laugh] Still a lot better than down here.

Wow, I was about to head to Oklahoma myself.
Unless something comes up I'll be there, don't know how many of mine will come yet.

As of now I'm coming. Might have some work to do as well. :D

As of now I'm coming. Might have some work to do as well. :D

Me too. I have a set of vintage injectors that I may put in. :o

I went thru Durant this morning rowland! They got me in henryetta tonight

Ill be there and charlie is gettin my keys to keep FRANKENTRUCK safe. I paid 3.85 for diesel today... o yea i got my truck back and runing thanks to MR mike.

Im going to try to make it depending on games and such and also depending on how far it is from me now

Charlie I'm betting a good cleaning and rebuild on them injectors would get them working great again. And I know just the guy to do it.

Charlie I'm betting a good cleaning and rebuild on them injectors would get them working great again. And I know just the guy to do it.

I told Boots he could have them...........

Since they probably have well over 100k on them, I'm sure they will need a little refurbishing.

Which injectors did you end up going with?

Still running the 6s. Perfectly manageable running around town. Haven't got to test them with any load, but so far I'm liking them.

How about a little head count for Alvarado.....

1) Me

2) Me too (so far)

2) Me too (so far)


3) Me too, too (so far)

~Rob

Uh-Oh! Rob in a too-too (Tu-Tu)? Can't wait to see that.
Must have outgrown his Care Bear Pajamas. [laugh]

RJ

.........i might bring this up to the powers......we have been hitting a few shows this year.....I just got back from Schieds......VERY tired...but it was fun....got to put Brads dually in the burn out contest! Then drive it home with crossed fingers....haha....

.........i might bring this up to the powers......we have been hitting a few shows this year.....I just got back from Schieds......VERY tired...but it was fun....got to put Brads dually in the burn out contest! Then drive it home with crossed fingers....haha....

That would be nice! :)

Uh-Oh! Rob in a too-too (Tu-Tu)? Can't wait to see that.
Must have outgrown his Care Bear Pajamas. [laugh]

RJ

[laugh][laugh]

As of now im still planning on coming. Is this event just the one evening? Sat at 5p right? What time is everybody coming (and leaving)?

I guess im debating the cost/benefit analysis of towing the RV down.

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If Micah does not do any kind of a Dyno....... I'm planning on setting up something for myself at Hot Street.
Justin said may be interested also.

So I'll be at Alvarado early afternoon. Probably changing some injectors for El Presidente......
and playing with his or Justins REVO (Smarty)!

If you don't bring the camper....at leat bring the grill & table, OK. I'll bring the Hot Dogs & Hamburgers. Someone else can bring their buns. :)

RJ

Revo + injectors = clutch..............

[laugh][laugh]

As of now im still planning on coming. Is this event just the one evening? Sat at 5p right? What time is everybody coming (and leaving)?

I guess im debating the cost/benefit analysis of towing the RV down.

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Maybe you should start a "rent-a-bed" project to offset fuel costs. [roll]

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So I'll be at Alvarado early afternoon. ................












If you don't bring the camper....at leat bring the grill & table, OK. I'll bring the Hot Dogs & Hamburgers. Someone else can bring their buns. :)

RJ



You are talking about Friday afternoon right? Or Sat?

No problemo on the table/grill........either way.

If I don't bring the camper, I would just be coming Saturday afternoon into the late night and go home. This ole boy don't do the truck bed thing.[laugh]

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Maybe you should start a "rent-a-bed" project to offset fuel costs. [roll]



[laugh] You got that right!! Fuel costs are definately making me rethink alot of trips. I already spend about $600 a month on fuel as it is....without any towing trips.[duhhh]

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I'll be heading up to alvarado friday when I get off work if anyone is planning on coming down then.

I'll be heading up to alvarado friday when I get off work if anyone is planning on coming down then.

Where are you staying? I haven't heard yet if camping will be allowed on Friday night.

Waiting on that one myself. I'd be up for friday night. if they are open.

RJ

Waiting on that one myself. I'd be up for friday night. if they are open.

RJ

If anyone happens to know Bobby's #, why don't you give him a call and see if "The Shed" will be available.

Hey look its a new thread! I plan on being there! :)

O wow....its this weekend then.....hum....well looks like ill be in Texas this weekend for a funeral (Well its on Thursday). BUT im going to stay the weekend prob…..

RJ....i might need some Yetta oil if you can help......

Ill be there and charlie is gettin my keys to keep FRANKENTRUCK safe. I paid 3.85 for diesel today... o yea i got my truck back and runing thanks to MR mike.


[laugh] I can remember when I was young and had no will power.

O wow....its this weekend then.....hum....well looks like ill be in Texas this weekend for a funeral (Well its on Thursday). BUT im going to stay the weekend prob…..

RJ....i might need some Yetta oil if you can help......

Alvarado is Sept 6th.

We called Bobby today to check on the camping for Friday night, he is checking and we will let you know ASAP.

Bobbys number is 817-528-2166 cel. (5E Diesel)

ODRA will not be hosting a Dyno day/night on Friday/Saturday however you might want to check with Bobby, we did leave a message letting him know you guys are interested.

As soon as we hear from Bobby we will post it up...

Thanks and we will see you all soon.
:cool:

Thanks! ..............

We called Bobby today to check on the camping for Friday night, he is checking and we will let you know ASAP.

Bobbys number is 817-528-2166 cel. (5E Diesel)

ODRA will not be hosting a Dyno day/night on Friday/Saturday however you might want to check with Bobby, we did leave a message letting him know you guys are interested.

As soon as we hear from Bobby we will post it up...

Thanks and we will see you all soon.
:cool:

The "Shed" will be open for camping on Friday.

Call Bobby for details 817-528-2166.

:cool:

Excellent! I'll be there. Calling Hot Street to set up Dyno for Sat AM. Anyone else interested?

RJ

Of course I'm interested in getting on the rollers, the week after the last time on the dyno I changed to the X2 so I have some new programs to play with.

I'll make a run or two.

Have to clear my name on that dyno...or just break down again and need a tow back to Alvarado. :)

if im in town ill try and make it. hopefully ill have some new stuff on by then, if not it will be on for houston!

Im checking in.... been a while. NM is interesting to say the least. i have no home (motel) internet access so i am in the library now.

i went to Albuquerque on sunday, CBrahs helped me with the ball joints and was very very nice. i enjoyed that alot.

i will check in a again when i can.

Max

Good to hear from you!

Hang in there. Things will get better. :)



Im checking in.... been a while. NM is interesting to say the least. i have no home (motel) internet access so i am in the library now.

i went to Albuquerque on sunday, CBrahs helped me with the ball joints and was very very nice. i enjoyed that alot.

i will check in a again when i can.

Max

Anyone interested......... Going to Ardmore Dragway Friday Evening.
Gates open @ 6 pm........Fun Drags start at 7 pm.

They have a big Labor Day Race on Sat & Sunday so should be lots of fast gassers there also!

RJ

Who cares about fast gas?

If I'm in Ardmore Friday, I'll swing up there. Right now the plan is Calera on Friday and Ardmore on Saturday...but plans are always a-changin'.

...but plans are always a-changin'.

Engaged? Get used to it! [laugh]

I'll be in florida this weekend for all of like 12 hours. HAHA

I'll be in florida this weekend for all of like 12 hours. HAHA



Why such a short trip? Watch out for Hurricanes....going thru Louisiana!!

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The "Shed" will be open for camping on Friday.

Call Bobby for details 817-528-2166.

:cool:



I guess im still on for bringing the Trailer down next Friday since there seems to be quite a bit of interest. I need to call Bobby and verify that there won't be any problems due to "lack of" electrical at the "shed".

I hate to ask for any $$.....but I may need a little to help out covering some of the fuel/food costs this go round.

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I hate to ask for any $$.....but I may need a little to help out covering some of the fuel/food costs this go round.

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No problem with that here. :)

Robert, who all do you have booked for your trailer? Mine pulls fine, but I don't want to risk many moves on it.

No problem with that here. :)



Thanks El Presidente!



Robert, who all do you have booked for your trailer? Mine pulls fine, but I don't want to risk many moves on it.


Im not sure to be honest. How many for sure want to stay in it....?

1. Me

2. Charlie

3. ??


Sounds like there might be quite a few there....so DD, your trailer would probably be handy to have as well.....

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Well, dispite it being a 32' the way mine is laid out it would only be good for 2 people.

Well, dispite it being a 32' the way mine is laid out it would only be good for 2 people.

You'll have to charge higher rent since each person gets more square footage. [laugh]

Basically like my trailer. Only does about 2 people comfortably. Never fold down the table to a bed...otherwise it could be three (if they were short).

Oh wow...all this time and finally.

[roll][roll][roll]MY 1000TH POST![roll][roll][roll]

Thats a good idea, $75 a night, no garuntee that the water storage tanks or pump works and if there isn't any power at the "shed" then don't expect more than half the lights, but we can use the 8-track player/radio.

if i get to stay ill help how i can. otherwise ill just sleep in FRANKENTRUCK. gotta get ready for the following weekend when i head to iowa.

So who's going to Ardmore tonight?

Looks like I'm headed that way this afternoon/evening. Just depends on when we get away from home.

So far.... myself, and 2-3 trucks from the 'Bennington Bunch'! Brian has been challenged by Matt Folsom, to a 6 speed heads up, and said he is working on getting out of a conflict in schedule. But I think he may be worried about loosing. Just a guess on my part! :D

RJ

checkin in again, i wish i could make the event in Ardmore..... its only like 460 miles..... haha.

but the reason i am really checkin in, looks like its water pump time for me. i have a nasty leak, maybe half a cup per shut off?? maybe less. i think its leaking from the shaft seal but dont have a mirror to check....

i went to "carquest" here in town and the pump is only $80 that just blew my mind. seems super cheap to me. YAY!

questions. looks like there are only two bolts holding it on. so i am assuming with my "simple" hand tools and tool kit that i have i should be able to tackle no problem? also about how much coolant will be lost in the operation?

any pointers? THANX fellas.

So far.... myself, and 2-3 trucks from the 'Bennington Bunch'! Brian has been challenged by Matt Folsom, to a 6 speed heads up, and said he is working on getting out of a conflict in schedule. But I think he may be worried about loosing. Just a guess on my part! :D

RJ

This should be interesting.

checkin in again, i wish i could make the event in Ardmore..... its only like 460 miles..... haha.

but the reason i am really checkin in, looks like its water pump time for me. i have a nasty leak, maybe half a cup per shut off?? maybe less. i think its leaking from the shaft seal but dont have a mirror to check....

i went to "carquest" here in town and the pump is only $80 that just blew my mind. seems super cheap to me. YAY!

questions. looks like there are only two bolts holding it on. so i am assuming with my "simple" hand tools and tool kit that i have i should be able to tackle no problem? also about how much coolant will be lost in the operation?

any pointers? THANX fellas.

two bolts is all that holds it on. need a 1/2 " drive ratchet or break over bar for the tensioner. pull belt off of altenator pull bolts out of pump clean sealing surface put new pump on. you can do it. second set of hands helps when trying to get the belt on and off. also you may have to drain the radiator down a little, can't remember for sure.

two bolts is all that holds it on. need a 1/2 " drive ratchet or break over bar for the tensioner. pull belt off of altenator pull bolts out of pump clean sealing surface put new pump on. you can do it. second set of hands helps when trying to get the belt on and off. also you may have to drain the radiator down a little, can't remember for sure.



I think im going to replace my waterpump at 110K when I do my drain/refill on the radiator. Serpentine too. I'd rather replace them at a time and place of my choosing than wait for a failure. And, like Max said...they seem pretty cheap. Cheap enough to make it a "maintenance" item every 100-120K or so.

Does that sound logical....or is it wasting money?

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Anyone interested......... Going to Ardmore Dragway Friday Evening.
Gates open @ 6 pm........Fun Drags start at 7 pm.

They have a big Labor Day Race on Sat & Sunday so should be lots of fast gassers there also!

RJ

Who showed? What happened?

So far.... myself, and 2-3 trucks from the 'Bennington Bunch'! Brian has been challenged by Matt Folsom, to a 6 speed heads up, and said he is working on getting out of a conflict in schedule. But I think he may be worried about loosing. Just a guess on my part! :D

RJ


That's just not even right! [laugh]

I'm heading to Rocky Ridge to go camping/4 wheeling so I had to go back to the house yesterday to pick up everything... So I lost by forfiet I guess?? [duhhh] Need to start planning these things a little better than tuesday week of! [dummy]


Installed my old shifter back in the truck yesterday... Needless to say much happier with the shifting of the truck again... The combination of the DD clutch and the short throw was not good! too much effort to get into gear from stop and shifting... Worked great with a single, just too much now... Put 300+ miles already on it since yesterday and it is going to stay this way...

So anybody want to buy a NV5600 short throw! [coffee]

PM'ed ya' Brian :)

~Rob

Thanks El Presidente!






Im not sure to be honest. How many for sure want to stay in it....?

1. Me

2. Charlie

3. ??


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So I guess it's just me and Charlie and 1SlowVE? Is everybody sleeping in their trucks?[laugh]

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So I guess it's just me and Charlie and 1SlowVE? Is everybody sleeping in their trucks?[laugh]
If there is room, and it's 90* at midnight...I'll join in. I prefer sleeping under the stars but too hot is what it is.

Who showed? What happened
RJ, Matt, Dustin.... Three CTD's. AggieJustin stopped by w/ GF to watch. Noboby broke anything, so was a good time! I discovered that my H2 cam does not make up for 35" tires. Best I could do was a 13.49/101 mph.
Brian... change in shifter should make a big difference, based on how fast Matt can shift his NV5600. He did an all time best... 13.67/100 mph.
Dustin was a first timer and is hooked, I think.

Big crowd and good time!

RJ

if i make it up ill probably stay in a hotel again!

I would like to make reservations at Robert's Rolling Residential.

I'll probably just crash in the truck. I should have a pump to install friday.

Looks like it's AC compressor time. Turned it on this morning and it made a rattling sound for a second and shook the truck when it engaged. That can't be good. HAHA. Oh well. It's only got 140k on it.

I would like to make reservations at Robert's Rolling Residential.



1. Me

2. Charlie

3. 1SlowVE

4. DuallyDog

5 ?

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if i make it up ill probably stay in a hotel again!

Pansy ;)

Hope you can make it up Scott. How is that muffler workin' out?

~Rob

Doesn't look like I am going to pull this round. My temporary part time job is questionable and that is where the play money comes from. Maybe I can get the DD in time for the Boyd pull. [verymad]

Has anyone replaced their starter contacts? Looks like that is my next project. The truck has decided to be selective about when it starts and when it doesn't. Was thinking at first that it was a clutch switch, but it's the starter. Install doesn't look bad, just have to pull the starter and swap the contacts and solenoid.

Rowland, didn't you say something about getting the dyno booked for the morning of the pulls?

Working on it. Firming up reservation tomorrow. Your on the list! be in touch.

RJ

Has anyone replaced their starter contacts? Looks like that is my next project. The truck has decided to be selective about when it starts and when it doesn't. Was thinking at first that it was a clutch switch, but it's the starter. Install doesn't look bad, just have to pull the starter and swap the contacts and solenoid.

IIRC, I've read of people doing it without pulling the starter.

IIRC, I've read of people doing it without pulling the starter.

I would think it would be possible, but I'll need to see how well I can fit my hands/arms into the area where the starter is.

Who is going to Be in Alvarado Friday?
So far I know Robert, Tyler, Justin and myself.
Charlie?

Dyno in Burleson is set for Sat, 11 AM! We have four. Need to know if others are interested. Don't just show up and plan on getting on because Hot Street is only open for 1/2 day Sat. We can move schedule earlier if needed.... just need to know.

RJ

Is anyone staying over Saturday night?

~stillonthefenceRob

Most are...I believe. I am.

RJ

I'll be there Saturday for sure. Just got back today and am working on foundation repair.

I'll be there Friday night, but will probably head home on Saturday night. I've got plans Sunday morning at 9:30am and don't foresee myself up early enough in Alvarado to make it home in time.

No idea what I have planned... Will be there all day sat for sure... Dont know about staying Friday or Sat evenings.. Will prolly play be ear....

another question...

when i do the water pump, going to need more coolant and such. what coolant do i need to get?

my coolant now is pink/brown/rusty lookin. (assuming i cant put the green stuff in)?

assuming thats where the leak is seems to be an easy enough fix. i miss having a place to tinker on things. i dont fancy laying on gravel (if i cant get it from topside) will have to sacrifice some of my moving boxes to lay on.

Get the pink coolant for your truck.

I just found out that I'm getting sent to san angelo for work so I don't know if I'll make it back in time or not. I hope so.

another question...

when i do the water pump, going to need more coolant and such. what coolant do i need to get?

my coolant now is pink/brown/rusty lookin. (assuming i cant put the green stuff in)?

assuming thats where the leak is seems to be an easy enough fix. i miss having a place to tinker on things. i dont fancy laying on gravel (if i cant get it from topside) will have to sacrifice some of my moving boxes to lay on.




You need Zerez G-05 and Distilled water.......to mix 50/50.

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No idea what I have planned... Will be there all day sat for sure... Dont know about staying Friday or Sat evenings.. Will prolly play be ear....



See that is what I go back and forth on. I can go to all the hassle to get the RV out of storage Friday and load up for the trip...burning fuel etc......and tow it down. And then spend Sunday bringing it back home, flush the sewer tanks[yuk], and put it back up. And my entire 3 day weekend will be spent loading, going to, at Alvarado, and coming home and unloading.


ORRRRR.........do like you are mentioning and just make a day of it on Saturday.

My point is........with the exception of Rowland (who doesn't really want to stay in the camper anyway).......most guys are "playing it by ear". If there is no real committment to me bringing the RV down......im debating if it's worth the hassle and work and fuel to spend 2 days looking at a parking lot. IM not dynoing either way.......as there have been no changes on my truck since July 19th.



What gives? Do yall want the RV or not. If not.....im coming truck only, Saturday only and stay till the wee hours and go home.


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If it's there I'll use it, but if I'm the only occupant other than you, I'll figure something else out.

If I come it'll be saturday only. Something tells me I won't be out of work until 5 or so friday and I ain't driving all the way to austin and then back up to alvarado friday night. Way to much driving for me.

"if You Bring It....they Will Come"!
3-4 Okie Boys are coming also. I know they are staying Saturday night...maybe Friday?

RJ

"if You Bring It....they Will Come"!
3-4 Okie Boys are coming also. I know they are staying Saturday night...maybe Friday?

RJ



[laugh][laugh] If the OK boys bother to go to sleep at all, im sure they won't notice where they "crash".[tapdshut]

Im gonna pass on bringing the RV due to any real lack of interest. I'll see yall on Saturday (truck only) as early as I can get there until as late as the majority of the group stays....then head back home.

RJ...I will still bring a table and grill, if needed. And whatever else. Just let me know.

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And this is the reason I have a sleeping bag in the truck. ;)

And this is the reason I have a sleeping bag in the truck. ;)

x2...plus an air mattress. :)

Okie Boys may be bringing their camper...and their smoker.
Robert - Grill & table please...just in case.
I told Robert I'd bring Hot Dogs & Hamburgers. We need buns, condiments, cheese, etc.

Anyone got any sausages, steaks, sides of beef, etc... bring them.

RJ

I'll call you before I head that way to see what's needed.


Okie Boys may be bringing their camper...and their smoker.
Robert - Grill & table please...just in case.
I told Robert I'd bring Hot Dogs & Hamburgers. We need buns, condiments, cheese, etc.

Anyone got any sausages, steaks, sides of beef, etc... bring them.

RJ

RJ

I'll be down Saturday AM and leaving Sat PM once things wind down.... As long as Charlie's chili is ready before 1am I'll eat that too! :D

Whatever I need to bring just lemme know and I will grab it on the way...
Buns, ketchup, mustard??? Good enough??

Ok, I'm 99% sure I won't be there till saturday. Just depends on how I feel when I get back in to austin. Is there anything I can bring on saturday?

let me know wat i can bring. ill be there fri or sat whenever. just let me know wen ppl r showin up

Ok, I'm 99% sure I won't be there till saturday. Just depends on how I feel when I get back in to austin. Is there anything I can bring on saturday?

Why not go straight to Alvarado from San Angelo?

And this is the reason I have a sleeping bag in the truck. ;)



[laugh][laugh] Yep sorry Matt. Seemed like really nobody else would commit and I have a ton of stuff to do Friday....here at home. FWIW, I do plan to bring the trailer down to HRP next month if you are coming to that.


This sled pull event in Alvarado being a one day only event.....it probably just makes more sense to make it an all day thing and go home.

RJ...I'll bring the table and a small grill. [coffee]

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Well, I can't figure what everyone is doing....but I'll be there Friday around 6pm. I've set up a delivery in Mansfield so might as well stay in the area....and I want to go over to Cleburne and check out Bobby's set up at 5-E Diesel Shop.

Anyone else that can make it Friday...love the company. Nice cool, truckbed sleeping weather. :)

RJ

RJ might have one more for the dyno, he's still thinking about it though, he'll let me know later today.
I might be bringing this guys father-in-law too so I might bring a full crew that hasn't been to a meeting before.
It has been a little chilly in the mornings the last few days, woke up this morning with the comforter spread across the bed in the correct manner, but the bed sheet was all between my shoulders and chin.

I've got another "maybe" also, so hopefully have the four minimum needed for lower price.... since "Camododge" seems to needs his beauty rest. [laugh]
Anyone coming in Friday....call my cell when you get close. 580-931-6306.


RJ

and I want to go over to Cleburne and check out Bobby's set up at 5-E Diesel Shop.


Good folk over there...i have talked to them a few times.....Bobby i believe is one of the guys names up there....

He's the owner and the one running the show at Alvaredo.... maybe in business with Buck??

I will be able to come visit for a while friday evening but I will be gone on saturday.

Rowland, you are going to be at diamond W at six or at hot street?

Hot Street is Sat AM. I'll be in the Alvarado area, if not at the arena.
If anyone is showing up...I'll be there.
Justins coming after work, I think. And the Okie Boys; some Friday and a few more Sat I think.

RJ

Why not go straight to Alvarado from San Angelo?

I'm in the company truck and have to drop it back off and pick my truck up.

Anyone else that can make it Friday...love the company. Nice cool, truckbed sleeping weather. :)

RJ

[director] OK - but NO SPOONING! [nonono]

ill be there rowland. not like i have much to other than get ready for my move LOL but i think it can wait now

Is anybody planning on pulling in the sledpull events????:cool:


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Plans have changed and I will not be able to make it :(

~Rob

......a DTR #42 member here. I will be coming over with Duallydog on Sat. morning to hit the dyno.....kinda scared ill make the lowest numbers there. Any estimates on power by looking @ my sig? Looking forward to seeing a few other trucks around.

OK guys, I just tested my secret program today, I'm going to save it for when I get on the dyno so hopefully I can keep a clutch together. :D

Plans have changed and I will not be able to make it :(

~Rob

Well hmmm... Had to pull the quads back home and do some work down here... Was planning on heading up, meeting Rob and grabbing some stuff for the day... Now that Rob is out I could drive straight to Alvarado, but "I wanted to play with my Savage!" - In my little kid voice! [laugh] (Savage is the little 4x4 nitro truck I brought last time haven't used it since last time [laugh]).... Man decisions... 100 miles vs. 200miles! [dummy]

......a DTR #42 member here. I will be coming over with Duallydog on Sat. morning to hit the dyno.....kinda scared ill make the lowest numbers there. Any estimates on power by looking @ my sig? Looking forward to seeing a few other trucks around.

Don't worry - you'll still have higher numbers than anyone who doesn't get on the rollers!

Well hmmm... Had to pull the quads back home and do some work down here... Was planning on heading up, meeting Rob and grabbing some stuff for the day... Now that Rob is out I could drive straight to Alvarado, but "I wanted to play with my Savage!" - In my little kid voice! [laugh] (Savage is the little 4x4 nitro truck I brought last time haven't used it since last time [laugh]).... Man decisions... 100 miles vs. 200miles! [dummy]

I'm bringing the cylinder you cracked earlier this year... now that I TIG'd it, it's ready for some hydrazine!

I'm bringing the cylinder you cracked earlier this year... now that I TIG'd it, it's ready for some hydrazine!

Awesome!! Time to step it up to 30% Nitro! [guitar] shoot for 50,000RPM!! Cause 40,000 RPM is just for wimps! [laugh]

So am I the first person to be awake and online? Good grief guys its 12:30, get your act together and get up. [laugh]
Had a good time out there, the chances of seeing ya'll again at Houston are improving, but not 100% yet.

I've been up since 8:30...just finally getting online.

After a shower to knock off the dust and soot, it was good to get a night's sleep. Nothing like a 40+ hour stretch of drinking and Dodges with no sleep. :)

BTW...did I miss any carnage during/after the fun pulls?

[laugh][coffee] Got you guys beat - up at 3AM... thanks Mat for Barfing[yuk] on Evan... [tapdshut]

Thanks Jenny for documenting Daniel's wet wake-up call of Senor Coors this morning for U-Tube... :o

OK...sounds like a wild night was had by all. Looks like heading home last night was a wise decision, otherwise I might be typing this message without any sleep since Thursday night. :)

[laugh][coffee] Got you guys beat - up at 3AM... thanks Mat for Barfing[yuk] on Evan... [tapdshut]

Thanks Jenny for documenting Daniel's wet wake-up call of Senor Coors this morning for U-Tube... :o
Looks like I left at a good time. [laugh]

[laugh][coffee] Got you guys beat - up at 3AM... thanks Mat for Barfing[yuk] on Evan... [tapdshut]

Thanks Jenny for documenting Daniel's wet wake-up call of Senor Coors this morning for U-Tube... :o


Right before I departed around 2-2:30? ish...to head home.....I was saying my "byes" to everybody.....including Matt and he did not look well. He was EXTREMELY incoherent, almost falling down drunk.[laugh][coffee]

It doesn't surprize me that he would be barfing soon thereafter. I think he was on something a little heavier than beer.[dummy]

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He was EXTREMELY incoherent, almost falling down drunk.[laugh][coffee]
[dummy]

Whadya mean, ALMOST? :o[tapdshut][yuk][nonono][laugh]

Nick (white '08 6.7L) was like:

[director] "Geez, you better not whiz on my ride!" [dummy]

... needless to say, it was a close call. [yuk]

i say he has pretty good reflexs wen it comes to mirrors LOL. And thanks to rowland for hookin us up eith the dyno so i could get a new high output outta my beast. All 31HP...

Weebles wobble but they don't fall down? :)

Wow... Glad I left when I did!

And thanks to rowland for hookin us up eith the dyno so i could get a new high output outta my beast. All 31HP...

[laugh] Yep, I think the dyno accuracy was a little questionable for some...............

[laugh] Yep, I think the dyno accuracy was a little questionable for some...............

Hey now...are you questioning my numbers???

They're in print...they must be true. [laugh][laugh][laugh][laugh][laugh]

That's right - I still have my 301HP/700ft-lb. dyno sheet from Emory... bone stock fueling. [laugh]

Well I don't know about you guys but I'm sure my 731 HP/1,564 Ft-Lbs was accurate! [laugh]

RJ

OK...sounds like a wild night was had by all. Looks like heading home last night was a wise decision, otherwise I might be typing this message without any sleep since Thursday night. :)

Actually, it was pretty tame. Matt was the only one that was toasted.

Thanks to RowJ for the dogs and burgers, Robert for the grill, and the "fixin's" brought by the rest. :)

For those that don't already know, Nick, 1SlowVE, is moving back home to Iowa next week. I was glad to have had him as part of our group while he was here. We all wish him the best of luck and a safe trip home.

Congrats to Daniel & Jenny on gettin' hitched yesterday, good luck to VE Nick, and thanks everyone for their participation - especially the Bringers of Food.

Way to go TEAM XLR8R ! :cool:

[director] Rowland got well into the 7's and Robert took home prize $ for Work Stock !!! [roll]

Congrats to Daniel & Jenny on gettin' hitched yesterday.................


[dummy][dummy][dummy] Should have thrown that in, but thought it was common knowledge. Really great couple that compliments each other very well. ( I still haven't figured out how a long, tall, lump like him landed a prize like her....?)

I still haven't figured out how a long, tall, lump like him landed a prize like her....?

Prob'ly something in his gene's.... [laugh]

Actually, it was pretty tame. Matt was the only one that was toasted. Any new comers to the thread, it was a different Matt. [whistle]
Thanks to RowJ for the dogs and burgers, Robert for the grill, and the "fixin's" brought by the rest. :)
Yes, thanks to everyone that fed me and Dawson.
( I still haven't figured out how a long, tall, lump like him landed a prize like her....?)
I do have to say, between Daniel and Rowland I felt on the short side. [duhhh]
And it has been said that even a blind squ...well, I shouldn't say that about someone I just met. [tapdshut] [nonono] [dummy] [coffee]

Hey thanks to the guys who hooked my truck up and helped me dyno for the first time. Good meeting you all and seeing your trucks. Im also convinced the dyno was a bit "giving"...... my numbers of 439hp/806tq seem a bit high for my mods but the numbers sure do look good on a paper with my name on it.:cool:

We had fun!!

Yes Mike it's ALL in the genes!!!LOL

Guess I'll have to set up a YouTube account to post the videos. Poor Matt, I love screwing with that kid. Just cannot resist!!! First it was the farting in the mouth and now water squirting while sleeping..... ROFLMAO!!!!

are yall having another dyno run in north texas south oklahoma anytime in october?im in okc and lookin for people to hang out with(all the diesel guys here are slugs and my friends dont get it they say when you snap a pinion while stallin up the turbo to stop playin).let me know guys

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Way to go TEAM XLR8R ! :cool:

[director] Rowland got well into the 7's and Robert took home prize $ for Work Stock !!! [roll]



Actually, it was the "True Work Stock" (over 8000lb) class! I couldn't believe my truck had grown to 8490lbs. with tools etc.

2nd Place out of 7.........I was shocked! 255 ft pull.....I think 1st place was 260. And a sincere thanks to everybody for all of the cheers and support.[coffee]

I just entered it for fun and really never expected to win any prize money. It wasn't much...but it payed for the trip and entry fees.:)

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Sounds like big blue could have made some power on this dyno. If not, he could blame it on his pump for the 1,000th time

So did anyone get any pics from the dyno shop?

I was more worried about redeeming myself after my last run at that shop and never pulled the camera out. Plus I wanted to see if Charlie's claim that I had the highest "smoke to HP" ratio was accurate. LOL

Well using 'DuallyDogs' known baseline number from other dynos.... the correction figure appears to be 20%. That puts me at a more realistic number of 585 HP. Guess my boost leak (only pulled 55 psi) is hurting my numbers a bit. Did anyone notice if my smoke cleared up somewhere into the run?

Using 20% less...where does that put everyone?

Sorry guys, that the dyno was not more accurate! Last time we were there it was reading w/i 5% of previous Dynojet run. But, like said above, does give some of you bragging rights. :D I'd use my numbers too..... but nobody with any knowledge would believe them!
That being said....I might just keep the sheet to show a few uninformed friends. They are Powerstrokers and Duramaxers that like to trash talk my Dodge :)

RJ

Yeah, that was Tyler's big shot at 4XX HP... oh well http://www.easysmileys.com/img/kicknuts.gif

p.s. I see he got banned again... man, he's like a cat with nine screen lives! [laugh]

Well using 'DuallyDogs' known baseline number from other dynos.... the correction figure appears to be 20%. That puts me at a more realistic number of 585 HP. Guess my boost leak (only pulled 55 psi) is hurting my numbers a bit. Did anyone notice if my smoke cleared up somewhere into the run?

Using 20% less...where does that put everyone?


Are you doing 20% off of the corrected value, or 20% off the uncorrected value? My CF was 5% on the graph.

So my Smarty/M6 only run that was 460 corrected, would be 438 uncorrected using the 5% CF from the graph. Using the 20% number it would fall to 383. I'd be more inclined to believe the 5% number as my previous numbers were 423 in my old configuration.

Smarty (65hp) + TST (120hp) + DD2 (90hp) = 275hp extra
Smarty (65hp) + Mach 6 (220hp) = 285hp extra

So I'd think that a Smarty/M6 run would compare to my Smarty/TST/DD2 run, which were close at 423 vs 438.

The other way I figured it was my old baseline run was always to do a Smarty/DD2 run which was consistently in the 344-350 range (corrected). This usually gave me a pretty good indication of where the dyno was reading.

In that case, I was running 155 extra hp and would net 348 (~13% loss). My Smarty run was with 285 extra hp and came up to 438 uncorrected (~18% loss) or 460 corrected (~13% loss).Of course the other variable is the SO pump.

As for my runs with the TST, I have no idea how accurate they are. I was working the skinny pedal with my right foot trying to keep boost under 45psi, so consistency on those runs could be questionable.

Are you doing 20% off of the corrected value, or 20% off the uncorrected value? My CF was 5% on the graph.

So my Smarty/M6 only run that was 460 corrected, would be 438 uncorrected using the 5% CF from the graph.
The 5% uncorrected would take your 460 up to like 485 hp, not down...... No?
Conditions were above STP, no below.

I was using 20% of uncorrected.

RJ

The 5% uncorrected would take your 460 up to like 485 hp, not down...... No?
Conditions were above STP, no below.

I was using 20% of uncorrected.

RJ

My assumption was that the number listed on the graph was already the corrected number (because I only had one max number). So to go back to uncorrected, I had to remove the factor (in other words, divide by 1.05 to remove the 5%).

The number should have corrected up to account for the hot weather based on the assumption that STP is a more optimal temp than 90* (or whatever it was in the shop). Maybe I'm thinking of this bass-ackwards. But it makes sense to me. The only time I would expect a corrected lower than an uncorrected is when you are running cool air and optimal pressure.

EDIT: One other point I forgot earlier, all my runs were made in 5th (1:1). I didn't make any runs in 6th as I knew 6th would load up hard and shoot boost around past 50psi.

Yup! My mistake. Correction Factor is a multiplier.

But what has me confused is Bobby told me the Dyno said 731 hp on my best run. My Correction Factor was 1.00. Sheet should have read same as Dyno? But my sheet shows best run was 712 HP.
Maybe I mis heard him?? Anyone else remember what my numbers were on the dyno.... before they printed out the sheets?

RJ

RPM's on my print out were off. I did my runs from 1800 rpm to 3200 rpm. Graph shows from 1800 to 2800 rpm? Could the software comdensing the rpm spread account for over reading the power??
Wish I better understood Dynos. I spent an hr once on the web but could not find the real info on how an inertial dyno reads power. Drum acceleration I assume but not sure. Anyone?

RJ

I'm lost on that one too. Not sure how that dyno can show engine RPM when it doesn't have a way to determine it. If we used the optical pickup, I can see that. But in order to calculate engine speed based on ground speed, they would have to know tire size, rear end ratio and transmission gearing.

That said, I've got one run that shows I made max power and torque at 4000. It was a bad run, but no idea how it ended up with that number. Most of the other runs are close to the range I was running (1600-3000)

... in order to calculate engine speed based on ground speed, they would have to know tire size,
Good point! My 35" tires would account for lower RPM's...assuming generic software.
Just have to stick with Dynojets...I guess.

RJ

Good point! My 35" tires would account for lower RPM's...assuming generic software.
Just have to stick with Dynojets...I guess.

RJ

I was reading up on them this morning and Dynocoms have optical pick-ups for measuring engine speed. Not sure why they don't use one.

I did notice when I watched a few runs from the computer that engine speed didn't display until they started sampling. So it must be calculated based on sampled parameters. But I still don't get how it could vary so widely for a single vehicle.

My baseline dyno's for the 3 times I've measured it on the rollers are respectively 275 (Halthom City), 270 (Era), and 340 (Burleson). Remember I dynoed 440 corrected. All of those are just running a Quad intake, maybe the AFE dry filter added another 70hp.

sounds like ya'll had a great time, maybe got a little to festive in the evening hours.... GOOD TIMES. wish i could have made it.

ps. got the water pump in, some fresh coolant and NO LEAK :), it all took about an 1.5 hours, peice of cake..

ps. got the water pump in, some fresh coolant and NO LEAK :), it all took about an 1.5 hours, peice of cake..


Glad it worked out and was easy. :)

Wish I better understood Dynos. I spent an hr once on the web but could not find the real info. Anyone?

RJ

Black Magic, Rowland, of the Dyno Diesel Variety - designed as a clever ploy to seperate hard-working folks from their leftover beer money. [tapdshut][laugh]

Ok since no one wants to ask....WHERES ALL THE VIDEOS???? LOL

:o Are you kidding?

- I'm still tryin' to scrub my brain... [laugh]

Ok since no one wants to ask....WHERES ALL THE VIDEOS???? LOL

I am uploading the videos as we speak...

[nonono]patience boys.

[nonono]patience boys.

You should know by now that those two words do not even belong together in the same sentence [laugh]

Ok since no one wants to ask....WHERES ALL THE VIDEOS???? LOL



Well..........since im the only one that participated......[dummy] from the North Texas DTR #8 group.........i'll post the video that I have of mine...[laugh]. It is kinda hard to see clearly though.


http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w206/TexasCTD/th_SledPull025.jpg (http://s177.photobucket.com/albums/w206/TexasCTD/?action=view&current=SledPull025.flv)


It was a fun event! To my knowledge there was no carnage from the sled pull, but maybe one truck tore something up on the front end from doing a tug-o-war.

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we have something like 40 vids from the sleds and the all important vid of matts wake up call, as well as a bunch of pictures... D has most of them on his laptop though and hopefully we can get them all up and running tonight.

I see you didn't go with my suggestion of 6 1/2 Fox. [laugh]
On how a dyno works, maybe it just takes a semi accurate reading then throws a random number in there.

Thanks to Rowland for deciding to put together the dyno event before Alvarado. It was perfect timing for me to get a 500hp dyno sheet so I could win the 500 HP club hitch cover from NADM at the sled pull.

Here's a picture of it that's not tarnished by my ugly mug standing behind it (because I know there are a couple of those floating around). :D

http://www.jmers.com/images/100_0716M.JPG

where'd you get that at justin?

NADM came down for the sled pulls. They brought some stuff to be given away during the pulls. They were giving that hitch cover to whoever could bring a dyno sheet closest to 500HP. I had my sheet from that morning showing 509, plus I was probably the only person there actually carrying a dyno sheet (not counting the other four guys from that morning), so I won it.

Needed one for 700hp for Rowland.
I still think you need to set that up for a buckle. :cool:

Well..........since im the only one that participated......[dummy] from the North Texas DTR #8 group.........i'll post the video that I have of mine...[laugh]. It is kinda hard to see clearly though.


It was a fun event! To my knowledge there was no carnage from the sled pull, but maybe one truck tore something up on the front end from doing a tug-o-war.

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good vid, truck is pretty smokey, just remember only you can prevent forest fires... [laugh] [laugh]

hello there HotFox. welcome to the DTR thread, and congrats.

MAX you be careful with your words...She's ALL mine!!!! Got the ring to prove it!! LMAO!!!

I only took vids of my truck on the dyno, which it caught the mini runaway that no one else noticed but me i think. Thanks Charlie for takin the vids. And on a side note if i got ur number or have had your number could you text or PM or call me cuz my old phone took a crapola and i lost ALL my numbers. Thanks Nick

13Fox, that was why Max said congrats at the end.

Nick, my # is 214.686.1550





Good to see ya on the board, Jenny! :D

good vid, truck is pretty smokey, just remember only you can prevent forest fires... [laugh] [laugh]

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Thanks.[laugh] Im gonna try to put out that fire with more turbo (s) pretty soon!!


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Ok since no one wants to ask....WHERES ALL THE VIDEOS???? LOL


Here is a 13 min video of the Sled Pull: (it takes a few minutes to load)
As soon as we get the total results from Bobby we will post them as well.

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb301/odradiesel/th_14ecd944.jpg (http://s210.photobucket.com/albums/bb301/odradiesel/?action=view&current=14ecd944.pbr)

Thanks.[laugh] Im gonna try to put out that fire with more turbo (s) pretty soon!!


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YES O YES, that oughtta do the trick :cool: :cool:

Thanks.[laugh] Im gonna try to put out that fire with more turbo (s) pretty soon!!


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Won't that just feed the fire? [laugh]

You're going to have to do something...I caught up with you on corrected numbers. [coffee]

Thanks.[laugh] Im gonna try to put out that fire with more turbo (s) pretty soon!!


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Smarty.....tranny.....twins..... oh yea, what about the head studs? [roll]

YES O YES, that oughtta do the trick :cool: :cool:

Yeah, I gotta get the stock turbo some help....[laugh]

Won't that just feed the fire? [laugh]

You're going to have to do something...I caught up with you on corrected numbers. [coffee]

Actually....the Flux injectors are going to feed the fire more....[laugh]

Smarty.....tranny.....twins..... oh yea, what about the head studs? [roll]


and Modded CP3, and springs...and ....and... and.....does it ever stop![duhhh]

I am not going to win any horsepower wars though.[laugh] I'll leave that to Chris Miller and Rowland. Im just trying to have a nice, non-laggy, daily street driven tow machine that can still be respectable at the track.....even at 8500lbs and run a half million miles.

.... I'll leave that to Chris Miller and Rowland.
Bnold has me beat!

Checked FAA weather briefing this am. Storm 'IKE' is headed right at DFW area for Sat & Sun. Be prepared. Lots of wind and rain and possibility of occasional tornado!

RJ

I was planning on heading down to Giddings this weekend, but I'm afraid I'm going to get stuck in a ton of traffic trying to get back on Saturday.

Hopefully this storm will at least push some rain over to Giddings. It's a shame we need a major hurricane to get any rain.

Bnold has me beat!

Checked FAA weather briefing this am. Storm 'IKE' is headed right at DFW area for Sat & Sun. Be prepared. Lots of wind and rain and possibility of occasional tornado!

RJ

Whoo Hoo! I like weather!! Tornados can stay far away though.... Had a couple too close encounters already [tapdshut]

"Bnold has me beat" is only til we can find a dyno that will lend consitant numbers and we can run back to back.... Not holding my breath

And hey my truck has never put over 700HP on a piece of paper before!! [laugh]

Whoo Hoo! I like weather!! Tornados can stay far away though.... Had a couple too close encounters already [tapdshut]

"Bnold has me beat" is only til we can find a dyno that will lend consitant numbers and we can run back to back.... Not holding my breath

And hey my truck has never put over 700HP on a piece of paper before!! [laugh]

AHHH....so that is why we got rain for the next week then up here....ok....that and Tropical Depression Lowell.....

Yeah...i have had my fill of tornados this year as well.....

Dan, is/was that your place???

Dan, is/was that your place???

Wifes kin...............

Dan, is/was that your place???

Wifes childhood home in IA. Got hit with a F5 on M-day this year......was sobering to say the least.....

well folks, its been nice gettin to know all of you but this is probably my last chance i get to be online for the next few days. With the recent events im lookin at headin back to iowa tomorrow night early sat morning. Makin a few stops on my way home. Thanks for lettin me be a part of this group and ill stay in touch as best as i can.

Nick

well folks, its been nice gettin to know all of you but this is probably my last chance i get to be online for the next few days. With the recent events im lookin at headin back to iowa tomorrow night early sat morning. Makin a few stops on my way home. Thanks for lettin me be a part of this group and ill stay in touch as best as i can.

Nick

Take care of yourself, Bud. Have a safe trip home......and watch them idiots on the roads out there!

Let us hear from you when you can.

CR

Hey Nick, have a safe trip!

Let us know when you get settled in up there... internet puts the world in your back yard.

Nick, have a safe trip.

Hope South Texas survives ok. Max & Nick have the right idea...they got out of town! :)

RJ

but i sure do miss home....

well this afternoon i ran a 02 24v 5sp 4x4. with some fueling boxes he thinks it makes in the 450hp range HAHAHAHA. well ol red ran all over him from about 40 MPH up. made me proud, my next race will be an SS chevy truck, now it might give me some grief but we will see.

as far as i know i have one of the fast diesels up here, so RJ if you head this way let me know so i can tuck my tail and run [laugh] [laugh].

ya'll be safe with the storms that are a cummin'

Max

13Fox, that was why Max said congrats at the end.

Matt you did not see when Max meet Jenny for the first time. He had his hood up at Redline, Jenny walkss over and starts naming off parts!! He drooled the whole night and kept aking if she was SURE she did not have a sister!

Ah, I didn't have the whole story. I can see him doing that. [laugh]
Everyone strapping their houses down?

Wind is coming off the lake pretty dang hard!! Wish the lake was higher and I'd go jet skiing! Skiis are stuck on the lift though :( Not enough H20

Get one of those wind surfing thingys.

Matt you did not see when Max meet Jenny for the first time. He had his hood up at Redline, Jenny walkss over and starts naming off parts!! He drooled the whole night and kept aking if she was SURE she did not have a sister!



NO NO that is not how it went down..... OK your right that is how it was [laugh] [laugh]

well i made it home last monday night. But i lost a trans in the process.took it easy on the trip up stayed a day or 2 in OK hangin out with some friends. Got bout 10 miles from my parents house and started hearin a clunkin noise, knew it wasnt good cuz of the location of noise. waited til wed to investigate and i ended up pullin a handful of metal chunks from my NV4500. so im glad i was buyin a beater from my folks LOL. But we got the white ford up and runnin great again. and i learned to be careful with a smarty TNT LOL

Been wondering were you were. I'm glad you made it home OK, but hate it about your tranny. At least you had something to fall back on......even if it is a Ford. [laugh]

well i made it home last monday night. But i lost a trans in the process.took it easy on the trip up stayed a day or 2 in OK hangin out with some friends. Got bout 10 miles from my parents house and started hearin a clunkin noise, knew it wasnt good cuz of the location of noise. waited til wed to investigate and i ended up pullin a handful of metal chunks from my NV4500. so im glad i was buyin a beater from my folks LOL. But we got the white ford up and runnin great again. and i learned to be careful with a smarty TNT LOL

the white cummins powered ford is my brothers fall back and he needed it cuz his common rail shot a freeze plug out the back of the motor. My beater is a car. but itll get me to and fro to work.

I see you have a guardian angel as well, Nick! :cool:

I've lost count of the times I've broken down in the driveway or within earshot of the house... [coffee]

In case anyone didn't see the other thread, looks like they're having some diesel drags at Little River in Temple on 9/27.

http://www.dieseltruckresource.com/dev/showthread.php?t=217837

Maybe something for our more "southern" members.

I just saw that... Didn't know there was a 1/4 strip in Temple... Only an hour from the fairfield shop...

Maybe an option for a future meet... Fri night fun drags or something and then cruise to FF for wrenching etc...

I just saw that... Didn't know there was a 1/4 strip in Temple... Only an hour from the fairfield shop...

Maybe an option for a future meet... Fri night fun drags or something and then cruise to FF for wrenching etc...

Nold....i need to use your VagCom next time im in town.......i want to adj my EGR to keep from cloggin my intake/VNT turbo...might check your intank as well....mine is bad and im pulling it and the turbo this weekend to clean....there is some sort of procedure you can do that keeps the EGR from getting too happy....anyway...carry on.....

Nold....i need to use your VagCom next time im in town.......i want to adj my EGR to keep from cloggin my intake/VNT turbo...might check your intank as well....mine is bad and im pulling it and the turbo this weekend to clean....there is some sort of procedure you can do that keeps the EGR from getting too happy....anyway...carry on.....

Sounds good then you can tell me how to do it! EGR deletes avail for these cars? Sure there is? Would like to just do away with it altogether...

Sounds good then you can tell me how to do it! EGR deletes avail for these cars? Sure there is? Would like to just do away with it altogether...

Yup..... (http://www.dieselgeek.com/servlet/Detail?no=299)....too short....

$120 doesn't sound too bad?? Vag Com can adjust for it not being there anymore? Any drawbacks??

From one who doesn't want to search on Jetta Forum

Hey Brian, any comment on the deal I offered you? (look back in the posts)

Be glad to help, really not sure on my status heading to Houston yet though...

Well, get yours figured out so I can figure out mine.