BD Dyno crashed !!!

[Dak - BD Power]

Well the inevitable "Murphy's Law" happened this morning at about 9:30am, the dyno lost a load sensor module after 2 runs on the darn thing #ad
I can only imagine the disappointment that BD feels and definately feel for all the people who travelled any distance for the event...

You had to figure something was up when;
a) it was sunny with no rain in sight,
b) Piers and Steve were up to their burn-out tricks early in the morning, and
c) it was a GREAT turn out #ad

then that s&*%head Murphy showed up to screw up the dyno #ad


Oh well, life isn't all ups and downs, its about how you handle the downs to keep yourself up...

On the upside, there was some good information and products coming out of BD with the intro of a new Torque Convertor, with their version of a 'milled stator' (you have to see it to believe it) and the 'dual-surface' lockup clutch...

Steve, who has worked for DC for longer than he can remember, and his group have really come around in the trany bay and have made some radical improvements to the trany and valve bodies.

Lots of road tests and demo rides to show off the efficiency of the TC and power enhancements that Christian and Piers have been working on... add to that some good grub and good people I think we can give BD a 'B' for effort #ad
but hey the dyno would have been nice...

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Real BOMBers never get speeding tickets. . just a lot of warnings!

 

[R.ebel]

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1997 2500 SLT 4X4,5 spd,3. 54's,Pacbrake,Rancho 9000's,Centerforce,K&N,Isspro,BD 300 HP pump, Jardine 4", 370's and 16cm housing.

 

[Scollins]

Yeah, too bad the dyno crashed. But, many thanks to the folks of BD for putting on this event. Got to meet lots of great trucks (oh yeah, and their drivers too! #ad
)

Lunch was appreciated, as were the many burnouts and smokefests. I especially like it when Piers spanked an early model muscle car (Chevelle?) off the line, as well as down the street. CUMMINS POWER!

I can't wait for the next one. I definately want to get my truck on a dyno now (see my post about the torque plate in the 12V forum. )

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Scott Collins
'98 Ram 2500 4x4 12 Valve Cummins. Slightly BOMBed! #ad

Renton, WA

[This message has been edited by Scollins (edited 04-22-2001). ]

 

[Diesel Freak]

Well, I was a little dissapointed that the Dyno was TU. Looks like I will have time to get a new clutch for the next Dyno Days.

The best part about the whole event was when I purchased my hat and "T" shirt
WOW!! OMG!! there I am 27, single and all that is in my head is Diesel.
(note to self... next time buy more hats) #ad

-Cliff

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2001 ETH-DEE, Diablo Power Puck, Bosch 275's, Practical Solutions Boost Module and Elbow. K&N, Straight Piped http://www.mudrunner.sites.cc

 

[Dak - BD Power]

Cliff, you thinking of the shirts and hats or the girl #ad


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Real BOMBers never get speeding tickets. . just a lot of warnings!

 

[Archive]

Yes, the dyno broke down awfully early... it was a big disappointment for many of us, but the boys at BD worked very hard to get it going again. They tore the thing apart trying to fix it!

I walked around and met many nice people.

Ted Jannetty was just as I had imagined. A level-headed guy, with a genuine concern for our Rams.
Blair was not what I had imagined... he was a young guy who enjoyed joking around, having fun! I had an impression that he was a pretty serious guy...
Jason Burton was there... I harassed him for a bit!
It was also nice to see the regulars... Piers is such a hoot to talk to and watch! He has the 24 Valve really going!
The BOMBvoy up was a lot of fun, with harassment going on over the CB constantly. The Montana boy got searched at the border, and we figured we had better just get as far away from him as possible!
JB(quaddoorram*&&^%%$%)rode shotgun as my deputy... manned the CB and the strobe! (Thanks for breakfast at Wellers!)
As of about 3pm, hvac was still just a rumor.
BD had plenty of donuts and coffee in the morning, and the BBQ was great for lunch.
Thanks to BD for a great day and thanks to all who showed up to make the BSing interesting!

 

[Papa Joe]

What a hoot !!
Great to see all the guys again.
Second time to get on the Dyno #ad
and no go... ... ..... AND I pulled plastic for a Plug n Play, and they were out of stock. #ad


You know what that means ? Now I have an excuse to come back over again #ad


Thank you BD for the hospitality.
Thank you Rob Hanson for the injector install. Part time Police need extra jobs.
Thank you to all I pestered with questions. #ad

Joe

 

[My 6 Eats V8's Old File]

It was great to have put some of these names with faces.
I want to thank bd for staying late to get me ready for the dyno. This new tc is great.
Steve,Andrew, Piers,and everyone else at bd you guys are a great bunch of people.

 

[MikeR]

Poor Cliff... all the blood rushed out of his head leaving pure diesel on the brain! Hehe!What no phone number??

I had a blast. I couldn't believe how huge an event this has turned out to be. It was great meeting alot of out of towners from this site.

I will be going up some friday to take them up on their "rain check" offer.

-Mike

 

[Archive]

Couldn't of asked for a better day #ad
.

I went looking to buy a set of injectors but they have just finished testing there new high hp. Well I just have to wait.

Thanks again Rob, I never thought about any clubs or get togethers like this #ad
when I bought my truck.

Thanks to BD for an outstanding get together.

Hey Papa Joe, I tried to E-Mail you in reguard to your Plug n Power. Your e-mail address doesn't work. I have access to more power, two months old. E-Mail me at nas. car3@gte.net.

Hey Rob, I guess I should have waited with you. I ended taking the scenic route by compass back to I-5. We ended up getting on I-5 at mile marker 261. Nice drive #ad
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2001 RAM H. O. 6Sp 2500 SLT 4x4 Quad Cab, 4Wheel Disc, 4. 10 Limited Slip, Fog Lights, Muffler removed, Silence Ring Gone, Autometer Pro Comp 60# Boost & Pyro, Banks High Ram (Red), Cummins Red Valve Cover, K&N RE-0880, Skyjacker 2. 5 lift Class 2, 7218 Dual steering stabilizers, Custom Pro Fab Trackbar (sweet), EGR Flares (nice fit), Centerline Comet III 16x9. 5 with 305/70R16, Smittybuilt stainless nurf bars, ExTang BlackMax tonno, THIS IS NOT A HOBBY, THIS IS AN ADDICTION !!! MAINLINING DIESEL !!!

 

[BigFun]

It was still a great day, great bombvoy, great breakfast (even though I was late). HO Ram and Billy: thanks for the comradre and conversation. Hope to cross trails in the near future at another NW Bomb event. Too bad the dyno broke. Didn't really go for the dyno anyway but just wanted to see what all the fuss was about. I've only had my truck since November. It's all stock (but not for much longer #ad
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). To all the folks at BD: Grand effort to all of you. It didn't quite turn out as you wanted. I think most everyone walked away satisified to a large degree. I really liked what I saw in support and enthusiasm in all. I think I've hooked up with a great bunch! Even the strokers and maxis got along. Looking forward to next time!

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Moby Truck: BigFun's 1-Ton. 2001. 5 Bright White 3500 QC 4X4, SLT, tow, camper, 3. 54 LSD,
Raider Canopy, ETC/DPG, Kenwood custom sound system.

 

[CUMINNTSTRKN]

rob

the search wasn't bad just a pain in the a$$. maybe somebody told them that i had drugs on board. #ad
the morning bombvoy was great. thanks bd for putting on the event.

jim

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if it ain't broke fix it till it is!!
2001 eth, ez box, dd2's,southbendclutch

My Ram Pics

 

[Diesel Freak]

Originally posted by TDCanuk:
Cliff, you thinking of the shirts and hats or the girl #ad

Well, lets see. Looking at the demographics of the group, what would you think any
red-blooded North American male would be thinking about? Of course I was thinking of the girl.
-Cliff

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2001 ETH-DEE, Diablo Power Puck, Bosch 275's, Practical Solutions Boost Module and Elbow. K&N, Straight Piped http://www.mudrunner.sites.cc

 

[Bob Wagner]

HVAC (Nowell) did his show at a different location 2 miles west (Diesel Transmission Technology)

Nowells Ram can fly.

My son Brian(17yr) was taken for a test run with the new DTT Auto Transmission.

The run started with the tires spinning for the fist 100 feet and then they disappered for a good 20 minute run.

Brian is now a full fledged diesel fanatic even more than before (thanks Nowell #ad
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Abbotsford is heaven on Earth #ad

 

[Diesel Freak]

Mike, thanks again for the 5. 9 RT
sticker... bad thing is now I get more attention on the FWY from other trucks #ad
or it could be that "BD" sticker I put in the window. If I ever get beat I will have to get some DDII's.
Vaughn, get ready to get wasted by a 4x4.

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2001 ETH-DEE, Diablo Power Puck, Bosch 275's, Practical Solutions Boost Module and Elbow. K&N, Straight Piped http://www.mudrunner.sites.cc

 

[Archive]

Hey Papa Joe,
I was able to receive your e-mail just fine. I did a reply and it came back with this message: The following addresses permanent fatal errors... Maybe there is a problem at my end.

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2001 RAM H. O. 6Sp 2500 SLT 4x4 Quad Cab, 4Wheel Disc, 4. 10 Limited Slip, Fog Lights, Muffler removed, Silence Ring Gone, Autometer Pro Comp 60# Boost & Pyro, Banks High Ram (Red), Cummins Red Valve Cover, K&N RE-0880, Skyjacker 2. 5 lift Class 2, 7218 Dual steering stabilizers, Custom Pro Fab Trackbar (sweet), EGR Flares (nice fit), Centerline Comet III 16x9. 5 with 305/70R16, Smittybuilt stainless nurf bars, ExTang BlackMax tonno, THIS IS NOT A HOBBY, THIS IS AN ADDICTION !!! MAINLINING DIESEL !!!

 

[Vaughn MacKenzie]

Cliff, looks like I'll have to order a Power Puck #ad
LOL It was fun cruising back in the afternoon. I was hoping the traffic would clear ahead of us so we could duel it out once, I don't know if you were thinking the same thing or not. You need to get a CB for the next event.

 

[Diesel Freak]

Vaughn, my thoughts exactly.
-Cliff

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2001 ETH-DEE, Diablo Power Puck, Bosch 275's, Practical Solutions Boost Module and Elbow, LFT Silencer Ring Eliminator, K&N, Straight Piped http://www.mudrunner.sites.cc

 

[Archive]

Originally posted by CUMINNTSTRKN:
rob
the search wasn't bad just a pain in the a$$.
jim

And I thought they only searched your truck!

 

[Papa Joe]

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