Goerand Bors. Charity Dyno Event

[rdodd]

Any first gens planning on attending this one? I am going to be there either Sat. or Sun.

 

[Extreme1]

Camp Reservations Should Get Made!

I just called to confirm a spot and I was only the second one? If you are planning on staying there, you should probably give the campsite a call. Basement Saver isn't coming so the Taj mahal isn't available.



Not to start any rumours but (since Dave isn't coming, hehehe), did you hear that he purchased a BOMB for his truck? It's true but I don't want to give it away here.

 

[dougs455]

Anyone from Omaha Area

Any one from Omaha area going? I will be leaving Sat. morning to head up there.

 

[bfriskey]

anybody from northen mn. going on saturday ?

 

[KGrover]

two more staying at skip-a-way resort,

 

[SMorneau]

Someone give me directions to the pull in Osceola...



What time is the caravan going to depart for Daves?



How many are expecting to caravan to Daves?



Whats the drive from Osceloa to Daves about 5 hrs?



I really want to go but if my neighbor decides this is the weekend he is going to dig my water lines into my shop I will have to stay at home.

 

[JohnE]

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I really want to go but if my neighbor decides this is the weekend he is going to dig my water lines into my shop I will have to stay at home.

Scott;

Load the camper and take Dave with you.

 

[ROADWARRIOR]

If my heap holds together, I plan to be there Saturday morning.



Dan

 

[PLaFrombois]

I have to pass on this one. I'll be at the Haydays snowmobile grass drags in MN this weekend.



Paul

 

[Johnny5]

I would like to go cause tis sounds like a cool event plus I need to check it out since when I do upgrade the trans Goerend is in the running... But I also will be heading to Haydays.

 

[JakeGMCHD]

I won't be there too. I have a trans waiting to be built up for next weekend. Maybe I'll see some of you at Byron,IL for the DHRA diesel drags.

 

[CMAC]

I'm still deciding if I should go. . Any idea as to how many people will show up on Saturday?? Does this event usually have A large turnout?? A little more info about this would be greatly appreciated . . later

 

[JohnE]

Casey;

Great turn out at the last event. Lots of people from the 4 state area.

I'm already scheduled for a local event tomorrow. I just want lots of photos and a new thread.

-John

 

[johnrv4]

We're heading out EARLY in the morning(If I can get my wife out of bed) . I'm going to drop the TT off at Skip-A-Way first, then head over to Dave's.

 

[dougs455]

I left omaha at 4am-got there about 9:30. Iowa scenery is just as boring as Nebraska's. About 7 people were there when I arrived. It was just getting started. Optic sensor was acting up at first but easily resolved. Learned quite a bit and got to talk with some nice folks. Lotta people waiting in line as I left. Lost pusher pump on way back home just north of Des Moines. (Funny-I had 11@WOT on dyno?) Was too scared and tired to stop and look at it. Made it home ok but pump is dead as a doornail ... . 0 psi. Wont even click when I "bump it". Wires look ok. (my 3rd at 64,000 miles) I guess its time to install that holley I got. Was real happy with dyno results. (491/1259) Alot higher than I expected. Would like to hear others results.

 

[SpicyJam]

Sorry to hear Doug. I believe you have a gift coming as we drew names in the camp ground afterwards.

Iowa is fairly boring as I use to live in Omaha myself, so I know what ya saw, corn... ... ... ... ... ... .

I want to say thanks to Aron for all he did, and for as busy as he was I will pick his brain another time on some ideas with the ETH computer ETC swap. The ole MD 250 got hot towards the end of the day, numbers starting getting goofy. After I ran I don't thiink there was a truck under 350hp... ... ... lol. Still though it was fun.

The ride home was better, Wally, Turbo Tweaker, and myself left at the same time. After Turbo turned off to head to Winona, Wally and I came across a Ford coming up on us hard just north of Rochester on 52. Once he passed us I noticed the gauges on the pilliar. Figured since Wally was stock I should get beside the Ford and play. After a quick puff from my truck he didn't bite. So I just pulled up in front of him, and waited. He then got into the left lane and just canned it. I waited for him to just get beside me and the race was on. Since it was real easy to pull away from him, at a 100 I let him go since I already had 3 to 5 truck lengthes on him. I let Wally catch back up and we went about our merry way. About 20 miles later there was a bad accident in Rosemont right by Coch Refinery. Wally and I putted through, and just up the road was a blue Ford pulled over, yep my little race buddy looked like he was getting a ticket. I so wanted to honk the horn or snort the exhaust pipe but I kept my cool and laughed, then thought get home and go to bed... ... ... ... I feel so bad

Anyway truck laid down 485/1205. It was such comforting to know that it was driver error at the truck pull Friday night before this event, since I only went 180 feet, if that may have been 150. I tell ya I am not cut out to pull them sleds, so glad I will never do it again, well unless I go with a twin disc clutch. I spun the fe pretty hard, I had no wheel spin and showing nothing less than 3700 RPM on the tach, no boost, no EGT heat. So it was all my fault, and I am fine with it, first time ever and that is not my cup of tea. I like drag racing and running on the dyno.

Glad to meet some more faces than I ussaly see up here. next year as long as it is not on Hay Days weekend I plan on camping. Looked much easier than driving home at night. well at least I saw no corn then. Later Jim.

 

[TurboTweaker]

Iowa correction factor!

well seeing as how the lil fat truck pushed out 477,1208 i think it was because aron forgot to punch in the weather we were running in, yup thats what did it! other than that i had a great time thanks to aron and crew. thanks for the grill badge, and the good time on the dyno. thanks to dave for the awsome converter and tim for building it. thanks jim for the pull fridaynight and the place to crash.



after i split from spicyjam and wally19 i rolled through the bluffs in the fog dodging possims on the road, lil buggers were trying to kille me i tell ya. i made it to winona safe and sound about midnight. got home about 3 pm nad the old man fliped out when he saw my numbers. "WHAT THE **** DID YOU DO TO YOUR TRUCK?" says old man in a rage then it was "can i take this dyno sheet to the dinner in the morning. " all happy and proud. i dont under stand him.



Well guys we have to do this again soon i had an awsome time. maybe next time we can use a dyno that stays a lil more consistant.



The Fat Kid

Andy

 

[TurboTweaker]

Almost for got.



Chillydog no more sleeping or leting strokers in the back door of the convoy. i was suprised scott with his sail pulled out and held him off. then it was me and jim's turn to play with him. i think we made him made when we headed up hill side by side so he couldnt get through us, good work jim. the best part of the trip was the blazer that messed herself when jim passed me and smoked me out she jacks the brakes and heads for the ditch and chilly almost takes her out. damn gassers.



The Fat Kid

Andy

 

[Amianthus]

The consensus was that a good time was had by all. I want to thank John for bringing his rig to the event. It's always fun to watch his truck run. Suffice to say, he took high HP. Towards the end of the day the machine was getting some pretty wild numbers, so I wiped out the HP contest. We had one 12 valve Ram that put out 365 RWHP. On a stock turbine, cam plate, and injectors. There was even an "unmodified" Ford 6. 0 that put down 399 RWHP. Some of the trucks did pretty close to what we expected for the mods they were running. But then there was always the odd ball. I got on the rollers, but by that time the numbers were way out. So I just did it for the smoke show. And what a show it was. Still didn't touch JK's Dmax, but it was entertatining fun nonetheless.



We raised $1000 for the two charities. Huge thanks to all the vendors for supporting this event and helping us get to the $1000 mark. Even with our limited turnout. Guys, remember this when you're picking a vendor for your products. "Quality has no price. And price alone has no quality. " These vendors that supported us are quality.



Other vendors we had support our event were Piers Diesel Research, South Bend Clutch, Geno's garage, Amusement Ride Diesel Performance, Enterprise Engine, and Goerand Brothers Transmission for hosting this event. Support these guys with your business. They treat us right, so please treat them the same.



We'll try another one next year. Hopefully with a little better turnout. Keep an eye on the forums. I will need volunteers to help out with the planning. It's just too much for me to do on my own.



Hopefully some video will appear sometime soon. There are some pretty good clips from this event for sure.

 

[JohnE]

Almost for got.



Chillydog no more sleeping or leting strokers in the back door of the convoy. i was suprised scott with his sail pulled out and held him off. ...

I heard about asleep at the wheel Chillin' dog... .

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We'll try another one next year. Hopefully with a little better turnout. Keep an eye on the forums. I will need volunteers to help out with the planning. It's just too much for me to do on my own.

Aron,

Early next year, pick a time next summer we can plan around.

I'll drag the family along and gladly help.



-John