So Cal Rattlin's Rams Wrench Day- Thanks & Photos

[Dkevdog]

Well!!! We had a pretty awesome turnout . At the high point I think we had 30 trucks. Took care of some installs and educated everyone (myself included!).



MANY MANY THANKS to Pablo Madrid, his friend Chris, Bob Goodwin and Fred Danner for the expert help and time in making everything possible today. Without you guys we wouldn't know where to even put a wrench!



Additional thanks to South Coast Photographic (AKA My Boss) for letting us take over the entire block.



Thanks to everyone else for just showing up and showing support. It was nice to see several new faces today and to finally put a face with an email address!!



Here's Pablo getting the injectors installed on my 01'

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A full lot full of Rams!! Fred and Curt tackling the track bar install in the background. #ad




Kev

 

[Dkevdog]

Ever want to know what 16" lift looks like on a 2wd Utility body??



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19. 5" APPS wheels- very nice!!





Too bad his other truck is this:

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I know it's a Powerpuke but it sure looks nice .

 

[Dkevdog]

Don't forget our next meeting will be March 22 in Escondido- A Dyno day at Mech Tech.



Details can be found H E R E and will be updated soon with further details.





Oo. Kev

 

[Greg Boardman-RIP]

Thanks again Kev,

I had a great time and I will be there in March. Now its time to order the Super Mentals for the Dyno Day..... Greg

 

[4xquadrod]

The use of the Edge Box

Thanks Greg for the use of the box! Boy what a difference!



I was reading in the last TDR Register and came across two articles, one on page 113 called "Gotcha" and the other was about a guy that had a black box and damaged his torque converter.

As far as the Gotcha article I'm not so sure I'm worried about any warranty. But I am wondering if there is a converter that can handle this little bit of extra grunt from the box?



Thanks again



Steve

 

[Greg Boardman-RIP]

Steve,

I think the guy who damaged his TC was using a "major" fueling box. The EZ that we used yesterday was made for a stock TC/clutch. I ran around with one for a year before I ever even thought about building my 2001.

 

[4xquadrod]

 

[big barney]

Thanks Kev.



Had a great time.



Fred thanks for all your help with the link. Truck feels and drives much better.



Bob thanks for the lift pump install. You make everything look so easy.



See you guys in March.



Later

Curt

 

[cap-n-cray]

Sorry

Sorry I missed this gathering. I got call at the last minute for an emergency job. Need the money for more accessories. Oo. Will be at the Dyno meet.



Cary

 

[1dslram]

Wrench day

It was great meeting everyone and putting names and faces to our online friends. Iam looking forward to next month and mixing it up again untill then.



Oo.

1dslram

Bruce

 

[reddge]

Kev Thanks for a good time and a good place to meet.

For those that are interested. Here is the information on my rear bumper.

Eagle Carriage & Machine

62500 Commerce Road

LaGrande, Oregon 97850

Ph. 541-963-4646

www.eaglecarriage.com

Cost $375

Freight $101. 76

 

[Dkevdog]

Thanks Fred- I thought it was little less that that... ... ..... Maybe a group purchase might be available?



Here's a shot of the bumper for those who are wondering.

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kev

 

[gwagner]

thanks kev. had a good time learned some more usefull stuff. lookin forward to the dyno day. Greg

 

[Dkevdog]

You guys have been asking me about the injectors.....



Alll I can say is . . Great combo, EZ and 275's.



How's the clutch??



Let's just say I got off the phone with South Bend today . .



I had it coming .



kev

 

[reddge]

Kav

It sound like another wrench day. Let me know if you need a hand with that new clutch.

 

[Bob4x4]

Kev,I told you so... ... ... ... ... Clutch is on its way.



Bob

 

[socal_rattler]

Bob, what about 275 and EZ with an Automatic? Will the stock unit hold up ok with just these two mods?

 

[Dkevdog]

Originally posted by socal_rattler

Bob, what about 275 and EZ with an Automatic? Will the stock unit hold up ok with just these two mods?

Based on my experience, the stock transmission isn't good for stock power as it is. Adding power will send it to an earlier grave. The 275/EZ combo would be a good reason to call DTT .



Kev

 

[tgbol]

Kev

Please don't tell me that you are slipping the clutch now. I wanted to put 275's in mine before the summer, but maybe it will have to wait?

tgb

 

[Dkevdog]

Tom- I was occasionally slipping the clutch with just the EZ, I think the clutch had seen better days (41K Miles). With the 275's on top of that, I can slip it pretty easily if I want to. I haven't towed ywt with it so I imagine it will be worse towing. The stock clutch is good for one or the other, but Bob was right- not both .



Kev