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Forum: 8-Cylinder Tech 06-03-2011, 09:21 AM
Replies: 91
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Posted By Dalpilot
Re: Diesel Ranger "the Engine rebuild begins!

Nothing major, we only got to make 2 passes as a freakin Tornado was headed to the track, but I will say we clicked off a 60' time of 1.46. That is the current powerstroke record. We blew a water...
Forum: 8-Cylinder Tech 06-01-2011, 10:02 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 15,959
Posted By Dalpilot
Re: Diesel Ranger "the Engine rebuild begins!

Well we won our class second year in a row.
Forum: 8-Cylinder Tech 04-21-2011, 05:32 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 15,959
Posted By Dalpilot
Re: Diesel Ranger "the Engine rebuild begins!

You have a few too many body parts for me and there is no way I am gonna marry again. LOL


Thanks


Stock front frame section to the rear of the cab, then a tube "backhalf"

Motor mounts...
Forum: 8-Cylinder Tech 04-18-2011, 12:51 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 15,959
Posted By Dalpilot
Re: Diesel Ranger "the Engine rebuild begins!

Run 1 back together, Pretty easy launch and fuel only shutting it off at the 1000' for a water injection nozzle leak. 11.62 at 98.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XdDjC_a9UAs
Run 2, After the...
Forum: 8-Cylinder Tech 03-25-2011, 07:24 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 15,959
Posted By Dalpilot
Re: Diesel Ranger "the Engine rebuild begins!

http://www.powerstrokenation.com/photopost/data/500/medium/3rd_rebuild.JPG
Forum: 8-Cylinder Tech 02-13-2011, 11:55 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 15,959
Posted By Dalpilot
Re: Diesel Ranger "the Engine rebuild begins!

Sorry Guys, been gone for a while. Divorce! No not cause the Ranger, because she had a boyfriend.

Anyway, I put the truck aside for a few months. Got it out yesterday for the first time since...
Forum: 8-Cylinder Tech 10-01-2010, 10:53 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 15,959
Posted By Dalpilot
Re: Diesel Ranger "the Engine rebuild begins!

It can't make near the power of the 6.0. They are great engines, but limited to pretty low power without, MAJOR, and I mean MAJOR $$$$$
Forum: 8-Cylinder Tech 09-29-2010, 10:29 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 15,959
Posted By Dalpilot
Re: Diesel Ranger "the Engine rebuild begins!

Hope to get some more soon.
Forum: 8-Cylinder Tech 08-17-2010, 08:24 PM
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Views: 1,848
Posted By Dalpilot
New logo for the truck

So I started a TAX write off. LOL Spent a few days coming up with a logo. Going on the hood.

http://i899.photobucket.com/albums/ac199/Deranged_Racing/Blueflameskull-1.jpg
Forum: 8-Cylinder Tech 08-11-2010, 12:34 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 15,959
Posted By Dalpilot
Re: Diesel Ranger "the Engine rebuild begins!

Damn! I got some work to do.


http://www.ssracingphotos.com/DRAG-RACING-PHOTOS/FRIDAY-NIGHT-STREET-RACING/STREET-RACING-8-6-10/DSC8130/961362014_NRzWa-M.jpg
Forum: 8-Cylinder Tech 07-31-2010, 06:45 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 15,959
Posted By Dalpilot
Re: Diesel Ranger "the Engine rebuild begins!

I built the bench and cabinets today.

http://i899.photobucket.com/albums/ac199/Deranged_Racing/Bench.jpg
http://i899.photobucket.com/albums/ac199/Deranged_Racing/bench2.jpg

Its getting an AC...
Forum: 8-Cylinder Tech 07-29-2010, 09:21 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 15,959
Posted By Dalpilot
Re: Diesel Ranger "the Engine rebuild begins!

So I got this one today. 2009 Haulmark 5200# axles, V-nose, the whole Enchilada. Guys wife was pissed off at him and made him sell it. I got it for a song. No more pulling that POS flat bed...
Forum: 8-Cylinder Tech 07-27-2010, 11:54 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 15,959
Posted By Dalpilot
Re: Diesel Ranger "the Engine rebuild begins!

So we won 1st place at the TS outlaw race. We were the least broken in our field. LOL Alomost hit the wall when we blew out a freeze plug on our very first test runs Wed. night. Decided right...
Forum: 8-Cylinder Tech 07-21-2010, 06:25 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 15,959
Posted By Dalpilot
Re: Diesel Ranger "the Engine rebuild begins!

DOn't have it registered, but it would pass inspection no problem.
Forum: 8-Cylinder Tech 07-20-2010, 07:36 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 15,959
Posted By Dalpilot
Re: Diesel Ranger "the Engine rebuild begins!

I can isolate the pinion on a switch. It only works on the line.....unless I have a holy chit my brakes went out moment. LOL

Ahhh she's home:
...
Forum: 8-Cylinder Tech 07-19-2010, 07:26 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 15,959
Posted By Dalpilot
Re: Diesel Ranger "the Engine rebuild begins!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oq04UCG8GEM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTzt7ELavlM
Forum: 8-Cylinder Tech 07-15-2010, 08:26 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 15,959
Posted By Dalpilot
Re: Diesel Ranger "the Engine rebuild begins!

http://i899.photobucket.com/albums/ac199/Deranged_Racing/photo.jpg
http://i899.photobucket.com/albums/ac199/Deranged_Racing/3.jpg
http://i899.photobucket.com/albums/ac199/Deranged_Racing/2.jpg

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Forum: 8-Cylinder Tech 07-14-2010, 09:32 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 15,959
Posted By Dalpilot
Re: Diesel Ranger "the Engine rebuild begins!

Pinion Brake. I have too much torque to hold the truck at the line. By putting it on the pinion, I get around the multiplication from the rear gears.
Forum: 8-Cylinder Tech 07-14-2010, 08:47 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 15,959
Posted By Dalpilot
Re: Diesel Ranger "the Engine rebuild begins!

Uh oh, what is that Joe Hellmann up to now?

http://i899.photobucket.com/albums/ac199/Deranged_Racing/Hellmann.jpg

Nice stuff at Joe's...
Forum: 8-Cylinder Tech 07-01-2010, 07:18 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 15,959
Posted By Dalpilot
Re: Diesel Ranger "the Engine rebuild begins!

Injectors got here today, along with a hurricane. FML I now have everything back. All I need is to get them in, and get one 5.5" to 4" silicone boot for the MAF sensor tube, and air filter...
Forum: 8-Cylinder Tech 07-01-2010, 07:02 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 15,959
Posted By Dalpilot
Re: Diesel Ranger "the Engine rebuild begins!

You speak the truth. MOST folks don't understand the difference, that is why I have referred to it as a Twin. Easier than explaining the different 3 types of "dual, (or more) turbo setups.
Forum: 8-Cylinder Tech 06-30-2010, 10:02 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 15,959
Posted By Dalpilot
Re: Diesel Ranger "the Engine rebuild begins!

Well, the flange was made to actually fit the turbo, and I got it mounted up. Had to "trim" a little of the inner fender but it fits pretty nice. Also convenient that the new turbo has a threaded...
Forum: 8-Cylinder Tech 06-29-2010, 06:22 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 15,959
Posted By Dalpilot
Re: Diesel Ranger "the Engine rebuild begins!

Well, I got the balancer on today, the belt, the radiator, and cross member, and mounted the HP turbo. The LP turbo required a little cutting of the fender well but fits just fine. The Pipe from...
Forum: 8-Cylinder Tech 06-29-2010, 08:43 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 15,959
Posted By Dalpilot
Re: Diesel Ranger "the Engine rebuild begins!

Injectors shipped this morning. Yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hurricane hitting and heavy rain scheduled for entire week, andmuch of next.......FUKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK!
Forum: 8-Cylinder Tech 06-28-2010, 02:45 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 15,959
Posted By Dalpilot
Re: Diesel Ranger "the Engine rebuild begins!

I think I might cry......sniff
http://www.powerstrokenation.com/photopost/data/500/medium/Twins1.JPG
Yeah, its big:

http://www.powerstrokenation.com/photopost/data/500/medium/Turbo.jpeg
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