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08-01-2006, 04:19 AM
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I`m gonna try and get to the Blackout this w/e .So far work has not called.But more times then not something has to come up to ruin my fun.About two weeks ago I was in B.C (up in the hills around Lumby)and while I was desending from 5000ft the front end was making crunching sounds.Well it ended up being a drivers axle u-joint.So my Bro and I figure shouldn`t be to bad to change(I`ve done them both on my YJ pretty easy).Well ,talk about fun(NOT).4-5 hrs and hadn`t the axle out,I was getting a little 
.It did turn out a little better,just next time I`ll read my xtended warrenty 1st that way I can sit back 
and let the techs play with it.As it was they changed both axle u-joints and upper and lower ball joints of both side all on warrenty.They also said that the park/reverse recall had to be flashed into my truck.I told them I didn`t want it I`ll use my park brake ,they replied that it was not DC but the Government that was making them do it.Anyhow I called at the end of the work day to see if truck was done,yup all but the recall cause the computers had been down (Ah Darn I`d had to leave town tomorrow so I needed my truck)Till the next service job.All this and only 90,000k .Thank goodness for xtended warrenties($$$$).
.It did turn out a little better,just next time I`ll read my xtended warrenty 1st that way I can sit back and let the techs play with it.As it was they changed both axle u-joints and upper and lower ball joints of both side all on warrenty.They also said that the park/reverse recall had to be flashed into my truck.I told them I didn`t want it I`ll use my park brake ,they replied that it was not DC but the Government that was making them do it.Anyhow I called at the end of the work day to see if truck was done,yup all but the recall cause the computers had been down (Ah Darn I`d had to leave town tomorrow so I needed my truck)Till the next service job.All this and only 90,000k .Thank goodness for xtended warrenties($$$$).
08-02-2006, 10:03 PM
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Heck I'm going to the black out. See you boys there if your going. I want to see if my truck still works. So the drag event is Sat and the dyno is sun. I heard that it costs $25 bucks for the event. Pretty cheap for drag racing or trying to kill the dyno event.
08-02-2006, 11:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike Holmen
Heck I'm going to the black out. See you boys there if your going. I want to see if my truck still works. So the drag event is Sat and the dyno is sun. I heard that it costs $25 bucks for the event. Pretty cheap for drag racing or trying to kill the dyno event.
08-03-2006, 04:34 PM
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I am also making the pilgramage to Edmonton for the event. How are we going to figure out who is who????? LOL I can PM some of you guys my cell number so we can hook up. Funny for all the guys on these alberta threads that there is hardly anyone from here going.
08-04-2006, 01:40 PM
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John, Castrol raceway is out by Nisku. If you take a peek at this page, there is a map:
http://www.castrolraceway.com/overview.asp
When you are on highway 2 south there is signs that will take you right to Castrol Raceway.
FYI, if you are planning on going to the dyno on Sunday, its at the NADP shop
http://www.castrolraceway.com/overview.asp
When you are on highway 2 south there is signs that will take you right to Castrol Raceway.
FYI, if you are planning on going to the dyno on Sunday, its at the NADP shop
08-04-2006, 03:49 PM
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Highway 2 south...... Should be able to find that! I will go to the dyno on Sunday as well. Getting ready to leave FSJ within a couple of hours. It is 2:45 pm Alta time. Overnighting it at my brother in-laws place in Bon Accord then to the festivities on Saturday. Dr Evil...... I have Kids Toys cell, and you can give me a shout at number up above and maybe we will stagger into some others that you guys get together with. Weather looks OK for tommorow........
John
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08-04-2006, 06:56 PM
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For anyone thats going - REMEMBER if the track is WET - then the Dyno goes Saturday instead of Sunday, that means there will be a change of venue and the Dyno is at teh NADP Shop:
NADP 12836-151 Street, Edmonton AB T5V-1G8
780-456-4498 or toll free 1-866-456-4498
NADP 12836-151 Street, Edmonton AB T5V-1G8
780-456-4498 or toll free 1-866-456-4498
08-08-2006, 11:23 AM
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I had fun. I will go again next year. There were a few guys into the 600+ hp range. Can't remember names. I put my 98 on the rollers and belted off a blistering 324.8. 
This was with an unlocked TC. On the good side of things, I farted out so much smoke they shut things down for about 15 minutes to let the smoke clear from the shop! 
I left after my dyno run so Dr Evil or Kids Toy might give you a better update. There were a few big powered duramaxes there with LOTS of nitrous. Unless I was in a another world I don't think Mike H was there @ all. Barry's NADP truck ran a best of around 13.0 seconds.
This was with an unlocked TC. On the good side of things, I farted out so much smoke they shut things down for about 15 minutes to let the smoke clear from the shop! I left after my dyno run so Dr Evil or Kids Toy might give you a better update. There were a few big powered duramaxes there with LOTS of nitrous. Unless I was in a another world I don't think Mike H was there @ all. Barry's NADP truck ran a best of around 13.0 seconds.
08-08-2006, 12:03 PM
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Thanks Swampy... I was hoping to make it out to hook up with you guys, but just got turned around on my plans for the weekend. Darn, I was hoping Mike might take a run at that 13 second run, He might be close with a good hook..
AHHH.. Nothing like a good ol smoke out from the 12V!!!
AHHH.. Nothing like a good ol smoke out from the 12V!!!