Another new chapter member - this has been a good week!

Tell us a little about yourself and that beastly truck, alamo.

 

Welcome alamojimmy.

Your going to love what you read.

 

I'm glad you joined our esteemed Chapter.

Keep your eyes peeled for Bubba Red Beard. He's been know to navigate these waters in his leisure time.

 

Thanks for the welcome Gentlemen. Proud to be a part of what seems to be the most knowledgeable forum on the web. A little about my truck:

2003 PSD 6.0
Edge Performance w/ Attitude Programer
RBP custom 5" straight exhaust all the way back. Dumps out over rear axle. Pretty unique.
Airrade intake
Custom built 19" lift w/dual King airshocks front and rear
20" Helo Powder Coated BLK rims
44" Continental's
Full Leather w/ Carbon Fiber accents on the interior.
Harley Davidson edition front clip.

I guess that is about it..................for now!

 

I'd love to hear that 5" straight pipe - I'll bet it sounds mean.

 

It is pretty wicked. The airrade gives it a jet engine whistle until about 2000 RPM when the turbo really kicks it up and then it sounds like a 351 Cleveland with turbo mufflers. Not sure if you've heard that before but, it is a wonderful sound.

On another note Steve,

What is this I hear about diesels having to be smogged starting in 2010? I have heard but, have not researched at all, that it will apply to all year model diesels and not just new ones. Do you know anything about this? Obviously that would be a problem for me. LOL

 

what, am i a pirate now?

he welcome to the site, sounds like a mean rig! glad to have ya!

 

Thanks Matey.....? LOL. Really, thanks Bubba. I love the looks of your year model truck. I have not seen yours but, I am familiar and love them.

 

Welcome to the finest chapter on FTE. Hope to meet you in realtime soon.



So far it will only be for vehicles < 8,500 GVW. That excludes Superduties. The 1/2 ton diesels we expect in 2010 will have to be smog tested.

You can read the nasty text here:
http://www.dmv.ca.gov/about/leg/leginfo_vr.htm

 

looks like boats need smog now too?

Prohibits the DMV from registering vessels with stern drive or inboard engines manufactured after January 1, 2008, if they do not meet emissions regulations.

 

They have to meet emissions regulations, but that does not mean they will be subject to owner smog checks. I see that as a motor manufacturer responsibility, only.

 

Welcome aboard AlamoJimmy!

How's the 2003 6-oh holding up for you?

Pop

 

Hey Pop,
It is a champ. I love it. The mods have made a pretty big performance difference and the truck is really well done. No complaints at all.

Alamo

 

Why yes, I'm most familiar with that wonderful, incredible, spine-tingling sound! Wish I still had that Mach 1....

 

wait...did he buy griffs truck?