Texas Trip #2-Ruby Data
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On an truck note, and feel free to slap me, but there were a few times during my trip that I ran my EGTs up to 1350*. I didn't stay for any amount of time. I always tried to keep it at 1250* or below, but that was not always possible if I wanted to keep up to a reasonable speed. The truck is running just fine, but I am hoping I didn't take some of the life out of it. the longest I kept it at 1300* was about 10 seconds on one pull. I got stuck in the fast lane by two semis and was trying to get out of the way. Kinda frustrating, but it happened. Ok, go easy on me...LOL
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Oh no, you shouldn't have said that. Now it will be your fault when there engines melt. ha ha
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For what its worth, I've had the 1600* pyro pegged in my OBS countless times. I think the longest I've run it at 1600*+ was maybe 5-10seconds while racing someone. While towing I've never let it sit much above 1100* though.
Not a chance. Ruby would have to be able to keep up with the SD in order to smoke me out, so I ain't worried. Lol
Not a chance. Ruby would have to be able to keep up with the SD in order to smoke me out, so I ain't worried. Lol
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Thanks for the input guys. These engines are tough for sure. Glenn, I wondered about you first, especially with all the towing you do. I used to hear 1350* was the magic number, but anyways.
Travis, Ruby doesn't even really smoke under WOT, but she's perty darn it!! LOL
Travis, Ruby doesn't even really smoke under WOT, but she's perty darn it!! LOL
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Thanks for the input guys. These engines are tough for sure. Glenn, I wondered about you first, especially with all the towing you do. I used to hear 1350* was the magic number, but anyways.
Travis, Ruby doesn't even really smoke under WOT, but she's perty darn it!! LOL
Travis, Ruby doesn't even really smoke under WOT, but she's perty darn it!! LOL
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That pic reminds me if the last scene in Castaway when Tom Hanks is at the fork in the road... Beautiful country out there, something about it just makes you wanna be there...
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Texas has incredible BBQ homie. Better recognize. Lol. And Shiner Bock is pretty good stuff too.
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I <3 bacon!
Travis..here lemee pm you my address to send them 238's to...I won't need the h2e...box me up a 468 and I will ship a check for the hair dryer right out lol
Byron.you look like you are having a good time out there! :-)
Travis..here lemee pm you my address to send them 238's to...I won't need the h2e...box me up a 468 and I will ship a check for the hair dryer right out lol
Byron.you look like you are having a good time out there! :-)
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Those 238s are going in my OBS buddy. Lol.
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Dang you guys!! I need those more than anyone!!! Travis, please deliver to Miller Creek RV Park in Johnson City!! LOL
Trip is going so well!! Got to the campground and it is beautiful!! Missed a meeting with Travis due to being surrounded by women...ah well, we are gonna shoot for Saturday. The truck is doing pretty well. All temps are good and power has been better since I am figuring out how to operate it and push the perimeters. Parked for the next four days and gonna drink a lot of beer, eat BBQ, and sit by the creek. Good times.
Trip is going so well!! Got to the campground and it is beautiful!! Missed a meeting with Travis due to being surrounded by women...ah well, we are gonna shoot for Saturday. The truck is doing pretty well. All temps are good and power has been better since I am figuring out how to operate it and push the perimeters. Parked for the next four days and gonna drink a lot of beer, eat BBQ, and sit by the creek. Good times.