Turbo Diesel Register

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – The “Primm 300” is the roughest, most brutal race in the SCORE series. Hundreds of miles of rocks, sand and cross-grain pit drivers not only against each other, but against the terrain. Angered by a 3^rd place finish at “Vegas to Reno” only two weeks prior, Team KORE worked non-stop, completely rebuilding the Power Wagon in record time.

“Primm is gnarly,” said Team Manager, John Zambie, “In the short time allotted, we did everything we could to get the truck ready. Didn’t sleep much – finished prep the morning of the race - but we got it done.”

A 6am start from the back of the pack forced driver Kent Kroeker to fight tremendous dust while driving into the rising sun.

“A rear start is a huge disadvantage at Primm. The visibility was so bad we had to take a lot of chances to get past everyone. When we finally got behind Griffin, I hit him hard. Then it was a game-on for the rest of the race.”

An all-out death battle ensued between John Griffin’s Ford and Kroeker’s Dodge. Swapping leads numerous times throughout the race caused a lot of nail biting in the pits. Both teams had to stop to refuel and each time the lead changed. For the entire second lap, both trucks remained within seconds of each other, going all out for the win.

With only 20 miles to go, Kroeker was in the lead. Then the motor stalled and Griffin got by, forcing Kroeker to drive inside his dust, all the way to the finish.

“They started 30 seconds in front of us, so I knew I could finish behind him and still win on corrected time,” said Kroeker, “His dust was so bad, a lot of the time, I couldn’t see anything. I had to flog our truck as hard as I could to stay with him and rely on my co-driver to navigate from the GPS.”

With zero visibility, two miles from the finish, Kroeker hit a rock, exploding the right rear tire.

“There was no time to change it – no time to even think of that. I just kept it pinned and hoped most of it would stay on the wheel.”

The crowd cheered as Kent Kroeker and co-driver Frank Martinek powered down the final mile with a mangled bumper, crumpled bedsides and a shredded tire, flapping on the wheel.

When they reached the checkered flag, KORE had the win by 16 seconds.

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For more information contact:
KORE
P.O. Box 2628
Valley Center CA 92082
760-749-8687

Inspired by an annual calendar published in the pages of Grassroots Motorsports, we introduced the TDR calendar contest in 2007. Much to our surprise, the member response and photo quality were outstanding.

We expect the competition to be tough this year. Nonetheless, here is your chance to have your truck featured at the TDR web site and on the 2009 TDR Calendar. Participation is easy. Just send us your photograph! No sweat. Just clean up your rig, take it out and position against a scenic backdrop, wait for cloud cover or for the daybreak/twilight hour so that there are not any dreaded shadows, and capture your rig with a digital camera with a minimum resolution of 300 dpi. Or you can send us an old-fashioned photograph made from any 35mm camera.

Some tips from the judges:

• Action shots are hard for us to pass up.

• Be careful to make sure your photograph is clear and does not have any junk in the background. We've seen power poles appearing to come out of truck beds and a few McDonalds Kids Meal boxes in the windows.

• Photographs with interesting backgrounds are preferred.

• Extreme weather adds action to the photograph.

This year, there is a limit of two photographs per member. Submit the photo(s) by mail, e-mail or FTP to the TDR offices by September 19.

Mail your print photographs to:

Turbo Diesel Register
2009 Calendar Contest
1150 Samples Industrial Drive
Cumming, GA 30041

Or e-mail photographs to: rpatton@ix.netcom.com

Or FTP photographs to: contact Robin Patton at rpatton@ix.netcom.com to arrange upload link.

The 2009 winners will be chosen and the calendar will be posted at the TDR web site for download to TDR members. A print copy of the calendar will also be mailed to each TDR member. We will announce the results on-line by December so that the Turbo Diesel calendar will be the first in your 2009 inbox.

Deadline for submitting photos: September 19, 2008.

We're winding up our 2009 TDR Calendar Contest, so it is time to do something easy and fun. TDR Members, post your best three reasons for buying a diesel over a gasser, and you may be the winner of a $100 diesel fuel card. Contest ends: October 3, 2008. Winner will be posted on October 5, 2008.

What are we looking for? Either good, sound reasons for buying diesel over gas powered vehicles or a good (clean) laugh. Go forth and post at: http://www.turbodieselregister.com/forums/free-stuff-tdr-members/205335-why-buy-diesel-100-diesel-fuel-card-prize-ends-october-3-2008-a.html.

ARTICLES | BUY This Back Issue

Member2Member
Product Testing, "Is it too good to be true?"

First Generation
Rear Brake Adjustment/Headlight Switch/Low Oil Pressure Warning Light/Rear Leaf Springs/Vehicle Speed Sensor

12-Valve Engines
Fuel System Fitting Sealant/Check Valve in Transmission Cooler Lines/Fan Clutch/Power Steering Reservoir Over Full/Transmission Cooler Lines/Lost Fifth Gear/P7100 Timing Specifications/12-Valve Timing Questions/

24-Valve Engines
In-Tank Replacement Lift Pump/Cracked Exhaust Manifold/Identify 47RE Transmission Part/Durability of Hot Rod VP44 Pump?/Twin Turbo Questions/Engine Sensor Locations/

5.9 HP CR
Water Pump Warranty/Replacement Lift Pump Installation/Fuel Lift Pump/Fuel Filter Replacement/Broken Dowel Pin in 2003 Crankshaft/Differences in Early and Late 2004 Engines/Injector Connector Tubes/

6.7 HP CR
6.7 HPCR Column Oil Change Required - Part 2/Gauge Installation/Clutch Pedal Vibration/Low Tire Pressure Warning Light

Technical Topics
It's About the (fuel) Economy Stupid!

TDR Index
A Guide to Content of Issues 57 through 60

Cummins Column
Product Support - 6.7-Liter Recall Notice / Dodge/Cummins Customer Appreciation Tour - 2008

Back In The Saddle
Compound Turbos

Have Ram Will Travel
Update on Hoses/Transmission Coolers/Fuel Mileage/Setting the Engine's Timing/

Holset wants our help!

They are looking for a fun, action shot of a 2001 - 2006 Diesel Ram performing a thick, smoky, burn out. They would also like a SHORT story about the truck .

Picture must be available in high resolution.

The picture will appear in the new Holset "Dodge Performance" National ad for the Super 40 & Pro 52.

They would prefer a sanctioned Drag (DHRA or other) event. A safe environment is a must! No parking lots with cars or people in the area. Please, no "Babes" or "Dudes." This is about power, fun and wasting some tires.

They need the picture by 10:00 pm Central time today (July 8)! Yep, today!

The winner will receive a Holset Mag Light (2 cell AA in gift box), Holset t-shirt (4 shirts total, pick sizes S-XL), the new Holset sticker pack, and National recognition.

Contact Robin Patton at rpatton@ix.netcom.com to get a ftp link to upload your high-resolution photograph.

Thanks for this contest idea goes to Gary Croyle at Perfection Clutch. He submitted this email to us in late June: Diesel Fuel Contest

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Sent: Friday, June 27, 2008 3:10 PM
Subject: Gotta laugh at it or cry.

I took this picture last week coming back from Myrtle Beach SC, SR 76/301 just a few miles east of Florence SC. I have no idea how long this station has been closed, but tens of thousands of diesel-consuming RV’s headed to the beach and cars of all types begrudgingly pass by it just after a sign that says it’s now about $4.

I didn’t see a good spot in the fuel forum’s to post this; looks a bit too serious from my brief tour. But this must also be visible in other parts of the USA. How about having TDR member’s show us their signs and where they are.
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What a great idea for our next $100 Diesel Fuel Card giveaway. Post your best diesel fuel related sign or photograph by July 25, 2008. Include the location of the sign or where the photograph was made. It doesn't have to be a diesel fuel price sign, but it should be relevant.

Let us see what you've got.

This fun packed Turbo Diesel weekend will include a Dyno Competition at GJ Diesel on Friday, June 20; Diesel Drag Racing at Yellowstone Dragway on Saturday, June 21; and Sled Pulls at Yellowstone Dragway on Sunday, June 22.

This is a family event with camping available at the track, and all tickets get you into the pit area to meet the drivers and see their vehicles.

Special attractions include Scott Bentz with the Valvoline Diesel Dragster, GJ Diesels 9-second Dirty Max, and Chad Riley with his 2008 undefeated Diesel Powered altered. Also this event should be host to one of the largest pro street classes in 2008.

Competitors can choose to compete in at all three events. Regardless of whether you are a complete stock truck or a highly modified truck, they have a class for you.

For more information, contact the NHRDA at (360) 658-4353.

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Member2Member
'03-'08 Seat Surgery and Seat Vibrating Massage/How to Remove the '03-Current Truck Bumpers/Sway Bar End Links for '94 and Newer Trucks

First Generation
Broken Turbo Down Pipe/Turbo Drain Hose/Dually Fender Seal/Headlights Go Off Intermittently/Water-in-Fuel Sensor/Leaking Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir/Oil Cooler Failure

12-Valve Engines
Fuel Shut Off Solenoid Question/Fueling Increase and Timing/Turbo Drain Tube/Tachometer, Speedometer, Overdrive Not Working/Head Bolts/Choosing Pistons

24-Valve Engines
No Turn Signals, Brake Lights, Hazard Flashers/Starter Problem Solved/Heater/Thermostat Problem/Crankshaft Rear Main Seal Leak/High Pressure Fuel Lines

5.9 HP CR
The Ongoing Fuel Transfer Pump Saga/Pacbrake PRXB Installation/Maximum Horsepower for CP3 Pump/Drilling and Tapping the Exhaust Manifold

6.7 HP CR
Dialing-In the '07.5/Biodiesel Fuel in a 6.7L/Fuel in Oil/Clogged Turbo/G56 Transmission Update-G56R?

Technical Topics
Deja Vu All Over Again-Performance Upgrades, the EPA and You

Blowin' in the Wind
Diesel Fuel Prices

Have Ram, Will Travel
Power and Mileage

From the Shop Floor
The 24-Valve, 53 Block Cracking Blues - Fact or Fiction

Have you ever been sitting in traffic and see a vanity (license) tag that just makes you laugh? Or think? Or scratch your head? Well here's your chance.

Post your best vanity (license) tag idea. On June 15, we'll pick our favorite and mail the lucky (and creative, witty winner) a $100 gift certificate to Geno's Garage.

For example:

- 4EN JUNK - might be a great vanity tag on a beat up, old Volvo.

- And here is one off of the Editor's old trucks (High Output Diesel).

For those of you with reallly good computer skills, you might even post a graphic of what your vanity tag would look like.

Keep in mind that we want to:

- Keep it clean (yep, appropriate for friends family)
- Laugh (or at least get a good grin)

Hint: we'd love to see tags that have something to do with what we're here for: Dodge, Cummins, turbo diesel, diesel, trucks, etc. But, anything fun will do.

Questions? Let us know!