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  1. McRat

    Hail James "Chevy1925" our new Fearless Leader!

    We have carried the Duramax torch far longer than perhaps we should have. The community deserved a more active member to Administer the site, and after careful consideration, have handed that torch, and the keys to our 'corner bar' off to James. :beer Help him grow the site by spreading the...
  2. McRat

    DuramaxDiesels.com Forum is up for sale.

    It includes the domain(s) associated with it, but does NOT include the dedicated server. It will have to be moved to a new ISP. The buyer will have to be an active enthusiast, and the amount must be enough to show Rob appropriate consideration for his 14 years of work administering the site...
  3. McRat

    I'm now a bit of a traitor.

    While we still own and drive Wendy, I ordered off the 'other' menu. I ordered my first import car in decades. A 2019 Jaguar i-Pace EV400 FE in Photon Red. It's 394HP and 512ftlb of torque, AWD, with a 90 kWh battery. It has air suspension and some Land Rover features to enable it for light...
  4. McRat

    GM being sued over Duramax engine emissions:

    https://www.reuters.com/article/us-gm-lawsuit-idUSKBN18L25Y Andrei Fenner of Mountain View, California and Joshua Herman of Sulphur, Louisiana are suing GM for the same reason VW was sued. This suit has the potential of lowering the resale value of your trucks of all years. If the suit...
  5. McRat

    General Motors Autonomous Bolt EV in SF

    This is a driverless run at night through busy San Francisco streets, known for having some of the worst drivers and roadway layout in the US. Pretty impressive. WAY ahead of Tesla and other auto companies: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KSRPmng1cmA Look for the raccoon crossing at 00:24:45...
  6. McRat

    Kudos to Chevrolet!

    Chevy helps me dodge a bullet this morning: As of last Thursday, I am using a Chevrolet Volt as my daily driver. Not to Save the Whales, but because it's cool to wake up each morning with a 'full tank'. Elves come to the house and dump 50 miles of gas in the car each night. And it handles...
  7. McRat

    WARNING - Data Breach!

    Vertiscope Inc is a large web forum company. It has bought up many enthusiast sites including both automotive and hobby sites. They had at least 45 million users who had their username, password, and other data stolen and it's for sale. Vertiscope did not tell people at first when they...
  8. McRat

    EV Powertrains.

    Besides raising kids and trying adapt to my injuries, I've been playing with Electric Vehicle technology. A few years ago, I wanted to run an electric high boost supercharger on a Duramax. I was going to run a 50kW electric motor, 200lb Lithium battery, and a Ford Cobra supercharger off...
  9. McRat

    2017 GM data:

    The Fleet Guide for 2017 is out: http://www.gmfleet.com/content/dam/gmfleet/global/master/nscwebsite/en/Home/Resources/02_pdf/2017-fleet-guide.pdf
  10. McRat

    Ran the LA to Barstow to Las Vegas dirtbike run this year.

    First it was FOOKING COLD. The highs in the afternoon were in the low 40's, at night when we started, it was low 30's or colder. Hence why I'm suited like Frosty the Snowman. After 60 miles I decided to let the motorcycle ride me for a change of pace, and messed up my leg. Finished the last...
  11. McRat

    Teens Drivers at home? Read this please.

    Do you have a Teen Driver in your house? Your kids, your grandkids, or other family teens? This is something you should take the time to read. Seriously. CLIFF NOTES at end for those who want a quick read. Read the Cliff Notes at least. Doug Herbert was a Top Fuel Dragster hotshoe in 2008. He...
  12. McRat

    2004.5 bizarre AC behavior.

    After over 100,000mi, I had seen some weird stuff in the software of the early LLY's. Yesterday was a new one. 100°F outside, I go to get my son Tom from school. I hop in and fire up the AC set at 60°F. It blows warm air. I keep driving, and it starts blowing hot air. The heater was going...
  13. McRat

    Where has McRat been?

    What an ahole! He starts a board, then ignores it.:mad: Well, I still drive Dmaxes every day. I'm no longer tuning or selling parts though. And I'm not modifying trucks much as of late, nor entering competition events either. It's been over a year since I attended a competition event...
  14. McRat

    1300 people on site on 1/12/15?

    Did I miss a major thread? I haven't been able to sit down for very long, so I've been off the computer.
  15. McRat

    Upgrades for 2015

    Did a little weight reduction, then upgraded the suspension over the holidays. Not one of the hotrods, the driver. Pic is the 18" spike they removed from my leg, then they installed a whole new hip joint assy in my right leg. Should be ready to track test in late January. Seriously...
  16. McRat

    I'm not dead.

    :D Sorry I haven't been on the board much lately. I still drive a hotrod Dmax nearly every day, and will re-appear on the race circuit in 2015. My 20 year old business was ill. I had to step in and nurse it back to health. I've been working 6-7 days, often 16 hours a day. I don't get...
  17. McRat

    Satan's First AutoX

    Satan is a 2010 Corvette ZR1. Originally owned by Andy Granatelli. Here is his first AutoX, outside GoPro Cam: L_RDDD9c_LQ d30jE5Il5ks
  18. McRat

    707HP/650ftlb Dodge Challenger

    Unless you've been hiding in a cave since Monday, you are probably aware that Dodge released HP specs on their 2015 flagship musclecar, the Hellcat. "Over 600HP" now means over 700HP. No official weight has been listed by Dodge, but other sources say 44xx lbs. It will have 2 keys. The black...
  19. McRat

    Dash Logic?

    Shows engine data via the factory display on 2007.5+ Dmaxes? http://www.palmerperformance.com/store/product_info.php?cPath=32_39&products_id=86 Does it work?
  20. McRat

    Dash Logic DIC gauges?

    Shows engine data via the factory display on 2007.5+ Dmaxes? http://www.palmerperformance.com/store/product_info.php?cPath=32_39&products_id=86 Does it work?
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