Did Air Dog Recently Reduce Purchase $

[kscheffler]

I saw an advertisement in the new TDR, 59, and I thought I saw the 150 Air Dog for around $500. I thought they were asking much more for this unit previously?

 

[steved]

I saw an advertisement in the new TDR, 59, and I thought I saw the 150 Air Dog for around $500. I thought they were asking much more for this unit previously?

They were asking around $800 a few years ago... the reason I didn't buy an AirDog.

 

[Bob Cochran]

I just purchased a 100 and the 150 is listed as the same price $499. I have not installed yet but am anxious to.

 

[VHimes]

i just ordered the air dog 150, and yes it's true. only 499. should have it installed in a week or two

 

[rowilson]

I heard that they changed some manufacturing and design practices to make them more economical.

 

[Bob Cochran]

Don't want to hijack this but does Air Dog answer emails. I sent one and still have nto got an answer I guess will have to call. The following is questions I asked o any of you know the answers:

I have just received my Air Dog ordered from XDP Lakewood NJ for my 2001 Dodge RAM
245 horse HO diesel engine.

I had ordered a FP-100 but the name plate on the Air Dog says FP-80.

A. Is the FP-80 and FP-100 the same or did I get something that I did not
order?

B. If they are not the same what are the differences between the two?

C. Instructions for installation is for model FP-100 & FP-150 am I correct in
assuming the installation shown for the FP-100 and FP-80 are the same?

D. What fuel pressure can I expect from this installation measuring this pressure
at the VP-44?

E. I would like to maintain a fuel pressure around approx. 15 PSI at idle if this
is not the case can the pressure be adjusted?

F. At this point I want to retain the OEM fuel filter for the fuel heating features.
With a new filter what additional pressure drop should I see?

G. I understand some TDR people that are using your competitor FASS has kept it
plumbed through the OEM canister but have removed the OEM filter. Do you know if
this has been done using the Air Dog? I am considering this option.

Thus far TDR forum people have had nothing but good things to say about the Air
Dog. Looking forward to replacing the OEM lift pump and having many years of hopefully
trouble free service from your pump.

 

[Cummins724]

There is a dealer on DTR selling them for $450.

 

[kscheffler]

Good questions Bob let us know what AIr Dog has for respones...

 

[MVieira]

Bob,

You should call Pure Flow Tech. at 877-463-4373 and ask for their tech. person, if he isn't in he will call you back promptly, at least that has been my experience with them. I've had my AirDog FP-80 on for a little more than 2 years. I can answer some of you questions from my experience and from what I gathered from Pure- Flow's tech.

A) It is my understanding that the FP-80 and the FP-100 are the same unit.

B) There is no difference just a name for the later built unit.

C) Same installation since they are the same units.

D) They are supposed to be set to deliver 15 psi at idle.

E) Yes, the pressure can be adjusted: You can pull the fitting on the return line going back to the tank and there is a spring and rubberized check ball there, You can call Pureflow and get a stiffer spring, or you can stack 1/4" washers between the spring and return fitting until you get the desired idle pressure.

F) I also ran through the OEM filter housing since I already had a Vulcan big line kit and I also wanted to retain the fuel heater and water in fuel light. When I first installed the AirDog running through a new OEM fuel filter, I was seeing 13 to 14 psi idle, 12 psi. cruising, and no less than 10 psi. WFO. Pure-Flow's tech said I was losing a little flow through the OEM canister. He gave me the suggestions I gave you in E and I chose to stack some washers under the return spring. I ended up with 2 thin 1/4" washers which gave me a solid 15 psi at idle, 13 to 14 psi cruising, and no lower than 12 psi. WFO.

G) I haven't tried this so I can't comment on this.

I also see the original owner, Charles Ekstam, is back in charge of Pure Flow, which if you haven't followed things, the owner of Fass, Brad Ekstam, is his son and they worked together until there was a riff in the relation ship. The original units were called Fuel Preporators and they were for large diesel trucks. That's why you see similarities between Fass and the AirDog. I chose the AirDog because it was compact and protected up above my transfer case skid plate on my 4x4 and I have been very happy with the unit. I hope this helps.

Regards, Mike.

 

[Bob Cochran]

MVieira - Fantastic you answered all my questions(Love TDR) except the last one. Thanks again Mike.
I have the Air Dog installed and plumbed just need to complete the electrical, bleed and check for leaks. Perhaps adjust pressure if necessary. I have a 3500 dually long bed with wheel well liners and most everyone said you can access the quick disconnect on the top of the tank from the wheel well after removing the tires. I guess I must be getting old or just to fat but I could not do it after trying several methods. I got to looking and if I disconnected the drive line from rear end I could get easier access. To disconnect drive line and swing out of the way took about a 1/3 of the time I spent and did not get it off through the wheel well area. It was a lot easier this way, I know remove the tank would have been easier. Lifting the bed would have been even easier but with the cross bed TransferFlow and 5er rails this really was not an option.