Looking at adding fuel filter...

[guyhaz]

I just got a new to me 2007 CTD and wanted to add a fuel filter between the OEM filter and the CP3. Here is what I am looking at:

http://www.glacierdieselpower.com/product.aspx?pf_id=MK20307-CHMB

http://www.vulcanperformance.com/VP-MAX-Under-Intake-Filter-System-CR-p/uifk375.htm

i have read lots of articles and feel that either one of these setups would work for me. Any thoughts? Gotchas with the installs?

I would also like to add a gauge to monitor fuel pressure...is this possible with either one of these setups and where would it be installed? I guess each vendor has an option I can buy.

The only mod I have now is an S&B air intake. I am going to keep this rig mostly stock. Not looking for HP, just reliability and longevity. I will also be installing a set of gauges to monitor boost, transmission temp, EGT's and fuel pressure. That is about all I will do to this truck.

 

[AH64ID]

I like the Glacier mount and I prefer the FF5814 filter (3µ vs 5µ).

For pressure I put a "T" in the line between the GDP mount and the CP3.


If you put a pyro on a stock 04.5-07 5.9 you won't like what you see. They run VERY hot for emissions purposes and its completely normal, but doesn't look good on a pyro.

 

[GrantP]

I'm running the Glacier setup as well and have been very happy with it. IIRC a T fitting comes with the kit to add a pressure gauge. The install is a no brainer.

 

[guyhaz]

Thanks for the quick reply's guys...What kind of temps should I expect for EGT's on a stock 07 5.9 CTD?

 

[AH64ID]

That can hit, and sustain, 1450° all day under certain loads.

 

[MichaelOverfield]

It appears that Glacier mount uses the three threaded holes on the front left side of the block.. I'm using those for the Dual Alternator install.. these kits are basically a $25 filter base 1"-14 thread.. with an adapter mount.. if one has some metal working skills you could make that mount pretty easy. The rest is hardware and standard fittings.. do NOT use galvanized fittings with Diesel.. brass or stainless would work fine.

 

[AH64ID]

I have a Glacier mount that attaches to the intake horn.

 

[jomobco]

I mounted something like this to my frame rail and run the stock filter in addition.
http://www.dieselstorm.com/dodge-cu...water-separator-kit-dffuelfltrkit-p-1342.html

 

[Killer223]

if your tuning is stock, you don't need gauges. As it won't really hurt it's self on stock programming and injectors. cool to look at and read, but not a necessity for stock truck.

 

[Jim W]

if your tuning is stock, you don't need gauges. As it won't really hurt it's self on stock programming and injectors. cool to look at and read, but not a necessity for stock truck.

Wrong,
It is always good to have a baseline if you ever plan on any mods in the future. The gages provide a baseline for you to refer to. Also the EGT gage will tell you when the truck will go in and out of Regeneration. I and Harvey B. were some of the early pioneers of the 6.7L Cummins installing gages in March of 08.

I also have the Glacier Diesel fuel filter kit on my truck, this was installed in March of 2010. I am using the Fleetguard filter FF5320with this kit.

 

[Tuesdak]

It appears that Glacier mount uses the three threaded holes on the front left side of the block.. I'm using those for the Dual Alternator install.. these kits are basically a $25 filter base 1"-14 thread.. with an adapter mount.. if one has some metal working skills you could make that mount pretty easy. The rest is hardware and standard fittings.. do NOT use galvanized fittings with Diesel.. brass or stainless would work fine.

Brass reacts, creating a green slime, with Biodiesel that's found in some fuels and sometimes unlabeled below 5%. Have to avoid brass now due to the common addition of bio in normal pump diesel.

 

[Regcabguy]

Glacier kit here for five years now.

 

[Wayne M.]

I made my own setup based on these kits. I have a bleeder and a gauge. Definetly do a kit, and make sure to flush the system into a bucket before buttoning it up. It's the final.

 

[Killer223]

What part of what I said is wrong? Wrong opinion from your point of view maybe, but not wrong. A stock tuned truck will not hurt its self with to much boost or high egt. They defuel.

 

[MichaelOverfield]

Brass reacts, creating a green slime, with Biodiesel that's found in some fuels and sometimes unlabeled below 5%. Have to avoid brass now due to the common addition of bio in normal pump diesel.

Good to know, thanks. Stainless it is!

 

[bigceltic]

I have the Glacier filter and mount as well as the Mopar SDFK. No complaints.

 

[AH64ID]

Wrong,
It is always good to have a baseline if you ever plan on any mods in the future. The gages provide a baseline for you to refer to. Also the EGT gage will tell you when the truck will go in and out of Regeneration. I and Harvey B. were some of the early pioneers of the 6.7L Cummins installing gages in March of 08.

I also have the Glacier Diesel fuel filter kit on my truck, this was installed in March of 2010. I am using the Fleetguard filter FF5320with this kit.

With modern emissions tuning it's really not possible to get a "baseline" as so much changes if you get a good tune.

Even on my 05 I have to run cooler than stock to keep things alive so a baseline wouldn't have helped me. The 6.7's are even worse.

It would be nice to see regen thou.


You should see if you can find a FF5814, it's the high effeciency version of the FF5320. 3um vs 5um.

 

[Killgore]

I'm running the Glacier with a Donaldson P-551313 filter.

- Ed

 

[cerberusiam]

"baseline" on stock has no real relationship to "baseline" on a tune, it is just numbers. So much changes with a tune that everything needs readjusted and rethought.

As far as stock engine not hurting itself, not even close to true. A 325 engine has the potential to melt itself into a slag heap or grenade spectacularly, often without warning. The base gauges on a stock truck can hint at developing issues in the engine and drive train so there is some worth there.

Whether stock or tuned, how the truck is driven and maintained has a lot more to do with problems than anything.

 

[Northfork]

I have the Glacier Air horn mounted spin on filter kit with the Fleetguard 2 micron filter.












I am quite happy with it. Stone stock the truck will get the EGTS to the aforementioned 1400 when towing heavy at 7200 ft. if you don't pay attention to things and downshift. Look at the Turbo Resource mod for the stock turbo that is popular on here....this is the next move I will be making...