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Here is a rundown on some of the popular filter ratings... The smaller the rating the better. OEM 35um absWix 57620XE 35um at 95%Wix 57620 30um at 95%Wix 51607 27um at 95%Baldwin BT7349 30um absoluteFleetguard Stratapore 25um absoluteAmsoil/Donaldson 15um absolutePurolator PureOne 15um absoluteI use the Donadlson filter with an Amsoil Bypass.

I prefer the bypass filters to be out of the engine bay, you get a little more oil cooler effect from it. But I am not sure about the size and mounting requirements of the Frantz.

I want to add that shortly after I started using 2-stroke my exhaust brake wouldn't fully close at higher rpms, I had to depress the clutch to get it to close and get full back pressure. I quit using 2 stroke and it instantly got better, not 100% I think I need to pull it apart and clean it. I only ran 2 stroke for a few thousand miles at a lean 448:1. My soot in my tailpipe was also stickier while using 2 stroke. Lots of benefits from 2 stroke, but there can be negative side effects. Idle operations can cause incomplete combustion, which can lead to deposits.

I don't. The Fleetguard and Donaldson are both 10um absolute.

I understand why your saying what your saying. I just can't find anything other than that chart to back it up.

Your posts are the only ones I can find that say the cetane decreases power output. I have spent lots of time looking today, and your posts are all I find that show a direct relationship between Cetane and BTU's. If more Cetane means less BTU's why does "Premium Diesel" run a much higher Cetane rating?The reason Cummins wants more Cetane with #1 is that in the winter the air is colder, and it needs to ignite quicker.

I'm here in the great state!

Increasing the cetane is actually a good thing, higher cetane means that the fuel ignites sooner, so you get a longer burn which produces more power off the same amount of fuel, just like a timing advance. I haven't seen anywhere that states you will get less power with a Cetane boost, all say the opposite, unless you get above the cetane number required by the mfgr. If 2-stroke drops the cetane number then you actually get less power out of it, since the fuel ignites slower.

Looks good..So what kind of boost to you sustain if you hold WOT with the WG open?

What filter do you use? But I don't think so.

Have a great trip, its an awesome drive.

Are you running the older 33585 or the newer 33585XE?If your running the XE its 8um absolute, so not bad... Consider the Baldwin PF7977 for 5um filtration.

Some of this will be a repeat.Axles: AAM (9.25" FR, 10.5" Rear (03-04 some SO's), 11.5" all HO's, and all 04.5+) 3.73, 4.10, 3.42 08+Man Trans: NV4500 03-04, NV5600 03-05; G56 AD 05.5+, G56 AE 07.5+ (RARE in late 07's)Auto: Early SO's may have 47RE; rest run 48RE (OEM Exhaust Brake capable in 06); 68RFE 07.5+Xfer Case: NV271 Manual Shift, NV273 Elec ShiftTurbos: HE341 03-04; HE351CW 04.5-07; HE351VE (VNT) 07.5-currHead: 03-04 increased flow from 2nd gen; 04.5-05 better flow and better valve seats; 06+ changes to casting for swirl action of air, and IIRC minor valve seat changes.Injection; CP3 HPCR, up to 23,207 psi for 5.9, and 26,107 psi for 6.7.Lift Pump: Engine mounted crap till 05, then a quite reliable in-tank that still being used.Cab's: Quad Cab is streached to be a 3/4 Crew; Mega Cab is introdued in 06 (QCLB frame with a short box)Frame: Hydroformed (not sure if 2nd gen were)Brakes: 4 Wheel discs, large enough 17's must be used. Suspension: From what I can tell all CTD's have the same front spring rates, and they all have the same FAWR; Rear 2500 and 3500 SRW use the same base 4/1 leaf pack rated at 2600 lbs per pack. 3500 DRW has a 3/1 leaf setup rated at 2800 lbs per pack. Both SRW and DRW 3500's have a 2pack overload setup rated at 1400 lbs. FAWR: ALL 5200lbsRAWR: 2500 6000lbs3500 SRW 6200lbs3500 DRW 9350lbsEngine: 03-04 had 3 options Cali SO 235/460 (Auto or 5 speed)SO 250/460 (Auto or 5 speed)HO 305/555 (Auto or 6 speed)04.5HO 325/60005-07HO 325/61007.5-currHO MTX 350/610HO ATX 350/650Exhaust:03-04 were 3.5" DP, 4" MBE04.5-curr full 4"03-04 only Cali had Cat04.5-07 all have Cat07.5-curr use Cat and DPFEmissions:03-04 used the cam profile (in-cylinder style EGR, keeps some exhaust in the cylinder)04.5-07 used the same cam, plus a 3rd injection event, a different piston design, and a Cat to meet emissions.07.5+ uses an external EGR, DPF, Cat, 4 injection events, and lots of fuel to meet emissions.

Well crap, your doing everything right. What filter are you using in the OE housing?

I think the new FASS Platinum is great for folks that want a reliable pump, a little more flow and better filtration. The single filter on the Platinum offers better filtration than both filters on the AD and FASS combined, and its cheaper.. about the price of a Raptor or HPFP.I haven't heard much about the DDRP, but would suspect its decent on a bone stock truck...

Performance Planning Card cards? Yeah, the one a year long hand sucks! Thank god for the PPC program! I had to do one a day at the MTP course this spring, by hand.. I honestly think that was the most annoying part of the course..

Those were my initial thoughts as well.. What are you running for a lift pump?

Thats some cool info, but I wonder how much modern emissions effects that?

Take what you want, and disregard the rest. I built that years ago when I was doing a lot of rock crawling, so 4LO was more important. Not so much now, but I left it. If I go to change a tire size i'll put the current tires on one side, and the proposed on the other, so I can see the effects it will have.

Glad to hear its moving under its own power again.

Here is another one you can add to if you would like. [ATTACH]1417[/ATTACH] Cummins Tranny.xls

My truck isn't a work truck, I just keep silly logs :-) I agree 1000%, modern ATF is designed specifically NOT to burn, and has a combustion temp 3-4x higher than diesel. So at low combustion temps (ie. idle, low cruise) the ATF combustion is incomplete which can lead to deposits and nasty crap on your injectors. If your looking for more lube for your truck, not sure what year?, then look at 2-stroke for the 24V, and one of the popular diesel additives for HPCR's.

Not that I have a need for one, but thats too bad, they look like a nice work rig.

It will be quite a while before its bolted up, but I will get some good pics when it gets here. I haven't played with one yet either..And for you guys with older trucks, Fleece has controllers for the 98.5-07 trucks right now, and will have the 12V model soon (TPS and MAP will need to be installed on the truck)

Mine are the alum, so no fake chrome surface. I didn't, the guys I know that have done it to their wheels haven't done it either with good results. I figure if it doesn't work out I'll take a 3M pad to em and repaint.