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Dan, I would disagree. Your lift pump is at the bare min. allowable pressure at idle. The owner's manual calls out 10 psi but in my opinion, anything at anytime less than 12 psi and damage to the VP-44 is possible. In my opinion, you need to replace that lift pump ASAP. You should also replace the fuel filter as the large pressure drop differential indicates a potentially restricted fuel filter. Most of the OEM replacement pumps are the Airtex E7153 that you can purchase as most autoparts stores. They run anywhere from $140 to $170 and do an adequate job for stock engines. The Airtex pump on my wife's truck still makes about 18-19 psi static and will pull down to about 14-15 psi on a hard pull with a clean fuel filter. The nice thing about these Airtex pumps is that they are drop in and fit in the same place on the engine the OEM Carter pump did. You can later move it to the frame below the fuel tank when and if you decide to install a big line kit. The Airtex is plug and play. Mounted in the stock OEM location the Airtex pump looses about 2 - 3 psi as opposed to the frame below the tank location. Another nice thing about the Airtex pump is that if there is a problem with it during the warranty period, you can just return it and get another one at the local auto parts store. My experience has been that they are very reliable and run much quieter than the junk Carter pumps. Advanced Auto has them for $161.99 http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_Electric-Inline-Fuel-Pump-Airtex_18770617-P_52_R%7CGRPFUE2AMS_1146135335___ A bit of a warning.....DO NOT install or even attempt to test fit the 90 degree dorman fitting on the Airtex pump UNLESS you are going to install it in the stock OEM location with the stock OEM Dorman fitting. Once you install it (you can hear a little click when sliding it on) it IS ON. There is no way to remove it without a special tool to release the spring clamp inside. Ask me how I know this. :bang: Yes, the Air Dog and FASS are far superior pumps and the best option. In my opinion, if you are going to install the Raptor, you may as well install the Air Dog of FASS. If you are gonna stay stock.......get the Airtex.

Its your money. Spend it how ya like. That is what makes this country a great place to live. You will find that the greatest increase in efficiency and fuel economy with these trucks is hidden in the right foot.

Unless you just want a BHAF under the hood or plan to add mods later on, the BHAF on a stock configuration truck is wasted money. The ECM is going to limit fuel at approx. 20 psi boost which is well within the capacity of the OEM air box and filter. The BHAF does look and sound pretty cool especially if the silencer ring is removed. Some like the noise, some don't. I left my ring in.

The OEM paper filters work great as long as they meet your need. In my case, I went to the BHAF out of necessity. The OEM filter and box just could not handle enough air with the Mach 1.6 injectors and Edge EZ combo. Just not enough surface area or box opening to flow enough air. They work great on the wife's truck.

Eric at Vulcan has the best price on BHAF's that I have found at $39.99: http://www.vulcanperformance.com/Big-Honkin-Air-Filter-BHAF-p/bhaf.htm

If you are using stock OEM filters you can get the Baldwin PA4162 for $11.38 each if you buy them by the case of 6. http://www.bfwebexpress.com/catalog.asp

Here is where I got mine: http://www.vulcanperformance.com/Outerwears-Prefilter-for-the-Big-Honkin-Air-Filte-p/1085.htm

The Outerware prefilter protective filter cover really make these filters last a lot longer due to how they catch a lot of material that would otherwise become embedded in the paper filter. When the engine gets shut off, the material just falls away from the prefilter cover. They are kinda like a hair net but much more finer in mesh.

I had a 110 gallon Dee Zee aluminum tank in my truck until one of the welds cracked while the tank was FULL and I was driving down the road. It was NO FUN jumping through my *** trying to stop the leaking fuel and find a container to transfer the 110 gallons of fuel into. Fortunately I had an 80 gallon fuel spill barrel. Aluminum is OK for some things but NOT for a truck bed transfer tank. The fuel and vapors in the tank continuously expand and contract with temperature changes and this causes the tank walls to flex which can be noted by a popping sound when a tank wall gets pushed outward or gets sucked inward from vaccum. With repeated contraction and expansion, the aluminum becomes embrittled and it is not a matter of if but when a weld will crack. At least in my opinion. Yes, the aluminum looks cool and reflects the sun's heat. Get the steel tank and avoid the eventual crack that will happen with aluminum. Unless the fuel tank is a welded perfect circle body with spun aluminum ends welded on like on the over the road truck tanks, aluminum is not a good choice for a fuel transfer tank that you intend to leave full for extended periods in the bed of your pickup. Just my worth from a bad experience. Also be aware the in many states if you carry more than (I believe) 99 gallon capacity tank in your truck you are required to get a DOT registration # for it. If you have the misfortune of crossing paths with a revenue parasite, truck hating cop, it could lead to a big fine.

Can you post a Mopar parts # for that thermostat?

Thanks Mike. Glad to help contribute to the the group and forum's info. and knowledge.

According to the ATF products listed by Wally World, they do not sell a Super Tech ATF4 transmission oil but they do sell an ATF4 Chrysler acquired oil. http://msds.walmartstores.com/cache/287652.pdf This info. may be out of date or Wally World is repackaging this oil in their Super Tech containers through Warren Distribution who does blend and repackage oil for Walmart. ATF4 is particular to Chrysler transmissions. Here is some poop I came across on ATF4: http://www.allpar.com/mopar/transmissions/fluids.html Bottom line.....if Walmart has their Super Tech ATF4 on the shelf, use it. Chysler doesn't make oil and either does Wally World. It is someone elses oil repackaged.

So far, the best deals I have seen on synthetic diesel rated motor oil is when Wally World has the Shell 5W-40 synthetic on sale. Some other places you might check for a better price but this may mean buying a 55 gallon drum of oil are your local tractor dealer and petroleum distributor. John Deere sells a 0W-40 Plus 50 that is made for them by Chevron in this area of the US. http://www.deere.com/en_US/parts/partsinfo/oils_and_lubricants/oil_0w40.html Here is a listing of the various oils Deere sells: https://jdparts.deere.com/partsmkt/document/english/pmac/36007_fb_LubricantChart_US.htm You will have to check with a Deere dealer to get a price on the 0W-40 Plus 50. Here is the sales BS on the "Church of John Deere Oil" brochure: https://jdparts.deere.com/partsmkt/document/english/featbene/DKD1801OilGuide.pdf It is good oil but unless you can buy in bulk or the parts manager is your Dad, the price is just not justifiable.

I am not sure which particular oil you are looking at but it sounds like regular gas engine oil. Checking the label will tell you if it is rated for compression engines. In this case, Wally World full synthetic oils are made by Shell/Pennzoil/Quaker State. http://msds.walmartstores.com/cache/347432.pdf Not sure why you want a 30 weight oil unless you are in an extreme cold climate. Walmart does sell a Super Tech SAE 30 Universal Heavy Duty Diesel Oil but I think it would not offer much if any benefit over a multi-viscosity 5W-40 synthetic. http://msds.walmartstores.com/cache/339501.pdf

Mike and for anyone else with batteries getting tired problems: I bought a CTEK US7000 12 volt Lead-Acid Battery Charger which also conditions the battery after it charges it up. http://www.ctek.com/EN-GB/MULTI-XS-7000.aspx?p=features http://www.ctek.com/EN-GB/MULTI-XS-7000.aspx?p=characteristics I put this on my OEM original truck batteries and it took the charge about 4 days to get through an entire full charge/reconditon cylce but it made a very noticable improvement in the battery starting power and I noticed the charge voltage on the electric system is a bit higher than before. I use this charger for my fence charger batteries as well as my truck and tractor batteries. Does a great job. It cost about $114. The prices seem to have come down a little on them since I bought mine. They run about $110 now.

Come to think of it, if your fuel basket is really hosed up, you may want to just replace it with one of these instead since you already have the Air Dog installed. Kinda pricey though. http://www.vulcanperformance.com/DrawStraw-V-HiFlow-p/jlfmds.htm One of these draw straw versions may be another option as well: http://www.vulcanperformance.com/category-s/220.htm

Not sure exactly how much clearance you have between the tank top and the truck bed. The basket is about the same height as the tank, if you can open the tank up and lift the basket up out of the tank with out dropping the tank, go for it. I don't think this is going to be possible but your case may be different. In the event the tank is full of crud and pieces of junk like mine was, it is nice to have the tank removed with the basket out so you can turn it upside down and clean out the crap with compressed air and spray cleaners. The polyester fabric on the fuel basket can be difficult to clean up if it gets contaminated with goey gelatinous crud. In my case we had to cut the polyester fabric out of the fuel basket to accomdate a 1/2 inch tank draw straw kit.

This may possibly be another option. When I installed the Air Dog, almost immeadiately the fuel pressure would periodically go upto 24 psi but would gradually decrease down to around 20 psi with extended running of the truck. I called Pure Flow and talked to them and one of the techs suggested that that fuel return valve in the VP-44 was sticking shut and causing the increased pressure. He told me that this happens sometimes and usually the return valve will let loose and open up, thus reducing the pressure back to the factor set pressure of approx. 18 psi. We were all set to make a pressure out put adjustment on the Air Dog when the pressure dropped to the 18 psi range by itself. Apparently the return valve was stuck shut from so many years of never being used with the weak Carter lift pump but the Air Dog dislodged it. In your case, it could be that return valve us stuck open. This is not a very likely possibility. I would check that other options first. Have you called Pure Flow and talked to them about this issue?

Super Tech Outboard 2 cylce with TC3 oil is made by Pennzoil/Quacker State who in turn is owned by Shell: http://msds.walmartstores.com/cache/339375.pdf Warren is a distribution & packagingcompany for Wally World.

That gauge is not going to work. This is the gauge you want: http://www.vulcanperformance.com/Fuel-Pressure-Tester-with-Schrader-Connection-p/fpt.htm Probably costs a little more but worth every penny, plus it is handy for future troubleshooting and use.

Not exactly. Rotella has a very distictive additive package that you can verify by the lovely smell after an oil change. http://www.shellusserver.com/products/pdf/RotellaTCI-4CI-4.pdf My speculative guess would be that the Wally World oil is pretty close if not the same thing as Pennzoil 15W-40: http://pennzoil.com/documents/LongLife%20heavy%20duty%20multi%20and%20single%20grade.pdf Or http://pennzoil.com/documents/4.3.1+Long-Life+Gold+Heavy+Duty+Engine+Oil.pdf I have used both and I think both are good oils. I buy what is on sale. The impact on my wallet is the determining factor for me. :thumbsup:

The super trick setup is the Jeep LibertyFuel Module w/ Draw Straw V http://www.vulcanperformance.com/DrawStraw-V-HiFlow-p/jlfmds.htm Figures that Eric comes out with all of this cool stuff after I already have the earlier version installed.

I read the entire post. How is "my" information incomplete. I posted the MSDS that provides the factual proof of who manufactures the Super Tech oil we are using in our trucks. How is that incomplete? You difference of opinion is with the MSDS not me. You know what they say about opinions...... :thumbsup: There are a few other 15W-40 Super Tech oils Walmart carries but they are made by SOPUS (read Shell Oil) too: http://msds.walmartstores.com/cache/344055.pdf Warren Distributors is NOT an oil refining company. They package, blend, and distribute other manufacturers oil products as well as other products. You can check the products they sell: http://www.wd-wpp.com/msds.php For the most part, the oil companies play a big scam game on packing and selling of motor oil. Even John Deere does the same thing. Chevron makes John Deere 15W-40 Plus 50 for John Deere. It is good oil, I bought a 55 gallon drum of it a few years ago when it was $2.38 a quart but it is pretty much the same thing as Delo. There is a very limited number of actual oil refiners. There are some differences in the additive package that goes into each various oil. Nothing magic about it.

To my knowledge Walmart does not sell a Super Tech 5W-40 but they do sell a 15W-40. This is the product most of use buy and use in the gallon jug: http://msds.walmartstores.com/cache/339543.pdf It is made by Shell for Walmart.

Should have been more detailed. The Super Tech oils we use in our trucks is made by Shell for Walmart. To be absolutely certain, you must verify by checking each individual MSDS for each particular product.