I am in Iraq and just bought an 01w/duramax. I am researching the LB7 to the fullest extent. I plan on keeping my truck for a long time and am just wondering if the nictane filter is the way to go.

It is my understanding that it is ONE way to go of several (for fuel filtering).
It is also my understanding that it is definitely one of the best fuel filtering solutions.

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I have the Kennedy Mega filter and it works well for me. Its a good solution.
My nephew was looking to set his D-max up and we decided to go with the Nicktane filter.

Where do you live? Cold weather could gel the fuel in the Nicktane try PMing some one that has one up north. I will most likely be going with a Nicktane.

I'm going to say it is. Cat filters are easily obtainable anywhere in north America. They are 2 micron rated, and are In my opinion the highest quality filters out there.

Where do you live? Cold weather could gel the fuel in the Nicktane try PMing some one that has one up north. I will most likely be going with a Nicktane.

I did not gel on my 2002 for the past two winters with temps below freezing and in low teens for a few days at a time.........

The Fuel is heated on these trucks due to the pressurization of it.........once it runs for a while if you were to monitor fuel temp you would see that even in the winter it runs above freezing.

If you buy one it will work just fine..........if you are really worried run some additives...........I run FPPF Total Power and FPPF 8+ Cetane year round for good measure.

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I changed my cat filter (Nicktane) at one year, 15,000 miles. Cut It open and it was only about 1/2 used up. I'm a fan. Laurie.

Nick's filter kits are very high quality. I don't live in a cold climate, but I have run around in sub-freezing temperatures many times with no problems.

TC

.....As per my sig I use a RACOR setup pre-OEM installed under the hood where a second alternator would go beside the a/c pump. It seems to work for me and was a fairly simple installation. Good luck.............SWH...

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For info to Nicktane filter kit users, Baldwin makes a replacement for the Cat filter used in Nicks kit.

Any good quaility filtration system - Kennedy, Racor, Nicktane, or a bastardized version of them is a good idea. Pre or Post OEM. Sooner is better than later. Just be certain that you used a filter that is in the 2um range and you will give your truck the best of all possible fuel to the injectors. Does this mean your injectors wont fail - no. But it will minimize the impact from dirty fuel on the injectors and delivery system.

It is my understanding that it is ONE way to go of several (for fuel filtering).
It is also my understanding that it is definitely one of the best fuel filtering solutions.

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I have the Kennedy Mega filter and it works well for me. Its a good solution.
My nephew was looking to set his D-max up and we decided to go with the Nicktane filter.

I've been told that adding another fuel filter may extend my trucks life. Where can you get information on the available options and are they something I can have a repair shop install for me?
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I've been told that adding another fuel filter may extend my trucks life. Where can you get information on the available options and are they something I can have a repair shop install for me?
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Try the search button for now on, but I'll give you a hand this being you first post and all welcome to DP.
http://nicktane.com/
http://www.kennedydiesel.com/
And there is a vendor that sell Racor, but I can’t remember who it is.

I have one of Greg's Racor pre-OEM filter systems, and really like it. Installation was a piece of cake. I also run the optional heater for our MN winters. I maybe would not need the heater, but for me its peace of mind. Fuel problems at -20 F are no fun.

I to have one of Greg's Racor systems, and other then having trouble getting to the hoses to cut, it is a very easy install.

Try the search button for now on, but I'll give you a hand this being you first post and all welcome to DP.
http://nicktane.com/
http://www.kennedydiesel.com/
And there is a vendor that sell Racor, but I can’t remember who it is.

Thanks for giving the new girl on the block a break.. I did a search and found a lot of good info...
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Where do you live? Cold weather could gel the fuel in the Nicktane try PMing some one that has one up north. I will most likely be going with a Nicktane.
I am in Vermont and see subzero temperatures on a regular basis in winter. Winter diesel here is 'winterized" (blended with No 1 kerosene) to reduce the gell temperature.

Also, do not confuse temperature with wind chill. While wind chill will reduce the temperature more quickly, it cannot make the fuel filter any colder than the ambient temperature.

I don't think that the Nicktane filter has any meaningful effect on whether the fuel will gell or not at any given temperature. The one time last winter when I did suffer some gelling, it was because I had filled the tank in Delaware and neglected to get some local fuel on returning home to Vermont. The Delaware fuel did not like -10F temperature. Adding some Rescue 911 and temperatures rising to zero resolved the problem.

There have been favorable reports for the Nicktane, Kennedy and other aux fuel filter systems. I went with Nicktane from day one when I purchased my truck and it's a great system. Easy access, and you can get the CAT filters very easily, and they're not that expensive. Also went with Amsoil oil bypass system for extended oil life, and synthetics everywhere. This is a long term investment for me. Line-X in the truck bed is also a good idea (had this done 1 hour after driving the truck off the lot). --Paul.

I plan on moving to Boulder Colorado. I don't know what/if they add anything to their fuel. I like the idea of the 2micron filter and I think I will go w/ the nictane. As soon as I get back from this hell-hole I will make my purchase.
I have the factory bedliner but thanks for the advise Paul. When I had my 91' toyota (8" lift, 33's, 5.29gears w/ det. locker) That was my first investment. Hell if anyone else has any good ideas be sure and post.

I use the Nicktane as well, In the winter I just put the powerservice diesel fuel supplement in my tank. it gives +4 cetane and I havent had any problems with my fuel even in -15 temps.