Can someone tell me the differences in the fuel filter kits?
The Racor, Mega, and Nicktane, others??


Are they all pretty much the same except for filter used and mounting location?


What is WIF?


Thanks!

WIF is Water in Fuel. I'll comment on that. As for the filters, someone else can explain. All I am currently running is the single OEM. I keep reading and thinking I should do more, but want it to be with GM's blessing so as to not get in a spat over warranty issues.

Well,


I'm sure you did a search on Fuel Filters and got pounded with info.


I'll boil it down to a small paragraph.


There are 4 big filter kits out there and hundreds of DIY designs.


The Big 4 are Nick's CAT setup - Nice big CAT filter goes between the frame and the side of the bed. Good filter.


Then there is John Kennedy's Mega Filter - uses a monster Baldwin filter. Also a premo filter. His goes in the engine compartment - some mod required.


Next is the Racor kits sold by Greg Landuyt at his Lubespecialist web store. - Uses Aftermarket Racor parts and mounts inside the frame. - I have one, easy kit to install. - Bigger than OEM, not as big as CAT or the Mega.


Finally there is the Stanadyne kit which I don't know who sells of the top of my head. Haven't heard anything bad or good about it. Just different. - Usually mounted inside the frame.


And also, lest I forget, there is about 50 variations on each theme above that folks have made their own, changed locations, filter media, etc. you get the point.


If you're looking for someone to tell you what is the best, good luck. They all perform very well.


If I could have found someone that sold a kit with a primer pump, CAT head, Long CAT filter, with the Racor heater option, brackets, hardware, wiring harness, all in one nice easy to put on kit, I would have bought it from them in a heatbeat.


It doesn't exist and I went with what I felt met my needs the best.


Remember, we're talking about Monster fuel filters that are normally ran on larger engines. And all of these are 2 micron units that have many real world testing hours from many people.


That's my $0.02http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Approve.gif

I agree with DavesDmax adding another filter can only help. I am going with the Nicktane setup. We don't get the cold weather on the coast, so going with Racor for the heater wasn't an issue.

Dave,


Thanks a ton for that reply. It was what I was looking for :)





Thanks again!

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how about a good selection for Minnesota?? it gets cooooooold here and I want to get a good setup for my rig which I pick up this week.


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I too pondered secondary filtration. I have to believe that it can't hurt. I know of at least 18 friends and co-workers with Duramax trucks ranging from 2001 on up, and not one has yet to suffer from injector problems. That's where I get hung up. Sure it's cheap protection but only if you plan on owning the truck past warranty. I tend to keep a truck for only a couple years so I would always be on warranty. At this point I lean towards saving the cash. 100,000 miles is way past my ownership.

The winter temperatures can get as cold as 0 degrees F where I live. At what outside temperature do we really need to use a fuel heater?

Kennedy,


Is that a French tickler?

C'mon PC. Just let it go. You'r borring me!

Size does not make it filter any better. It will last long though.





Greg

Greg,


Pictures here are real deceiving. I expected the R660 unit to be smaller than what it was when I saw it in real life. It's a good sized filter.


I can't believe that I thought I would need the 690.


You're correct, quality is better than quanitity. However, in your's and the other 2 gentlemen, these are all Major League filters for the Durmax.


These filters would all be more than adequate for the OTR guys.


What newbies have to remember that when shopping for a filter, think about all the specs. you want the filter to do then, pick the best package that meets your needs.


Don't look at this as a Ford, Chevy, Dodge, but rather than a large selection of hammers that each have their own unique skills and capabilities.

Your skill level or installation preferences are important as well.

If the filter, baldwin or otherwise, did not have holes in it, how would the fuel get through?

I cut open a baldwin and held it up to the sun. You can see pin holes of light through it. I spoke to baldwin president and he got really angry denying all claims of light holes. http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Big Smile.gif


ROTFLMAO


http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Clap.gif good one!

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I cut open a baldwin and held it up to the sun. You can see pin holes of light through it. I spoke to baldwin president and he got really angry denying all claims of light holes. http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Big Smile.gif http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Big Smile.gif.

I KNOW who I pitty-----http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Ermm.gif----Later---Phil

I have always said which ever filter kit you choose you will get good filteration. Its just a make of what you want.





Greg

The winter temperatures can get as cold as 0 degrees F where I live. At what outside temperature do we really need to use a fuel heater?





No problems in WI weather...