Fuel filter
11-16-2009, 02:31 PM
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As long as both trucks are 5.9's and not 6.7's, than yes, they'll fit. But I wouldn't use a Mopar filter though, they only filter to 10 microns absolute. 10 microns is far from the proper filtration rating that a common rail injection system needs. 2 microns is the best, but 5 is a whole lot better than 10. If you want a better filter, go buy a Baldwin PF7977. They filter to 5 microns absolute, and they'll fit in the stock filter housing.
11-16-2009, 04:20 PM
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As long as both trucks are 5.9's and not 6.7's, than yes, they'll fit. But I wouldn't use a Mopar filter though, they only filter to 10 microns absolute. 10 microns is far from the proper filtration rating that a common rail injection system needs. 2 microns is the best, but 5 is a whole lot better than 10. If you want a better filter, go buy a Baldwin PF7977. They filter to 5 microns absolute, and they'll fit in the stock filter housing.
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I buy them from here: http://www.craigsparts.net/craigspar...l_Filters.html His price is the cheapest I have found, but shipping is around $8. Compared to Associated diesel who charges $13.xx for the filter and $6.00 for shipping, it's right in the ball park. I'll usually buy two at a time since I change them every 7500 miles.
11-17-2009, 10:49 AM
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11-17-2009, 11:31 AM
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As long as both trucks are 5.9's and not 6.7's, than yes, they'll fit. But I wouldn't use a Mopar filter though, they only filter to 10 microns absolute. 10 microns is far from the proper filtration rating that a common rail injection system needs. 2 microns is the best, but 5 is a whole lot better than 10. If you want a better filter, go buy a Baldwin PF7977. They filter to 5 microns absolute, and they'll fit in the stock filter housing.
The Baldwin is the best thou.
I received it thru several emails with Baldwin. Its 5um absolute.
11-17-2009, 11:38 AM
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Is there a performance difference between a 10 micron fuel filter and a 5 micron filter? Seems like they would be restricted or need to be changed more often. I dont know so i thought Id ask.
11-17-2009, 11:53 AM
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You may not find this information on their website. I made contact (by phone) with Baldwins' technical service department with questions in regards to their fuel and oil filtration products a few months back. The representative mentioned this fuel filter is rated at 2 mic (nominal) and 5 micron (absolute) at 98 percent efficiency.
The subject of fuel filtration has been researched extensively by forum member AH64ID, as a search on the subject will clearly demonstate his findings.
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11-17-2009, 12:11 PM
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I currently have 29K miles on the filters in my truck. That is with only about a .5psi change from new at WOT. That a 20um, 5um, and 2um absolute filter setup... So no you won't have an issue running 5um. In fact the current OE filter is 7um and they are developing a 5um filter. With a rail that runs at 23K psi it is imperative to have clean fuel.
