Hey guys,
I just picked-up an '06, finally have a few days off and want to start with mild mods/preventative maintenance items. I was thinking of getting the "GDP" 2-micron filtration system along with the intake horn for ease of mounting. Is anyone local running this stuff, and with what results?? Seems to be a little restrictive for flow, seems like an "airdog"/raptor would be needed!? I basically want to protect the pump/injectors then gradually add some mild mods. It is a work truck so i need reliability.
Thanks
Cheers!

 

I am running GDP's intake horn, but I already had a 2 mic setup, or I would have used Richards.

There is nothing restrictive in the 2 mic filter setup, until its totally plugged... There is zero pressure drop across a Baldwin BF7633, or a Fleetguard FF5320, when new. I use a Baldwin BF1212 or a Fleetguard FS1212 as a fuel water separator in front of either 2 mic fuel filter.

I believe GDP's setup that you are looking at is a great idea, and Richard is very good to deal with, all of his products are "top notch".

 

I have gdp filter setup with cat 1r0750 filter no problems, fuel pressure is the same, must be working, I still have the stock horn

 

The trick to keeping the fuel as clean as possible at the injection pump. I like run two to three filters before the injection pump. I use a fass before my stock filter, on my 02. The filter stay pretty clean, but it still gets dirty it just takes longer. The micron rating, is a percentage of sized particles stopped for a sampling period. There still is particles passing by the filter. Two to three filters will almost guarantee that your not passing particles.

On my 10 truck, the filter gets dirty pretty quick. Too fast for me.

 

Dan do a airdog first with the good filters and then put the 2 micron in your stock canister

 

I've had the Glacier diesel intake horn & fuel filter kit for about 5 years & the Glacier intake plate for about 6 months.

The Glacier filter kit gets rid of all the banjo bolts & flows really well.
I monitor my fuel pressure at the input to the CP3 & the Fleetguard fuel filter made zero difference in fuel pressure.
Initially I had my stock lift pump with this setup & it was fine.

I still run my fuel thru the stock fuel cannister & filter. I change the stock fuel filter about once a year & the Glacier filter about once every 2 years.
My fuel pressure never gets low as time goes by. It's an easy install & the filter is easily accessable to change it out.
You do have to make sure that your engine APPS is mounted under the battery & not on the engine for the older trucks.

http://www.glacierdieselpower.com/pr...id=MK20306-BLK

The 2 small Spokane Washington diesel shops are great to deal with & I recommend them both. (Glacier & DPP.)

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I've had this kit for over a year and I think its a very worthwhile investment. No apparent restriction, I have about 17 psi pressure at the CP3 at idle. You dont need the GDP horn necessarily, mine attached very readily to the BD intake horn, just had to drill and tap one or two holes, cant remember anymore, lol. It may not be perfectly vertical but that doesnt matter too much.

Stephen at KhaosKustoms made a bracket and relocated the 2 um fuel filter and the amsoil auxiliary oil filter to a spot between the bumper and front wheelweel on the driver side. Easy access to both filters and tucked out of the way. Love it!

 

thanks for all the input and photos guys, i like seeing different set-ups. Just going to weight the pros and cons of an airdog/gdp route, again with filtration being my first concern to save the pump and injectors.

 

To my knowledge there are no 2 mic absolute filters that fit in the OEM filter canister. Best you can get is the Baldwin P7977 which is a 5 micron filter.

 

Im pretty sure that Greggs distributing (which I know you guys dont have down there ) have them, but I just dont know what brand they have

 

If you go with the GDP 2-mic. setup,I'd recommend GDP's optional cylinder head mount. It's a very stout piece and mounts the filter canister more forward.

 

cool! just noticed that option, seems to have better filter access.

 

Here's the new worktruck, kinda nice having a comfy/quiet ride!

 

Look at those mothering hips!! LOL

 

LOL...yup, they're really noticable on those 5500&8000 series Hitachis...haha...
On a side note, i got the side toolboxes on the truck today--finally!

PS: is there anything comparable to the BHAF for a common rail other than the $600. overpriced tin/plastic cold air intakes???