I know right? That's why I posted it. Plus the specs on the filters.

 

Yes, thank you for putting that up!

Did we ever get around to determining/test flow rates of the add-on 1 and 2 micron elements in some of the add on pumps and filters?

 

I have not....

Had a good regen today though it was 440 miles since last one. I decided to get on the expressway as I expected one since the truck was at 95%.





The iDash was at 75% because of the stop and go driving i was doing. I got on the expressway and had a 11% passive regen streak! She climbed back up to 68.5% and then went active as the truck read full. Climbed up to 69.6% and then dropped from there. It was a 20 mile regen. iDash read 0.0 and truck read 25%. I did regen in 5th as I have seen here because EGT4 gets up into the 1100s, stays there and even touches 1200s. Truck dropped to 20% then 15% as the DPF stayed in the 1100s even though it went off.

 

I had to drive the truck again. The truck gauge dropped to 10% soot load. That's the lowest I've ever seen.

 

I have to activite my DPF screen

 

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post15868051

 

Thanks Overkill

 

There's a lot of new users here so I was perusing SPE's website again. I thought I'd post a link up for their blog for anyone who's interested. Check it out:

https://www.spemotorsport.com/blogs/blog?page=1

 

Lot of info in these article. Take it or leave it...

https://official.bankspower.com/tech...-inline-tuner/

 

Okay, The flow rate of the AFE DFS780 pump is 187 gal per hour. But since I contacted them. they will be not available for at least another 10 weeks. Not enough demand. So I am going back to my original choice, the Air Dog 165 gal per hour at 10 PSI to feed the factory pump. The AFE was also rated at 8 to 10 PSI. The Air Dog is easier to install than the FASS unit as you have to drop the tank to modify the fuel pickup. Screw that...

I'm waiting for a friend of mine who is a distributor and see if he can find the discontinued model. #

A6SABF488

which is the 165 gph at 10 psi unit. I'll get a better price on it. But if not, they are available online. The model they have now available, model #A6SABF489, is a 165 gph at 55 PSI which replaces the factory pump. I don't want to replace it. The guy at AirDog said about 99 % of the sales they do are for the replacement pumps. I'm the exception and not the rule. Go figure...

Here's some info on WHY I want to do this.

https://airdogdiesel.com/history/

In 1990, Charles “Charlie” Ekstam began research to solve a problem that has plagued diesel engines since their inception: the introduction of air and vapor into fuel, most typically caused by fuel sloshing in the tank during normal vehicle operations. When air bubbles and vapor are present in the fuel, the injection is delayed until the air and vapor are compressed to the required pressure. The result is delayed injection timing, which causes increased fuel consumption, lower power output, increased exhaust emissions, and can also lead to premature failure of the fuel injectors.

By 1993, Charlie solved the problem of entrained air in fuel with the development of the world’s first fuel air separation system for diesel engines, trademarked as the Fuel Preporator®. From that invention, he and his wife, Dora Serrano, co-founded the business known today as PureFlow™ Technologies Inc., a woman-owned, minority-owned, company that now offers a full array of fuel air separation systems for most makes and models of commercial, industrial, and heavy duty diesel engines.

Today, PureFlow™ Technologies Inc. has a complete line of diesel fuel systems, manufactured in the United States, that are specifically engineered for most popular diesel engines. Our products are designed to reduce the infusion of air and vapor into the engine, increase performance by optimizing injection timing, improve fuel mileage, as well as protect the life and integrity of fuel injectors.

https://airdogdiesel.com/diesel-fuel-system-issues/



One of the major hindrances to consistent and fuel-efficient horsepower in your vehicle’s diesel fuel system is air and vapor in the fuel. Why is this? When air bubbles or vapor are present in your diesel fuel delivery system, fuel injection is delayed. This delay happens because the fuel cannot be injected until the air and vapor are compressed to the correct fuel injection pressure. This delayed injection will result in a delayed ignition, loss of power, and unburned fuel exiting the exhaust in the form of black soot and smoke.

How is this? Two words: tank slosh. Tank slosh is the natural movement of diesel fuel within a tank that happens when the vehicle is in motion. This motion stirs up the fuel into a bubbly froth, adding an excessive amount of vapor into the fuel. See the video below to see tank slosh in action.

Another major contributor to lost efficiency in the diesel fuel system is pump cavitation, largely caused by the negative pressure (vacuum) created by the engine transfer pump pulling fuel from the fuel tank. Drawing fuel under vacuum means the fuel pump is pulling at negative pressure, which causes the formation of vapor in fuel, and can starve the engine for fuel, especially during hard accelerations. When air or vapor is forced into the injectors, the lack of diesel fuel also means the lubrication needed to maintain healthy fuel injectors is missing. This results in metal on metal contact which shortens the functional life of your injectors. The AirDog® integrated fuel pump works as a lift pump, drawing fuel from the tank, relieving the burden of “draw” on the engine transfer pump, and feeding the engine pump with adequate positive pressure. The AirDog® prevents vapor from forming in the delivery system by feeding appropriate positive pressure to the engine’s system.

To eliminate and remedy these problems, AirDog® Heavy Duty Diesel Fuel Systems has created the first-ever, and still the best, diesel fuel system that removes air, vapor, and contaminants from the fuel before it gets to the injectors.

https://airdogdiesel.com/solution/

Diesel fuel entrains air, primarily introduced by fuel sloshing in fuel tanks, and also by vapor caused by negative pressure and/or restrictions in the fuel supply lines and filters between the fuel tank and fuel injection system. When this entrained air makes its way into the fuel injection system, the results are a loss of throttle response, reduction in power, reduced fuel economy, rough idle, increased noxious emissions, and increased wear on fuel injectors. The primary purpose of the AirDog® diesel fuel systems is to remove the entrained air from diesel fuel, before the air can enter the injection system, thereby restoring optimal diesel fuel system performance, sending a supply of pure fuel, with no air or other contaminants, to the engine under positive pressure.

The installation of the PureFlow™ systems results in smoother engine idle, improved throttle response and power throughout the engine RPM range, improved fuel economy, prolonged lifespan of fuel injectors, and reduced NOx emissions.

By simply optimizing the engine’s fuel system to perform as designed, AirDog® diesel fuel systems will reduce the costs of fuel system maintenance and repairs, as well as provide a fuel cost savings, for a wide range of diesel engine-powered vehicles: on-highway vehicles; product and personnel transports; off-highway vehicles, such as construction, mining, and excavation; large backup power generators; marine applications; and more.



Here's the new website:

https://pureflowairdog.com/p-35838-about.html

Tons of info here:

https://pureflowairdog.com/p-35840-a...-it-works.html

I'm just presenting this stuff as FYI... things to think about or to make guys who are interested in it aware of this knowledge. There's a lot of new guys here plus this is the way I've done it since coming here. I love looking into this stuff and like to pass it on to others if they'd like.

I'm looking into trying to extend the life of my fuel system as my truck is going out beyond the warranty period. So for whoever is interested, I hope you like it as much I do.

Edit:

Plus it adds 2 micron filtration to my fuel system. Nothing wrong with that IMO.

 

This thread is proving to be a treasure trove of knowledge.

 

Thanks bro...

 

Since I'm probably going with the Air Dog, I was looking for the Cat filter upgrade kit for the Air Dogs I've seen before and ran across this.

This might be a potential fix for you guys with CCV reroute kits. Check it out.

https://mddperformance.com/collectio...-universal-fit

Since I have no clue about the delete stuff, just passing this on.

 

I had an airdog on my 2010

it came with 2 micron filters and they sell optional 10 micron

the 2 micron was three season use and the 10 micron for the winter

 

I appreciate the heads up. The kit comes with the 2 micron fuel filter. I am going to buy a 10 micron filter to have it in case. I'm also going to buy the Air Dog low pressure light kit as the wires for it are already there in the harness. It's optional but I think it's a good idea.