What Mods?

[ForumBlue]

I know I'm lazy, but I just want a straight answer.
What Mods have to be done to use Biodiesel? And what effects does it have on the trucks performance?
I started reading through the many links posted above but none of them start right out with the info I'm looking for.
Thanks.
Jamie

 

[Tx_Atty]

if you are planning on true bio, such as B20 or B50, you do not need to do anything to the truck in your sig. Bio has a detergent effect that will clean your tank, lines and injectors and possibly clog your filter for the first few tanks but there is no modification necessary. Have a few filters on hand and drive on. From higher lubricity it is rumored to make the truck run smoother and more quietly. I have yet to run any but plan to this spring.

 

[roosterdiesel]

I recommend a good pre-pump filter! My Dahl element is 12 bucks(ordered) as opposed to 18 bucks(ordered, +30 locally) for the stock Racor. The 2 micron Dahl I run will stop most of the crap from getting to my stock filter.

 

[CHPMustang]

Like Antonio said,gotta get the Dahl 100 to catch any impurities before they hit the pump and stock filter.

Otherwise you're good to go with a 7.3L

 

[sagebel]

I've been running my own self brew for about a year now. No noticeable loss in performance. 15.4 in the 1/4 mi with #2 and with 100% homebrew. 298.5hp on #2 and 297.8 hp on bio. OK so there is .7hp loss. I have a pre-pump filter and after the first and second 1500 miles of running bio I changed the stock filter. Now I change it when I change the oil (4000 mi). I wouldn't be concerned at all running commercially produced bio diesel. I am very picky when brewing my own.

Scott