6637 Air filter project

[Diesel_brad]

Do yourself a favor and DO NOT run the NAPA filter. If/when it gets wet it will crumble and crush its self. It is NOT designed to get wet, and at the edge of the hood, it will

Get the same basic filter made by donaldson. But the donaldson filter is designed to get wet. It is the filter that comes in the TYMAR kits for powerstrokes.

part #B085011

 

[82F100SWB]

The Napa 6637 I put on my PSD is a Donaldson, even has their sticker on it, just had Napa stickers on the box. YMMV though.

 

[Diesel_brad]

The Napa 6637 I put on my PSD is a Donaldson, even has their sticker on it, just had Napa stickers on the box. YMMV though.

Correct. Donaldson makes alot of filters for napa, so does wix. But the 6637 is not water resistant

 

[82F100SWB]

It's been on my truck over a year, it's seen more than a tow rigs share of mud, and around 25K miles, I haven't had any issues with it.

 

[dyoung14]

It's been on my truck over a year, it's seen more than a tow rigs share of mud, and around 25K miles, I haven't had any issues with it.

so far so good on mine too

 

[snaponprofile]

Any updates? Ever get the filter in?

 

[Dave7.3]

Sorry that I haven't updated this thread in about a month. I started a side-thread with details about a few things that have been slowing me down:
http://www.oilburners.net/forums/showthread.php?t=48312

Still pushing high EGTs and low boost. Gonna fix that before I move back to the filter project. My plan is to work on it this week during some downtime from our rainy weather. Finally got things out of the garage to get the truck in.

Also, thanks for the thoughts on the filters. I've spent some time reading up and I might have found the Tymar style filter... Will keep ya posted.

 

[ocnorb]

Correct. Donaldson makes alot of filters for napa, so does wix. But the 6637 is not water resistant

The Wix 42326 is the waterproof version that I believe is made by Donaldson. $$$$ Best price I could find was here: http://discountfleetsupply.com/wix42326.html

Even RockAuto wanted $75 for it!

BTW- What kind of change interval would you be looking at on an IDI with one of these monster filters?

 

[rhkcommander]

With a filter screen cover they last a long while. Think I'll upgrade to this water proof version with a screen myself

 

[Dave7.3]

With a filter screen cover they last a long while. Think I'll upgrade to this water proof version with a screen myself

After quite a bit of reading about the versions of this filter, I've come to discover they aren't actually "water proof" so much as more "water resistant".

Interesting read:
http://powerstrokenation.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1292884

Not sure I buy into the "Tymar" end of that thread, but to each his own. Still worth the read.

 

[Agnem]

Sorry that I haven't updated this thread in about a month. I started a side-thread with details about a few things that have been slowing me down:
http://www.oilburners.net/forums/showthread.php?t=48312

Still pushing high EGTs and low boost. Gonna fix that before I move back to the filter project. My plan is to work on it this week during some downtime from our rainy weather. Finally got things out of the garage to get the truck in.

Also, thanks for the thoughts on the filters. I've spent some time reading up and I might have found the Tymar style filter... Will keep ya posted.

Looks like your working up to a Moose Air install there. Pics and part numbers below.

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[alienturtle]

as to not start a new thread about air filters. does anyone make a pre skin "sock" for one of these big air filters.

 

[rhkcommander]

as to not start a new thread about air filters. does anyone make a pre skin "sock" for one of these big air filters.

Yes
http://truck-mods.com/filtercovers.html

 

[Dave7.3]

Looks like your working up to a Moose Air install there. Pics and part numbers below.

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Thanks Mel, nice install you have there! If I were a little more keen about K&N filters, I would probably duplicate your setup.

I almost want to look into flexible hoses for the joints. At the moment I am still finagling my way around my AC compressor. Almost think it would be easier with something flexible.

Yes
http://truck-mods.com/filtercovers.html

Those look pretty cool!

Sadly I remember a few cheap guys where I used to live that used some old women's pantyhose as a cover for their filters.
Hilarious! But seemingly effective..

 

[alienturtle]

Sadly I remember a few cheap guys where I used to live that used some old women's pantyhose as a cover for their filters.
Hilarious! But seemingly effective..

actually very effective..in the motorcycle industry i tell people to not set foot in sand with your bike without a least 2 coverings of pantyhose. works great