Going Ahead with DPF.

I am going to put the dreaded DPF on my old 2000 Freightliner Classic. Its a Detroit 12.7. Has anyone done this and what was the outcome? I plan on putting it in place of one of my vertical stack mufflers. Any thoughts on this location.?? I also wonder if I can use water/methanol injection with a DPF?

 

I can run until 2021 and some can go to 2023. The word is CARB will allow extensions when they start to expire. There is no more grace period. They are serious about enforcing this now. My engine is Pre EGR and is extremely reliable. I don't want to get a truck that is in the shop half the time, so I am keeping mine. It is the lessor of 2 evils. I am curious if the slight increase in back pressure is noticeable.

 

My equipment is paid for, so I can justify the cost of the DPF. Around $15K. I live in Temecula and the best money I make is hauling out of this area. Coming back is a challenge. But I have figured out a way to get a decent rate returning home. So the DPF doesn't really cost anything, because the higher rates I get by running out from here will more than cover the cost.

 

You won't see them until its too late. It only takes once and you lose your truck to impound. The fines are very high. They like the Banning scale and of course the new one when it opens at the NV border. They also do spot set up checks. The odds may not be high of getting caught, but they will catch you if you run here enough. I go through Banning all the time so no more worrying for me once I put on the DPF.