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    Does anyone use biodiesel in their Diesel PU? Or how about " Diesel Secret Energy" additve for veggie oil? I'm seriously thinking of producing my own fuel..............gofaspilot
    97 K2500 Ext.cab SB,5spd W/4.10 ,166000 miles, 4 inch exhaust, intake mods.

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    I have been running about 20% bio on average. I get it 3 miles down the road for $3.25. I have run up to about 80% last summer (when bio was cheaper then #2 for a while). I have had no problems and have not noticed any real changes in performance negative or positive.

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    Quote Originally Posted by gofastpilot
    Does anyone use biodiesel in their Diesel PU? Or how about " Diesel Secret Energy" additve for veggie oil? I'm seriously thinking of producing my own fuel..............gofaspilot
    Do you know what goes into making this DSE work?
    Biodiesel is our furture
    95C3500.Ext.Cab 97 Cooling mods. DSG Gear-1.95 TDCO. Bilstein Shocks. Firestone Air Bags. FSD Cooler. Banks EX System. Egt,Boost & IAT Gauges. JK High Flow/pop Injectors. Turbo-Master. Max-E 2.0. Water/Alky Injection. Amsoil Dual Bypass. Baldwin filter. aFe Air filter, Air box & Turbo Mods. Power Service Product. Large Duels 235/85-16. Tool Box\'s & truck, 8200 lbs.

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    I'm very close to getting my biodiesel processor up and running. There are many who are running the stuff in their GM's. Here's some links to learn more:
    http://www.biodieselcommunity.org/appleseedprocessor/
    http://biodiesel.infopop.cc/6/ubb.x?a=cfrm&s=447609751

    Concerning the "secret", buyer beware: http://biodiesel.infopop.cc/groupee/...4511077101/p/1
    Mark Chapman DP member #653;
    1983 K2500 6.2 Suburban, 4" lift, 35" tires, ATS turbo, Banks exhaust/intake, pyrometer, tachometer;
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    I run 100% homebrew. Its soooo nice passing the diesel stations. Kinda wierd how its been so long since I have used good ole dino....I kinda miss it, but $80 per week was crazy.

    I run a semi unique bio making process. I took extra steps and measures to make it user friendly and as automated as possible. Time is money for me and I dont want to be spending time makin diesel. I am using the "appleseed" type processor with a few of my own improvements.

    We have a family coop because most of my family drives diesels. I make approx. 300 gal. per month ( could do more, but currently limited by WVO supply). And everyone contributes in one way or another. My wife can go out and do a titration, open a few valves, and set a timer and walk away.....20 min. tops. Then, 24 hours later, open a valve, drain the crap, and transfer the bio in a wash tank and set another timer and walk away. Plus, while one batch is washing, another batch is processing. Soon as I get time, I will take pictures if anyone is interested.

    BTW, I highly recommend buying the book "Biodesel Homebrew Guide" by Maria Alavert. http://www.localb100.com/book.html

    But dont let it scare you...she gets real "overwhelming" but in reality, its a quite simple process.
    My truck runs well on the stuff and we currently use Bio in D-max's, Cummins ISB and cat and case equipment.
    Do not get into the "magic snake oil".....I just dont think its that easy..IMHO.
    Good luck.
    SOLD:2001 GMC LB7, ZF6, SouthBend SMF single disk, Hypertech tow tune, 4x4 crewcabLB. Shaeffers diesel treat every tank... 125,000+miles on original injectors.

    1989 1 ton dually flatbed. 6.2, GM4 turbo, TH400, Flatbed. I Paid $200 for it 5 years ago and I drive it like a rental ca r everyday....undergoing NV4500 soon.

    Couple diesel Suburbans

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    What is the main ingrediant in your bio ?? Whatcha cookin ???
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    My dad and I have been running B80 to B100 since we started up our own biodiesel processor last September. We're running in it my three vehicles and Dad's Power Stroke. It's great. We used the 'appleseed' processor mentioned above.

    Casey
    1995 K1500 Tahoe 2 door, 6.5LTD, 4L80E, NP241, 3.42's, 285/75R16 BFG K02's; 1997 506 block; Kennedy OPS harness, gauges, Quick Heat plugs, and TD-Max chip; Dtech FSD on FSD Cooler; vacuum pump deleted, HX35 turbo, Turbo Master, 3.5" Kennedy exhaust, F code intake; dual t/stats, HO water pump, Champion radiator; Racor fuel filter

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