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DPC ’10 Competitor Interview: Dmitri Millard

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2001 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD

April 01, 2010

By Jason Thompson, Mike McGlothlin

2010 Diesel Power Challenge Competitor Interview Dmitri Millard

Former crewmembers at the Diesel Power Challenge often become great competitors soon after. Last year, master mechanic and nitrous guru Dmitri Millard came as part of Matt Larson’s crew, and helped him to a 5th Place finish. This year, and after getting a feel for how the event unfolded in ’09, Dmitri gets to try his hand at the game.

When we contacted Dmitri with our list of questions, he answered them in a methodical fashion, stating what he planned to do for each event. No doubt, Dmitri will be a force to be reckoned with, and may even be bringing the highest horsepower rig in this year’s Diesel Power Challenge. How does he plan to compete? Read on to see what he had to say:

2010 Diesel Power Challenge Competitor Interview Dmitri Millard

Diesel Power: What changes are you making to the truck?
Dmitri Millard: "We upgraded the transmission, thanks to Mike Lovrich, with a Precision Industries torque converter and new internals. The Duramini pushed the single turbo to its limits, so now it has twin turbos, and of course lots of nitrous."

DP: What tires do you plan to use?
DM: "Toyo Proxes."

2010 Diesel Power Challenge Competitor Interview Dmitri Millard

DP: What is your strategy going to be for each event?
DM: "Drag race: Make a good first run that sets the tone, and then sit back and hope one pass was enough to stay competitive for the rest of the event."

"Dyno: Go all out."
"Sled pull: Shoot for the top three."
"Trailer tow: Finish strong in this event."
"Brake test: I added a few brake upgrades."

2010 Diesel Power Challenge Competitor Interview Dmitri Millard

DP: What spare parts are you bringing?
DM: "I’m bringing a spare transmission, transfer case, driveshafts, and tires."

DP: Who are your crewmembers?
DM: "Matt Larson, Trent Nell, and my buddy Tim."

2010 Diesel Power Challenge Competitor Interview Dmitri Millard

DP: Any other thoughts?
DM: "I’m going to try to be as competitive as possible, and will be shooting for the top three in each event. I plan to use more of a street tire for drag racing and the trailer tow and then sacrifice a little on the sled pull. I’d also like to thank PPE for their help on the twins, Mike Lovrich and Trent Nell with the transmission, and James Brendle and all my other friends who have provided me with their support, and of course Diesel Power."

 

 

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Donaldson P-Series Heavy Duty Filters

Donaldson Filters
AMSOIL is now introducing the P-Series of Donaldson filters to complement the Endurance line. The expanded offering of filtration products features many applications that differ from, and several that coincide with the Endurance line. Donaldson P-Series filters offer premium filtration at a competitive price. AMSOIL now stocks all of Donaldson’s most popular filter applications.

Donaldson P Series | Premium Filters

Donaldson P-Series Lube Filters (order)
Increased engine emissions control and tighter tolerances within the engine require high efficiency filters.

Donaldson P-Series filters are constructed with full synthetic or synthetic blend media for high efficiency. The media is embedded deeper into the sealing plastisol than conventional filters, allowing better sealing longevity. The lube filter can is constructed of heavy gauge steel, with many models having domed tops that provide superior pressure fatigue performance. The center tube allows more flow without compromising strength, and the louvered design eliminates tearing during pleat movement. The can and base plate are I assembled using a fully tucked seam, roll-formed threads, a nitrile sealing gasket and a compression spring holding all the components in place within the filter.

Donaldson P-Series Air Filters (order)
Donaldson air filter media is made up of specially formulated fibers designed to trap contaminants such as dust, dirt and soot before they reach the engine. The media is pleated to maximize the filter surface area and placed between rigid liners to provide stability and. support. A high quality filter seal is applied or built-in to the open end of the filter to prevent dirty air from bypassing the filter. Donaldson has developed an extensive range of air filter media to provide the best engine protection no matter what the operating conditions. For example, using the same particle size contaminant, for every eight grams of dirt passed through a Luber-finer filter, the Donaldson filter passed only two grams.

Coolant Filters (order)
Donaldson coolant filters are designed to maintain the proper chemical balance and reduce contaminants in the engine cooling system. AMSOIL offers a complete line of Donaldson filters with supplemental coolant additive (SCA) technology for the majority of heavy-duty diesel engines service requirements. SCA’s are chemicals in the filter that are released into the coolant as it passes through. SCA’s help resist corrosion and cavitation in the engine (Note: Although there is no need for SCA’s when using AMSOIL Antifreeze & Coolant, the use of Donaldson Heavy Duty Filters along with AMSOIL Antifreeze & Coolant will not affect performance.). The heavy-duty construction works in a wide variety of operating environments. Donaldson filters feature heavy-duty thread plates, seals designed for extreme cold and heat, durable filter media and a unique center tube that increases flow and adds structural strength.

Fuel Filters (order)
Today’s engines are built to more stringent specifications and finer tolerances. Fuel systems, pumps and injectors require cleaner fuel to achieve better combustion and lower emissions. AMSOIL carries Donaldson’s full line of replacement fuel filters, featuring the latest advances in filter media that makes the difference between engine power and engine problems.

Hydraulic Filters (order)
Donaldson also develops, manufactures, and markets a full line of hydraulic filters for the protection of machinery and components in hundreds of applications—in the factory and on heavy duty-mobile equipment. In fact, Donaldson is considered the world leader in hydraulic filtration.

For an Application guide refer to the Off Highway and Heavy Duty Truck Application Lookup.

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AMSOIL offers the Injen/AMSOIL Power-Flow Diesel Air Intake series with revolutionary Variable Induction Technology.

Intake System Design
Air intake systems serve several important functions. Primarily, they are used to increase the amount of oxygen available to the engine and reduce air turbulence increasing power. Because cool air has greater density than hot air, aftermarket intakes improve combustion of fuel by capturing cooler air from outside the engine compartment. In addition, an aftermarket air intake system increases the diameter of the intake as compared to the original equipment, increasing air flow into the engine and making more oxygen available during the combustion process.

By designing a more direct route for the air entering the engine, as well as a smoother interior surface for the intake, air resistance is reduced and air flow is increased. To protect the engine from damaging dirt, cold air intakes are also equipped with filters. Air intake systems can improve gas mileage and increase performance, and they also add a sleek, custom look to a vehicle.

 

Review the Ford Powerstroke Injen Install Guide.

 

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Donaldson Endurance Oil Filters

Donaldson Endurance™ Oil Filters

Endurance Cross Reference

Donaldson Endurance™ Oil Filters
for heavy duty applications

Engine Protection Filters Drive Costs Down

Donaldson Endurance lube filters are made using exclusive advanced synthetic media technologies. Synthetic media technology delivers cost saving benefits with:
• Extended Service Life • Greater engine protection to prolong engine and equipment life • Improved lubricant flow • Improved cold start performance • Reduced operating costs • Can be used beyond OEM drain intervals

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Donaldson Endurance™ oil filters are made with premium advanced synthetic media technology that results in fibers that have a controlled size, shape and smaller fiber diameter.

The controlled media manufacturing process allows Donaldson Endurance™ oil filters to deliver both higher dirt holding capacity at the same pressure differential and higher efficiency compared to conventional cellulose filters. The synthetic media also has better durability with usage.

Throughout the service life of a cellulose filter, hot oil will degrade the resins that bind the media. The synthetic media technology uses a wire screen backing pleated with the media, resulting in superior strength.

Donaldson Endurance™ oil filters offer extended service intervals, greater engine protection to prolong engine and equipment life, improved lubricant flow, improved cold start performance and lower operating costs.

Donaldson Endurance™ Oil Filters
With Nanofiber vs. Conventional Cellulose

Small, consistent synthetic fibers trap smaller particles and hold more contaminants, resulting in lower restriction.

Cellulose fibers are inconsistent in size and shape, allowing more contaminants to pass through, resulting in higher restriction and lower capacity.

Red circle represents the diameter of a 20 micron particle.

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WIX Filters; Air Filters, oil filters, cabin filters, fuel filters

WIX Filters

wix_filter_group_smPricing and Orders (click to buy)

 

In the last three years, AMSOIL has introduced more new products and made more technical advances than during any other period in the company’s storied 34-year history. AMSOIL now provides engine oils for nearly every application, multiple gear oils, greases, fuel additives and appearance products. To offer a more wellrounded selection of automotive products, AMSOIL also offers high quality products from other manufacturers such as Twin Air, Donaldson and WIX. Recently, AMSOIL’s focus has been on the filtration market. The recently launched Ea Filter line includes the finest filtration products in the world for the auto/light truck market, and Donaldson covers the heavy-duty market. To complement the Ea line of filters, AMSOIL now offers WIX filters, allowing one-stop shopping for automotive customers. AMSOIL carries over 700 WIX air, oil, fuel, racing and transmission filters for automotive and light truck applications.

A History of Excellence
WIX is well-known around the world for its innovative filtration products for the automotive and light truck market. Founded in 1939, the Gastonia, N.C., company earned acclaim during World War II when it created an oil filter out of a paper tube, wooden plugs and yarn when steel was in short supply. In 1954 WIX created the revolutionary spin-on oil filter that was eventually adopted as original equipment on most vehicles.

Today WIX manufactures some of the best oil, air, lube, cabin air, hydraulic, fuel, crank case breather and transmission filtration products on the market. The company is also widely known for its support of NASCAR.

Superior Construction
WIX oil filters have a full metal base plate for superior strength at the double seal. They also feature a silicone anti-drainback valve that stays flexible in extreme temperatures. This improves oil flow and keeps oil in the filter to prevent dry starts.

WIX oil filters use an up-front by-pass valve. This design is superior to top-mounted valves because it helps to keep oil from washing past dirty media and entering the engine. The glass-enhanced media in WIX oil filters offers greater efficiency, capturing more 10 to 12 micron sized particles than other cellulose/synthetic blend medias. They also have a coil steel spring to ensure internal filter parts are sealed properly.

WIX panel element air filters have a linear path through the filter for low airflow restriction, a specially formulated adhesive to form WIX’s exclusive pocket pleat for the filter media and a soft sealing urethane gasket molded in place on the filter element.

Radial air filters are constructed of mesh screen on the inside wall diameter for element strength and media protection from backfire. Each round filter is manufactured with heat-resistant plastisol with specially designed crush seals on the top and bottom walls and adhesive seal joining the media ends. Additional Filtration Products AMSOIL offers WIX filtration products for auto/light truck and racing applications. This includes not only standard air and oil filters, but fuel, transmission, cabin air and filters specially designed for racing as well.

Fuel Filters
WIX fuel filters provide unmatched fuel cleansing performance. They prevent pump wear, injector clogging, premature engine wear and help boost fuel efficiency. WIX fuel filters offer quick, easy filter replacement, long life and the possibility of extended service intervals. WIX spin-on filters reduce the possibility of improperly installed cover gaskets, and they provide effective, easy draining of excess water on filters equipped with the drain plug. The superior materials, design and construction of WIX fuel filters provide excellent performance under all types of operating conditions.

Transmission Filters
AMSOIL will also offer the full line of industry-leading WIX transmission filters for passenger cars and light trucks. WIX transmission filters provide superior protection for many transmission applications in the auto/light truck market.

Cabin Air Filters
AMSOIL now carries the entire WIX line of high-efficiency cabin interior air filters for passenger cars and light trucks. See Cabin Air Filter Installations (2MB PDF)

Additional Information
WIX filters are supplemental to AMSOIL Ea filters, but now AMSOIL will offers WIX filtration products that cross to an Ea filter. With the exception of WIX lube filters, all WIX filters should be changed in accordance with original equipment manufacturer’s (OEM) recommendations. WIX lube filter change intervals are extended OEM recommendations to match the drain intervals of AMSOIL XL Motor oil. To find the correct filter for your application, consult the Online Product Application Guide.

WIX Racing Filters
AMSOIL is carrying WIX racing filters in addition to filters for more common automotive and light truck applications. WIX has been a part of racing and NASCAR for many years, both as a sponsor and in the race cars. The company’s long-standing relationship with NASCAR not only demonstrates that WIX filters are high-quality products, but it also shows WIX’s dedication to racing, making it a perfect match for AMSOIL.

Richard Petty began using WIX filters in 1967, winning six NASCAR championships with the help of WIX filtration technology.  Currently, WIX filters are used on more than 20 Sprint Cup cars, including those of two-time champion Tony Stewart and 2007 Raybestos Rookie of the Year Juan Pablo Montoya.  WIX is also an associate sponsor of Joe Gibbs Racing and maintains a partnership with Toyota Racing Development (TRD).

WIX racing filters are specially designed for racing applications and are not intended for normal driving applications. AMSOIL will carry all WIX racing filters, which includes 10 oil, 14 air and 2 fuel filters.

WIX Racing Filters Cross Reference Guide (66k PDF)

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Low Ash oil for a Diesel? Why?

I have had questions about low ash oil for diesels. 

While ash content is now limited on 2007 and newer diesels, it was not in previous times. In fact ash content relates directly to the level of ZDDP, anti wear and TBN additive content/level. Higher ash oils are better able to provide wear protection and raise the TBN number to allow the oil to be safely used for a longer time. Older, traditional AMSOIL diesel oils, AME and PCO have an ash content of about 1.4%and a TBN of 12+, while the new DEO and DME have an ash content of less than 1% and a TBN of 10.

The old Detroit Diesel 2 cycle engines, like the 6V-72 and others having a “V” in their designation, called for low ash oil (below 1%). In that case the new DEO and/or DME would be preferred. 

DEO AMSOIL Premium API CJ-4 Synthetic 5W-40 Diesel Oil   

DME Premium API CJ-4 Synthetic 15W-40 Diesel Oil 

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