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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 04:17 PM
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oil filter bypass

do you really need the oil filter bypass in the oil pan if your oil filter has its own bypass built in

the ls3 pans have a threaded oil filter bypass inside the oil pan and also they use a pf48 or equivelent that has its own oil filter bypass built in
Old Jan 27, 2009 | 04:20 PM
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pf48?

do not use that filter..... get a good filter. The bypass is good for street cars, I would never take it off unless its a race only pc.
Old Jan 27, 2009 | 07:45 PM
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you dont like ac delco filters?, all the pf 48 equivelent filters have the bypass built into them


all the new gen 4 engines call for this filter, the thread pitch is different than the gen 3 engines
Old Jan 27, 2009 | 07:51 PM
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Originally Posted by jay_lt4
you dont like ac delco filters?, all the pf 48 equivelent filters have the bypass built into them


all the new gen 4 engines call for this filter, the thread pitch is different than the gen 3 engines
no delco is a cheap *** filter. I like wix
Old Jan 27, 2009 | 08:04 PM
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so if the filter has its own built in bypass would you still need the one that is screwed into the oil pan

WIX
Part Number: 57060
UPC Number: 765809570603
Principal Application: Various GM, Saturn, Saab (07-09)
All Applications
Style: Spin-On Lube Filter
Service: Lube
Type: Full Flow
Media: Paper
Height: 3.430
Outer Diameter Top: 2.970
Outer Diameter Bottom: Closed
Thread Size: 22X1.5 MM
By-Pass Valve Setting-PSI: 15
Anti-Drain Back Valve: Yes
Beta Ratio: 2/75=10/25
Max Flow Rate: 10-12 GPM
Nominal Micron Rating: 21

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Old Jan 28, 2009 | 08:36 AM
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on a street motor I say yes. a cold start or something than bust the filter, collapse it internally etc.
The bypass will keep that from happening.
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