got a few questions I want to run by you guys

I broke the adapter for my car when taking it off. I have found part number 3952301, but I have seen some descriptions say it isn't for use with an oil cooler. can someone verify this? I'm thinking about keeping mine on because I have heard the 94 design is a better one. if I can not use that adapter, which one will work with the oil cooler.

are there any aftermarket adapters that are for lt1s? and if so would there be any advantage to going with them?

 

I went with a billet one from summit. With no bypass. I don not have an oil cooler. Going with one without a bypass filters 100% of the oil

 

that sounds like a better idea if I toss the cooler. does it just bolt directly to the block and use the same size filters as the stock adapter?

 

Yup, I had my stock adapter "plugged up".

 

Be aware that another feature of the blocked by-pass is a total loss of lubrication if the filter fails. I've seen a number of bottom-ends spit out because the filter collapsed internally. Fram filters seem to be particularly suseptible to doing so when the weather gets cold and synthetic oil is used.

 

Good point, I run the larger size Moroso racing filter and the K&N, they both have a much higher burst strength as well as better quality.
Plus I will make damn sure the oil is changed when required.

 

so why won't the adapter ( 3952301) work with the oil cooler? because it looks identical to the one I broke and was using a cooler, or is it with certain coolers.

also, I can't remember if I pulled one off, but is there a gasket between the adapter and the block? if using the stock adapter. I see the billet one comes with one

 

You are not supposed to have a gasket between the adapter and the block.

 

Why does the felpro oil pan gasket kit come with an oil filter adapter gasket?

 

I know Fel-Pro supplies this gasket, but my engine builder swears it is not supposed to be used between the adapter and the block. I also checked the GM parts catalog, it swows no gasket used in this location. I doubt it would hurt if it were used, or maybe it has something to do with the oil cooler. Maybe someone else can chime in.

 

that's why I was asking about it because I was confused as to why it had a gasket in that kit. I can only assume it is because of the cooler, but I hope somone can shed some light on it

 

ttt for more verification if a gasket is needed between the block and adapter?