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Old Dec 31, 2008 | 01:32 AM
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bypass oil filter poll

from the list of mods i want for my truck , i think this one is priority.
i just know of amsoil,fs2500 and frantz.if you guys know another lets added to the poll.
amsoil looks good,there is a kit for the 7.3 that relocates the full flow filter too and is $322! and bypass refills $38!!
fs2500 looks ok has a nice video on their website but couldnt find the price.
frantz looks ok and is only $200 and refills are $1.75? nothing fancy on their website.
 
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Old Dec 31, 2008 | 03:27 AM
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I run a frantz. Its too small for the PSD unless you run 2 or 3 or 4! It will probably be used in another system of my truck once I get my amsoil filter base plumbed in.

I would not recommend the amsoil dual remote unit. Keep the stock oil filter in its place. It has to flow way too much oil to be forced to do its job in another location.

The fs2500 is a good filter from what I hear but its $$$$$$
 
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Old Dec 31, 2008 | 06:10 AM
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Stand alone amsoil bypass for me.
Also enjoy the no mess filter change.
Some of the other systems can be a messy pita.

Bill
 
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Old Dec 31, 2008 | 06:53 AM
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Originally Posted by MADVAN
Some of the other systems can be a messy pita.

Bill
Frantz is messy for sure!!
 
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Old Dec 31, 2008 | 07:11 AM
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I would not recommend the amsoil dual remote unit. Keep the stock oil filter in its place. It has to flow way too much oil to be forced to do its job in another location.
I agree 100%! I just seems foolish to replace a good filter with something that's half the size and costs 3 or 4 times as much.


Originally Posted by MADVAN
Stand alone amsoil bypass for me.
Also enjoy the no mess filter change.


Me too!
I like their products but I hate their marketing strategy. I'd much rather just be able to go to a store and pick up what I need.

Here's mine:




 
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Old Dec 31, 2008 | 08:16 AM
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Have or had no backup for the CC?
Using a restrictor with that filter mount?

Bill
 
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Old Dec 31, 2008 | 08:22 AM
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I run the Oil Guard EPS-20 (their a site sponsor) and like it. Complete install kit is $272, with good instructions and everything needed for a clean install (even the square rod to take the plug out of the side of the block).
 
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Old Dec 31, 2008 | 08:49 AM
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Rod

Have or had no backup for the CC?
Using a restrictor with that filter mount?

Bill
I've had the pressure switch bypassed for years, I use it to power the hour meter you can see above the hood hinge in the 1st pic. Finally got tired of the leaky switch and replaced it with a bolt.

That's an Amsoil mount, it has a restrictive orifice in the return port.
 
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Old Dec 31, 2008 | 09:05 AM
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Originally Posted by BlueMule
That's an Amsoil mount, it has a restrictive orifice in the return port.
WoW. They are getting cheap.
The stand alone use to be a nice CNC piece.

Edit--Just checked the site. Still shows the cnc part with braid hose and jic fittings.
http://www.amsoil.com/StoreFront/bf.aspx

Who or where did you buy yours from?

Bill
 
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Old Dec 31, 2008 | 11:35 AM
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blumule thats a nice location ,how is at the time of servicing ,do you need to cover all the electrical underneath with rags?
 
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