is there anyone here running a bypass filter? i need an idea as to where to mount this thing, and maybe a part list. i don't know what all is necessary to get me set but i bet SOMEONE here knows.

help a poor newbie

 

Hi Stabmaster,
I mounted mine behind the front bumper. I fashioned my own bracket and mounted it on a vertical brace that is at the center of the rad. You can get at this from below by removing the rubber skirt that is held on by plastic clips.

As for a parts list, my dealer puts together his own kits. The only original Amsoil parts I used are the filter and filter head. Good Luck.

 

roden,

Sounds like a very nice set up. Do you have any pics?

 

No I don't Laser, but I'm due to change the filter soon, so I'll take some then.

 

Sup, guys.
I too was very impressed with the Amsoil bypass filter setup.
That was until i got to the Redline booth... they just trashed talked the amsoil...

The kits i saw came with brackets. If these don't work for your application, just make one out of aluminum. It's real easy to bend and drill...

Also, no doubt you know. If you pay 10 bucks to become a "dealer". You can get the kits and oil and filters at a much reduced price.

Late

 

I have one installed on my F150.

Also I have installed several other on a few powerstrokes

If you go here you can view some photo's and get some ideas.
http://www.lube-direct.com/bypasspage.html

I'll be adding some more pictures soon. I have to take some of mine, which I mounted my by-pass in the grill with a special bracket.

If you want more information email me off line and I'll see what I can dig up for you.

msparks@lube-direct.com

 

Goto :http://buysynthetics.irv2.com

or

http://geocities.com/synthetic4u

 

Could someone please explain the benefits of a bypass filter? Does it filter the oil better or just allow you to relocate the filter? Thanks for your help.

 

A By-Pass Oil Filter provides the best possible filtration protection against wear, oil degradation, rust and corrosion. Working in conjunction with the engine’s full-flow oil filter, By-Pass Filter operates by filtering oil on a "partial-flow" basis. It draws approximately ten percent of the oil at any one time and traps the extremely small, wear-causing contaminants and water that full-flow filters can’t remove. The By-Pass Filter typically filters all the oil in the system several times an hour, so the engine continuously receives analytically clean oil.

Engine wear is caused by dirt particles larger than 5 microns. The By-Pass Oil Filter removes particles as small as 1/10 of a micron, virtually eliminating engine wear.

According to the (SAE) Society Of Automotive Engineers paper 881825, AC Spark Plug and Detroit Diesel Corp. performed a joint study of the relationship between the level of engine oil filtration and Engine wear rates, and found finer filtration reduced the rate of Engine wear.

Diesel and Gasoline Engine wear rates were established by building a Diesel and Gasoline Engine with fully inspected wear components and inspecting them after the test. In both Engines, the upper and lower main bearings, oil rings and compression rings were inspected. In the Diesel Engine, the cam lobe profile and cylinders were also inspected, while the piston pin bushings, piston pins and cylinder liners of the Gasoline engine were inspected.

The total test duration was eight hours. To accelerate wear, 50 grams of AC Fine Test Dust was added, in slurry form, to the crank case every hour.

Diesel Engine wear tests were performed using filters with high efficiency ratings for particle sizes: 40 Microns, 8.5 Microns and 7 Microns.

Gasoline Engines wear tests were performed using filters with high efficiency ratings for particle sizes of the following sizes: 40 Microns, 30 Microns and 15 Microns.

ANALYSIS

The researchers found clearances in the Diesel and Gasoline Engines varied between 2 and 22 Microns during engine operations. That means particles in the 2 to 22 Micron size range are most likely to damage Engine parts. Particles smaller than 2 Microns will slip through the clearances without damaging bearing surfaces.

Controlling the abrasive contaminants in the range of 2 to 22 Microns in the lube oil is necessary for controlling Engine wear, and "The Micron rating of a filter as established in a single pass efficiency type test, does an excellent job indicating the filter's ability to remove abrasive particles in the Engine lube oil system.

The smallest particles most popular "full Flow" filters capture with high efficiency are sized 25 to 40 Microns, depending on the filter brand.

 

msparks - Thanks very much for that info. Would you recommend the Amsoil bypass setup? If not which would you recommend for my 02 Lightning? Thanks for your help.

 

I am a firm believer in by-pass filtration. I have seen what it can do in industial equipment as well as over the road trucks.

It only makes sense to use it automobile applications. If we can reduce our dependence on foreign oil that is great.

As far as filters there are a few that I have experience with.


One is oil guard. I have seen several analysis on VW TDI's with them:
http://www.oilguard.com/

Also I know that gulfcoast filter Toilet paper filters work, though it seems to me you have to change the filter way too often.(Ie every 3,000 miles)
http://www.bypassfilter.com/

Of course I do recommend the Amsoil by-pass filter, both the single filter and the dual remote. I feel the Dual remote is tops becuase of ease of install, and ease of maintenance.

With the amsoil setup. You can change your full flow filter every 6 months and the by-pass filter once a year. This cuts down on make-up oil as well as downtime.

With the use of a by-pass it only makes sense to run a full synthetic. And using oil analysis. Most passenger cars can get over 100,000 miles without an oil change. (Just change filters and add makeup oil)

This will save a customer money as well as have a better running engine than someone who changes every 3,000 with conventional oil. Yes most engines will outlast the cars now a days, but if you can have an engine that runs more effeciently and with less oil changes, the seems like a no brainer.

 

HEY MAN!!!!!!! I wanna know how much that thing cost I'm very interested in the by-pass filter. Please anyone tell me how much it costs??????????? I would love to get one for my truck

 

By-pass setups can range anywhere from $150 to over $300. Depending on the brand and how elborate you get with mounting and hardware.