Shortest oil filter possible?
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Shortest oil filter possible? So what's the shortest oil filter that will screw onto an LS1 oil pan.
The PF46 "short" filter isn't short enough.
I have a sandwich adapter for an oil cooler and would like to keep the oil filter from hanging below the pan.
The PF46 "short" filter isn't short enough.
I have a sandwich adapter for an oil cooler and would like to keep the oil filter from hanging below the pan.
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We make a variety of non-thermostatic and thermostatic oil cooler adapters that bolt to that location: http://www.improvedracing.com/oiling...rs-c-3_18.html
There aren't really any filters that are much shorter, and then you sacrifice filtration and increase pressure drop. The proper way to add an oil cooler to an LS is to use the oil cooler take off port above the filter.
We make a variety of non-thermostatic and thermostatic oil cooler adapters that bolt to that location: http://www.improvedracing.com/oiling...rs-c-3_18.html
We make a variety of non-thermostatic and thermostatic oil cooler adapters that bolt to that location: http://www.improvedracing.com/oiling...rs-c-3_18.html
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i have one of your adapters to feed my turbo and also have a oil temp sensor and oil pressure sensor on it as well. thats why i got a sandwich adapter with the thermostat inside the adapter. i like the oil cooler adapter with the thermostat inside but then that only has one port which could feed the turbo but nothing for oil pressure sensor and oil temp sensor. what would you recommend in this situation? and is a 180 or 212 degreee be better?
There are several different types of tees and sensor port manifolds you can use. It depends on how much space you have and where you need the sensor to be.
Some options here: http://www.improvedracing.com/an-ada...ort-p-294.html
And here: http://www.improvedracing.com/an-fit...-61_12_39.html
If you need a -10AN tee with a -4AN or -6An on the tee for the turbo oil supply line, we can get you one. It's just not listed on the website. You can also use a reducer after the tee.
If you need more help, just let us know or shoot us an email.
As far as temp goes, either one is perfectly safe, it's up to what you do with the car and personal preference. Generally those who race and run thicker oil, or live in cold climates, will want the higher temp. Others prefer to keep their oil cooler for more wiggle room when you do put the engine under load.
