Done some research, and have a few questions...

Which bypass filter system do you prefer? I've looked primarily at Oil Guard and Amsoil. I'd like to stick with one manufacturer for both filters. Does Fleetguard make a micron filter that will fit either setup?

 

I use the Frantz system. I like being able to buy my filters at the supermarket.

www.wefilterit.com

 

I've used the AMSOIL system in my cars and truck since the mid 80s. I love the system. I even picked up a dealership so I could buy wholesale (pre preferred customer program). I couldn't buy them at the corner store all the time but some local parts houses have picked up distributerships. I only need to change them yearly but I refilter every 6 months when the weather is good so I have plenty of time to get the filters.
My fiirst two systems only had the bypass remote and used an adapter off the stock spinon. My truck has the dual bypass but I want to put larger diameter piping, the mid winter startup pressure is lower then I like.

You can see I made up a mount out of aluminum with that propane torch aluminum welding rod so I could piggyback the right side battery mount.


Here is my rice eater

 

Looks good. I think I like their setup better than the oil guard one.

 

I use the dual bypass setup on my truck mounted on the frame and the oil pressure also runs lower by 10-15 lbs over the stock system. I have heard that the single bypass filter keeps the oil pressure up plus you can run the fleetguard full flow filter with it and save some money.

 

I didn't realize that there were Single and double bypass... Both retain the stock full-flow filter, right? I guess a single bypass uses a single sub-micron filter in addition to the stock filter, and the double bypass uses two bypass filters in addition to the stock filter, for a total of three?

 

I'm sorry, my mistake. The Amsoil dual setup is a bypass plus a full flow filter. You would use the Amsoil full flow filter with this setup.
I have been using the dual filters for 50k and all my oil analysis's have come back good to go. I have planned to change oil at 75k but when I get there I will make that decision. The bypass filter's down to 1 micron and needs to be changed every 25 thousand miles and the full flow goes for 7 thousand, although I have been going 9k on the full flow with good oil analysis's.

 

I also use the Frantz filter. It's claimed to filter down to 1/2 micron. Buying filter elements for $5/ 24 pack is pretty nice, too.

 

I'm an Amsoil dealer and have been for 5 years. The one thing I do not like with the Amsoil dual bypass is you have to use their filters. No others will fit. That said, I've had the dual bypass on my truck for 6 years and am impressed with the results. I change the full flow every 10K miles and the by-pass once a year. I also run the 15W-40 marine synthetic. 331K miles and no issues with the oil.

One thing I have noticed, also, is the rubber hoses that comes with the kit are quiter the any other type hose you can use.

..Preston..

 

I use the dual bypass set up mounted below the radiator with a custom fabricated gaurd to protect the hoses and filters. I bought the billet adapter from John Strenkowski and his stainless braided hoses also. I have pics if anyone would like to see how I did it. I can change filters in about five mintues and be done.

 

I like the TP filters for a bypass setup. Good filtering, less filter cost. I'm partial to the MotorGuard filters from Ralph Wood.

www.bypassfilter.com

jh

 

You can use hastings full flow. I'm not sure on the model #, I'' find out.
But I think that I've got an SDF26 as a full flow and it's the same filter I used for my 79 Trans Am.
The spin on nipple on the bypass unit is a standard size.

 

I was hoping you'd be able to show me filter locations and such, as far as which company's system is more user friendly and more professional looking. I think Amsoil has the head up on this one.

 

I just uploaded two pics of my set up into my album. Check them out when you get a chance.

 

Thanks Dieseldude, I just checked them out. Looks like an easily accessible location, but I think I'd rather have then in the engine compt if possible.