Oil filter bypass deleted?

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Jul 10, 2005 | 10:58 AM

JTHVETTE

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Oil filter bypass deleted?

What are the pros & cons of plugging off the oil bypass on the oil filter boss adapters? Would this be of any need on the street? Would a filter with a bypass be of any use after plugging the adapter bypass? What is your opinion on this, street or racing only?

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Jul 10, 2005 | 11:07 AM

Pete K

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My opinion is this should be done on every motor that I own. If it is blocked all oil must pass thru filter. The drawback is the filter will fill up with trash quicker. If it blocks solid, it will blow off the car. No drawback as far as I am concerned. We do not run unfiltered fuel or air into the motor. Makes good sense to me all oil is filtered as well.

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