1999-2007 Upgrades and Aftermarket - GeneralUpgrading or adding OEM or aftermarket equipment to your 1999-2007 Super Duty. Please confine discussion of topics in this forum to those items that are not engine-specific.
Anyone have experience with the Puradyn Bypass Oil Filter?
I'm thinking of installing one on my 2003 F-250 stroker and don't want to lay out big bucks for something that doesn't work as advertised.
Huston
You will find more Oilguard filters than anything else. There are few Amsoil, FS2500, Frantz or Gulfcoast filter users but I have never seen anyone with a Puradyn filter.
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2002 F350 Lariat CC 4x4 Auto 4.10 DRW, DP-Tuner F5 live tuned stock, quiet, 40dd, 40, 60, 80 tow, 80e and 120r, B&W GN, BrakeSmart, 'pooned tank, tank and pre-pump mods, 2µ Dahl 100 filter, regulated return, BTS dual HPOP, AC singles with EDM 34 lpm nozzles, AIS, H2e, Spearco 6.0 IC, Hypermax 3.5" dp--> MBRP 4" 304SS exhaust, BTS tranny, 203º T-stat, Chevron ELC, coolant filter, Oilguard bypass with Schaeffer 9000, WranglerNW 200 amp alternator & Optima group 31 batteries, Nippon-Denso starter, SPA gauges, SteveRacer mods, Hella 80/100W 9007s, Hella Micro DE foglights, 1000FF driving lights, 220W backup lights, Stancor contactor, Michelin XPS Traction tires, X-Springs, Bilstein shox, custom bumpers but otherwise stock. Nov 30 '99 build engine with 16 K miles, Fluidampr, Comp Cam 910 springs, Melling LPOP and ARP headstuds.
I have been watching these by-pass filter threads with some interest.
I had an original Amsoil by-pass setup 20+ years ago, all I can say that I remember about it was "WHAT A FRIGGIN MESS!!!"
It also was a canister filter with a replaceable element.
I will NEVER by another canister type ANYTHING!
I want a spin-on filter. I will pay extra for it. I don't like the extra clean up, the spills and general hassles.
Just something to keep in mind.
Bill.
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2000 F-250 SuperCab XLT, 7.3, Man 4x4. 169k. (No Longer)Box Stock.
35x12.50-16.5 BFG T/A All Terrains on 16.5x9.75 polished 8 hole Eagle Alloys.
Faded Red with dents.
Now I got MODS:
'02 Lariat leather 40/20/40 seats
Foil Delete
IAH Deactivation
ZooDad Mod
Gents:
Check out "FLEETGUARD" LF-9027 spin-on filter
I have 9700mi from last oil change (Rotella-T syn.) with this filter.
Blackstone report came in last Tue. said O. K. go another 3k.
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2003, E-350, XLT, Chateau, 7-Pass. Club Wagan, 7.3L PSD, 3:55 LS Rear, DP TUNER F-5, AMSOIL TS-126 Air Filter, Fleetguard LF-9027 Bypass Oil filter, Sirius Satellite Radio, Garmin GPS, SuperCrewzer, AutoMeter (Pyro. Trans. Boost)Gauges, 4" Diamond Eye Turbo Back Exhaust, Sonnax valve & Tricululator springs, PML Alum. Tran's Oil Pan, Tru-Cool 4739 Tran's Cooler, ScanGuage Monitor, DAHL 100 Fuel Filter, "Last of the 7.3's".
USMC-(Ret).
You Can't Always Get What You Want, But If You Try Some Times You Just Might Find, YOU GET WHAT YOU NEED.
Excellent point, I too, have a LF-9027 sitting on my shelf, awaiting another 500 miles or so to install.
I can't wait to put it on and see how well it does.
FYI, the Fleetguard LF-9027 is a Strata-pore filter with a built-in "by-pass" filter.
Actually, since the oil flows from the filter to the engine oil journals, it can't officially be called a "by-pass".
And before you ask, IIRC, $27 at powerstrokeshop.com
Bill.
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2000 F-250 SuperCab XLT, 7.3, Man 4x4. 169k. (No Longer)Box Stock.
35x12.50-16.5 BFG T/A All Terrains on 16.5x9.75 polished 8 hole Eagle Alloys.
Faded Red with dents.
Now I got MODS:
'02 Lariat leather 40/20/40 seats
Foil Delete
IAH Deactivation
ZooDad Mod
'08 Rearend cover to install
Last edited by MrBill1; 02-02-2008 at 09:21 PM.
Reason: speling!
The 9027 is pretty poorly rated in bypass filter standards! 30 microns at 98 some percent and 10 microns at 50%. A standard wix filter is rated at 20 microns at 98 percent or so.
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I have a Amsoil Dual remote I am very happy with it. It was easy to install and they are spin ons by-pass filter is good for 60k oem replacement is good for 25k.
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Bill
2003 F250 FX4 SUPERCAB SPORT XLT 7.3 PSD
SLAPS Member
Edge with Attitude & Bush Fender Flairs
Amsoil 3000 5w 30, Amsoil EaAU Air Filter, Amsoil Dual Remote By-pass BMK-16A,At 38,000 miles on oil Had to change I went long enough still was ok to run.
Amsoil ATF Transmission & Transfer case, Amsoil 75w-140 fluid front & rear end , Amsoils Antifreeze, Transmission Magnefine filter, 4" Turbo Back Exhaust
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I am currently using two puradyn filters on 7.3 econolines. The hardest part about the filter is finding where to mount it. The filter change is fast and easy once you learn to let the system cool down first. They claim the filtration is less than one micron. There is some talk that they are about to annouce a military deal. Hope this helps
I really appreciate the feedback on the various bypass oil filters. Since the Puradyn is not a spin-on it makes me wonder if the filter change would be a big mess. I haden't considered that before an earlier post.
What impressed me a lot while looking around the Puradyn web site is that they have many, many commercial users that appear to keep buying the Puradyn. The test report on their web site is also impressive to me.
I guess I'd have to say that at this point I'm still undecided about which unit to buy. Keep the feedback coming. I've learned a lot on this forum. Don't want to make a mistake by blowing my hard earned money on a dud.
Fleetguard's soot drawdown test confirmed the puraDYN system has no measurable impact on soot levels in a lube oil system. The filter failed to meet the Cummins specified required flow at the rated inlet pressure. Based on the results of this evaluation, the puraDYN oil filtration system is not recommended for use on Cummins engines."
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2001 Platinum Edition F250 SuperDuty 4x4 Lariat Build Date 02/01 - My pics Traded the above 01 for a 2006 Harley Davidson Edition 6.0L F250- CC, SB, 4x4-NICE! With only 23,358 miles Upgrades So far: SCT Livewire w/extreme from Innovative Diesel and a set of Elite's Billet fuel and oil filter caps.
Appreciate the information on various bypass oil filters you guys are using. I have, however, become a little skittish about the Amsoil unit due to many negative comments I've read. Guess it also concerns me that I've read that Amsoil dealers frequent these forums plying their wares. Nothing wrong with that I guess....I'm just looking for the straight scoop from those who don't have a dog in the fight.
I've been looking seriously at the Puradyn but have also become interested in the FS-2500. In looking around this and other forums, the 2500 seems to get rave reviews with no one bashing them. What I don't like about it is the price, even though it is a small price to pay for a clean engine and perhaps extended oil change intervals.
For anyone interested in Amsoil bypass kit for the 6.0l diesel
BMK11 mount kit
EAP 110 ea filter (large filter)
bk 1102 all oil filler cap
bk 1101 all oil filter cap
2 bp 242 90 degree elbows for oil caps
Complete kit ready to install 380.00 delivered to your door. pm me if interested!.
Thanks Dennis
Rhino Kustoms LLC
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I have had the fs-2500 and now have the Amsoil dual-by-pass and after having both I believe Amsoil out preforms all of the others. Remember removing the soot out of our oil is the most important additional filtering can never hurt IMO.
Bill
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2003 F250 FX4 SUPERCAB SPORT XLT 7.3 PSD
SLAPS Member
Edge with Attitude & Bush Fender Flairs
Amsoil 3000 5w 30, Amsoil EaAU Air Filter, Amsoil Dual Remote By-pass BMK-16A,At 38,000 miles on oil Had to change I went long enough still was ok to run.
Amsoil ATF Transmission & Transfer case, Amsoil 75w-140 fluid front & rear end , Amsoils Antifreeze, Transmission Magnefine filter, 4" Turbo Back Exhaust
Sportman Tonneau Cover
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