[rammertide07]

Cheapest kit I've found so far...opinions?

http://cgi.ebay.com/FORD-7-3-POWERSTROKE-BYPASS-OIL-FILTRATION-FILTER-KIT-/260817279609

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[woodnthings8]

Yeah, it appears to be what you need. They are relatively simple kits anyway.

 

[Griz]

Cheapest kit I've found so far...opinions?

FORD 7.3 POWERSTROKE BYPASS OIL FILTRATION FILTER KIT | eBay

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Looks like it is pretty much the same thing as Amsoil's single by-pass set-up only cheaper. :icon_wink:

Griz

 

[rammertide07]

10-4 thanks guys

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[evo45]

I have the Amsoil bypass system and it uses the same filter. The only thing I would ask about this kit would be does it have a regulator built into it. The Amsoil kit has a bypass valve that only allows a small amount of oil through on each pass. It looks like this may have a valve with the tiny lines it has, but I would be worried about how much pressure it takes from the rest for the system. Let us know how it works. Vic

 

[rammertide07]

I do have one question, what is the gains of a single bypass filter vs stock and a double bypass filter vs single?

 

[Griz]

I do have one question, what is the gains of a single bypass filter vs stock and a double bypass filter vs single?

The only purpose of a by-pass system in my opinion is to filter out the wear particulars so you can extend your oil change intervals (OCI). Personally if you decide to install a by-pass system I would keep it simple and go with a stand alone by-pass filter. Whether you decide to go with this kit, Amsoil's single by-pass filter kit, OilGuard, or FS2500 it really doesn't matter. I think they all will filter better than a stock filter setup so you can extend your OCI. I am not sold on the dual by-pass setup. I see no benefit of doing that and you might be creating problems by doing it. These are my opinions and I have no science to support my views.

Griz

 

[rammertide07]

I have the Amsoil bypass system and it uses the same filter. The only thing I would ask about this kit would be does it have a regulator built into it. The Amsoil kit has a bypass valve that only allows a small amount of oil through on each pass. It looks like this may have a valve with the tiny lines it has, but I would be worried about how much pressure it takes from the rest for the system. Let us know how it works. Vic

I adressed your concerns with the seller. His reply:

"Hey there and thanks for the question. Our remote bypass filter mount does incorporate an oil restriction orifice properly sized for each engine application. Our kits only draw 8%-10% of full flow oil presurre which is well within the limits of practical application. In response to the mention of our "tiny lines"; in a properly restricted and balanced bypass oil filtration system, even our 3/16" id stainless steel braided, ptfe lined supply/return lines provide more than adequate volume of oil at full flow oil pressure to supply the bypass filter."

So with knowing this information, which doesn't make a whole lotta sense to me, would there be any concerns why to go with another unit than this one?

Thanks for the reply Griz...nice disclaimer:thumbsup:

 

[txgp17]

I have the Amsoil bypass system and it uses the same filter. The only thing I would ask about this kit would be does it have a regulator built into it. The Amsoil kit has a bypass valve that only allows a small amount of oil through on each pass. It looks like this may have a valve with the tiny lines it has, but I would be worried about how much pressure it takes from the rest for the system. Let us know how it works. Vic

I have this kit. Where the filtered oil would exit the filter, in the center of the threaded mount, there is a tiny hole. Too small to measure with my calipers. The hole restricts the flow leaving the filter.

As to the size of the lines, they're at least 10 times larger in diameter than the size of the restrictor orifice, so it really doesn't matter if they're small.
------------------REPOST FROM ANOTHER THREAD------------------
I ordered a kit from NUC Motorsports for $195.

The kit comes with everything needed to install on an 99-03' 7.3 with an automatic transmission. The parts included:

• Stainless steel braided PTFE lines
• laser cut mounting plate
• Billet aluminum spin-on filter adapter
• Amsoil EaBP100 filter

My dilemma was that I have a ZF-6 manual, not an automatic, so the mount wouldn't help me any. So using some 2"x2"x⅛" aluminum, I fashioned my own bracket. I know the ⅛" stuff sounds weak, so I doubled it up on one side to add rigidity.

The flywheel cover bolts are M8 if I recall. I nabbed some continuously threaded stainless steel set screws that were about ½" longer than the OEM bolts, and secured them with flat washers, followed by lock washers and a hex-nut, all of which were stainless steel.

I ended up mounting the filter on the horizontal plane, which will allow me to use a EaBP110 in the future if I desire.

For those of you doing this yourself, I encountered a big problem removing the return plug on the side of the block. I ruined the plug trying to remove it. So off to Lowes I went, to find a #6 screw extractor. It was very difficult to get out.

Then after about 600 miles, I sent a sample to Blackstone. They said I'm in real good shape, TBN was 7.7, Insolubles was 0.1%. The second analysis at 9,500 miles showed insolubles at 0.2% and TBN @ 7.1. I'm running Mobil 1 Turbo Diesel Truck 5W-40.

Here's a picture of the filter.

Here's my last Blackstone analysis.

 

[woodnthings8]

I do have one question, what is the gains of a single bypass filter vs stock and a double bypass filter vs single?

Most of the systems are not double by pass. They are merely a full flow filter and a by pass filter combined into one unit. The idea is you remove your stock filter, then thread on their adapter to get the oil feed and return for the kit. The filter usually dictates full flow or not. Most by pass filters have a restricting orifice to keep the flow of fluid limited to filter at a lower micron rating. The full flow filters have no restriction and therefore do not filter down as far. This is why your oil can appear dirty after only a few hundred miles. I have noticed with the by pass filter setup I built, I am still able to see through the oil on the stick after 3,000 miles.

The feed and return size of the hoses are plenty capable of flowing the fluid. I used 1/4" on mine, but only because it is readily available.

Here is the install I did on mine. As you will see, they are not really that different.

https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&...nx3b29kbnRoaW5nczh8Z3g6NWExNDExNjg3ODdhMGUyNg