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Old 09-12-2012, 06:48 AM
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Smile food for thought

Can someone tell me how much oil (%) is bypassed when the oil filter bypass opens?

I noticed that a lot of filters have what I would consider low bypass relief. We run 35 to 70 psi on our street motor and the filter opens at 8 to 11 psi.

I took the second oil filter listed as an example from Summit. I did notice the first one was a K&N with no bypass. Nice, I'll have to check into that.



Brand K&N
Manufacturer's Part Number HP-3001
Part Type Oil Filters
Product Line K&N Performance Gold Oil Filters
Summit Racing Part Number KNN-HP-3001
UPC 024844035080

Oil Filter Style Canister
Height (in) 5.719 in.
Outside Diameter (in) 3.656 in.
Inlet Quantity One
Inlet Attachment Female threads
Filter Bypass Relief Valve Yes
Relief Valve Open (psi) 8-11 psi Anti-Drainback Valve Yes
Smallest Particle Filtered 10 microns
Maximum Burst Pressure (psi) 550 psi
Thread Size 3/4-16 in.
Quantity Sold individually.


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