which oil bypass kit

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been researchin, on kits , was lookin for a combo type,



read that amsoil bmk15 has an "loss of" during operation or "delay of" pressure.



read about the franz and a few others.

i would like to run one but lookin for ease of installation if possible.....

i know that they can be pricey but not worried about it i will have the truck forever.



what are yall using and comments about your experince about them. . thanks... ... ...

 

[p-Bar]

I am rinning the 15 and have never had a problem. Also running extended changes.

 

[steved]

Run the BMK-11 if you want an Amsoil kit... its the stand-alone filter.

There are several options... FS2500, Oilguard, Gulf Coast, Frantz, MotorGuard, Amsoil, Baldwin, Fleetguard... as well as others.

They all install about the same (pull off the filter head, return to the valve cover or oil pan)... so it is more about choosing what you want, then installing it. From what I have read, I believe the FS2500 and oilguard are the only ones that offer a kit unique to dodge.

And don't be afraid to get creative... I have a very large Gulf Coast mounted under the passenger side of the bed. Basically you need a bypass, some fittings, and some hose... drill a few holes and you're set.

Make sure you keep around a 1/16-inch orifice to limit the amount of flow (promotes residence time in the filter).

steved

 

[2Rowdy]

I really like my fs-2500. Just a side note I use blackstone labs for analysis, happy with them too.

 

[ENafziger]

I chose the OilGuard unit, and also use FilterMag's as well. Based upon Blackstone's oil reports, this combination has performed as well as any that I've seen. I can post the oil report if you're interested.

--Eric

 

[Dick Langendorff]

I'm very familar with the Frantz. They started in Stockton, Ca. I have parts and some used units I would ship to you, if that is what you want.



Getting the "elements" from Idaho, Washington or Sunnyvale, Ca. via mail would be your best bet. The oil pan return is by far the best and only choice. Returning on top of the head, puts too much oil up there and can cause problems. I put one on my '89, but haven't taken the time to do the same on my '04. Cramped for space. Actually, Cummins West did the installation for me. There is a pressure point right on top of the OEM filter and the return was through a hollow bolt brazed to the turbo return tube. Made for a really neat install.

I only put it on to get extra cleaning, not necessarily extended oil life. Each Frantz filter is good for 6 quarts of oil, so to do the best cleaning possible you would use 2 filters plus the OEM.



Like I said, I have some parts and used units. The original for big rigs, used a 3-Stacker. Frantz also made a 2-Stacker which would be perfect for the "B" series engine.

 

[ColemanR]

What kind of problems would returning on top of the head cause? Randy

 

[steved]

What kind of problems would returning on top of the head cause? Randy

None in a Cummins... lots of us have the return through the head... I have over 60k without a single issue returning oil to the oil filler cap. The volume is so little that it causes no troubles (probably less oil introduced than that from the valve train itself).



steved

 

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thanks for the info, i was kinda leaning toward, the amsoil 15 unit in the begining, not too keen on the possible oil presure drop or loss or is that not the case with it? on my ferd i have a adabpter between the block and filter goes to a cooler clean nice set up from summit. just dont want a bunch of hoses coming across the engine, but if i gotta it will have to do.

 

[ColemanR]

I have the FS-2500 on mine I pulled the valvecover drilled and tapped put a 90 degree fitting in cant even tell its there as I put it at the back I personally dont like the return in the oil cap (just the look) the oil still gets black but it deffinently is much cleaner.

 

[Bekim]

I am running an Oilguard bypass with return at the oil fill cap.
The oil reports have had excellent numbers so far. The Amsoil, FS2500 and Oilguard should all function nearly identically, and yield excellent oil reports. Frantz is also a solid time tested product.
Mike
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[BillGotthelf]

There is no pressure loss with the Amsoil unit. A bypass fliter works best with a very low flow so there is plenty of time for the oil to pass thru the filter. I tapped the valve cover in the front for my return line. Since the filter rate is 6-8 gallons an hour That is not to much oil for the oil passages in the head to deal with. I positioned my filter (on both trucks) behind the front passenger bumper so I can access the filter from underneath. The filter element is just a little higher than the front bumper. I had to remove some of the plastic (cut out with an abrasive disc) to get a 4" x 6" flat plate (Oil filter head bolts to it) which I welded to the bracket under the battery.

 

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thanks..... people.....