Re: Magnum Engines Oil Filtration System WAS: Re: Trasko

From: Gary Hedlin (ghedlin@theramp.net)
Date: Thu Jan 30 2003 - 07:02:03 EST


Yeah, I knew this long time ago...

If you keep your eye on your oil gauge while driving in town, you will see
fluctuations. The Mopar oil filter has check valves in them... I assume
they open at a certain PSI.

The mopar oil filters solve the common problem of noise when aftermarket
rocker arms are used. Since the rockers are kinda part of the oil system.
the filter DOES have a role in matters.

Bernd can back me on this.... he's the one who told me about this...

Gary Hedlin

in article 5.0.2.1.0.20030129225212.00a02a80@bserv.com, Bob Tom at
tigers@bserv.com wrote on 1/30/03 5:56 AM:

>
> Here's something that I came across while surfing.
>
> Well, after doing an assignment in my Engine Performance and
> Technolgy class at the local college, I discovered something in
> my Mopar Performance Part: Magnum Engine book, which has
> EVERY specification you could possibly think of for the 8.0L, 5.9L,
> 5.2L, 3.9L, and even 2.5L Magnum Engines. The ENGINES OIL
> FILTER BYPASS VALVE OPENS AT 9-15 PSI. To put that into
> prospective, the 5.9L engine IDLE'S with 6 PSI and at 3000rpm's
> 30-80 PSI. so after about 1500rpm's your oil DOES NOT GET
> FILTERED. This info. is taken directly from this book.
>
> I have not had the chance to look into this but, if true, it may
> alter everyone's opinions about oil filters.
>
> Anybody aware of this?
>
> Bob
>



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