Installing a aftermarket Remote Oil Kit 5.0

[Davidsgara]

I was looking at installing an aftermarket remote oil filter kit to my 5.0 (see attached)

Any thoughts or advise using / installing this kit ?

Orientation of remote filter ?

Also can I use the OEM oil filter ?

Thanks

 

[Scott Danforth]

Nothing wrong with the kit, you may need to change the bypass valve,

Most of those kits use a different filter (many recommend a Fram PH8A or equivalant, read the instructions)

 

[Davidsgara]

Thanks Scott

how is do I change the bypass valve ?

 

[Scott Danforth]

Look up the "grumpy's garage" site and start reading

Its in the housing adapter you currently thread the oil filter onto

 

[Davidsgara]

Thanks Scott,

I asked the supplier and was advised it uses 13/16 -16 chev oil filter ?

Will that be OK ?

 

[Scott Danforth]

I suggest you look up filters by dimensions on the Wix site

The 13/16-16 thread hasnt been used in decades by GM. You will need to look up filter by dimensions to get the part number

 

[Davidsgara]

Scott,

Im confused am I looking for a bypass adapter or a different oil filter on the Wix site ?

Sorry mate Im only a boilermaker/ welder and only a bush mechanic lol

Any clarity and information would be appreciated.

Thanks

 

[Scott Danforth]

You need to go to a 30psi bypass vs the 11psi that is there when you plumb a remote filter

And you need to look up a full flow, anti drain back filter that fits the remote head seal land and threads that fits the area you mount it

So both.... Wix has the best filter look up

 

[Davidsgara]

Sorry Scott im even more confused now.....

 

[achris]

Thanks Scott,

I asked the supplier and was advised it uses 13/16 -16 chev oil filter ?

Will that be OK ?

Ryco Z-24 fits. (https://www.rycofilters.com.au/catalogue/part/index/part/Z24)

 

[Davidsgara]

Thanks Chris

What about the 30 psi bypass valve ???

 

[Scott Danforth]

Sorry Scott im even more confused now.....

Go to the grumpy's garage site....and start reading about SBC oiling systems.

Places like NAPA, Summit Racing, etc carry the bypass valve

 

[achris]

...Places like NAPA, Summit Racing, ...

Not in Australia.... We have Supercheap Auto, AutoBarn and Repco. All of which are :facepalm:

Chris.....

 

[achris]

Go to the grumpy's garage site.......

What a horrible site! Can't read anything unless I sign up! Not very friendly!

Chris..

 

[Davidsgara]

Thanks guys

so if I went to an OEM remote filter would I still have to change the relief valve ?

 

[achris]

Not sure what the fuss about changing the bypass valve is all about. I added a non-genuine remote filter to my old 4.3LX, just the adapter, housing and a couple of lengths of hose. Ran 14 years in my hands without a problem, and as far as I know, still running... Just remember to add extra oil to the sump to compensate for the hoses.

Chris....

 

[Davidsgara]

Ok Thanks Chris

 

[Davidsgara]

I ended up ordering an OEM system so hopefully all should be good now.

OEM ain’t Cheap

 

[achris]

I just checked the parts diagrams, and the bypass valve on engine without a remote filter is the same part number (ie same part) as with a remote oil filter...

Chris......

 

[Scott Danforth]

Thanks guys

so if I went to an OEM remote filter would I still have to change the relief valve ?

yes