Oil temp and pressure (not a sandwich plate)

[CanadianGuy]

Has anyone installed an oil pressure or temp sensor without using an oil filter sandwich plate? THe plate add too much thickness and would require to only use the stock size oil filter.

 

[bodytech]

stock size filter is the best filter

 

[CanadianGuy]

stock size filter is the best filter

I've been running the FL-410S which is just taller. Maybe I have to choose between the two... If only there was a filter relocation kit...

 

[Spaceman_Spiff]

If only there was a filter relocation kit...

I've made the suggestion in the Boomba suggestion thread, others have sounded that they liked the idea. Hopefully they'll decide it's something worth their while

 

[flat_lander]

That would be nice. The factory design is a pain to get to, and you can't help to make a mess when you pull the filter off. I've had cars in the past where the filter screws on from the bottom and like changing the oil on them.

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[KKaWing]

Ohh, maybe they can pull off a FA20 filter location mod where the sound symposer is supposed to go. Top down oil filter's ease of access FTW XD

 

[CanadianGuy]

Any location would be easier. Guess after i;m out of the FL400s I try the 910 with the plate to see....

 

[Siestarider]

Any location would be easier. Guess after i;m out of the FL400s I try the 910 with the plate to see....

I am working on fitting a Hayden thermostatic sandwich plate in place of the stock oil cooler, although my goal is to fit an external oil cooler (found a thin one I believe I can fit behind stock radiator in the fan shroud where the "flaps" are located), I believe if I can find an adapter that works, a larger oil filter will easily fit.

Problem is I cannot find a fitting that will match engine block threads (do not know thread size, but RAAM posted in another thread its 3/4" and 16 threads/inch) and oil filter threads (supposed to be 3/4 x 16 also). Oil filter measures 16 threads/inch and 3/4" diameter, but something about threads is not working.

 

[koozy]

I am working on fitting a Hayden thermostatic sandwich plate in place of the stock oil cooler, although my goal is to fit an external oil cooler (found a thin one I believe I can fit behind stock radiator in the fan shroud where the "flaps" are located), I believe if I can find an adapter that works, a larger oil filter will easily fit.

Problem is I cannot find a fitting that will match engine block threads (do not know thread size, but RAAM posted in another thread its 3/4" and 16 threads/inch) and oil filter threads (supposed to be 3/4 x 16 also). Oil filter measures 16 threads/inch and 3/4" diameter, but something about threads is not working.

https://m.summitracing.com/parts/tr...sTVodccQ8WP2fGcAyyEsMiDfbEzkRzSvZMaAi_r8P8HAQ


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[Siestarider]

Thanks [MENTION=235]koozy[/MENTION], Summit lists the longest one at 1.25". The sandwich plate is about 1.4" thick. So I am figuring I need at least 2" long, maybe 2.25" long, to fix sandwich plate to block and leave enough to mount oil filter.

So still looking if you or anyone else has another idea.

 

[koozy]

It should work. That nipple combined with the oil filter adapter add the length required.


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[Siestarider]

It should work. That nipple combined with the oil filter adapter add the length required.


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Ok, I see what you mean. Unfortunately I ordered the wrong filter adaptor, so I was trying to find one part to do both jobs. After some hours of internet search, I failed to find a 3/4 x 16 threaded fitting that is long enough. Plus, I found by accident that most brass fittings are not rated above 250 F, so maybe the steel combo approach is better anyway. I have recorded oil temps over 250 F during hard tracking.

One of the things our cars have that I am not used to is potential for an oil fire seems greater with turbo located where it is, would hate to have an oil leak turn my car into toast.

So I contacted Hayden, will see if I can get the correct oil filter nipple and then use the adapter you recommend. Thanks.

 

[Zerodameaon]

That would be nice. The factory design is a pain to get to, and you can't help to make a mess when you pull the filter off. I've had cars in the past where the filter screws on from the bottom and like changing the oil on them.

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It is at least better then the Nissan S Chassis, taking your filter off coats your subframe and motor mounts in oil. A relocation kit would be nice though.

 

[Spaceman_Spiff]

So the consensus is to use an adapter plate?

 

[CanadianGuy]

So the consensus is to use an adapter plate?

Sadly. Love the bigger filter. Guess I need to pick what I want.