Subject	Yes, problem, in my opinion, and I have experience.
Posted by	RSR on February 04, 2008 at 7:09 AM
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In Reply To	ummm...so no problem using a larger filter as available posted by sawbonez on February 03, 2008 at 07:18 PM
Message	To keep a long story short, I once messed with a different oiling setup in which I used a sandwich adapter along with an OEM-sized filter. That moved the filter down about an inch. I proceeded to drive the car on the interstate, got sandwiched in traffic and ran over a blown semi-tire (that or hit the moon-cratered median). The tire ripped the filter off, lost oil pressure, couldn't get off the road, toasted the motor. Not fun. I wouldn't hesitate to run a bigger, longer filter in a track situation. But on the road = no.
Follow Ups	oil filter size--does it matter what size oil filter we use - sawbonez 16:29:40 02/03/08 size? I'd worry more about filtration quality & oil pressure (n/m) - Bernie (NoVA) 16:55:17 02/03/08 yeah, i got that part... 2 reasons for the question... - sawbonez 17:12:24 02/03/08 1. available space in engine 2. fluid volume 3. filtration - Bernie (NoVA) 17:32:07 02/03/08 ummm...so no problem using a larger filter as available - sawbonez 19:18:33 02/03/08 I wouldn't want a filter hanging down below the motor - Bernie (NoVA) 21:32:22 02/03/08 Yes, problem, in my opinion, and I have experience. - RSR 07:09:28 02/04/08 esp. on a big oil filter........... - itsghoZt 00:21:23 02/04/08 crank bearings and etc etc (n/m) - itsghoZt 00:22:02 02/04/08 Nissan along with many other Manufacturer use 3/4 -16 - AZHeat 10:51:37 02/04/08 Usually - NytWolf 22:02:31 02/03/08 that is in line with what i was thinking, i'm trying to - sawbonez 07:17:23 02/04/08 my sandwich plate had an OEM mount for filter (n/m) - CRAZZEPETE. 08:29:36 02/04/08 yeah, i was just sent the wrong part, i'll just get another - sawbonez 10:24:45 02/04/08 Doesnt a bigger filter lower your oil pressure aswell... - mvtz 09:40:03 02/04/08 depends on where you get your oil pressure reading - AZHeat 10:59:52 02/04/08
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