I did a search about this to see if it was posted before and came up with nothing. It looks like a pretty good design. Was just browsing around ebay and stumbled across it.


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/OIL-FILTER-SANDWICH-ADAPTER-MITSUBISHI-ECLIPSE-420A_W0QQitemZ270324942399QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item270324942399&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=72%3A543%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

I had one of these before, though it was not that brand, and it leaked oil all the time. I dont know why, but it always did.

Wow I'm glad you said that Mike. I was really considering this for my 420a just so I could hook up the stocker switch and a manual gauge ss line. I like the way it looks like it will support weight and probably be good for vibration too, but crap, I don't want to be leaking oil. No offense, but were you using teflon tape everywhere too? Thanks! (I still like this design...dammit) :-(

I forgot to ask the most important thing. This will fit on a 420a, right? I know the 3/8 NPT is correct but that's all. Thanks guys. :-)

It says it comes with an o-ring for it, which is all that the stock adapter uses, but that's still not to say that this one wouldn't leak.

I'm wondering if the o-ring seats properly as the face of the unit just touches the block nicely. That's what I'm looking for. Hate to blow $40 and find out it hangs off the block. Although I could always make a soft rubber shim type of thing.

I use that style on my turbo. No leaks yet.

MB

The one I had used an oring too. Didnt really seat against oil block very good, thats why I think it leaked. That looks like a decent quality piece though. No I did not use teflon....I dont use teflon on anything unless it goes into a coolant jacked or near coolant threads.

I use one to feed my oil cooler and it works fine. No leaks. I also used locktite on the bolt that holds the adapter on so it wouldn't come loose. Also used a shorter filter to keep it from being lower than the oil pan.

I've been using a Permacool sandwich adapter to feed my oil cooler for about 8 years without a leak. Mine is a little thicker (~1.5") to support larger ports, but the concept is the same. I did end up getting a shorter filter (PL10193) to keep from scraping.

Corbin
'95 ESI-T

Now with more power and fewer leaks



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.......been out looking at the car; decided I like this idea and am willing to try it. I'll post again when I get it as to what I think of craftsmanship and then again when I install it as to functionality, etc. Wish me luck, lol.

Originally posted by Corbin
I did end up getting a shorter filter (PL10193) to keep from scraping.

Touche'. I had forgotten about that part.

Originally posted by bullettdsm

Originally posted by Corbin I did end up getting a shorter filter (PL10193) to keep from scraping.

Touche'. I had forgotten about that part.

Full size K&N filter here!
however . . . i do use a remote access for mine so i can use whatever size i want.

i have the one that prosport sells and i havent had any problems with it. just make sure u get a shorter oil filter especialy if your car is lowered.

My car is still has stock suspension but I'll look into that shorter filter. Someone left me a part # for one earlier. Thanks.

Here are two filters that are shorter that work:

Purolater # L10193

Fram # PH3950

Originally posted by Nemo
Fram # PH3950

Don't use fram. biggest pieces of shit ever! We like to have fun cutting used oil filters apart to see what they look like after they've had oil run through them. 90% of the fram filters I've opened were MUSH inside. the oil had broken down the filter material.

Wow, thanks! I had no idea. Back in the 60's & 70's Fram was the name to use. I'll go with the Purolater then. Thanks again, Erik.

I got my oil filter sandwich today. It's from GlowShift on ebay.
It's 1.125 thick with 4 ports-all threads a good clean class 2. I'm putting teflon tape on everything except the filter itself.

http://www.2gnt.com/graphics/oil plate 001.JPG

Originally posted by Nemo
I got my oil filter sandwich today. It's from GlowShift on ebay. It's 1.125 thick with 4 ports-all threads a good clean class 2. I'm putting teflon tape on everything except the filter itself. http://www.2gnt.com/graphics/oil plate 001.JPG

I've been using the Glowshift one on my boosted ride now for over a year with on issues. Using it for oil temp and turbo oil feed. The other two ports are blocked off. Works nice but does drop your filter a little low...