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Old 12-28-2012, 10:03 PM   #5
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Default Re: chevy oil filter by pass

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Originally Posted by firebird View Post
is there a chance of oil starving of the crank when on cold start with 20-50 and oil filter bypass plugged on a chevy small block? is plugging the filter by pass common on a race motor?
There is a chance,but in my experience it is very unlikely. We have blocked the bypass ( to force all oil thru filter) on a number of BB Chevys and run 15w40 and 20w50 with no problems. Use a good quality filter.Personally, I let my engine run and warm up before giving it any increased rpms in the pits. (600 hp 468ci).
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