Recent content by txbdan

Also, I'll likely run this head which has 13/16-16 threads. It has the perfect routing for my spot - side entry, bottom exit. I guess that puts me with the big boys. heh https://www.summitracing.com/parts/ear-2188erl#overview

I could possibly do horizontal, but I can't do filter hanging from below because the radiator is below that spot. The filter head will go where this t-stat currently is. I need to keep the oil lines running along that area/height so the only space really is above.

Yeah, that's a good point. I should go with the most universal thread on my filter head, is 3/4-16 it? Seems like it. Then I'll have lots of options. Another question, if I mount the filter so it screws down onto the head, will it still drain back into the system if I pop a hole in it or...

Yep. I have a logger logging both the GM sensor on the CANBUS and an aftermarket sensor. Apparently it's normal for these engines. I'm running Mobil 1 0w40. Right, but for some reason I thought then PF63 had a higher than normal BP pressure. They upped it at some point in its production life...

Hi all, I'm running GM LFX (3.6l V6) in my Mazda RX-8 track car. I'm going to install a remote oil filter head soon and want to plan for the right filter. This motor is basically stock with just a tune, but it may be a bit unusual in that these consistently run a 90+psi oil pressure on track...

would it be heinous to just mix them together?

Interesting. I was thinking about my LFX engine which is known to have high oil pressure, up to like 90psi, but the PF63 filter it uses has a BPV rated at 22psi. But I see you're point, its not the pressure in the system that counts, its the pressure across the filter.

I have a case of DI40 from my old car. I now run a GM LFX (3.6l V6) in my track car. How would this compare to Mobil 1 Euro 0w40? which I also have a case of. haha. The factory fill for the LFX is 5w30.

I've been doing some research on the filter leak and found that the LFX runs an unusually high oil pressure and there was actually a TSB on oil filter installation saying to tighten to one full turn or 10Nm. I guess they updated the AC Delco filter's labels to reflect this. So maybe I j just...

That's wild. I heard of that happening as well and I think it is what happened. I wish I kept it to inspect later. It reduced the car's maiden track weekend to about 9 laps, but at least I got a time trial in. I see AC Delco has a PF63 and a PF63E which says "Professional" on it. Is the E/Pro...

Hey all, long time lurker here. These LFX engines are getting to be popular for swapping into other cars. I have one swapped into a Mazda RX8 that is built for track days and time trials and its great. Factory oil for this is Dexos 5w30. Would you all recommend changing this at all for track...