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Doug&Michelle 05-04-2011 07:42 PM

Oil filter heat sink?
 
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Just wondering if any of you guys have ever tried one of these or does it even fit our filters. If so, how well did it work? Found this on e-bay.

gr8-wrx 05-04-2011 09:24 PM

Hmm... with the screws to help hold it onto the filter, I wonder how much contact the heat sink is actually making with the filter.

djpathfinder 05-04-2011 09:28 PM

I am skeptical that a heat sink on the oil filter will do anything at all...not enough to make a difference considering the oil filter is pretty small and is covered by the under tray. An oil cooler is the way to go to keep oil temps down. :tup:

kenchan 05-04-2011 11:22 PM

that thing reminds me of motor heatsinks for RC cars... pretty much useless. :D

Trips 05-04-2011 11:28 PM

I think its just a waste of money.

ImportConvert 05-04-2011 11:30 PM

There is too much oil-flow, too fast, and too little surface area on the filter compared to the volume flowed through it to allow the heat-sink to do anything. It's a gimmick.

dwntwnall4u 05-04-2011 11:39 PM

That will work, BUT really depends on the cost. If it is cheap then go for it.

Dizon248 05-05-2011 02:36 AM

Won't do jack. Heatsink too small, too much oil, surface area contact between oil or filter or whatever to the heatsink is also too small.

ImportConvert 05-05-2011 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Dizon248 (Post 1091123)
Won't do jack. Heatsink too small, too much oil, surface area contact between oil or filter or whatever to the heatsink is also too small.

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert (Post 1091040)
There is too much oil-flow, too fast, and too little surface area on the filter compared to the volume flowed through it to allow the heat-sink to do anything. It's a gimmick.

:tiphat:

spearfish25 05-05-2011 08:07 AM

They should package it with these gas mileage improvers. All designed to take your hard earned money.

http://www.crunchgear.com/wp-content...10/02/fuel.jpg

BeachZTT 05-05-2011 08:17 AM

^^ Does that thing shock you if you exceed 2800 rpm? It could work... :ugh2:

kenchan 05-05-2011 09:42 AM

spearfish- i LOL'ed. :D

OP- you should get that oil filter heat sink and tape it on your steering wheel for hot dayz. :icon17:

semtex 05-05-2011 09:49 AM

Quote:

OP- you should get that oil filter heat sink and tape it on your steering wheel for hot dayz. :icon17:
It will add 10-15 hp!!!!!

6MT 05-05-2011 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Doug&Michelle (Post 1090705)
Just wondering if any of you guys have ever tried one of these or does it even fit our filters. If so, how well did it work? Found this on e-bay.

Now, I've seen it all and I can die in peace.

11Thumper 05-05-2011 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 1091398)
OP- you should get that oil filter heat sink and tape it on your steering wheel for hot dayz. :icon17:

You know I'm really getting tired of you taking all my good ideas. :rolleyes:


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