4.3L Oil Filter
10-02-2004, 08:48 AM
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4.3L Oil Filter
I hear they fit.. what is the advantage of one, does anyone know the pin number for the K&N one, and what are/could be some disadvantages?
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10-02-2004, 09:47 AM
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Right here on BC. I recently read OLDsman105'* signature, which read:
Which spiked my interest again, since I am ever curious of any mods I can do.
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1996 Oldsmobile LSS
3800 series 2 N/A .
Gutted airbox , 4.3 liter oil filter( i did it for fun)
3800 series 2 N/A .
Gutted airbox , 4.3 liter oil filter( i did it for fun)
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10-02-2004, 11:00 AM
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a longer filter will fit on mine. It used to have [what I believe to be] a 4.3L filter, because I replaced it with one that was 3cm shorter. If I remembered the formula correct, 4.3L is equal to 260 CI, correct? So, I can just get like an '85 bonneville 260CI oil filter, right?
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10-02-2004, 11:10 AM
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I don't know the K&N numbers, but for fram they are 3387(the normal size) and 3980(the longer one) The only difference between the two is that you'll need to add more oil cuz the filter will absorb more of it.
10-02-2004, 12:20 PM
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Originally Posted by jr's3800
I should note that the filter may have some clearance issues depending on the location of the filter, weather or not you have an oil cooler and the like.... 
10-02-2004, 12:44 PM
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No clue.. where would it be at? The 3.8L filter in there now sits about 3" from anything [have to double check that]. Is the oil cooler something which mounts on the filter? like a heatsink?
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