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AcuraBro
09-10-2002, 09:04 PM
I don't know if any of you guys know, but for about 4-5 oil changes now, I've been using the RSX oil filter. I don't have any numbers, but it increases the oil pressure on B-Series motors.

Thought I would share---

Chris
stu
09-10-2002, 10:00 PM
Cool, how does it do that? Is increased oil pressure a good thing?
AcuraBro
09-11-2002, 12:46 AM
It's similar to the JDM Honda HAMP oil filter upgrade-- it flows better aparently, Spoon sports uses them on all of their circuit racing cars. Sucks that HAMP filters are $20.00 a shot normally, or you could just buy the same filter (RSX) and call it a day.
HONDA GHANDI
09-11-2002, 07:03 AM
Its a smaller filter, a regular filter does not clear on an RSX so they went with a higher flow, smaller filter cartridge for the new civic and the RSX. It also has quicker, larger diameter pressure release valve built in. THe new i-VTEC motors rely on oil pressure alot more to control vtc and vtec operations so more pressure and flow is neccesary.
exciv2000
09-11-2002, 08:52 AM
hmm, I suppose that would work pretty good on my D16 yesh?
b18cya-T
09-11-2002, 09:23 AM
cool, its gettin to be that time again for my gsr.

is it worth doing to a stock engine?
HONDA GHANDI
09-11-2002, 10:55 AM
They fit any civic 87 and newer and any accord and Prelude 84 and newer. and any other Honda built. (even Passport)
TedR719
09-11-2002, 12:01 PM
Cool thanks for the tip!
Maverick
09-11-2002, 12:22 PM
I want one of these http://www.cmfilters.com/remote_filters/canister_oil_filters_lrg.jpg




http://www.cmfilters.com/remote_filters/canister_oil_filters.htm
Weston
10-08-2002, 09:45 PM
But does increased oil pressure actually help you on a Honda engine that wasn't meant for it?

I just think there's got to be a downside, otherwise they would have done it on all of their engines.
95GSRB18C
10-22-2002, 02:02 PM
i'll just give it a shot and see if it helps. What brand of filter were you using tho?
greddy1.6
10-22-2002, 02:36 PM
phat ill have to try it out if it works on the d16z6
HONDA GHANDI
10-22-2002, 02:39 PM
it works on any civic motor 1988 and newer
95GSRB18C
10-22-2002, 03:46 PM
damn, well i just changed my oil. Looks like i'll hafta wait till next spring to try it out.
justin
10-22-2002, 05:02 PM
Won't this push more oil than is necessary to the turbo though AcuraBro? I guess you could make your feed line smaller. Or is that even an issue?

Justin
Pang
10-28-2002, 01:25 AM
umm i think it would be better for the turbo to see more oil.
lucaq
11-02-2002, 12:36 PM
Do most hondas use hydrolic lifters? If so then the higher pressure would help with that. Besides that a faster return means that you can filter more effectively because your cycle time is reduced. I looked at that company CM filter's website and they actually make a screw-on filter for my sister's 85 golf(part 25.260). It also says that they make them for civic, passport, odyssey, crv. The civic number is 25-280 and they are $90 for the filter and housing and then $12 for replacement elements after that. Not too bad. Asuming it filters better and lasts years!
stu
11-02-2002, 05:58 PM
Boy Lucas, you sure do like reviving old threads huh? J/K.
lucaq
11-03-2002, 08:02 PM
EVERY thread in the FWD forum is old.

Dude, stu, you need to grow an afro and wear it around all the time. I was expecting to see you with one last night and i was distraught when you did not have one :(
stu
11-03-2002, 08:05 PM
I learned how to save money by shaving my own head.
lucaq
11-03-2002, 09:05 PM
You don't have to get your hair cut if you have a 'fro, it is just as cheap. Come-on, haven't you ever seen a rap video, all you need is a hair pic, and you can even leave them in your hair all the time!
stu
11-03-2002, 09:37 PM
Sorry, I really try not to create excess amounts of shade around my immediate person. I also don't want squirells and birds nesting in my head. Rabbits would be okay, I like rabbits.
lucaq
11-04-2002, 12:23 AM
you like rabbits huh?

like these ones?
http://www.ndimports.com/catalog/images/boutique_items/73666553.gif
http://www.ndimports.com/catalog/images/boutique_items/73666563.gif
stu
11-04-2002, 08:46 PM
Yep.
95GSRB18C
11-04-2002, 08:55 PM
this is a phat fro. :fro: :D
95GSRB18C
11-29-2002, 11:59 PM
Anyways, i tried out the oil filter and it did increase the oil pressure and it helped VTEC kick a lil harder too. I couldnt believe it was almost half the size of the original PH3593A meant for the GSR. The number for the 02-03 RSX-S FRAM oil filter is PH7317 BTW.

Laterz,
Bryan
exciv2000
11-30-2002, 06:49 AM
Originally posted by B18C1TurboTeg
Anyways, i tried out the oil filter and it did increase the oil pressure and it helped VTEC kick a lil harder too. I couldnt believe it was almost half the size of the original PH3593A meant for the GSR. The number for the 02-03 RSX-S FRAM oil filter is PH7317 BTW.

Laterz,
Bryan

Cool, thanks for the part numbers!
My only concern now is that with more oil pressure, I'll get more blowby and more oil in the catchcan, and will therefore be adding more oil to the crankcase more often. Can anyone confirm or deny this assumption?
95GSRB18C
11-30-2002, 10:15 AM
I would only think it would be better for the motor than worse. My friend nick also put the RSX filter on his ZC motor (D series) and since he put that on and changed the oil, it seemed like it helped it out a lil more.
Pang
11-30-2002, 04:00 PM
i haven't had any problems with the rsx filter yet i been using it for the last 4 oil changes.
CSMsi311
11-30-2002, 10:14 PM
i wouldn't imagine flowing more oil through the engine would cause more loss.

I've never had to add oil in between oil changes. A catch can would be a nice stocking stuffer for Christmas.:D

Jason
2000SiVTEC
12-02-2002, 04:17 PM
Maybe if I put an RSX oil filter on my Jetta it will make it mad fast yo!!!:hat:
MiniMonster
12-08-2002, 12:01 AM
Wonder if it would fit on the mini? Oh wait that would just make my van queer!
exciv2000
12-08-2002, 12:03 AM
Originally posted by MiniMonster
Wonder if it would fit on the mini? Oh wait that would just make my van queer!

as if it weren't already ;gay;
MiniMonster
12-08-2002, 12:09 AM
lol, you're calling MY van queer and you run 15.8's......... After i'm done fucking your girlfriend, i'll help you make your car fast bro...
exciv2000
12-08-2002, 12:11 AM
Yep, all vans are queer. I don't need a fast car to know that.
Mr. NoSkills
12-08-2002, 09:25 AM
Originally posted by TurboSi
umm i think it would be better for the turbo to see more oil.

kind of. more pressure though, no.
That's why you use a smaller feed line then return. Too much pressure will blow out the seals and cause the turbo to leak.

it's funny seeing this thread again....
heh
Pang
12-09-2002, 12:26 PM
hmm the feed and return line are about the same size on my greddy kit...
Mr. NoSkills
12-10-2002, 03:59 PM
Originally posted by TurboSi
hmm the feed and return line are about the same size on my greddy kit...

from what I've seen the returns are usually big like -6,-8an while the feed line is closer to -4an.
maybe that's just the cars i've seen.