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    Oil Filter Thread

    In AZ we have to inspect for emissions and they don’t even pop the hood… most do obd2 or exhaust sniffer if old.
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    Oil Filter Thread

    Agreed; I don’t care what any company puts on their box, there is a 0% chance I’m leaving it on past 5k mi
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    Synthetic Oil

    I meant Valvoline Extended protection oil. I agree on the purolator filter… IF the 820’s are gone obviously we’ll have to move on. I’m just surprised that Val Ext. Pro oil slipped my radar. It’s going to be so much simpler to be able to just keep 1 brand of oil now since my gf’s truck takes...
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    Oil Filter Thread

    Another test on all the fram filters Fram Filter Comparison Purolator Boss still on top hmm
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    Synthetic Oil

    I dunno how I missed Valvoline Extended Protection 5w30’s UOA’s (300ppm moly). All of the ones I saw stayed in grade also for shear. On sale on Amazon 15qts $67.99 Valvoline Extended Protection 5w30 It’s what’s going in my truck this time. Still have some rp 20/820’s but once those are gone...
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    Cam Swap Heads Removal with out removing shorty Headers.

    Yes it’s doable. I removed the heads with stock cast logs attached and reinstalled with afe shorties installed from the bench. Did it for this exact reason (f those bolts) and the afe headers made a nice grab handle while installing. Just remember to wipe them off with alcohol after to avoid...
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    Y PIPE

    True my brain automatically went to tubular. Cast is going to be turbulent regardless.
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    Y PIPE

    I mean from a fluid dynamics pov, as long as sizing of pipes is optimized, (I.e 2.25” Y’d into 3”… vs true dual 2.25”), velocity should remain similar, scavenging may be altered but not much that far down the line after the collectors… sound will be marginally different (less smooth) since each...
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    Oil Filter Thread

    https://youtu.be/rqDjCzyYUOU?si=U6NJU2vg731ILEUy Fram XP in this one Interestingly it captured a lot of dirt outside of the filter pleats!!
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    Oil Filter Thread

    https://youtu.be/0ReYsM9OMuI?si=bRrObHsqbqM36o7cM This one has royal purple and prolator in it. Surprisingly RP was restrictive. Purolator boss was as good in filtration without being restrictive.
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    3k miles since lifter cam job

    Dunno but a magnetic drain plug sure works.
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    For the guys who think deactivating the mds via a tune is a good idea

    or me I’m the exact opppsite I have 700 idle hours, <15% of total, and I had to replace the cam. everything I’ve seen in my mildly educated opinion has pointed to metallurgy not lubrication.
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    MDS deleted now slight misfire

    spark plug / coil pack would be my first check. Try moving the cyl 8 coil pack to another cylinder see if miss follows. If not, then try replacing plugs (unless they're new), which of course could then be counterfit plug issue.
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    For the guys who think deactivating the mds via a tune is a good idea

    Sorry should have been more specific, I was referring to having billet metal lifter yokes long term
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    Shorty Headers Owners - Temp Question

    Uncoated AFR shorties in Phoenix AZ here… no noticeable difference. I don’t even break 190° idling in 110° ambient. Honestly I don’t even break 200° unless towing or putting my foot in it. I’m sure my under hood temps are higher but again it’s a truck not a road race car. I may wrap / coat...
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