Gen 6 502 Chevy oil bypass valve..

[gn69z28]

In reference to the oil bypass valves,there are two of them on this engine. I read somewhere that if not using s oil cooler to remove the bypass valve in the threaded insert that the filter screws on. Is this a good thing to do?

[Newold1]

Read from the following site on BBC oil systems:

www.garage.grumpysperformance.com oil and lube systems on the forum

Good reads and some good knowledge and information here!

[ProPower engines]

the center bypass is for the oil cooler. If its not used its a restrictor in the system.
Just pull it. Replace the filter bypass with the 30lb piece from GM as the stock bypass opens too easily and at a much lower pressure like about 10 lbs or less depending on age of the part.