I noticed a new player in bypass filters in the latest copy of 4Wheel and Sport Utility:
Topdog V: http://paretopoint.com/item--TopDog-V--topdogv_s.html

Its looks pretty well made and much cheaper than other makes (and simpler).

I submitted a request to them to see if there's an adapter plate for the CRD filter dimesions.

Dan

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2005 Silver CRD Limited
245/75R16 GoodYear Duratracs
Fumoto drain | ProVent CCV Filter
Stanadyne FM100 filter | Cummins fuel pump
GDE Eco | SEGR | BoulderBars | FrankenLift | Frankenskids

I saw that; look forward to your post when you get a reply. It certainly looks a LOT simpler than the usual method - I wonder if it works as well? I also wonder how much extra it adds to the filter dimensions; I wouldn't like to buy it only to find that it won't fit under the skid plate!

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Light Khaki 2.8CRD: TJM alloy bumper; Skid Row &Asfir skids;ext. breathers; SAMCO hoses; Grabber At3 235/70/16; Fumoto; Euro TC; Odyssey PC1500;GDE FTEcotune; OME lift; lightforce driving lights;ARB diff cover;nylon fan+Hayden2905;ss vortex exhaust; Airflow snorkel; Frontrunner roofrack; rock rails

Calls its' self a bypass but wants you to believe it is full flow.
Can't be both, sorry.
Sir Isac Newton is having a spasm.

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2006 Pearl Green CRD
Magnaflow 2 1/2" Cat Back
KJ Extra Leg Room Brackets, Carter Lift Pump, V6 Airbox, ORM
Fuel cooler, Oil Separator, Progard 7
Gauges EGT Boost Trans Temp Oil Pres, Michelin LXT AT2 245 70 R16
7,000# Draw Tight hitch, PML EX Deep Trans Pan
Centrifuge, SunCoast, Transgo, RAM TCM, InMotion Stage 2
Wife's 99 TDI VW Beetle

Looks good to me. Id like to see a braided line option though.

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2006 KJ CRD Ltd - Suncoast, GDE Eco, EGR Delete, After market T-Stat, Skid Row skids, V6 airbox, 2.5" Turbo back
2005 KJ CRD Sport-Suncoast, Transco, GDE Hot-GDE Trans, EGR Delete, Skid Row skids, V6 airbox, 2.5" Turbo back, After market S-Stat
1987 Suzuki LWB Samurai -diesel powered, custom 4 link coil suspension 38.5 SX Swampers

All, haven't gotten a reply yet. I might need to call them.

Lancer, it's hard to tell from the install docs, but there looks to simply be a small puck that fits inline in the current filter location (looks to be about 1" think or thereabouts). The (included) plumbing does look to be a little plain-jane, but that's easily remedied by your local auto speed shop. Sorry for the folks across the pond. I don't know how hard NPT fittings are to come by in Europe.

The dimensions of the bypass filter unit itself are the available on the amsoil site (since they spec an amsoil filter cartridge).

As for it not being a real bypass, sure, that's true, but the big benefit of a bypass is being able to filter the oil at a finer particle size without impacting the cooling/lubrication capacity of the full-flow. It looks like they've done a simple flow-split design, which although from a purist's standpoint is not as good, probably wouldn't be a problem in any but the most harsh loaded environments .

Dan

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2005 Silver CRD Limited
245/75R16 GoodYear Duratracs
Fumoto drain | ProVent CCV Filter
Stanadyne FM100 filter | Cummins fuel pump
GDE Eco | SEGR | BoulderBars | FrankenLift | Frankenskids