Do Boxsters have high oil flow requirement?

Great article, thanks.

Do Boxsters have high oil flow requirement that would not be met by a proper conventional oil filter used in conjunction with the filter adapter Pelican sells? Interested in purchasing, but do want to starve the engine and cause damage.

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[Wayne 962]

I think the system used on the Boxster is not terribly good and installed there probably for ease of access and overall cost (as well as environmental concerns?). These screw-on adapters are very good and I run one in my car.

- Wayne

[ronster]

Originally Posted by Wayne at Pelican Parts

I think the system used on the Boxster is not terribly good and installed there probably for ease of access and overall cost (as well as environmental concerns?). These screw-on adapters are very good and I run one in my car.

- Wayne

Do the screw on filters, with adapter, hang down lower than the OEM? Any clearance issues i.e. I've installed the ROW suspension and my Boxster is now almost an inch lower.

[dad911]

Originally Posted by ronster

Do the screw on filters, with adapter, hang down lower than the OEM? Any clearance issues i.e. I've installed the ROW suspension and my Boxster is now almost an inch lower.

The Napa 1042 filter is shorter, so it shouldn't be a problem. I also use an accusump adapter which lowers it even more, without issues.

[Wayne 962]

Originally Posted by ronster

Do the screw on filters, with adapter, hang down lower than the OEM? Any clearance issues i.e. I've installed the ROW suspension and my Boxster is now almost an inch lower.

Nope, they are about the same, or even shorter...

-Wayne

[turboflyer]

I am no engineer but if you look at the size of the oil return pipe from the filter and the opening to the filter looks pretty high flow. I tried the spin on and the lifters took longer to get quiet.