{"product_id":"duramax-6-6-2001-2019-sandwich-plate-thread-extension-kit","title":"Duramax 6.6 2001-2019 Sandwich Plate \u0026 Thread Extension Kit","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOil Filter Sandwich Plate with Thread Extension Kit – 6.6L Duramax (2001–2019)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCreate a simple, reliable oil-pressure supply connection for an Insane Diesel bypass oil filter system with this application-specific oil filter sandwich adapter kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for \u003cstrong\u003e2001–2019 6.6L Duramax engines\u003c\/strong\u003e, this complete assembly includes a precision-machined T6 billet aluminum oil filter sandwich plate and a correctly matched stainless-steel oil filter thread extender. The sandwich plate installs at the engine’s oil filter location to provide the pressure-side oil supply connection required by a bypass oil filter system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 24px 0; padding: 18px 20px; border: 3px solid #ff3b12; border-radius: 6px; background: #111820; color: #ffffff; font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n  \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 10px; color: #ffffff; font-size: 1.2em; line-height: 1.3;\"\u003eCompatible Kit Mounting Options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px;\"\u003eThis Sandwich Plate with Thread Extension Kit is compatible with both mounting configurations available for Insane Diesel \u003cstrong\u003e2001–2019 6.6L Duramax bypass oil filter kits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0 20px; padding: 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrame-Mount Option\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnder-the-Hood Mount Option\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAlternative to the Traditional Pressure-Port Connection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis Sandwich Plate with Thread Extension Kit provides an alternative method for accessing pressurized engine oil without using the traditional factory pressure-port connection. Installing the pressure supply directly at the oil filter location can simplify bypass oil filter installation and provides a clean, application-specific connection point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Sets the Insane Diesel Design Apart\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual-seal design:\u003c\/strong\u003e aluminum-to-aluminum sealing plus an O-ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePrecision-machined T6 billet aluminum sandwich plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBlack-anodized finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCustom Insane Diesel engraving\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCorrectly matched stainless-steel oil filter thread extender\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDesigned for 2001–2019 6.6L Duramax engines\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompatible with Frame-Mount and Under-the-Hood Mount kit options\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProvides a pressure-side oil supply connection for a bypass oil filter system\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInstalls at the factory oil filter location\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAlternative to accessing the engine’s factory pressure port\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMatched sandwich plate and thread extender designed to work together\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDesigned for use with Insane Diesel bypass oil filtration systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Installation and Maintenance Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFollow these requirements along with the complete instructions supplied with the product:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDuring initial installation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean the thread extender, apply \u003cstrong\u003eBlue Loctite 242\u003c\/strong\u003e or an equivalent threadlocker, and then torque the thread extender to \u003cstrong\u003e35 ft-lb\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAt every oil-filter change:\u003c\/strong\u003e Check that the thread extender is torqued to \u003cstrong\u003e35 ft-lb\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf the billet oil filter sandwich plate is ever removed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Replace the O-ring before reinstalling the plate. Do not reuse the old O-ring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIncluded\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOne billet aluminum oil filter sandwich plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOne matched stainless-steel oil filter thread extender\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuying a Complete Bypass Oil Filter Kit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSelect the \u003cstrong\u003eSandwich Plate with Thread Extension Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e as the pressure-port option on the compatible 2001–2019 6.6L Duramax bypass oil filter kit page and save \u003cstrong\u003e$75\u003c\/strong\u003e compared with purchasing this product separately. This option can be selected with either the \u003cstrong\u003eFrame-Mount\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eUnder-the-Hood Mount\u003c\/strong\u003e kit configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Fitment Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis oil filter sandwich plate and thread extender are designed for compatible 2001–2019 6.6L Duramax applications.\u003c\/strong\u003e Contact Insane Diesel before attempting to use this product on a 2020–newer 6.6L Duramax engine or any other application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis product provides the oil-supply connection for a bypass oil filter system. \u003cstrong\u003eIt is not a complete bypass oil filter kit.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Insane Diesel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48919736057974,"sku":"SAN4GZLA","price":299.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0030\/7747\/2374\/files\/Puck-3.0l-DMAX-3.jpg?v=1785817232","url":"https:\/\/insanediesel.com\/products\/duramax-6-6-2001-2019-sandwich-plate-thread-extension-kit","provider":"Insane Diesel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}