Oil filter bypass

[vette427-sbc]

Well, heres the update, and its not a good one. I blocked off the bypass today. Didnt work. I did some tests though to possibly rule out some of the proposed problems:



Nothing changed (pressures, pressure per RPM...) But I did notice that if I slowly accelerate and bring it up to 4000RPM, pressure reads 70lbs. If I go WOT from there, pressure drops. If I engine brake at 4000RPM, pressure holds at 70lbs. All of this would point to the pickup starving under acceleration- Which is what I was telling myself it wasnt. Pressure wont drop under hard braking or cornering either. The pickup is welded on, and I closely inspected it before putting it on- Looked perfect.
Gauge is a new autometer sport comp (electronic sender). I have an old mechanical SW I can hook up to compare
Now, my car is no rocket, but its quick. But Ive been in cars that were just as fast with stock pans, and they never had any problems with oil starvation under acceleration. Plus, I think corvette specific pans have baffles in the pan made to help with starvation under acceleration. Somethings not right here...
Again, thank you all for the help.