WIX 51069R filters

Ed Carpenter · 03-19-2013, 11:03 PM

I buy mine from summit. Napa has them also but higher price.

Joe Martens · 03-19-2013, 11:11 PM

I think O'Riellys carry's them. Or get the NAPA gold, it's the same filter!

KRatcliff · 03-20-2013, 08:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe Martens

I think O'Riellys carry's them. Or get the NAPA gold, it's the same filter!

The NAPA gold isn't a racing filter.

T Ketels · 03-20-2013, 08:30 AM

The last time I purchased them they were $7.47 each at rockauto.com.

Tom Goldman · 03-20-2013, 08:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KRatcliff

The NAPA gold isn't a racing filter.

according to NAPA ,yes they are. ....NAPA Gold part numbers ending with "R", Features & Benefits
High Performance Racing Filter w/ T-71 Racing Media That Lowers Restriction & Increases Horsepower; Use For Racing Applications Only - Not For Street Use
$8.15 @ NAPA.

KRatcliff · 03-20-2013, 08:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom Goldman

according to NAPA ,yes they are. ....NAPA Gold part numbers ending with "R", Features & Benefits
High Performance Racing Filter w/ T-71 Racing Media That Lowers Restriction & Increases Horsepower; Use For Racing Applications Only - Not For Street Use
$8.15 @ NAPA.

The Wix Racing filters are part of the NAPA gold line. I believe if you do a search for a NAPA Gold Racing filter it comes up as the WIX Racing 51069R as the example above. Just a regular NAPA Gold filter is not a racing filter.

carl hinkson · 03-20-2013, 10:30 AM

The NAPA gold is not a racing filter but the R filter has a bigger micron rating which lets bigger particles through which is not a good thing on a performance engine, Ya it flows 35 gallons a minute what oil pump moves 35 gallons a minute ??

I have always used the 1061 NAPA gold on a my circle track engines with the bypaas plugged and zero issues.

FED 387 · 03-20-2013, 10:42 AM

thanks for all the replies ---will check out those suggestions---FED387

Joe Martens · 03-20-2013, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KRatcliff

The NAPA gold isn't a racing filter.

Sorry, just noticed the "R"! Duh!

KRatcliff · 03-20-2013, 06:29 PM

You are right about the Napa Golds crossing with the Wix filters if it wasn't for the "R." You could drop the 5 off the 51069 and get the Napa one with the 1069. I think it is how it works.

03-19-2013, 11:03 PM	#1
Ed Carpenter Live Reporter Join Date: May 2006 Location: Dripping Springs, Tx Posts: 2,709 Likes: 186 Liked 520 Times in 132 Posts	Re: WIX 51069R filters I buy mine from summit. Napa has them also but higher price. __________________ Ed Carpenter 2005 Chevy Cobalt A/SM Race Engine Development

03-19-2013, 11:11 PM	#2
Joe Martens Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: North Olmsted, Ohio Posts: 791 Likes: 637 Liked 198 Times in 71 Posts	Re: WIX 51069R filters I think O'Riellys carry's them. Or get the NAPA gold, it's the same filter! __________________ Joe Martens AA/Stock 3969

03-20-2013, 08:30 AM	#4
T Ketels Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dyersville, Iowa Posts: 52 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: WIX 51069R filters The last time I purchased them they were $7.47 each at rockauto.com. __________________ SS/MA 5017

03-20-2013, 10:30 AM	#7
carl hinkson Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NORTHEAST Posts: 287 Likes: 1 Liked 18 Times in 10 Posts	Re: WIX 51069R filters The NAPA gold is not a racing filter but the R filter has a bigger micron rating which lets bigger particles through which is not a good thing on a performance engine, Ya it flows 35 gallons a minute what oil pump moves 35 gallons a minute ?? I have always used the 1061 NAPA gold on a my circle track engines with the bypaas plugged and zero issues.

03-20-2013, 10:42 AM	#8
FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,423 Likes: 541 Liked 333 Times in 180 Posts	Re: WIX 51069R filters thanks for all the replies ---will check out those suggestions---FED387

03-20-2013, 06:29 PM	#10
KRatcliff Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 769 Likes: 75 Liked 534 Times in 143 Posts	Re: WIX 51069R filters You are right about the Napa Golds crossing with the Wix filters if it wasn't for the "R." You could drop the 5 off the 51069 and get the Napa one with the 1069. I think it is how it works.

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