Oil Filter Comparison

[Eman]

Why do people use a filter with an anti-drainback valve if their filter isn't mounted sideways or upside down?

[Tom keedle]

don't know about the fram go-fast filters but I've sure fixed a lot of oil pressure issues with a different brand filter. the ones with the rhino coating are crap and collapse...

btw, doesn't this guy (on youtube) know there's filter cutting tools?

[midnightbluS10]

Originally Posted by Tom keedle

don't know about the fram go-fast filters but I've sure fixed a lot of oil pressure issues with a different brand filter. the ones with the rhino coating are crap and collapse...

btw, doesn't this guy (on youtube) know there's filter cutting tools?

Since he's not checking for bearing material, etc...then how he cuts it open actually doesn't matter. I'm sure that at this point, he went with whatever worked quickly. No reason to take the time and spend the money on a filter cutting tool when it wouldn't change the outcome of the video.

[Tom keedle]

Originally Posted by midnightbluS10

Since he's not checking for bearing material, etc...then how he cuts it open actually doesn't matter. I'm sure that at this point, he went with whatever worked quickly. No reason to take the time and spend the money on a filter cutting tool when it wouldn't change the outcome of the video.

you mean like the one he has sitting there on the table at the .50 mark?

[Lenny5160]

Originally Posted by Eman

Why do people use a filter with an anti-drainback valve if their filter isn't mounted sideways or upside down?

I've always used the 51060 or 51061 interchangeably. The last time I ordered a case of filters, the 51060 (with anti-drainback valve) was $0.75 cheaper per filter, so I bought those.

[lorenr]

I have always been led to believe that if you wanted to flow a lot of oil through a filter, to use a filter with a large micron number, otherwise oil gets by passed and is not filtered.

I've used Fram filters over the years and even though they were cheaply built, never had a problem.

I know that Wix and NAPA are excellent, but also know the marine people use Baldwin filters. Wal Mart even HAD a house brand that was also really well built.

Tried them all and never had one fail. O-ring gets loose, but that has been it.

Loren

[FED 387]

If you change the oil REGULARLY( like every couple races) you can use a filter that does not filter out the tiniest particles known to man--- just keep an eye on what comes out of the engine in the drain pan and use good judgement--there are several good quality filters out there some are disposable and some are designed to be disassembled and cleaned-- for a few bucks don't be cheap and take a chance on an engine---FED 387

[MR DERBY CITY]

Nice info Mark, I think most racers have heard the FRAM filter horror stories...Just one question, anyone know who makes the filters for K and N ??

[Tim H]

There is a lot of re-branding in the oil filter business. A handful of primary mfrs producing for big box stores, parts jobbers, quickie lubes etc ... Sometimes they are made to lesser standards and some times they are the same filter in terms of quality and materials. The trick is having insider info to be able to acquire great filters at bargain pricing. I worked in the auto parts industry for about 35 years. In Canada AcDelco filters have been made by different mfrs over the years. The Napa / Wix relationship has gone on for a very long time. There was a time when Fram was a better quality product but seems to have lowered their standards to get into bed with Canadian Tire, Walmart etc ... Luberfiner was always top notch. K&N top line is a much better filter than their price fighter series. Products like Champ, Purolator , Fram etc will never make their way onto anything our family owns. I can't recall who used to make the Royal Purple filters, however a few years ago ( 5 or so) they seemed to be a cheaper product getting marketing mileage out of the good reputation their oil has with many racers / consumers.
As stated in an earlier post that it isn't worth cutting corners on good oil or filters.
We have always owned, built and raced Chevys and the only problem we ever encountered was with a Fram oil filter about 25 years ago.A friend and fellow racer had a similar issue that same summer.

[Eman]

I had to laugh at the video, he's got an oil filter cutter sitting there and he's using a grinder. great tool to have is an oil filter cutter. When the blade wears out a good hardware store will have a quality pipe cutter blade and it will last forever. I cut a lot of filters apart, not just my own but a lot of brands off of cars that came in for oil changes when I had my shop. No question about Wix and NAPA and the Fram were just like the video. For a decent filter for a daily driver Purolator and Carquest were very good. AC Delco used to be very good, but they cheaped out years back so I stay away from them.
The best protection I've used on a race motor is neodymium high temp magnets. Stick a couple on the filter, a few in the heads at the drain backs and a couple in the oil pan. I use them in the trans and diff too.
I buy my Wix from Filter 1, good price and free shipping on $50 or more order.