Has anyone tried this oil filter??

poweredx2 · #1 12-12-2008, 08:16 AM

I read that a 944 oil filter will fit the svx,true enough its about twice as long and fits perfect.This would be of great benefit for the guys running boost.

1986nate · #2 12-12-2008, 08:17 AM

Yep, a lot of people are using them.

Freeman · #3 12-12-2008, 08:37 AM

Yeah, that's all I've even ran in my car.. I believe it's all OT uses, maybe.

By the way... Your title should be: Has anyone tried this mod and not have

Schralper · #4 12-12-2008, 09:35 AM

you could always just go this route and only change like once a yr.
so far so good on my svx.
http://www.amsoil.com/catalog.aspx?code=EAO20-EA
btw - why would this be gr8 for those running boost?
especially since there aren't that many boosted EG33's

poweredx2 · #5 12-12-2008, 01:38 PM

Because since the filter is larger it should in theory provide cooler oil to a turbocharger,also it increases your capacity to hold a little more oil.I'm already thinking about fabbing up a coolair duct.

sicksubie · #6 12-17-2008, 09:54 AM

This is the only size oil filter I use on all the SVX's I have owned...

ssnsltd · #7 12-17-2008, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sicksubie

This is the only size oil filter I use on all the SVX's I have owned...

ditto.

also found the Mazda RX7 filter works like that for the Miata and my Justy.

svxfiles · #8 12-20-2008, 02:59 PM

When I found this I put it in my locker.

http://www.subaru-svx.net/photos/use...svxfiles|29215

Schralper · #9 12-21-2008, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by poweredx2

Because since the filter is larger it should in theory provide cooler oil to a turbocharger,also it increases your capacity to hold a little more oil.I'm already thinking about fabbing up a coolair duct.

the filter is approx, 100cc more vol.
if you think that's gonna make a difference w/ cooling

they make these things called oil coolers that work WAY better.
btw this thread is pretty much a

TomsSVX · #10 12-21-2008, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Schralper

the filter is approx, 100cc more vol.
if you think that's gonna make a difference w/ cooling

they make these things called oil coolers that work WAY better.
btw this thread is pretty much a

Any increase in oil capacity is going to help cool the oil no matter how little.

I think the increased surface area of the element will allow for better flow through the filter at high volumes which effectively will help cool the oil and keep it circulating well at high RPMs, right where we need it most. While we may have known about them for a long while, a reminder for the newer folks is always a good thing

Thanks for bringing it up, and thanks OT for discovery it

Tom