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Oil filters
ok so i'd seen the thing about the porsche? filter that fits.
why? i've been running wix 51334, the EG33 filter. the other one is wix 51287, which i recently put on. it doesn't seem like there's much benefit, except like double the $. in which case i'd rather change the filter twice. i'm also running a flitermag, http://store.summitracing.com/egnsea...5&autoview=sku on both engine and ext. trans (wix 51068) filters.
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Re: Oil filters
If you're talking about the Porsche 944 filter, the benefits are:
larger surface area = 1. better cooling 2. more filtration 3. increases your oil capacity it's not going to add 10HP or anything like that, but if u can make your motor work more efficiently why not do it? The OEM filter is clearly way too small for the 3.3L boxer engine on our cars. BTW, I use STP brand oil filters and it's the same price for the Porsche 944 and the SVX OEM filter, like $6 from auto zone. I've cut one open and they're probably just as good as Wix, they're definitely better than Fram. |
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Re: Oil filters
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You are kidding right? better cooling? no way. get an oil cooler more filtration? maybe a lil more surface area. change the filter more often. increased oil capacity? by 6 oz. for what? i have a hard time believing the svx is so borderline oil sensitive if i wanted more oil cap i'd get an oil accumulator as insurance. I haven't measured the 2 side by side, but i'd bet the wix versions i've got here are about the same total area. these aren't like my different sized chevy ones (wix 51794/51060) where you gain 1qt more capacity in the filter. they're literally twice as big.
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Re: Oil filters
Schralper, sorry if my explanation wasn't good enough for you. Everything I said was true, and if you have a better reason for using a larger filter, I'd love to hear it. Or, if you don't see the need for using a larger filter, and would rather use the OEM size filter that's fine too. :-)
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Re: Oil filters
no worries,
i understand the reasoning behind it. i use the biggest filter i can on my built chebbies. i just measured the 2 oe wix- 3"x3.25"dia wix for 944- 5"x3" my price wix for 944 is exactly twice versus wix#51344 $11.80 vs 5.90 i realize $6 diff ain't that much compared to gas. i'm gonna compare and see if the oil stays any cleaner in the same mileage. it's cleaner than before i started using the filtermag. btw- i'm using 0w30 synth
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Re: Oil filters - The bigger the better?
A bigger filter might be beneficial as it does not get clogged that fast. On the other hand: You might reduce the efficiency as it depends on the pressure applied.
As the line presure does not change but the effective surface of the filter is increased, a bigger filter might work less efficient than a small one. |
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Re: Oil filters - The bigger the better?
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My 2c worth. Take care, Keith P.S. I went right out and checked out the taller filters and am going to give it a try. I am thinking that any difference may not be noticeable? Last edited by kwren; 07-17-2008 at 11:48 PM. |
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Re: Oil filters
the wix 51287 (944 style) has 22% more vol. than the wix 51334 oe style.
580cc vs 472cc i'm having a hard time see any true benefit from an extra 3.4 oz/100cc of oil filtration. since there's 5 qts. and if i want more cooling i'll add a real oil cooler. i guess i'll just be changing my 51334 filter more often, even if the belly pan is a hassle. i'd rather change the filter 2x as often (based on my cost for filter), since it's the filter and not the oil that goes bad first. especially if you're using a synth oil.
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Re: Oil filters
you are probably correct!
Keith |
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Re: Oil filters
A visual aid...
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Re: Oil filters
Thanks, Gordon.
I just now saw this. BTW, Advance has Purolator L30165s for $6.96.
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Re: Oil filters
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Re: Oil filters
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http://www.partsamerica.com/productd...tNumber=L30165 Retail Price: $29.16 Our Price: $24.99 You Save: $4.17 Can't afford to save $4.17 A real porsche filter is about 12 dollars This is nutz! Keith Last edited by kwren; 07-17-2008 at 11:50 PM. Reason: the link,,, http://www.partsamerica.com/productdetail.aspx?MfrCode=PUR&MfrPartNumber=L30165 |
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Re: Oil filters
i suppose this is another option instead of purolator but it's still an $11 filter.
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
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Re: Oil filters
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Enter another zip code, maybe your local store has them entered wrong??
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