Oil filter options

[Mean Green]

You might be able to find an alternative with an adapter of some sort but the canton offered now I just wouldn't trust. Personally I'm only going to run Mitsu or in a pinch purolator from now on but stock is getting harder to find. Finding a good worthy alternative could cost you an engine or two in research and development. I'm definitely not trying to be negative, this is a good topic that should be addressed.

The good units are the ones that are remote. Like this one:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT

[MR2]

yeah I second the remote thing, just one big arse remote would make me happy, and then I'd like one that's cleanable...but with the cleanable ones I've yet to do any research...sooo yeah

[green-lantern]

yeah I second the remote thing, just one big arse remote would make me happy, and then I'd like one that's cleanable...but with the cleanable ones I've yet to do any research...sooo yeah

I'm still paranoid of big changes from stock. These engines are so temperamental. If that filter caused a restriction by a 90 degree angle in the external line it could cause an engine to fail.

[MR2]

yeah, I always go tapered 90's...did that for my entire oil cooler install and seemed to gain a fair amount of oil pressure from it too.

the Nascar things look interesting but I wonder if they really give that much filter surface area than the OEM thing....would be more keen to go something truck style :| anyone got some expert suggestions on the filter side of things? problem with nascar is they only have to last so long...you want something good for 10,000km no worries.

[Lugnut]

k+n filters .. 14.00 at Auto Zone .. Sorry IDK the relief pressure rating .. I do know Matt from DR recommended them to me as one of the strongest filters on the market for our cars ..

[MaxClass]

Remembered reading something about the new Royal Purple filters some time back.

Found their website on the filters and it has an interesting manufacturing video that you can watch too.

http://www.royalpurple.com/rp-oil-filter.html

They use a different type of filter element with a screen backing for strength and it appears extra attention to details. Don't know they cost but might be worth looking into.

Have never used one nor know anyone who has so the jury is still out here.

[Unknownvr4]

Bump this thread TTT

[Street_Chally73]

I've ran Wix, OEM & my most recent one is Purolator's PureONE. I'm still testing them out to see which one yields the cleanest oil, but judging by what others have experienced I will most likely be sticking with the Purolator one.

+1 for an interesting topic.

[donniekak]

I think some people don't understand how the bypass works. If you have a 15psi bypass, it doesn't mean that when your oil pressure is over 15psi it is going arouond the filter. It meas it opens when the pressure differential across the filter is 15psi. This prevents you from having 3psi of oil pressure with an old filter at idle.

[green-lantern]

k+n filters .. 14.00 at Auto Zone .. Sorry IDK the relief pressure rating .. I do know Matt from DR recommended them to me as one of the strongest filters on the market for our cars ..

I’ve wondered about the K&N filters. I really don’t care how much they cost (within reason). I just want the best protection without choking off the oil supply.