T The motor guy Joined Nov 29, 2009 Messages 9,513 Jan 27, 2025 #1 Saw a youtube video where they compared this supertech against an ac delco and imo it looked like a pretty good filter compared to the delco.
Saw a youtube video where they compared this supertech against an ac delco and imo it looked like a pretty good filter compared to the delco.
ZeeOSix $100 site donor 2022 Joined Jul 22, 2010 Messages 45,840 Location PNW Jan 28, 2025 #2 SuperTech filters show 99% @30u on the box. Both the ST and ACDelco are made by Champ Labs, so probably similar efficiency.
SuperTech filters show 99% @30u on the box. Both the ST and ACDelco are made by Champ Labs, so probably similar efficiency.
Patman Staff member Joined May 27, 2002 Messages 25,443 Location Guelph, Ontario Jan 28, 2025 #3 ZeeOSix said: SuperTech filters show 99% @30u on the box. Both the ST and ACDelco are made by Champ Labs, so probably similar efficiency. Click to expand... Except when they leak and then that efficiency takes a nose dive
ZeeOSix said: SuperTech filters show 99% @30u on the box. Both the ST and ACDelco are made by Champ Labs, so probably similar efficiency. Click to expand... Except when they leak and then that efficiency takes a nose dive
T The motor guy Thread starter Joined Nov 29, 2009 Messages 9,513 Jan 28, 2025 #4 Patman said: Except when they leak and then that efficiency takes a nose dive Click to expand... Why would they leak? The ac delco has cotton end caps. I suppose that one would leak
Patman said: Except when they leak and then that efficiency takes a nose dive Click to expand... Why would they leak? The ac delco has cotton end caps. I suppose that one would leak
ZeeOSix $100 site donor 2022 Joined Jul 22, 2010 Messages 45,840 Location PNW Jan 28, 2025 #5 The motor guy said: Why would they leak? The ac delco has cotton end caps. I suppose that one would leak Click to expand... The leaf spring should seal better on the fiber end cap. The ST should have the fiber end caps too unless it's the MP series SuperTech.
The motor guy said: Why would they leak? The ac delco has cotton end caps. I suppose that one would leak Click to expand... The leaf spring should seal better on the fiber end cap. The ST should have the fiber end caps too unless it's the MP series SuperTech.
T The motor guy Thread starter Joined Nov 29, 2009 Messages 9,513 Jan 28, 2025 #6 ZeeOSix said: The leaf spring should seal better on the fiber end cap. The ST should have the fiber end caps too unless it's the MP series SuperTech. Click to expand... It had metal endcaps and the ac delco had the cotton fiber endcaps
ZeeOSix said: The leaf spring should seal better on the fiber end cap. The ST should have the fiber end caps too unless it's the MP series SuperTech. Click to expand... It had metal endcaps and the ac delco had the cotton fiber endcaps
ZeeOSix $100 site donor 2022 Joined Jul 22, 2010 Messages 45,840 Location PNW Jan 28, 2025 #7 The motor guy said: It had metal endcaps and the ac delco had the cotton fiber endcaps Click to expand... If the SuperTech had metal end caps then it was probably the "MP" series, which from what people say here is hard to find at Walmarts these days. Got a link to the video you're referencing? Whip City?
The motor guy said: It had metal endcaps and the ac delco had the cotton fiber endcaps Click to expand... If the SuperTech had metal end caps then it was probably the "MP" series, which from what people say here is hard to find at Walmarts these days. Got a link to the video you're referencing? Whip City?