Are new design Supertech filters still Champion

[Bluestream]

The older (black box with green band) supertech filters were made by Champion Labs. The new Supertech (in the blue box) look a bit different, are smaller and look to be of less robust design. Are these the "e-core filters, and are these still Champion made? The AC Delco filters from Walmart look the same as the old style Supertech

 

[bmwtechguy]

All made by Champion. I think you will find that many of the newest AC's are ecores as well. I have used the ecores and they seem to do just fine, but feel terribly lightweight and light duty. I would rather use an ecore than the orange can, however.

 

[sw99]

All I know is the I use some of their smaller filters and they are not the Champion Labs E-Core filters like the larger ST ones.

 

[Captain_Klink]

The filters will work and meet specs, but these are not the high quality ST of old - cheaper filtering medium and less pleats, so less surface area. Much better to buy either MotoCraft, Purolator PureOne, Napa Gold, or Bosch. Filters are very important.

 

[G-MAN]

 Originally Posted By: Captain_Klink

The filters will work and meet specs, but these are not the high quality ST of old - cheaper filtering medium and less pleats, so less surface area.

Baloney.

 

[Mr Nice]

Still the same quality just different. I notice Walmart has a few part #'s on closeout for $1

 

[Gary Allan]

 Originally Posted By: sw99

All I know is the I use some of their smaller filters and they are not the Champion Labs E-Core filters like the larger ST ones.

The Ecore filters are (or were) 3" or bigger. The <3" filters should be the blue button dome end bypass.