Baldwin Filters

michaelc80 · Jul 27, 2004

I'm getting ready to purchase filters for both my Jeeps (2000 Wrangler with 60K miles and 1996 Cherokee with 130K) and both my Nissans (1987 Sentra winter beater with 97K and 1992 300ZX with 120K). I like to purchase several at a time on line, and I'm leaning toward Baldwin filters. I have yet to see any negative comments about these filters when searching them. Are there any negatives, or are these really a solid, well built, reliable filter? None of the vehicles ever see hard miles and most of the mileage is 30+ per trip highway miles.

I currently run K&N on everything but the 1987 Sentra (NAPA Silver) but it sounds like the Baldwin filters may be every bit as good as the K&N, with better flow rates, at a slightly less cost. Is there anything I'm missing?

T-Keith · Jul 27, 2004

I haven't cut them open because I haven't seen anything that stands out in them to set them apart. Similar construction to other filters and average filtration. I don't see anything that would make them them worth the extra couple bucks over a Purolator on AC.

-T

Grease is the word · Jul 27, 2004

They are very robust filters. Mid priced and excellent construction. I don't think you can go wrong with one. Try one and cut it open after you are done and it will convince you.

Bill Plock · Jul 27, 2004

I use the Baldwin B1441 on my Duramax Diesel and have cut them open as well. Very high quailty construction IMHO. The last time I checked filters for the Duramax, the Baldwin B1441 had the best specs compared to AC, WIX, and Fleetguard.

B1441 specs: 8 micron nominal (50%, Beta =2) and 23 micron absolute (98.7%, Beta = 75)

Also, the best prices I have found on Baldwin Filters are at www.westfleet.com (call their 800 number no on line ordering)

Darryl · Jul 27, 2004

michaelc80:

I use the Baldwin B34 for my Dakota (same as your Jeep I'm pretty sure).

It's a very well made filter that actually filters ABOVE average and also flows ABOVE average according to one of the many filter studies I looked at. (oilfilterstudy.com)

I cut open the B34 and the attention to detail inside the filter was outstanding.

No glue clumps on the filter media, the filter media is thick and perfectly spaced. It just had that look inside that all of the other filters I've cut open didn't!

adiesel.com is where I got mine from. A case of 12 drop shipped straight from the Baldwin factory for about $62.00

Darryl

Dan4510 · Jul 28, 2004

If you want to go better than average, try the baldwin b2-hpg filters. Added glass media and they filter down to 50% at 8 microns and 99% at 20 microns.

They have 3/4-16 threads and hold 1 qt of oil. These are the fl1-a eqivalents that fit fords, mopars, and jeeps and many foriegn makes that have these threads.

If you want a 2qt filter try the bt251, but it only has the regular media is 50% effective at 20 microns and 98% effective at 30 microns. Good arx cleaning filter though if it will fit. Using one right now on my 70 dart with slant six while doing an arx cycle.

Dan

Ken2 · Jul 29, 2004

Don't be concerned about oil filter flow rates. Any filter spec'ed for your engine will flow all the oil the oil pump puts out.

K&N filters flow more for modified engines with high-output oil pumps.

Baldwin filters are very well built filters with average filtration efficiency. They'll filter at least as well as the K&N oil filters (made by Champion Labs, by the way) and at lower cost. I got my Baldwin info directly from Baldwin's tech department.

Ken

jthorner · Jul 29, 2004

I like the Baldwin filters. A well made American product of robust construction and showing attention to mfg. detail at a reasonable price.

John

michaelc80 · Jul 29, 2004

Thanks for the responses! I have ordered them and I'm looking forward to getting them next week.

GT Mike · Aug 1, 2004

I use them most the time on my Grand Prix. B-43S is the PF47 equivalent. They work fine...I've never had a complaint. I've also used the Carquest brand filters as well as AC Delco PF47 with equal good results.

turnipgreen · Aug 1, 2004

This sounded interesting to me since I was considering switching to Baldwin, and the B2, and since it seemed the B2-HPG would pretty much match an Amsoil SD-15. I contacted Baldwin, they quoted the same filter specs as below, but cautioned that flow would be affected.

Actually their full quote is:
Begin quote "

Ron,

The B2 is rated at 12 micron nominal or 50% efficiency and 30 micron absolute or 98.7% efficiency. It has 22 grams contaminant holding capacity.

The B2-HPG is rated at 6 micron nominal - 50% efficiency and 20 micron absolute - 98.7% efficiency. It has 17 grams contaminant holding capacity.

You can use the B2-HPG in place of the B2, but it will be more restrictive to flow.

Randy

" End quote

Ron

quote:

Originally posted by Dan4510:
If you want to go better than average, try the baldwin b2-hpg filters. Added glass media and they filter down to 50% at 8 microns and 99% at 20 microns.

They have 3/4-16 threads and hold 1 qt of oil. These are the fl1-a eqivalents that fit fords, mopars, and jeeps and many foriegn makes that have these threads.

If you want a 2qt filter try the bt251, but it only has the regular media is 50% effective at 20 microns and 98% effective at 30 microns. Good arx cleaning filter though if it will fit. Using one right now on my 70 dart with slant six while doing an arx cycle.

Dan

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