Originally Posted by Jimiii
The 57148 is the 5 micron filter. Not for the evo's. They do make one for the evo's, I think those use a 30 micron filter due there extremely low oil pressure. Wix is a solid filter with what many believe "the best bypass design " in the industry. With the heavy (20-50) oil, it is likely the filter goes into bypass on startup. The wix design eliminates the bypass oil from washing over the outside of the filter, carrying the crap it has filtered out into the engine. So I have been told by a high end mechanic ( auto), who I trust.
I am using the Wix on my 1988 FLHS right now. No issues. I am sure you can use it on an Evo. It's had all kinds of filters on it in the past 32 years
The 57148 is the 5 micron filter. Not for the evo's. They do make one for the evo's, I think those use a 30 micron filter due there extremely low oil pressure. Wix is a solid filter with what many believe "the best bypass design " in the industry. With the heavy (20-50) oil, it is likely the filter goes into bypass on startup. The wix design eliminates the bypass oil from washing over the outside of the filter, carrying the crap it has filtered out into the engine. So I have been told by a high end mechanic ( auto), who I trust.
I am using the Wix on my 1988 FLHS right now. No issues. I am sure you can use it on an Evo. It's had all kinds of filters on it in the past 32 years