SUPER TECH 6607 CUT OPEN

[dwendt44]

Just to clarify: The white ST6607 filter above has a nylon core and standard pressure relief valve. That would be Champ, correct? Super Tech ST6607. The Super Tech MP6607 is blue and also appears to be Champ.

The nylon cage center is a Champ Labs exclusive. I was told that the white filters at W/M were Wix products. I stand corrected.

 

[90Notch]

Just bought these ST's at Wally world. They're the 20,000 mile blue cans with the metal end caps @ $5.90 ea. From what I saw on a youtube video they're apparently similar K&N's?

 

[ZeeOSix]

^^^ The blue MP rated for 20K miles are suppose to have the blue silicone ADBV.

 

[MParr]

I’m really liking the quality of the Champ Labs filters. Super Tech MP3614 or STP S3614 will go on my Kohler ZT740. I have two FRAM TG4967 filters left for my Kawasaki Mule SX. After those are gone, it will get Super Tech or STP.

 

[90Notch]

^^^ The blue MP rated for 20K miles are suppose to have the blue silicone ADBV.

Yup they have the blue ADBV

 

[SC Maintenance]

I just got a MP7317 20,000 mile rated supertech ordered from Walmart online - it has a black ADBV. It still has the blue button / raised bypass valve like the OP's photo and an e-core.

 

[ZeeOSix]

Yup they have the blue ADBV

I see a black ADBV in your photo, and a blue bypass valve.

This shows the blue ADBV.

 

[SC Maintenance]

I see a black ADBV in your photo, and a blue bypass valve.

This shows the blue ADBV.
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The one I got has date code of 070822 - maybe it changed, maybe supply shortage ??

 

[haggler]

Now the Walmart MP's went nitrile?

 

[90Notch]

I see a black ADBV in your photo, and a blue bypass valve.

This shows the blue ADBV.
View attachment 118911

Oops, I stand corrected. I had the ADBV confused with the bypass. Yes it's black.

 

[bullwinkle]

I just got a MP7317 20,000 mile rated supertech ordered from Walmart online - it has a black ADBV. It still has the blue button / raised bypass valve like the OP's photo and an e-core.

Sounds like the ST7317 is a better deal, then-IF you can find them! No reason to pay extra, the silicone ADBV is the only real difference. The Champ RA & eBay Casite/Hastings filters are looking better all the time…

 

[wemay]

Not just "for the price", these are very good filters period.

 

[SC Maintenance]

Is it possible my black ADBV is silicone only black? I know you can get black silicone - perhaps they just couldn't get the blue and substituted something. If I cut it open how can I tell?

 

[53' Stude]

Is it possible my black ADBV is silicone only black? I know you can get black silicone - perhaps they just couldn't get the blue and substituted something. If I cut it open how can I tell?

Well, I’ve done the “burn test” to prove black adbv is nitrile rubber. Why don’t you do this and show us pics so we all will know.

 

[SC Maintenance]

Well, I’ve done the “burn test” to prove black adbv is nitrile rubber. Why don’t you do this and show us pics so we all will know.

So I light it on fire and the differences are?

 

[ZeeOSix]

So I light it on fire and the differences are?

ADBV Burn Test - Silicone vs Nitrile Rubber

I posted some of this information in another thread, but thought I would dedicate a thread showing the difference between how silicone vs nitrile rubber burns. The tables below show the key differences when the rubber is burned. If you have a doubt on if the ADBV is silicone or nitrile (ie, a...

bobistheoilguy.com

 

[SubieRubyRoo]

Not just "for the price", these are very good filters period.

Do we know the filtration specs? Because technically, you could put a spin-on filter that was assembled minus the element and it would easily last 20k miles also…

 

[haggler]

Do we know the filtration specs? Because technically, you could put a spin-on filter that was assembled minus the element and it would easily last 20k miles also…

99% @ 30 micron, for both ST and MP line.

 

[wemay]

Thanks @haggler, you beat me to it.

 

[bullwinkle]

99% @ 30 micron, for both ST and MP line.

Pretty sure the media, etc., is identical between the ST & MPs; so, if First Brands/Champ cheapens the ADBV, there’s really no reason to spend ~50% more on the MP. I’m considering picking up some of the sub-$2 RA Champs & see how much media difference there is between an ST or MP7317 and a Champ PH2867.