Wix filters

[Elton]

this is good info i just scored 8 brand new napa gold filters for my truck off craigslist for 20 dollars

 

[Pete C.]

Originally Posted By: fito
I have a case of Wix racing filters and they say built in USA.


I hope you're not using them on a street vehicle. They are for racing applications only. And "racing use only" does not include Saturday night drags or Sunday afternoon pylons in the shopping mall parking lot.

But it is your vehicle, you do with it what you want. Wix won't buy you a new engine when yours pukes.

 

[Jakegday]

Originally Posted By: Pete C.
Originally Posted By: fito
I have a case of Wix racing filters and they say built in USA.


I hope you're not using them on a street vehicle. They are for racing applications only. And "racing use only" does not include Saturday night drags or Sunday afternoon pylons in the shopping mall parking lot.

But it is your vehicle, you do with it what you want. Wix won't buy you a new engine when yours pukes.


i learn something new every day im on this site!
why is that though? why shouldnt "racing" filters be used in daily drivers? they not filter as good for as long?

 

[Kruse]

Originally Posted By: Jakegday
why is that though? why shouldnt "racing" filters be used in daily drivers? they not filter as good for as long?


Probably various reasons, including no ADBV.
Probably the main thing to remember is that a racing filter's #1 priority is to flow oil, not filter oil.
Go to the website and check the specifications for the number you are using and the number that you should be using. There will be differences.

 

[Gary Allan]

They're sieves. Cheese cloth. It's how SBC racers get away with plugging their filter bypass. They probably have >50um absolute rating.

sorry, 61um nominal ..but do have between 2X and 3X the flow capacity (and 1/3 the typical nominal filtering efficiency = 19um).

Part Number: 51060R
UPC Number: 765809129269
Principal Application: Racing Applications Only
All Applications
Style: Spin-On Lube Filter
Service: Lube
Type: Full Flow
Media: Paper
Height: 5.170
Outer Diameter Top: 3.600
Outer Diameter Bottom: Closed
Thread Size: 13/16-16
By-Pass Valve Setting-PSI: None
Anti-Drain Back Valve: Yes
Max Flow Rate: 28 GPM
Nominal Micron Rating: 61

Gasket Diameters
Number O.D. I.D. Thk.
Attached 3.444 3.100 0.260

Part Number: 51515R
UPC Number: 765809129054
Principal Application: Racing Applications Only
All Applications
Style: Spin-On Lube Filter
Service: Lube
Type: Full Flow
Media: Paper
Height: 5.170
Outer Diameter Top: 3.600
Outer Diameter Bottom: Closed
Thread Size: 3/4-16
By-Pass Valve Setting-PSI: 8-11
Anti-Drain Back Valve: Yes
Max Flow Rate: 28 GPM
Nominal Micron Rating: 61

Gasket Diameters
Number O.D. I.D. Thk.
Attached 2.834 2.462 0.200

 

[pavelow]

Originally Posted By: Elton
this is good info i just scored 8 brand new napa gold filters for my truck off craigslist for 20 dollars
Make sure they're legit.