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Old 08-29-2004, 11:14 AM   #12
GO4BROKE
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2002 Sonic 386
Re: Oil Filter Study

Mercruiser 35-802885T

Cost $6.95 -- Local marine store
ADBV material: nitrile
Spring type: leaf
Intake area: 0.297 sq/in (3 of 12)
Filter area: 182 sq/in; 56 pleats (1 of 12)
Total Weight: 425 grams (3-7 of 12)
Filter and endcap weight: 3.75 oz (3 of 12)


Physical Rating: 8 (2-3 of 12)

Average pore size: 52 µm (1 of 12)
Smallest pore size: 21 µm (2-3 of 12)
Oil flow @ 10psi: 13.1 oz per minute (10 of 12)


Pore and Flow Rating: 24 (4 of 12)



Overall Rating 32 (2 of 12)

This filter appears to have very good to excellent flow and low to below average filtration.

This filter has the same characteristics as other Champion made filters (the same as the AC Delco and STP). While it doesn't have a "1" marking on the baseplate, it has a "3" marking.

It has five equally size intake holes, a nitrile ADBV, and 182 sq/in of media. A leaf spring holds everything together.

Here is the baseplate:



Here are the internal parts:



Here is a look at the inside tube:





K&N 3002 K&N website

Cost $9.95 -- Advanced Auto
ADBV material: nitrile
Spring type: leaf
Intake area: 0.393 sq/in (8-11 of 12)
Filter area: 343 sq/in; 56 pleats (11 of 12)
Total Weight: 530 grams (12 of 12)
Filter and endcap weight: 5.5 oz (11 of 12)


Physical Rating: 32 (12 of 12)

Average pore size: 41 µm (4 of 12)
Smallest pore size: 19 µm (4 of 12)
Oil flow @ 10psi: 13.2 oz per minute (11 of 12)


Pore and Flow Rating: 30 (11 of 12)



Overall Rating 62 (12 of 12)

This filter appears to have lower than average filtration and excellent flow.

This filter is the heaviest at 530 grams. It has eight equally sized 1/4" intake holes. It has a nitrile ADBV and a leaf spring. It appears that Champion Filters also makes this filter.

This filter flows well and has is in the lower third for filtration ability.

Here is the baseplate:



The internal parts:



And the core:
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