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Old 02-08-2011, 09:32 AM
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Default Baldwin Racing Filter is much Better product for your engine

Baldwin Filter B279

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Descriptions: Full-Flow Lube Spin-on

Notes: Can be used in racing applications.



Contains: Anti-Drainback Valve
20 PSID By-Pass Valve

Fits: Mercruiser Marine

Replaces: GMC 6438868


Thread: 13/16-16

O.D.: 3 11/16 (93.7)




Length: 5 11/32 (135.7)



I. Gskt.: G383-B







UPC: 7 91440 00341 5
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Old 02-08-2011, 11:38 AM
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If you have the room, I use an Amsoil EAO76, it's 7.87" tall. It is certainly more then $8, but I run Amsoil synthetic oil two seasons.
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I use the Wix racing filter # 51060R They are $11.29 at the local Napa.

I have also read bad things about Fram.
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HOLD EVERYTHING!....This thread is 9 years old....WTF?

Hey, sailheli, do you have some special interest in pushing "Baldwin Filters?" Just wondering....

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Originally Posted by nofreeboard
Does anyone know the comparable Fram or other quality brand oil filter number that replaces the standard remote mounted Mercruiser oil filter? I have 330hp -454's and have been using the Mercruiser filters, but at 8 bucks a pop. I think the Frams are as good or better at half the price. Thanks.
Fram is the worst filter money can buy. When it comes to a filter, you get what you pay for!
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some remote adpters use ford filters and not GM's
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WIX is the best filter.
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Originally Posted by BillR
DON'T USE A FRAM, they suck.
This may help:

Oil Filter
FYI:The thread type on the filter is 13/16-16.
Fram:PH5,PH13, HP4
Pureolator: L34631
Purolator Pure One: PL34631 (prefered)
AC: PF1218 AC Delco pf35, pf1218
Motorcraft: FL-12A
NAPA: 1060
Wix: 51060, 51061
K&N: HP3002 (prefered)
Amsoil: SDF-24
Hastings: LF279
Fleetguard: LF653
Mobil 1: M1-302 (prefered)
Would this list be the same for a 2001 mec 496ho thanks
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