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Old 04-10-2024 | 02:06 PM
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I used those Wix racing filters for a long time and my bearings never looked very good .. is it becaus it`s a "racing filter" with 61 microns? Maybe, maybe not.
Engine masters did an episode and the K&N had best flow and filtration, they stopped making it in my size.

New engines get 20 micron filters.. I found one that is quite long lol


I used the same K&N HP-5001 as well. Stupid they were discontinued...

I'm switching to these though as I refuse to use the WIX Racing ones. This "racing" version is built better than the Fram stuff we are used to from what I've read and comparable to the K&N.

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Old 04-10-2024 | 03:56 PM
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The Fleetguard Stratapore oil filters are amazing.

Keeps my Cummins Common Rail diesel engine oil really clean...never gets non-transparent before my 5k+ mile oil change. With 12+ quarts in the pan/filter.

Not sure if any thread sizes would fit, but surely a custom setup would bolt on easily.

Cat oil filters may be another option.

Most guys are changing oil at 25hrs? Anyone ever do any sampling at the 25hr mark?

System 1 re-usable wire mesh oil filters work well. Get to inspect any potential metals etc. They have various micron screens.

After getting screwed with an oil bypass passing metals, I lean towards a well setup oil system with no bypass. Twin filters or a one large enough to take the pressure is essential.

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Old 04-10-2024 | 04:13 PM
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I've tested oil at several intervals below 25hrs. What I found on my 3.3 whipple engine is that the fuel dilution just begins at around 20+ hours, so I change oil at 20hrs. Metals and contaminants have been very clean with K&N, Moroso, and the Delco filters I've run.
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Old 04-10-2024 | 04:52 PM
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I have been running double Napa Gold 1515 filters on a set of 509s. Recently pulled engines with close to 800 hours. Bearings were in near new condition. Oil changed at 50 hour intervals.

Not bad!
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I use a K&N HP-3002 and have been very pleased with it.
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Old 04-10-2024 | 06:53 PM
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Originally Posted by 87MirageIntruder
I've tested oil at several intervals below 25hrs. What I found on my 3.3 whipple engine is that the fuel dilution just begins at around 20+ hours, so I change oil at 20hrs. Metals and contaminants have been very clean with K&N, Moroso, and the Delco filters I've run.
Good info! Assuming FI with the 3.3?

What are your F/A ratios like?
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Old 04-11-2024 | 09:28 AM
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Good info! Assuming FI with the 3.3?

What are your F/A ratios like?
Yes it's a fuel injected 3.3L whipple. A/F ratios run in the high 12s to 13 at idle and work their way down to about 11.5 at WOT 8lbs of boost.
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Old 04-11-2024 | 09:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Steve H
I have been running double Napa Gold 1515 filters on a set of 509s. Recently pulled engines with close to 800 hours. Bearings were in near new condition. Oil changed at 50 hour intervals.

Not bad!
I assume it is a 13/16 16 filter and screws right on to the factory remote oil filter housing? Is the Napa gold a WIX filter?
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Old 04-11-2024 | 07:35 PM
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Yes, napa gold is a wix filter.
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Old 04-11-2024 | 07:38 PM
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I use a lot of filters. For work and myself. Mostly Wix.

Here's a concerning one from a few weeks ago.

Look inside. It’s a new, not installed one.



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