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outlawinil 06-17-2003 11:48 PM

500hp carbed oil filter?
 
What type of oil filter are you guys running on your 500HP motors? Should I stick with the Quicksilver brand or is there an automotive type that crosses over to fit?

Scott 06-18-2003 06:44 AM

Purolator Pure One
They have a synthetic element,match the merc blue engines and can be found just about anywhere:D

Dixie Doug 06-18-2003 10:38 AM

FRAM HP4

Scott72 06-18-2003 11:02 AM

I run a Fram HP8 which is just the shorter version (4 1/4 inch?) of the HP4 just because of space issues. Heard bad things about Frams standard filters, but there "Racing" filters are supposedly much better.

Scott 06-18-2003 11:37 AM

Do yourself a favor and use a filter with a synthetic element. The cardboard crap that the old style filters use will not work if it gets any moisture in it. I would hope this would never happen but why not have the protection for the same or less money on a higher tech filter. Can you tell I don't like Fram?:D

bobby daniels 06-18-2003 12:20 PM

AMEN SCOTT :D :D :D :D

Scott72 06-18-2003 12:41 PM

Are the Fram Racing Filters Paper or synthetic inside? Never had one apart to look. I know you don't want to run a paper element because of the "water" factor.

bobby daniels 06-18-2003 12:51 PM

they are changing to syn. but most are chitty paper and hate to pass water ,,the AC/PF35 L is the best around but hard to find
the purolator is killer

Scott 06-18-2003 12:59 PM


Originally posted by Scott72
Are the Fram Racing Filters Paper or synthetic inside? Never had one apart to look. I know you don't want to run a paper element because of the "water" factor.
I don't know I just hate orange:D :crazy: My best guess would be no they just have more cardboard. There is a old oil filter study floating around on the internet somewhere and it slammed Fram and a few others for making sub standard filters. I would buy the Mobil One Filter and I think Wix may be another good choice but not sure. I like the Pure One Filter because it fits (not too long and I can buy them at one of my accounts when I am at their retail store that is like a Wal-Mart. I am NOT a expert I just have a opinion I am sharing.

Scott 06-18-2003 01:04 PM

Hey look what I found!
It may be out dated but does have good filter construction info
Man did this guy have too much time or what:rolleyes: enjoy :cool:

Filter Study


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