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.

Get the AC Delco ones.....i believe the number is PF35 if you want the synthetic one i think its the PF35L thats what i've been useing on my 454's

You can also use an AC Delco Pf1218 instead of the PF35 or PF35L. The 1218 has an anti-flowback valve in it.

Jason

anything that fits a big block Chevy.......

I run Fram HP4 racing filter but they also run 7- 9 dollars.

I think the Fram number is PH30?

DON'T DO IT.
Don't get FRAMS. Do a search on this subject, in the Tech Forum. You will see as many opinions as there are wolr religeons, and as much controversy.

I ONLY trust the Napa/Wix Racing Filter. Mobil 1 would be second.

Besides the merc filter, I have used these on my 454mag, in order of preference...

Wix 51061
AC Delco pf35
fram ph13

I seem to show slightly better oil pressure with the wix, although it could just be my imagination.

I also have noted that motorcraft fl12 will work, but I haven't tried it personally.

This is purely ancedotal but usually I use purolator + or quakerstate QS13 (as it is a purolator inside just painted green and cheaper). So like I am buying mobil1 15-50 at wallymart and they have fram and I don't have a filter and don't wanna make another trip so i buy a FRAM PH13. Oil temp was 5 degrees hotter, 245 versus 240, on a long wot run,,several different days , so temp/humidity conditions. Switched back to a QS temp went back to 240. Maybe it had a slight restriction, maybe a general problem with all fram filters, maybe I just got a marginal filter, maybe my dog pee'ed in it when I wasn't looking but Im staying with QS .

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)