Oil Filter Comparison

Mark Yacavone · 12-26-2018, 05:28 PM

What can I say? I'm just the messenger here.

Lenny5160 · 12-26-2018, 05:40 PM

I've always raced with Napa Gold or Wix standard filters.

Both motors are currently stored for the winter with 10w-30 and a cheapo Fram filter. One motor was only spun over with the starter, the other fired and driven about 100 feet into the trailer.

In the spring, both will get fresh 20w-50 Valvoline VR1 and a Wix 51060 filter.

CMcAllister · 12-26-2018, 06:42 PM

A 51060 is rated at 21 microns. A 51060R is rated at 61 microns. System One has elements available from 30 to 75 I believe. That rating should be the first consideration as to which filter to use (along with being a quality manufacturer of course) IMHO.

I've been in the automotive business for over 40 years, and have seen and heard reasons to avoid Fram for most of them.

ZenzenRacing · 12-26-2018, 07:40 PM

Have always used K&N, never a problem.

1320racer · 12-26-2018, 07:55 PM

used Wix racing filters for decades, now K&P Engineering

Eman · 12-27-2018, 02:14 PM

Why do people use a filter with an anti-drainback valve if their filter isn't mounted sideways or upside down?

Tom keedle · 12-27-2018, 02:27 PM

don't know about the fram go-fast filters but I've sure fixed a lot of oil pressure issues with a different brand filter. the ones with the rhino coating are crap and collapse...

btw, doesn't this guy (on youtube) know there's filter cutting tools?

Lenny5160 · 12-27-2018, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eman

Why do people use a filter with an anti-drainback valve if their filter isn't mounted sideways or upside down?

I've always used the 51060 or 51061 interchangeably. The last time I ordered a case of filters, the 51060 (with anti-drainback valve) was $0.75 cheaper per filter, so I bought those.

lorenr · 12-27-2018, 04:03 PM

I have always been led to believe that if you wanted to flow a lot of oil through a filter, to use a filter with a large micron number, otherwise oil gets by passed and is not filtered.

I've used Fram filters over the years and even though they were cheaply built, never had a problem.

I know that Wix and NAPA are excellent, but also know the marine people use Baldwin filters. Wal Mart even HAD a house brand that was also really well built.

Tried them all and never had one fail. O-ring gets loose, but that has been it.

Loren

FED 387 · 12-27-2018, 05:57 PM

If you change the oil REGULARLY( like every couple races) you can use a filter that does not filter out the tiniest particles known to man--- just keep an eye on what comes out of the engine in the drain pan and use good judgement--there are several good quality filters out there some are disposable and some are designed to be disassembled and cleaned-- for a few bucks don't be cheap and take a chance on an engine---FED 387

12-26-2018, 05:28 PM	#1
Mark Yacavone Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Miles From Nowhere Posts: 7,414 Likes: 2,581 Liked 4,447 Times in 1,693 Posts	Oil Filter Comparison What can I say? I'm just the messenger here. __________________ We are lucky we don't get as much Government as we pay for..... Will Rogers

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Lenny5160 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Inver Grove Heights, MN Posts: 898 Likes: 604 Liked 432 Times in 225 Posts	Re: Oil Filter Comparison I've always raced with Napa Gold or Wix standard filters. Both motors are currently stored for the winter with 10w-30 and a cheapo Fram filter. One motor was only spun over with the starter, the other fired and driven about 100 feet into the trailer. In the spring, both will get fresh 20w-50 Valvoline VR1 and a Wix 51060 filter. __________________ S/ST 51 S/C 53

12-26-2018, 06:42 PM	#3
CMcAllister Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Fulton County, PA Posts: 533 Likes: 9 Liked 745 Times in 206 Posts	Re: Oil Filter Comparison A 51060 is rated at 21 microns. A 51060R is rated at 61 microns. System One has elements available from 30 to 75 I believe. That rating should be the first consideration as to which filter to use (along with being a quality manufacturer of course) IMHO. I've been in the automotive business for over 40 years, and have seen and heard reasons to avoid Fram for most of them. Last edited by CMcAllister; 12-26-2018 at 06:45 PM.

12-26-2018, 07:40 PM	#4
ZenzenRacing Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 254 Likes: 202 Liked 41 Times in 15 Posts	Re: Oil Filter Comparison Have always used K&N, never a problem.

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1320racer VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,778 Likes: 70 Liked 400 Times in 191 Posts	Re: Oil Filter Comparison used Wix racing filters for decades, now K&P Engineering Last edited by 1320racer; 12-26-2018 at 08:13 PM.

12-27-2018, 02:14 PM	#6
Eman Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: E TN Posts: 441 Likes: 14 Liked 105 Times in 60 Posts	Re: Oil Filter Comparison Why do people use a filter with an anti-drainback valve if their filter isn't mounted sideways or upside down?

12-27-2018, 02:27 PM	#7
Tom keedle Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Berthoud, Coloraduh Posts: 695 Likes: 13 Liked 7 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Oil Filter Comparison don't know about the fram go-fast filters but I've sure fixed a lot of oil pressure issues with a different brand filter. the ones with the rhino coating are crap and collapse... btw, doesn't this guy (on youtube) know there's filter cutting tools? __________________ without losers,winning means nothing.

12-27-2018, 04:03 PM	#9
lorenr Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 47 Likes: 246 Liked 16 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Oil Filter Comparison I have always been led to believe that if you wanted to flow a lot of oil through a filter, to use a filter with a large micron number, otherwise oil gets by passed and is not filtered. I've used Fram filters over the years and even though they were cheaply built, never had a problem. I know that Wix and NAPA are excellent, but also know the marine people use Baldwin filters. Wal Mart even HAD a house brand that was also really well built. Tried them all and never had one fail. O-ring gets loose, but that has been it. Loren

12-27-2018, 05:57 PM	#10
FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,349 Likes: 325 Liked 280 Times in 150 Posts	Re: Oil Filter Comparison If you change the oil REGULARLY( like every couple races) you can use a filter that does not filter out the tiniest particles known to man--- just keep an eye on what comes out of the engine in the drain pan and use good judgement--there are several good quality filters out there some are disposable and some are designed to be disassembled and cleaned-- for a few bucks don't be cheap and take a chance on an engine---FED 387