Oil filter

JoeyD · 02-16-2009, 02:10 PM

List is $25, typical purchase price $14-17 and the good deal if you can find it is $8.97. But like I said $8.97 makes no difference if you have to pay $5 for shipping a wait a week for it. I would rather pay the 14 up front and get it when I need it.

Crash · 02-16-2009, 02:13 PM

I could have sworn the last filter I bought was dirt cheap. I should have bought a crap load of them when Big K was going out of business.

Crash · 02-16-2009, 02:53 PM

K&N air filters are a waste of money IMO. They're more restrictive than paper filters. All of our dynos were worse by nearly 1HP at the wheels with K&N air filters.

They say on the box "For off-road use only." I know a lot of them say that, but I agree with them. The only time I'll use one is if I'm going back to the dry lake bed racing.

NIZMOZ · 02-16-2009, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Crash

K&N air filters are a waste of money IMO. They're more restrictive than paper filters. All of our dynos were worse by nearly 1HP at the wheels with K&N air filters.

They say on the box "For off-road use only." I know a lot of them say that, but I agree with them. The only time I'll use one is if I'm going back to the dry lake bed racing.

1 hp? LOL!!!!!! You do know that there can be anywhere between 2-5 hp variance between dyno pulls right?

K&N's are good, they DO give a little more airflow and you don't have to replace them just clean them. A tuned car with K&N drop ins gains 5-6 hp from just the filters. Not bad.

Crash · 02-17-2009, 07:36 AM

^^ Just saying I've seen otherwise. I used to use K&Ns all the time. My Formula had one and my Trans Am had one for about 2 years. I switch back to paper and my 1/4 times were just less than 5/100th (if even that) slower, but they were more consistent.

I'll see if I can find my time slips.

>135I · 04-22-2009, 01:44 PM

Thinking about using this when I change my oil.

dad · 04-28-2009, 07:04 PM

^ Good find! Worth looking into!

Jimmydean · 05-11-2009, 10:08 AM

Any of you guys ever use a filter mag?? FilterMAG: Magnetic Oil Filters finish the Job Your Filter Started.
Ive always used them on my subarus and plan to use it on the z... just alittle added security to be safe!

dad · 05-11-2009, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimmydean

Any of you guys ever use a filter mag?? FilterMAG: Magnetic Oil Filters finish the Job Your Filter Started.
Ive always used them on my subarus and plan to use it on the z... just alittle added security to be safe!

Check this out. Very strong magnetic, you can pick up and hold, a 2 cell AA mag- light flash light with it.
Kics Project Magnetic Drain Plug: Evasive Motorsports - PH: 626.336.3400, M-F 9am - 5pm PST

AK370Z · 06-08-2009, 12:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimmydean

Any of you guys ever use a filter mag?? FilterMAG: Magnetic Oil Filters finish the Job Your Filter Started.
Ive always used them on my subarus and plan to use it on the z... just alittle added security to be safe!

Quote:

Originally Posted by dad

Check this out. Very strong magnetic, you can pick up and hold, a 2 cell AA mag- light flash light with it.
Kics Project Magnetic Drain Plug: Evasive Motorsports - PH: 626.336.3400, M-F 9am - 5pm PST

I am currently using BOTH of them on the car and I feel quite assured that they are doing their job while I go WOT!

37Z · 07-13-2009, 09:20 PM

Anyone install a Amsoil EA oil filter on there 370Z yet?

If so, what is the oil temp and oil look like at the next oil interval?

dad · 07-13-2009, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK370Z

I am currently using BOTH of them on the car and I feel quite assured that they are doing their job while I go WOT!

"Free magnets"! If you have an old obsolete computer, get them off the hard drive. They are very strong, I have two on my oil filter!

Car Bibles : The Engine Oil Bible

Scroll down to: Magnetised oil traps - doing it yourself.

37Z · 07-23-2009, 07:00 PM

Anyone use a WIX oil filter yet?

FricFrac · 07-23-2009, 11:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dad

"Free magnets"! If you have an old obsolete computer, get them off the hard drive. They are very strong, I have two on my oil filter!

Car Bibles : The Engine Oil Bible

Scroll down to: Magnetised oil traps - doing it yourself.

Doh - was just gonna suggest that - think I did in another thread...

wstar · 05-11-2009, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimmydean

Any of you guys ever use a filter mag?? FilterMAG: Magnetic Oil Filters finish the Job Your Filter Started.
Ive always used them on my subarus and plan to use it on the z... just alittle added security to be safe!

I've got one on my car now. I've done one oil change since, and I kept the filter. I'm planning to cut it open and take pics of any metal that got trapped, either today or Wednesday.

02-16-2009, 02:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
JoeyD Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Raeford, NC Posts: 305 Drives: 09 NISMO 370Z Rep Power: 188	List is $25, typical purchase price $14-17 and the good deal if you can find it is $8.97. But like I said $8.97 makes no difference if you have to pay $5 for shipping a wait a week for it. I would rather pay the 14 up front and get it when I need it. __________________ When was the last time you did 230MPH in something with 4 seats?

02-16-2009, 02:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
Crash A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,853 Drives: 02 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 591	I could have sworn the last filter I bought was dirt cheap. I should have bought a crap load of them when Big K was going out of business. __________________ 2002 Corvette Z06 - Totaled 2003 Corvette Z06 50th Anniversary

02-16-2009, 02:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
Crash A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,853 Drives: 02 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 591	K&N air filters are a waste of money IMO. They're more restrictive than paper filters. All of our dynos were worse by nearly 1HP at the wheels with K&N air filters. They say on the box "For off-road use only." I know a lot of them say that, but I agree with them. The only time I'll use one is if I'm going back to the dry lake bed racing. __________________ 2002 Corvette Z06 - Totaled 2003 Corvette Z06 50th Anniversary

02-17-2009, 07:36 AM	#5 (permalink)
Crash A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,853 Drives: 02 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 591	^^ Just saying I've seen otherwise. I used to use K&Ns all the time. My Formula had one and my Trans Am had one for about 2 years. I switch back to paper and my 1/4 times were just less than 5/100th (if even that) slower, but they were more consistent. I'll see if I can find my time slips. __________________ 2002 Corvette Z06 - Totaled 2003 Corvette Z06 50th Anniversary

04-22-2009, 01:44 PM	#6 (permalink)
>135I Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Radcliff, KY Age: 43 Posts: 409 Drives: 2003 Cobra Rep Power: 18	Thinking about using this when I change my oil. __________________ I will miss my Z. I hope she goes to a good home.

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dad Grand Prix of Endurance Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 3,476 Drives: Mulsanne Straight Rep Power: 27	^ Good find! Worth looking into! __________________ We can do without any article of luxury we have never had; but once obtained, it is not in human nature to surrender it voluntary.

05-11-2009, 10:08 AM	#8 (permalink)
Jimmydean Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 12 Drives: 05 Subaru STI Rep Power: 18	Any of you guys ever use a filter mag?? FilterMAG: Magnetic Oil Filters finish the Job Your Filter Started. Ive always used them on my subarus and plan to use it on the z... just alittle added security to be safe!

07-13-2009, 09:20 PM	#11 (permalink)
37Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 476 Drives: 370Z MB 6M -sold Rep Power: 264	Oil Filter Options Anyone install a Amsoil EA oil filter on there 370Z yet? If so, what is the oil temp and oil look like at the next oil interval?

07-23-2009, 07:00 PM	#13 (permalink)
37Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 476 Drives: 370Z MB 6M -sold Rep Power: 264	WIX oil filters for 370Z Anyone use a WIX oil filter yet?