External Oil Filter

You need a filter capable of handling the pressure of cold oil.  Otherwise, you might pop the seal on the oil filter and dump oil all over the garage floor (ask me how I know). Get a WIX 51515R from Napa.

Todd-

 

You're over-thinking this.

 

The Fram dude can't tell you if it'll fit or not, because he has no idea where it's mounted, and how much space is available underneath it. Neither do I. Neither does anybody else who isn't laying under the car looking up at it. From everything I'm seeing, there is no "standard Vintage Speedster procedure" for anything.

 

If you are happy with the physical size of what you've got, just go to a parts store that sells Wix filters and cross it over. If you'd like a bigger filter (and you've got room for it)-- take the filter off, and go to the same Wix-selling auto-parts store, and match the threads to something bigger.

 

Buy 2. Change your oil once a year. Be happy.

Thanks everyone.  Wix sounds like the way to go.  My concern with fitting isnt the physical space it holds...i told him about the set up as well but my concern was the size of the o ring and just general overall size to make sure it fits on to the piece it goes in to.  Hows that for technical jargon!!!

I use ph1&fl1 if memory serves me correct and the old mopar v8 filters were the same too.(ford&mopar,gm was different) usualy the only reason filters blow off is too thick oil is used or the owner need starting training.

Yeah, your rpms on starting should go down with temperature, very real chance of blowing an oil filter off, UNLESS you use a Wixx 51515R. Get it at NAPA. The R means racing and means it can handle higher pressure than a standard filter. The ONLY filter I will ever use on my Spyder. Period. It will not rupture or leak or blow off.

 

Looks like the threads are the same as Fram PH8A:

http://answers.yahoo.com/quest...0100612155408AAhtE1S

 

Just make sure the length is ok, 5.4 " long by 4" around. The threads and gasket are the same fitment as your Fram, Todd.

 

I always have to order them, my local NAPA doesn't stock them. But they are usually there the next day anyway, I buy 2 or 4 depending on how much I feel like spending.

Another vote for the WIX 51515R.

Thanks again everyone.  I am going to go pick up a couple wix...!!

Ive also use suzuki outboard filters.if the oring will seal and the threads fit you can use almost any filter out there.and some day you may need to in a deserted location with no choice.

Basically, you are looking for three things in decreasing order, and they all come with a Wix 51515R (which is the only one I use, too): 

 

1.  Really good filtering - the Wix is the best

 

2.  Able to handle high pressure (over 100 psi) when temps are cold and oil is thick - why?  Because under 40°F when starting up, an external filter can easily see well over 100psi and possibly rupture the outer can, puking a LOT of oil all over your driveway.

 

3.  Ford/MOPAR thread and o-ring compatibility - that's what all of these external filter adapters are, so you can use any FRAM PH1 compatible filter in an emergency.

+1 Gordon, I forgot to comment on the excellent filtering of the Wixx.

Just a note- The 51515R is a high rpm race filter, and is only effective down to 60 microns. The 51515 is rated to 21 microns and will still flow 7-8 gallons per minute, which is twice what a 26mm pump puts out. Al 

Good info, ALB. Oops, I thought I had great filtration too! The burst strength is 290 psi, should be enough. Maybe the 51515 is cheaper than the R also? It has the same bypass valve as the R too. 61 microns is .0024 ", or 2.5 thousandths. 20 microns is 0.0007", or 7 ten-thousands, pretty small.

 

One thing to note, Wix publishes their specs, not really available for other manufacturers as to flow rate, efficiency, and micron rating.

 

Interesting reading:

http://www.minimopar.net//oilfilters/reference.html

 

http://www.minimopar.net//oilfilters/opinions.html

 

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=320368&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0

 

I knew none of this stuff before now and just used what was recommended to me.

 

Looks like 4-6 dollars each for 51515, the R just about doubles that at NAPA.

yup racing filters are not real good on a pass car, no reason to have them on it as they dont filter as well. you might be doing a lot mopre damage than a leeking seal would. my car usualy has the mofoco fl1a on it.(wally world, about $3.54)

Hey Al, can we even get the 51515R in Canada?  When I got mine from NAPA it had 'NAPA GOLD 1515' on the box.

Yup, Ron....that's the one.

Been using K&N HP3001 for years because I can get it locally.