What is the correct WIX "long" oil filter number?

[62maxx]

Greetings,

I currently have a FRAM PH8 (A) "long" filter on my 1971-383. What is the correct WIX "long" filter number? There were at least 5 different cross ref. numbers....

Thanks,

 

[dadsbee]

 

[Runner 68]

I Love Wix but a premium filter here P169071 by DONALDSON - Engine Oil Filter - 5.32 in., Full-Flow Type, Spin-On Style, Synthetic Media Type, with Bypass Valve

 

[Photon440]

Also a cut above the standard WIX 51515 is the WIX 51515XP.

 

[RemCharger]

Also a cut above the standard WIX 51515 is the WIX 51515XP.

And the racing one is 51515R.

 

[Photon440]

And the racing one is 51515R.

The racing version is great for racing, but not so much for the street. In racing, they're assuming that you'll have fresh oil every race. With its 61 micron size, the R version doesn't filter out small particles as well, but therefore flows better at 28 GPM, while the regular 51515 filters down to 21 microns but flows less at 7-8 GPM.

 

[RemCharger]

The racing version is great for racing, but not so much for the street. In racing, they're assuming that you'll have fresh oil every race. With its 61 micron size, the R version doesn't filter out small particles as well, but therefore flows better at 28 GPM, while the regular 51515 filters down to 21 microns but flows less at 7-8 GPM.

Agreed and thanks!!

 

[68-500]

I second the Donaldson filter. I seen it first hand on a fuel filter for my pickup, almost 50% more media than the Wix I pulled out. I can’t remember micron numbers but they were better also.

 

[Mopar Hunter]

I Love Wix but a premium filter here P169071 by DONALDSON - Engine Oil Filter - 5.32 in., Full-Flow Type, Spin-On Style, Synthetic Media Type, with Bypass Valve

Cheaper at Wal*Mart.

 

[33 IMP]

The "long" wix is 51773..... but you won't have room for it. 50% longer than a 51515.

 

[BMosely]

The long one gets you 6 quarts with the factory pan. Very tight and I have to loosen the fan shroud to change the oil but I want the 6 quarts. This is with a Wizard aluminum and shroud. Factory radiators may be different.

 

[4mulas]

Here are the wix numbers with lengths for you

 

[4mulas]

The long one gets you 6 quarts with the factory pan. Very tight and I have to loosen the fan shroud to change the oil but I want the 6 quarts. This is with a Wizard aluminum and shroud. Factory radiators may be different.

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what are you really going by doing this other than more expense and inconvenience? Aren’t you just trapping more in the filter, not increasing sump capacity?

 

[Runner 68]

Cheaper at Wal*Mart.

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Thanks, yeah, that's what I typically pay for them. The link above was just a quicky reference.

 

[68-500]

what are you really going by doing this other than more expense and inconvenience? Aren’t you just trapping more in the filter, not increasing sump capacity?

Increased media area means increase in flow before bypass opens. And cooler oil.

 

[BMosely]

what are you really going by doing this other than more expense and inconvenience? Aren’t you just trapping more in the filter, not increasing sump capacity?

Extra filtration room with the larger filter and some additional cooling with the increased capacity. 5 to 6 quarts is a 20% increase which allows more dwell time in the sump where the heat removal occurs.

 

[62maxx]

THANKS Everyone!!

 

[threewood]

Wix 51515 on my 62 Belvedere and 69 GTX. Never an issue. I buy a few at a time.