Hello to all , I am running a 540 bb chevy in a 67 camaro . this a street and strip car currently using 15w 50 ams domointor oil for racing and yes i am using the fram hp-4 racing filter oil psi at idle are 40 and at 7200 it is close to 90 psi. Is there a better filter to use than what i am using now that can handle there higher oil psi? thank you for your time
540 big block chevy oil filter help
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http://www.wixfilters.com/filterlookup/PartDetail.asp?Part=51060R
http://www.knfilters.com/search/product.aspx?prod=hp-2002
Not sure if these would handle the oil PSI better but we used these before on "performance" engines. Actually the Fram HP4 is a quality filter, so not sure how much upgrading you can do.
http://www.knfilters.com/search/product.aspx?prod=hp-2002
Not sure if these would handle the oil PSI better but we used these before on "performance" engines. Actually the Fram HP4 is a quality filter, so not sure how much upgrading you can do.
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Sounds more like a job for a K&N.
Sorry this is the "pro series" http://www.knfilters.com/search/product.aspx?Prod=PS-3002
My buddy has a '71 Chevelle with a 565ci or 9.2 liters and runs Wix Racing filters.
I see. He only races his car. What your using should work fine or maybe a Purolator. Or a Royal Purple filter. They can withstand high pressure.
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I'd say try to a Royal Purple. I would not try a Purolator in that application. They have thinner cans.
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I'd say try to a Royal Purple. I would not try a Purolator in that application. They have thinner cans.
Wix or K&N for sure. Better construction materials and methods for the price.
Tip I picked up from a guy that wrenched on motorhomes: I have no idea of the PN, but for more filtration and capacity, hit a good part store and tell them you need an oil filter for a 1992 GMC C6500 with a 366 or 427 engine. It threads right on any BB (or SB) Chevy, and is abouit twice the size of the regular car filter.
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