RooflessVW Joined Dec 24, 2011 Messages 14,389 Location North Carolina Feb 23, 2018 #1 Nothing really to see here. Filter was run for 8k No crud, ADBV was pliable. I like the centering spring/bypass valve combo in the dome end. Took a photo of the widest pleats, which were at the seam. Replaced with a Purolator Boss.
Nothing really to see here. Filter was run for 8k No crud, ADBV was pliable. I like the centering spring/bypass valve combo in the dome end. Took a photo of the widest pleats, which were at the seam. Replaced with a Purolator Boss.
B bullwinkle Joined Oct 9, 2004 Messages 14,574 Location Cincinnati, OH, USA Feb 23, 2018 #2 That's one short filter! I thought about using those in place of the XG7317, but they're a LOT smaller!
That's one short filter! I thought about using those in place of the XG7317, but they're a LOT smaller!
Triple_Se7en $50 Site Donor 2024 Joined Dec 4, 2004 Messages 14,184 Location 1/2 hr N.E. of Detroit Feb 23, 2018 #3 I would like to see the replacement Purolator Boss, stood-up right next to that short Fram, for a height comparison.
I would like to see the replacement Purolator Boss, stood-up right next to that short Fram, for a height comparison.
ZeeOSix $100 site donor 2022 Joined Jul 22, 2010 Messages 40,498 Location PNW Feb 23, 2018 #4 If the Boss uses a base end bypass valve it could be even shorter inside. It's defineately "shorter" in efficiency.
If the Boss uses a base end bypass valve it could be even shorter inside. It's defineately "shorter" in efficiency.
S slacktide_bitog Joined Mar 20, 2008 Messages 16,131 Location USA Feb 23, 2018 #5 Should've used an XG7317, if it will fit
RooflessVW Thread starter Joined Dec 24, 2011 Messages 14,389 Location North Carolina Feb 23, 2018 #6 Originally Posted By: slacktide_bitog Should've used an XG7317, if it will fit Why? These seem to do well enough. Smaller filter than I use on my Briggs, though.
Originally Posted By: slacktide_bitog Should've used an XG7317, if it will fit Why? These seem to do well enough. Smaller filter than I use on my Briggs, though.
bbhero Joined Mar 20, 2015 Messages 11,522 Location Virginia Feb 23, 2018 #7 What did you run this on man?? Your fast car??
RooflessVW Thread starter Joined Dec 24, 2011 Messages 14,389 Location North Carolina Feb 23, 2018 #8 Originally Posted By: bbhero What did you run this on man?? Your fast car?? This is the mom's Mazda 6.
Originally Posted By: bbhero What did you run this on man?? Your fast car?? This is the mom's Mazda 6.
bbhero Joined Mar 20, 2015 Messages 11,522 Location Virginia Feb 23, 2018 #9 Ahh ... Fast enough The Mazda 6 is a very good car. I had a rental Mazda 6 and enjoyed driving it quite a bit.
Ahh ... Fast enough The Mazda 6 is a very good car. I had a rental Mazda 6 and enjoyed driving it quite a bit.
RooflessVW Thread starter Joined Dec 24, 2011 Messages 14,389 Location North Carolina Feb 23, 2018 #10 Originally Posted By: bbhero Ahh ... Fast enough The Mazda 6 is a very good car. I had a rental Mazda 6 and enjoyed driving it quite a bit. It's alright. I don't much care for it.
Originally Posted By: bbhero Ahh ... Fast enough The Mazda 6 is a very good car. I had a rental Mazda 6 and enjoyed driving it quite a bit. It's alright. I don't much care for it.
RooflessVW Thread starter Joined Dec 24, 2011 Messages 14,389 Location North Carolina Feb 24, 2018 #11 Took these before throwing it away since someone wanted to see a size comparison between this and the Boss.
Took these before throwing it away since someone wanted to see a size comparison between this and the Boss.