Another filter from SubyRubieRoo
Looks good and I'm happy they use metal endcaps finally
Looks good and I'm happy they use metal endcaps finally
SUPER TECH 9688 CUT OPEN
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Hmm same stain...
It's pretty funny your thumb is as big as the filter lol
Originally Posted by SubieRubyRoo
It's pretty funny your thumb is as big as the filter lol
I have small hands or so i thought
Posting the MC FL1A NOW
It's pretty funny your thumb is as big as the filter lol
I have small hands or so i thought
Posting the MC FL1A NOW
I wonder if they use the metal end caps on the 9688 since it's spec'd for Subaru's, and the 3600 is fiber because of the 8-16# bypass? Odd that $3 filters would vary on a big detail like that unless there was an engineering reason.
Originally Posted by SubieRubyRoo
I wonder if they use the metal end caps on the 9688 since it's spec'd for Subaru's, and the 3600 is fiber because of the 8-16# bypass? Odd that $3 filters would vary on a big detail like that unless there was an engineering reason.
Yeah, we may never know
I wonder if they use the metal end caps on the 9688 since it's spec'd for Subaru's, and the 3600 is fiber because of the 8-16# bypass? Odd that $3 filters would vary on a big detail like that unless there was an engineering reason.
Yeah, we may never know
Nice filter except for the Gorbachev mark.
Originally Posted by Snagglefoot
Nice filter except for the Gorbachev mark.
I know right
Nice filter except for the Gorbachev mark.
I know right
Interesting to have the e-core as well as metal end caps.
Hmmm... that is different...
Thanks for the C&P Adam.
Thanks for the C&P Adam.
You folks are welcome
As Artie Johnson might say about this new ST construction, very interesting. I appears that Champ has gone away from the previous ST9688 with classic Champ construction that was posted here back in March, to a new 'hybrid' design. It's got an ecore centertube with metal endcaps and the poppet type bypass used on the GM ACDelco ecores for newer GM vehicles. Wonder if ACDelco for GM will now go to this design and get rid of the felt/fiber endcap on their ecores.
Also, from pics I can't tell if this is a classic size 9688 or downsized to 7317 like the last ST. Sealing gasket is on outer diameter of baseplate, but appears to be wider than seen on standard 9688/3593a filters. On classic 9688 filters the sealing gasket inside and away from outer diameter. Perhaps just using a wider gasket area on this. Have to check next time in WM. Thanks for c&p.
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Also, from pics I can't tell if this is a classic size 9688 or downsized to 7317 like the last ST. Sealing gasket is on outer diameter of baseplate, but appears to be wider than seen on standard 9688/3593a filters. On classic 9688 filters the sealing gasket inside and away from outer diameter. Perhaps just using a wider gasket area on this. Have to check next time in WM. Thanks for c&p.
Sayjac: yeah, gasket was flat on top and bottom and "angled" in center area where it sits on baseplate.
When i am in Denver NC in November I'll snag another one and hack it open there or when home from turkey day.
You are welcome btw SayJac
When i am in Denver NC in November I'll snag another one and hack it open there or when home from turkey day.
You are welcome btw SayJac
I love the discussion that a $3 filter can start. Plus, if something is ugly enough, it can actually drive purchasing decisions of a couple thousand people.
Even better, with guys like Motorking on here, the filter industry knows we're watching. Too bad Purolator doesn't seem to give a crap.
Even better, with guys like Motorking on here, the filter industry knows we're watching. Too bad Purolator doesn't seem to give a crap.
Exactly
these are the new ST right now ?
Originally Posted by MetalSlug
these are the new ST right now ?
Yes sir
these are the new ST right now ?
Yes sir
Yes I picked them up last Sunday and finally got off my butt sending them to Adam on Wednesday. Much quicker than usual!
If you look closely at image 7, you'll see a several hairs at the bottom of the filter. I would never use this brand now.
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