Oil filters

[woof]

Quickie question

Are there any options for an oil filter for a C5 Z06 ?

[anonymous-user]

Take your pick!

All I've seen in UK are the standard Delco PF46 or the Fram equivalent.
If you look on Ecklers or Midamerica you'll probably find $12 filters from K&N, Mobil 1 etc but I'm deeply skeptical as to whether they make any difference.

[woof]

thanks Steve - one would think there would be some high performance oil filter
but you're right - i wonder if there's any real difference

[stevieturbo]

I swapped teh 13/16" threaded stud in the sump to M20x1.5



Now there are plenty of UK filters that fit. Im using a Purflux/citroen filter, circa £2 or so lol

[tinker-27]

a manoro one is only £4 from vaxhaull !

[stevieturbo]

tinker-27 said:

a manoro one is only £4 from vaxhaull !

No dealers here !!!!

Does the Aussie sump use a M20 thread for the filter, or does it uas a 13/16" like the US sumps ?

My Camaro sump is tapped female M20x1.5, but the yanks slap in a M20x1.5 to 13/16" male to male adaptor, obviously as most filters in the US are imperial.

hence I changed it to M20x1.5

[Corsette]

Try Amsoil filters. Check their web site for comparisons.

www.performanceoilsltd.co.uk/by-pass_filtration_systems.html#fullflow

The SDF32 for the C5

Distributor in Hounslow, London

[mackie1]

tinker-27 said:

a manoro one is only £4 from vaxhaull !

They wanted to charge me £38!!!

[anonymous-user]

mackie1 said:

They wanted to charge me £38!!!

I was skeptical before and that price confirms it!

"Painted nipple pink to attract the suckers!"

[UK_WS6]

tinker-27 said:

a manoro one is only £4 from vaxhaull !

So tinker,

Is the oil filter for the Monaro, 20mm thread or imperial?

Also is it 4.00 pounds or what?
as the other forum member says it is a lot more ?

[stevieturbo]

I would guess the Aussie Holden version is metric.

I would say the US version, the GTO would be 13/16, same as the corvette, camaro etc etc.


But I would also add, that ALL the sumps are tapped M20x1.5 with the various adaptors screwed into them.

So its very easy to change from the 13/16" adaptor to a metric one, which simplifies sourcing a filter, as well as reducing the cost.

[UK_WS6]

Hi Steve, When you say all the sumps are tapped M20, have the American engine builders simply screwed in an adapter to suit their 13/16 filters, and is it simply a case of, when I next have the filter off, then also to remove the adapter nipple, and replace it with a M20 adapter nipple.
Can this be done without removing the sump?
G.
p.s. 2004 C5.

[ParkLane]

JM, have you tried our parts department? Looking at the last invoice that I had on my desk for a C6 Z06 filter it was only £7. Give Steve Talbot a try, 01908 288658

[Gixer]

[stevieturbo]

UK_WS6 said:

Hi Steve, When you say all the sumps are tapped M20, have the American engine builders simply screwed in an adapter to suit their 13/16 filters, and is it simply a case of, when I next have the filter off, then also to remove the adapter nipple, and replace it with a M20 adapter nipple.
Can this be done without removing the sump?
G.
p.s. 2004 C5.

Correct.

It can be removed. Dont recall exactly what size, but its a pretty big Allen key required, and some heat might do no harm, as its bonded in also. it will be tight. Best to use a socket style Allen key along with a big ratchet or breaker bar.

I got my new adaptor from Earls when I was trying to source a take off for a remote setup. They couldnt supply me with a setup that would fit in the tight space of the OE sump, that matched the 13/16" thread.
So they suplied the M20-M20 adaptor instead.

I never did get around to fitting a remote cooler or filter though.

The filter Im using is a Purflux LS923 ( LS923 ) Citroen fitment

[UK_WS6]

Thanks Steve, i think it would be a good route, then no more expensive imperial filters.

[stevieturbo]

price is one aspect...easy access to normal service parts is another.


Taper seat plugs are a bit of an oddity here too....


I use Subaru fitments in mine lol taper seat really not required.

[mackie1]

I bought a geniune GM one from Monkfish performance for about £6. They probably stock corvette compatible bits too.