John Larkin
Sublime Master of Turbology
I bought the AC Delco, used PF52 forever. Decided to compare the recommended Wix. Now I see why. The pics will show you the difference. Size is a good start.
If memory serves me correctly, The General also puts out a cheaper version that go to a lot of parts stores. They have plastic innards or at least used to.Wait until you order more wix in the future,I ordered 2 last year and one came made in China and one in USA. Wix XP has a finer media and is more restrictive. Here is what I found. If you order a $175K Copo Camaro they come with a blue delco. Buy new BBC 1000 HP crate motor....same blue filter. Buy a $100 K Vette and guess what ...blue filter and thats what thet get for 60,000 miles. Do you really think the General would put a sub par filter on a motor it has to warranty?? Oh and Delco is made in USA by Champion labs.
Just my observations >
Are those COPO or Vette filters horizontally installed or vertically? As I stated, a vertical installation may be arguable. A horizontal installation will allow the oil to drain out. Grand statements are fine and everyone is entitled to their opinion. Just be aware whether the comparisons are equal.Wait until you order more wix in the future,I ordered 2 last year and one came made in China and one in USA. Wix XP has a finer media and is more restrictive. Here is what I found. If you order a $175K Copo Camaro they come with a blue delco. Buy new BBC 1000 HP crate motor....same blue filter. Buy a $100 K Vette and guess what ...blue filter and thats what thet get for 60,000 miles. Do you really think the General would put a sub par filter on a motor it has to warranty?? Oh and Delco is made in USA by Champion labs.
Just my observations >
I have a turbo saver that mounts the filter behind the headlight vertically. I’ve used a six 51060 for 3 years. Love em.Finally, no anti-drainback on the ACD, nice rubber anti-drainback on the Wix. If it were a vertical mount, there would be an argument. For a sideways stock mount, the Wix is the way to go. Need to buy them in bulk though online, parts store was $14 with tax. ACD is 1/3 the price.
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