 |
|
09-15-2009, 01:22 PM
|
#1
|
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Clayton
Posts: 521
|
is fram that bad?
found this thread on s10forum about different types of filters and how they are made. All i have to say is fram is never being used in my vehicles ever!!
in post 13 there is a link that compares a good amount of filters.
http://www.s10forum.com/forum/f105/i...ctures-414839/
Last edited by Scrat's_Camaro; 09-15-2009 at 01:24 PM.
|
|
|
|
09-15-2009, 01:29 PM
|
#2
|
|
12 Second Club
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: metuchen, nj
Posts: 1,476
|
HAHA ehh probably good enough for a civic
__________________
|
|
|
|
|
09-15-2009, 01:34 PM
|
#3
|
|
Meet Coordinator
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: brick/pt. pleasant beach
Posts: 19,341
|
i have seen frams crap out first hand. i don't like them at all.
|
|
|
|
|
09-15-2009, 01:41 PM
|
#4
|
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: NJ
Posts: 819
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Scrat's_Camaro
is fram that bad?
|
Yes.
__________________
|
|
|
|
|
09-15-2009, 01:41 PM
|
#5
|
|
Ayatollah of Rock N Rolla / Admin
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Parts Unknown
Posts: 12,573
|
Oil and filters are high on the "Don't dick around and cheap out" list. Among other entries are tires and brakes.
|
|
|
|
|
09-15-2009, 01:52 PM
|
#6
|
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Delran
Posts: 6,785
|
yup frams are the worst pos' ever
|
|
|
|
|
09-15-2009, 02:03 PM
|
#7
|
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: NJ
Posts: 819
|
I'm sort of thinking another oil filter study may be in order. That study was from 10 years ago. While what is in there is valid, i'm sure there have been changes in the oil filter industry since then. Is anybody up for a group collaboration? Say one member buys one filter, disects, posts up specs and opinions? And we keep it going with one member doing a different brand filter.
__________________
|
|
|
|
|
09-15-2009, 02:21 PM
|
#8
|
|
10 Second Club
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Hatfield, PA
Posts: 1,292
|
just buy K&N oil filters and dont worry about it. thats all that touches my vehicles
|
|
|
|
|
09-15-2009, 03:13 PM
|
#9
|
|
Mongo the Meet Coordinator
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 16,899
|
Wix ftw.
Fram ftl.
__________________
Quote:
Originally Posted by KirkEvil
repo bigals turd gen and part it out to a loving home
|
|
|
|
|
|
09-15-2009, 04:23 PM
|
#10
|
|
11 second club / Moderator
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: West Berlin, NJ
Posts: 7,148
|
Not THAT bad, but not THAT good ...
I use NAPA Wix on mine.
__________________
2001 Trans Am WS6 •SLP Loudmouth II •UMI Suspension •12.857 @ 109.57
1996 Trans Am WS6 •Pacesetter Longtubes •Strange 12 Bolt •Spohn Suspension •11.152 @ 123.85
|
|
|
|
|
09-15-2009, 06:01 PM
|
#11
|
|
Co-Founder / Site Admin
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Ewing, NJ
Posts: 22,473
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by deadtrend1
I use NAPA Wix on mine.
|
Ditto....Napa Gold / Wix is all I use.
- Justin
__________________
1999 Camry - Beigemobile DD
2002 Suburban - Wife's DD
2004 Grand Cherokee - Not running / Project / Selling?
|
|
|
|
|
09-15-2009, 08:24 PM
|
#12
|
|
Banned
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 1,106
|
powerflow/purolator here but hey i get them free.
|
|
|
|
|
09-15-2009, 10:36 PM
|
#13
|
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: S. Orange
Posts: 140
|
Does any one know if this applies to all Fram filters ie: the HP2 race filters. Or is this just isolated to the Pep Boys/ Auto Zone/ Kmart Fram Grip style filters?
|
|
|
|
|
09-15-2009, 10:44 PM
|
#14
|
Join Date: Nov 2004
Posts: 3,530
|
k&n or ac delco most of the time in my vehicles. Occasionally a pure one on the equinox or rav 4.
|
|
|
|
|
09-15-2009, 11:16 PM
|
#15
|
|
American Road Warrior
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Wastelands of NJ
Posts: 6,116
|
We sell Fram at Auto Bone...but I go up the street and buy Wix! 
__________________
unstable bob gable: LEGENDARY LEGEND,
ICONIC ICON, AND AMERICAN BAD AZZ!!!
1991 Dodge Spirit R/T: Gran'pa lookin' 150+ mph turbo rocket.
2013 Dodge Avenger RT: Wastelands cruiser.
2008 Crown Vic Police Interceptor: 'Nuff said!
THE ONLY THING THAT SUCKS WORSE THEN IMPORTS ARE RICED OUT IMPORTS!!!
|
|
|
|
|
09-16-2009, 07:21 AM
|
#16
|
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: NJ
Posts: 540
|
I use AcDelco filters on all my cars.
MonmouthCtyAntz had an issue with a Fram filter. Sounded like a lifter leaking down at mid RPM's. He was able to isolate the cause to a restricted oil filter.
|
|
|
|
|
09-16-2009, 08:45 AM
|
#17
|
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Browns Mills NJ/ Rotondo West FL
Posts: 3,054
|
Though some here argued w/ me up and down about it...When I first got my car I did my 1st change w/ a fram and penn. plat...When the car was running for 15-20 minutes it was start to tap violently...Here we are 2 oil changes since and I havent heard the tapping sound since ditching the fram. I try to stick w/ delco now.
__________________
AI HCR 241's , Lunati 223/236 .615/.626 114+2 , Full Exhaust , Ported Fast 92 , Ported LS2 TB , Veraram , 85mm MAF , Circle D 4000 , 3.42's , GTP 36# , CSP Dyno tune. More on the way
420 HP/367 TQ on a Unlocked Converter & still climbing.
Last edited by MonmouthCtyAntz; 09-16-2009 at 08:47 AM.
|
|
|
|
|
09-16-2009, 08:52 AM
|
#18
|
|
11 Second Club
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Edison, NJ
Posts: 4,619
|
yes.
__________________
1999 Z28 Convertible. 6 speed swap, wide cowl hood, full hockey stripes, and a whining 10 bolt.
2008 Sierra Vortec Max. 6.2 swapped, headers, Magnaflow catback, GMPP CAI, NHT optioned tow package.
2006 GTO, 11.48 @ 118.3
|
|
|
|
|
09-16-2009, 09:25 AM
|
#19
|
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Mine Hill, NJ
Posts: 67
|
yeah i heard they sucked as soon as i bought my camaro...still have never used one and personally am afraid to do so.
__________________
96 Camaro Z/28 Stage 2 Clutch Light Weight Flywheel SLP Loudmouths BBK Headers BBK 58mm Throttle Body BMR Strut Bar Eibach Springs and Struts SLP Cold Air Intake Spoon Sway Bars Hella Headlight Conversion
|
|
|
|
|
09-16-2009, 10:39 AM
|
#20
|
|
Banned
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 1,106
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by TBSPW
personally am afraid to do so.
|
We have done our job well then.
|
|
|
|
|
09-16-2009, 10:56 AM
|
#21
|
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Clayton
Posts: 521
|
i'll stick to using mobil one filters and the delco's
|
|
|
|
|
09-16-2009, 01:00 PM
|
#22
|
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 929
|
My cars are always dealer serviced with ac delco products. it might cost more but i have not had a problem yet.
the camaro doesnt see any shop lift... but i do use ac delco filters and castrol gtx
__________________
1986 IROC-Z - 305- .030 over, Voodoo cam, 113 vette heads, tpi, hedman torque steps, GMMG 3in catback, custom chip, t56, 3.27s 9 bolt, rest of the car is stock.
2011 Camaro - 2lt/rs red jewel tincoat, m6 - SOLD
2014 Camaro SS - bolt ons
1998 Jimmy - the beater
|
|
|
|
|
09-16-2009, 08:37 PM
|
#23
|
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Hillsborough, NJ
Posts: 1,099
|
All I ever use is AC Delco.
__________________
-Devin
Whiplash Intense Performance
Intensify your ride with over 500 name brand Performance parts and accessories!
www.intensewhiplash.com
|
|
|
|
|
09-20-2009, 08:29 PM
|
#24
|
|
Ayatollah of Rock N Rolla / Admin
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Parts Unknown
Posts: 12,573
|
I've been watching the NHRA Pro Stock and Funny car engine teardowns, they use K&N filters...
|
|
|
|
|
09-20-2009, 08:39 PM
|
#25
|
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Paramus, NJ
Posts: 280
|
"The fram filter I got for free out of an old shed." --quote from the S10 forum post
I'm going to remain skeptical on the issue--we don't know exactly how old that Fram filter was, nor how it was treated, before he made a cutout of it. My father started using Fram filters years back, and I've used nothing other than them since I got my first car. We've never had a single issue with any of the filters.
__________________
<Tru2chevy> a little over 16 pedobytes of RAM
<Masonite> ...pedo?
<Masonite> you mean peta?
<Tru2chevy> ya
<Tru2chevy> my friend had just sent me a pedobear pic
|
|
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
|
|
