ok - so i got it - it's now in the car - as promised, here are the results
REALLY nice machine work - all billet aluminum - blue anodized sleeve - full flow filter - no bypass - very nice - the gauge reads 3/8 of a bar higher due to the way everything works now - it's not more oil pressure in the system, just reading higher - also, filters down to 8 microns!!! that's better than even the k&n, which up to now, was the best we could get
cartridge pops in and out nicely - not a drip on install - no complications - should be a very easy thing now to change the filter without making a huge mess
all indications thus far are that this is extremely cool!!!
here is the link:
http://www.cmfilters.com/spin-on.cfm
MORE! MORE!!
Tell me everything. I want it.
Very nice Bob. Do they offer it in different colors?
NICE! Thanks for the investigative work. This is a mod that I can live with - makes my life simpler and doesn't detract from the stock condition I'm trying to keep. <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/smile.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />
Best,
Buzz
Aren't these the same people (Canton) who make the Acumsump unit?
I've heard very good things about that, as well.
Jason
Bob,
By the way, which unit did you buy?
I'm not sure which one fits our car.
Jason
CF site lists the 968 takes model # 25-482 $ 102
website is being corrected - correct number is 25-282 - the 482 won't fit
Anyone know offhand what the dealer charges for the normal oil filters? I think I remember paying $20 each, does that sound right?
(Just trying to justify this mod financially to myself because I like it <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/smile.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />
Mark
well, if you change your own oil, it makes sense in a hurry, if only because of the less mess, and the less time involved, and the liklihood that you'll do more often as a result
regular spin-ons can be had for about 11 bucks at your local parts shop (i avoid bying stuff at the dealer at every opportunity)
this also filters better than those though, so there is another added bonus
I regularly buy the lots of Mahle filters that are for sale on E-bay. My local independant sells the for nine bucks, and on E-bay I usually get them for about 5 or six dollars apiece. You can usually find them in lots ranging from 2, or the BIG lot of 9 or 12.
Micah
BTW, nice to see so many familiar faces here.
still love the cleanliness and extra filtration which is beyond the capabilities of the mahle
may not be for everybody, but i LOVE it - it's not about the mere cost, but rather the time - spending 20 minutes under the car wiping up every last drop of oil that dripped all over the power steering pump is not my favorite thing to do - i keep my engine extremely clean, and will not tolerate any leaks or spilled oil - this is a great way to help control that
i think the site said it was 95 bucks - the link is at the bottom of my original post
Just ordered can't wait to get it, I think I'm going to paint it black.
it's anodized, so maybe they could do it in black? - i like the blue - easier to check for leaks and to see that the o-ring is lined up right
Very nice indeed.. <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/smile.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />
I just bought a K&N filter for ~ $12.00 at Advanced Auto Parts. The replacement elements for this filter is about the same without the mess... so I'm sold. btw.. does anyone other than CM make replacement elements for this filter?
Big L
i haven't done any research on that one yet - i am going to try to work out a bulk deal or a group buy - i should have some news on that this coming week
What type filter does this take and how much are they. Is it a better filter?
check out the site - it talks all about the cartridges - they are about the same as a decent spin on - they filter down to 8 microns!!! that's better than even the K&N, which up until now was the best we could get