Oil Filter Question

slime · 5-15-08, 22:56

Just wondering if anyone is using a larger oil filter. I got one for a ZR 1(I think), but have not installed it. Seems it has a lot less gasket touching the block. Anyone had any luck with these? Is there another larger filter that will work on a '90 turbo?

ugly mx6 guy · 5-16-08, 8:53

There are two filters from mazda that will fit, one is a very small one that looks too small and the other one is about 20 percent bigger and is alot easier to work with as far as getting it on and off the engine. Most of the aftermarket ones are even bigger than the larger one from mazda.

**Ragnarock01** · 5-16-08, 13:00

I have a larger filter on my '90 MX-6, but I don't know the part number off the top of my head. The good news is you CAN put a larger filter on, and it makes a huge difference in how much longer your oil stays clean, I would definitely recommend it.

slime · 5-16-08, 21:35

Yes, the ZR1 filter is a lot bigger. I'm just concerned about a gasket blow out because only part of it is in contact with the base. I used '86 626 turbo (I believe) filters on my 323 GTX and my '99 miata because they were bigger. Just have not found an upgrade for the stock GT filter yet.

**mrmoose** · 5-16-08, 23:31

When you say "ZR1", is it a Chevy Corvette ZR1? And what year?

**professorblaze** · 5-16-08, 23:38

i spent almost an hour doing this in shucks a few days ago. the filter for a speed6's gaskets line up but I don't know if it will fit cause the center section sticks out a little more than the 1g 6's.

slime · 5-17-08, 8:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrmoose

When you say "ZR1", is it a Chevy Corvette ZR1? And what year?

I think it was a 1990, but all those years had the same engine.

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slime Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Louisville, TN, USA Age: 48 iTrader: (0)	Oil Filter Question Just wondering if anyone is using a larger oil filter. I got one for a ZR 1(I think), but have not installed it. Seems it has a lot less gasket touching the block. Anyone had any luck with these? Is there another larger filter that will work on a '90 turbo?
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slime Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Louisville, TN, USA Age: 48 iTrader: (0)	Yes, the ZR1 filter is a lot bigger. I'm just concerned about a gasket blow out because only part of it is in contact with the base. I used '86 626 turbo (I believe) filters on my 323 GTX and my '99 miata because they were bigger. Just have not found an upgrade for the stock GT filter yet.
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professorblaze That soldier boy Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fort Lewis, WA, USA Age: 26 iTrader: (9)	i spent almost an hour doing this in shucks a few days ago. the filter for a speed6's gaskets line up but I don't know if it will fit cause the center section sticks out a little more than the 1g 6's.
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ugly mx6 guy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN, USA Age: 44 iTrader: (1)	There are two filters from mazda that will fit, one is a very small one that looks too small and the other one is about 20 percent bigger and is alot easier to work with as far as getting it on and off the engine. Most of the aftermarket ones are even bigger than the larger one from mazda.

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Ragnarock01 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sandy, UT, USA Age: 23 iTrader: (0)	I have a larger filter on my '90 MX-6, but I don't know the part number off the top of my head. The good news is you CAN put a larger filter on, and it makes a huge difference in how much longer your oil stays clean, I would definitely recommend it.

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mrmoose Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Covington, WA, USA Age: 43 iTrader: (0)	When you say "ZR1", is it a Chevy Corvette ZR1? And what year?