Corvette ZR-1 oil filters

[Ian F Chequer]

These are said to be a superior replacement to the standard Mazda oil filter, and (apparently) screw straight on.

A possible UK supplier of these is below:

OCW
Unit 14
19 Wadsworth Road
Perivale
Middlesex
UB6 7LF
0208 8104595

I might see if I can get one for the next oil change and will feedback.

Thanks to my Firebird-borne neighbour for this tip!

regards,

ifc

[kenholland]

Good one Ian. Let us know how you get on, please.

Ken

[pav2k]

Thanks m8. Let us know how you get on...

[Ian F Chequer]

Doesn't look hopeful. I have not tried OCW but I have tried a Bosch agent in Ipswich and they said that virtually no-one - and certainly no-one local - does Bosch oil filters anymore for any vehicle.

They do a range of BluePrint filters though. These are Japanese made (BluePrint are OE on Mitsubishi) and the MX-6 / 626 / Probe item is made to the same spec as the one you get from Mazda and it is a quid cheaper. I'll try that when I've got the new pump and timing belt on (blast the East Anglian weather!!!).

Maybe I should have asked for a BluePrint Corvette filter? oh well, next time perhaps.

regards,

ifc

[Nutisbak2]

The Corvette ZR-1 oil filter is meant to be a superior replacement to the standard Mazda filter as it fits straight on and maintains a higher back pressure which I guess (could be wrong) will keep the hydraulic tappets better flushed. Perhaps resulting in less noise.

I've been doing a little digging trying to locate a UK stockist myself for these since reading this thread.

I got in touch with the Corvette owners club over here and have been given a few places to try if they don't have any then they will help me further.

So far my UK search hasn't born much fruit as the one's I've found dont have a return valve so I doubt will be any use for us.

As far as I can tell the one's that Ian was talking about are the K & N ones (I'm not sure if these have a return valve or not?).

I have been reliably informed that Napa make there own filter which has a return valve and I've read a thread on here that suggests Napa filters are one of the best, better than the K&N (which is made by Bosche). Also I've been reading it's the Napa filter that people are using in the states as it maintains a higher back pressure and has one of the best filter ratio's. These and the K & N ones are available from the Napa website in the states so I guess if anyone wants to get some you could order one from there assuming they will deliver them out to you.... at $6 for the Nappa Gold (11.99 for K&N another reason to buy the Napa one) I dont recon it's not going to hurt much.

Napa Website

http://www.napaonline.com//MasterPages/NOLWelcome.aspx

Napa Gold Filter

http://www.napaonline.com/masterpage...l+Filter+(Gold)

K & N Filter

http://www.napaonline.com/masterpage...+K%26N+Filters

When I find a UK stockist (which I think will happen eventually) I will post more info. I've also been in touch with a friend of mine at Ajay Autoparts (Jayjar) and they are looking to see if they can help, or if they have a blueprint version maybe. I'll let you know the outcome.

These are links to some info on and a study on oil filters... guess some of you might find it interesting.

http://minimopar.knizefamily.net/oilfilters.html

http://minimopar.knizefamily.net/oil...udy.html#n1515

[garfy1981]

I have used a Blitz oil filter on my last 2 oil changes.
But cant remember price or part no ? But atleast it might help the thread.