C5Ken

I've been using UPF44 Oil Filters in my 2001 Vette. Is there a good replacement for the UPF44? I was able to find some UPF44 filters on the internet for $10.00 each plus shipping. Is there a good replacement for the UPF44 or should I continue with this filter?

Wah

There is a thread somewhere in this board that discusses how the NAPA Gold filter has lower restriction than the UPF44. If you don't race your Corvette, it's probably overkill trying to get "the best" filter out there.

Personally, I go back and forth among a few brands. Mobil1 and Purolator PureOne are two among the brands I use. I want to try NAPA Gold next after I have gone through these two Mobil1 filters I got for really cheap.

rws.1

they are the filter that I use...
I buy from supoporting vendor Gene Culley at www.GMpartshouse.com

this is pasted form his July specials...
||--Genuine GM UltraGuard UPF 44 Oil Filters--||

25329389 - UPF 44 Oil Filter

Must order in cases of 6 @ 53.25 shipped!!

here is the link to his July specials post.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...highlight=july

vettenuts

I found the UPF-44 to be too restrictive, I am now using the new Amsoil EO series filter. Better filtering and flow.

TEXHAWK0

A lot of people go out of their way to get the old UPF-44 filters, but as stated above, with finer filtration comes more flow restriction.
I would switch to the Wix 51042, or just stay with the standard AC Delco PF46. (Wix also makes the NAPA Gold series) You can also get 2 of the Wix filters for $9.00 instead of $10 each.

mojo1

AC Delco PF46

rws.1

with 104K miles of successfull use of PF44, I'm sticking with them.

Oldvetter

I used the UPF-44 but switched to WIX or NAPA Gold (same filter) for more flow. My oil pressure increased.

Frictner's (sp?) Chevy carries UPF-44s.

CARRJET

Mobil 1 M1-107

C66 Racing

You can get either the relatively new AMSOIL Ea Oil Filter (C5 part number EAO32) or the Wix 51042 mentioned above from AMSOIL. Ordering Info in my signature.

C5Ken

Thanks for the info... I think I'll move to one of the suggested replacements you guys recommended.

TEXHAWK0

Except Delco does not make this filter anymore... It was replaced with the PF46.

JoesC5

I use the Wix 51042.

Mike94ZLT1

Same here

Midwest Vette

I use the Napa gold 1042.

Gene Culley

Thank you for the plug. The UPF 44's are available.

thetorch

Same here, Amsoil EaO32 is the best filter going at the moment. A perfect combination of flow and filtration.

ztheusa

Just how did you happen to "find that out?"

ZeeOSix

Me too. BTW, the NAPA Napa Gold and Wix filters are the same. Wix makes them for NAPA.