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Old Nov 28, 2010 | 11:23 PM
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What is the difference between the long oil filters and the short ones? Other then size. Is one better then the other? Or is it just a matter of taste.
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Old Nov 29, 2010 | 12:38 AM
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i always used a long one on my camaro, gave another quart of oil capacity.
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short gives better pressure
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true, but the longs also give a little more filtration capacity.
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What is the suggested product/number for a "long" oil filter for a 350?
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Originally Posted by JimT
What is the suggested product/number for a "long" oil filter for a 350?
My choice (it is a WIX product).

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Originally Posted by JimT
What is the suggested product/number for a "long" oil filter for a 350?
GM:
PF25 (old #) is short new number is PF454
PF35 (old #) is long new number is PF1218
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