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Old 12-29-2017, 11:46 PM
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What is the correct oil filter for a 427 engine. It is in my 69 c3
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I use a WIX 51061.
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I use a WIX 51061.
Me too. It's a quality filter and it has a little extra capacity.
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I use pf35 A C delco.
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K&N HP3002 tall filter.
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I use pf35 A C delco.
Does a PF35 (or PF25) exist anymore? I can't remember the last time I actually saw one in a parts store. I've seen some similar shape AC filters, but the construction looks like they've got Fram making them for AC.

Just curious.
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Does a PF35 (or PF25) exist anymore? I can't remember the last time I actually saw one in a parts store. I've seen some similar shape AC filters, but the construction looks like they've got Fram making them for AC.

Just curious.
I got a carton of them from e bay NOS .
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PF1218. Big or small block.
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PF1218. Big or small block.

Nothing wrong with the correct AC Delco filter.
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