xxvetteman

TrackAire

Hmmmm.....that's actually an interesting question. Old AC filters may have actually been better built that today's versions. My concern would be the pleated paper element. If the filters have been stored in a dry, warm location I would think the paper is fine. But, if the filters were stored out in the "back shed" where they were frozen and thawed hundreds of times over the last 10 plus years, it's hard to say how much condensation has set in and wet the paper element, caused internal rust, etc. Wet paper tends to break down and fall apart after multiple wet/dry cycles. Not worth the chance in my opinion since new filters of equivalent quality are under $5.00 at Wally World.

If this is a performance application, I would highly recommend the top of the line Napa, Amsoil or Fram (yes Fram) filters. These use the newest nano fibers (or whatever they call them) that filter better than paper or gauze yet flow better to keep oil pressure up during extreme conditions.

Cheers

Kenny94945

Not sure if innards broke down...paper/ rubber...over time.
My concern would be rust.
Perhaps you could cut one open and inspect for piece of mind.
They are somewhat inexpensive parts, I don't think I would use them.

cmonkey713

You should post this in the C-6 General section.

1Hotrodz

Filters are cheap, why take a chance on clogging up the oil galleries with filter media that has broken down. Not worth it in my opinion. Stop being so cheap!!!

Patman

The filtering media in the AC Delco filters when new is prone to tearing, so it would probably be even worse on a 10 year old filter. Avoid them.

449er

I wouldn't take the chance with such a cheap part, go buy some Mobil 1 filters if you want to use a quality filter on those Vettes

xxvetteman

Scuba Ghost

I wouldn't chance it.

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