onebad82z
03-23-2007, 01:07:18 PM
I have done alot of searching lately after I noticed that the old trusty AC Delco PF1218 I have run for years is now smaller and want to switch to a different brand possibly now that the car is almost running again. I put together this little chart to help organize what filters cross reference with the 4 most common AC Delco oil filters used on most any Gen1 SBC & BBC from what I found. I left Fram out as I don't use them and from what I can see most gearheads don't any longer. Aside from that if you see any errors, or other good filter alternatives please post up. HTH
Gary S
03-23-2007, 01:15:32 PM
Thanks. I'm printing that list up. I'm not happy with the AC Delco "downsized" filters anymore, so I'm shopping for something better.
CorkyE
03-23-2007, 01:29:12 PM
Cool, I just printed it to a PDF file. Thanks. :)
1972_Z-28
03-23-2007, 01:48:31 PM
Thanks for sharing with us.
onebad82z
03-23-2007, 02:27:20 PM
Glad to help!
I did as many cross reference checks on each individual filter makers website to try and verify that these are correct and as accurate as possible.
The only list I am not 100% about is the PF1218 list. I am not all that sure that all the other filter manufacturers have updated their cross reference #'s to the new design. Just a FYI.
C-1 generation 2
03-23-2007, 04:24:41 PM
Thanks for the list I had been thinking of using a two quart filter for sometime in both my 350,now i know what to look for.
rscamaro73
03-23-2007, 08:18:52 PM
Good job. Thanks for sharing this with us all. ;) :bowtie:
cmonson
03-23-2007, 11:25:24 PM
why are there different AC DELCO oil filter numbers for pre 86 sbc? I thought there were only 2 that were compatable. One for a truck (long) and one for a car? (short)
cadmanmeg
03-24-2007, 06:43:37 AM
What is wrong with Fram? I don't claim they are great, but am just curious.
onebad82z
03-24-2007, 03:31:48 PM
why are there different AC DELCO oil filter numbers for pre 86 sbc? I thought there were only 2 that were compatable. One for a truck (long) and one for a car? (short)
25 is the shortest,35 is a lil bigger, 35L has a synthetic medium,1218 used to be the next largest, and 932 was the 2 quart truck filter.
What is wrong with Fram? I don't claim they are great, but am just curious.
Nothing wrong with Fram, more of a personal dislike from what I have seen cutting them apart and heard over the years. And as I said above, most (not all) seem to have the same feeling about Fram so I left them off. I do not mean to offend anyone by that so I can add them in.
onebad82z
03-27-2007, 02:01:00 PM
Updated chart to include Fram and Cummins Fleetgaurd
Little Naples
03-27-2007, 02:05:23 PM
Not only are the AC Delco's smaller they're not made as well as they used to be. I switched to Napa Gold 1061 (Wix) . Highly superior.
ZS10
03-27-2007, 08:23:15 PM
Hey thats great! I always wanted to run a 2 quarter!
