smaller oil filter?

  1. Regular Poster Joined: Oct 2009 Shropshire Posts: 454 Black Saxo VTR
    #1
    Currently in process of turbo'ing my car and need to find a smaller oil filter i know they sell them on at speed.. but i was just wondering if any fit the mk1 filter conversion that are just as small that i could buy from halfords or my local car place? as ive heard from a few places they think the renault 5 gt filter fits ?
    But id rather have peace of mind from someone on here if they know a smaller oil filter that does fit if not ill just have to go for the at speed one
    Cheers guys
  2. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2010 Morley, Leeds Posts: 8469 Civic ep3 type r powered by TDI NORTH
    #2
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    Originally Posted by clubbz View Post
    Currently in process of turbo'ing my car and need to find a smaller oil filter i know they sell them on at speed.. but i was just wondering if any fit the mk1 filter conversion that are just as small that i could buy from halfords or my local car place? as ive heard from a few places they think the renault 5 gt filter fits ?
    But id rather have peace of mind from someone on here if they know a smaller oil filter that does fit if not ill just have to go for the at speed one
    Cheers guys

    I'm running a 5 gt filter on mine fits fine but you only gain 20mm.
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  3. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jul 2010 South Wales Posts: 3078 ZX 16v, 205 GTI, 309 Goodwood, 405 MI16.
    #3
    yup, Many renfaults use a short stumpy filter, its the same diameter but about half the height and the same M20 thread.

    just go to your local motorfactor and ask for an older renault filter, you'll find them fitted to loads of cars, the thread size is usually stamped on the bottom.

    just had a quick googlefu for ya, fram part number is PH9928, they're 60mm tall and should cost you under a fiver, there may even be some smaller ones out there, just find a friendly motorfactor parts man on a quiet day
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  4. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2008 Birtley Posts: 22253 VTR Turbo, 106 xsi track slag, Transit recovery, B
    #4
    Bout £5 from euro wankers
  5. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2010 Morley, Leeds Posts: 8469 Civic ep3 type r powered by TDI NORTH
    #5
    £2.80 from andrewpage for a mahl. Just remember the smaller filter has less surface area inside so the service intervals are shorter.
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  6. Regular Poster Joined: Oct 2009 Shropshire Posts: 454 Black Saxo VTR
    #6
    Cheers guys much appreciated!