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^Yup, that's me
Just heads up - I had the following exchange today with Mann+Hummel (below) who owns Mann, Purolator, and Wix brand filters. I was looking for their best filter for my slant that had a standpipe - since I'm not using an oil pump that has the standpipe attached.
In short, Mann (Wix & Purolator) will not warranty any filter on our engines that have a standpipe - like the Wix #51806 or Purolator #L30137 that many of us use. If they don't warranty it on my engine, that's enough for me to not buy it.
So, I contacted Baldwin, and they recommend and warranty the BT216 filter, which have both a standpipe and an anti-drainback valve. I've been using their B2 filters for years, good stuff.
So... take from this dialogue what you will, but I'm ordering some Baldwin's.
In short, Mann (Wix & Purolator) will not warranty any filter on our engines that have a standpipe - like the Wix #51806 or Purolator #L30137 that many of us use. If they don't warranty it on my engine, that's enough for me to not buy it.
So, I contacted Baldwin, and they recommend and warranty the BT216 filter, which have both a standpipe and an anti-drainback valve. I've been using their B2 filters for years, good stuff.
3. (final) REPLY: Not for that car we don’t. Baldwin BT216 crosses to 51806, it has a standpipe. We will not warranty it or stand behind its use on your Plymouth Barracuda
2. ME: Between Mann, Wix, and Purolator - you don't have a filter with a standpipe that fits the slant-6 engine (comprable to Baldwin BT216)?
1. (initial) REPLY: 1968 Plymouth Barracuda 3.7L 225 CID = WIX 51515. This filter does not have a stand pipe and is not offered that way. It does have an anti-drain back valve.
2. ME: Between Mann, Wix, and Purolator - you don't have a filter with a standpipe that fits the slant-6 engine (comprable to Baldwin BT216)?
1. (initial) REPLY: 1968 Plymouth Barracuda 3.7L 225 CID = WIX 51515. This filter does not have a stand pipe and is not offered that way. It does have an anti-drain back valve.
So... take from this dialogue what you will, but I'm ordering some Baldwin's.
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