Originally posted by lovemyultra:
Can I use a regular Fram or other quality oil filter on my 454 the Quicksilvers are not as convenient to get just wondering
THANKS DJ
I'm just another boater, who has built some motors over the years. So free advice is just that...
Short answer is, "yes".
Longer answer is that you probably should consider the "racing" version. I believe they carry a higher flow rate, smaller (micron) filter, and higher burst preasure. Your auto parts store should have these spec.s I believe Fram's BBC filter is PH 4 - but double check me on that. ALso, space permitting, think about the "truck" filters that are available (some of the old 427 chevy's are two quart) -- longer than your stock one quart. I ran one of those on a 88 BAJA 454 - no problem after fabricating an aluminum bracket to tip the filter out and over the edge of the exhaust manifold.
Maverick