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Discussion in '206/246' started by MRONY, Oct 31, 2009.

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  1. MRONY

    MRONY Formula Junior

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    #1 MRONY, Oct 31, 2009
    I went online to buy some replacement oil filters. Rockauto charges $11.49 for FRAM PH28041. Reoriginals charges like $35. What's up with that?
     
  2. dm_n_stuff

    dm_n_stuff Four Time F1 World Champ
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    #2 dm_n_stuff, Oct 31, 2009
    Well...

    You own a Dino, so you can't be stupid. Only the best and brightest allow Dinos into their lives.

    As to reoriginals pricing, they're probably buying them from RockAuto, just like you. They simply provide one stop shopping for the less discerning Dino owner, unlike yourself.

    My guess is, based on this thread, demand for this filter from Re-Originals will drop significantly. :D

    D
     
  3. UroTrash

    UroTrash Four Time F1 World Champ
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    #3 UroTrash, Oct 31, 2009
    Why would you be buying a Fram when you can get Baldwin?
     
  4. MRONY

    MRONY Formula Junior

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    #4 MRONY, Oct 31, 2009
    Everything else in my car is as original (well, not my rebuilt voltage regulator), and so works (or doesn't) just as it was intended to work (or not to).

    Is the Baldwin truly superior? What's the exact part, and where do those smart Dino owners get them??
     
  5. Crawler

    Crawler F1 Veteran

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    #5 Crawler, Nov 1, 2009
  6. racerboy9

    racerboy9 F1 Rookie
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    #6 racerboy9, Nov 1, 2009
    Big truck repair parts distributors have them and they are $8-12 each. I think the Baldwin site has a locator feature. Pretty sure it is filter B253. They used to have logo on the side of the filter.
     
  7. racerboy9

    racerboy9 F1 Rookie
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    #7 racerboy9, Nov 1, 2009
    Used to have the Ferrari name and I think logo on the side of the filter.
     
  8. UroTrash

    UroTrash Four Time F1 World Champ
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    #8 UroTrash, Nov 1, 2009
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  9. ace_pilot

    ace_pilot Formula Junior

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    #9 ace_pilot, Nov 1, 2009
    Have you not read the thread with the Fram filter collapsing under load? It's here somewhere in the 3x8 section where we talked about it to death. Bottom line, get the Baldwin.

    Ace
     
  10. UroTrash

    UroTrash Four Time F1 World Champ
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    #10 UroTrash, Nov 1, 2009
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    +1.0x10^100.


    where the Fram belongs:
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  11. 2GT

    2GT Formula 3

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    #11 2GT, Nov 2, 2009
    I've been using the Baldwin B253 exclusively for over 20 years, on the recommendation of F-Chatter Bob Zambelli. They're reasonably priced, too! Fred
     
  12. spiderseeker

    spiderseeker Formula 3

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    #12 spiderseeker, Nov 2, 2009
    ****Fram is a 4 letter word- Never use them on a Ferrari. Baldwin or UFI ONLY. Baldwin's are very reasonable-about $12.
    I get mine at "La Grange", it's a truck parts place.
     
  13. daviekj

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    #13 daviekj, Nov 2, 2009
  14. ace_pilot

    ace_pilot Formula Junior

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    #14 ace_pilot, Nov 3, 2009
    That was the one!

    Ace
     
  15. TheGreat348

    TheGreat348 Karting

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    #15 TheGreat348, Nov 4, 2009
    FWIW...I have never heard a "good" story when it comes to using FRAM filters. I have only heard bad stories. I have often seen Ferrari's equipped with FRAM filters and never understood how or why.
     

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