Cusco sports oil filter - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

sid325 · 02-20-2013, 07:26 PM

Tried doing a search, didn't find much info. Does anyone have any experience with this oil filter? I'm current running the stock Subaru with a Filtermag, but the Filtermag doesn't fit well, to tall for the filter. I was hoping the Cusco with the built-in magnet is at least comparable in quality/filtration to the Subaru oil filter?
Anyone?

Thanks

JoeBoxer · 02-20-2013, 07:37 PM

I was looking at the Greddy one myself but my distributor didn't have any in stock for me to try out. I think its cheaper than the cusco maybe too.

schtebie · 02-20-2013, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sid325

Tried doing a search, didn't find much info. Does anyone have any experience with this oil filter? I'm current running the stock Subaru with a Filtermag, but the Filtermag doesn't fit well, to tall for the filter. I was hoping the Cusco with the built-in magnet is at least comparable in quality/filtration to the Subaru oil filter?
Anyone?

Thanks

You could consider the HKS filter as well as it also has a magnet. And it costs roughly $10 less.

AZP Installs · 03-08-2013, 08:10 AM

Guys, you are heading down the completely incorrect path using Cusco, Greddy and HKS filters. It would be like buying a turbo kit from Koni.

We have used the Amsoil Extended Life Oil Filters and OEM Subaru Filters for 10+ years and they have never failed or failed to filter properly. I would suggest either of those 2 filters rather than re-badged stuff from companies that are not oil or filter experts.

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Beyer Subaru · 03-08-2013, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by AZP Installs

Guys, you are heading down the completely incorrect path using Cusco, Greddy and HKS filters. It would be like buying a turbo kit from Koni.

We have used the Amsoil Extended Life Oil Filters and OEM Subaru Filters for 10+ years and they have never failed or failed to filter properly. I would suggest either of those 2 filters rather than re-badged stuff from companies that are not oil or filter experts.

-Mike Paisan

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But then it won't be mad JDM tyte yo?

But seriously, what do you think about the STi/TRD filters?

AZP Installs · 03-08-2013, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Beyer Subaru

But then it won't be mad JDM tyte yo?

But seriously, what do you think about the STi/TRD filters?

We've done 10,000 oil changes since 2001 when we founded our business, 99% of them have been done on Subies. Of those Subies about 85% of them have been with Subaru OEM Filters. We have never seen or had issues with the OEM filters.

Now the STi Filters over the years have been hard to get but I am almost positive that putting one of those on a WRX has given us 15-25whp gain on the Dyno. It's only if you use the JDM STi filters though, any other "regular" STi filter like EDM or USDM will not yield the gains of the JDM STi Tyte Type Filter.

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No Limit Motorsport · 03-08-2013, 09:18 AM

The HKS and Cusco filters are much smaller than the big 15208AA130 part number OEM filter.

AZP Installs · 03-08-2013, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by No Limit Motorsport

The HKS and Cusco filters are much smaller than the big 130 part number OEM filter.

Yet another reason to NOT use them...

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Clipdat · 03-08-2013, 01:28 PM

^^ IMO, best to sick with the Subaru OEM 15208AA130 filter.

schtebie · 03-08-2013, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by AZP Installs

Yet another reason to NOT use them...

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Would you mind explaining why a physically smaller filter makes it a bad filter?

Push · 03-08-2013, 02:10 PM

TRD filter would be a better alternative... Or OEM...

No Limit Motorsport · 03-08-2013, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by schtebie

Would you mind explaining why a physically smaller filter makes it a bad filter?

More filter media.

SXE10 · 03-11-2013, 04:25 AM

I've use a Cusco filter on my Altezza 3SGE. They're very well made. Extremely solid case, synthetic filter media, high flowing & built in magnet. Well worth the expense if you're heading to the track regularly but OEM is more than adequate for everyday use.
Here's a pic of it cut open.

roddy · 03-11-2013, 07:22 AM

The stock Subaru 130 filter is a good piece. Someone posted pics a while ago with a bunch of different filters cut open for comparison. The Subi 130 looked to be one of the best built filters.

If you simply must spend a pile of money on a filter, try one of these... http://www.knfilters.com/search/prod...x?prod=SS-1004

02-20-2013, 07:26 PM	#1
sid325 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: Ultramarine FR-S 6MT Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 103 Thanks: 5 Thanked 31 Times in 25 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Cusco sports oil filter Tried doing a search, didn't find much info. Does anyone have any experience with this oil filter? I'm current running the stock Subaru with a Filtermag, but the Filtermag doesn't fit well, to tall for the filter. I was hoping the Cusco with the built-in magnet is at least comparable in quality/filtration to the Subaru oil filter? Anyone? Thanks

03-08-2013, 09:18 AM	#7
No Limit Motorsport Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2013 DGM BRZ Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 2,266 Thanks: 355 Thanked 406 Times in 228 Posts Mentioned: 27 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The HKS and Cusco filters are much smaller than the big 15208AA130 part number OEM filter. Last edited by No Limit Motorsport; 03-08-2013 at 01:45 PM.

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SXE10 Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: Altezza RS200-Z 6MT Location: Manukau Toyota NZ Posts: 85 Thanks: 14 Thanked 26 Times in 16 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I've use a Cusco filter on my Altezza 3SGE. They're very well made. Extremely solid case, synthetic filter media, high flowing & built in magnet. Well worth the expense if you're heading to the track regularly but OEM is more than adequate for everyday use. Here's a pic of it cut open. Last edited by SXE10; 03-11-2013 at 11:30 PM.

03-11-2013, 07:22 AM	#14
roddy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: '13 Ultramarine Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 2,243 Thanks: 1,476 Thanked 1,165 Times in 685 Posts Mentioned: 15 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The stock Subaru 130 filter is a good piece. Someone posted pics a while ago with a bunch of different filters cut open for comparison. The Subi 130 looked to be one of the best built filters. If you simply must spend a pile of money on a filter, try one of these... http://www.knfilters.com/search/prod...x?prod=SS-1004 __________________ no man with a good car needs to be justified...

02-20-2013, 07:37 PM	#2
JoeBoxer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Whiteout FR-S Location: Arkansas Posts: 4,154 Thanks: 1,666 Thanked 1,627 Times in 997 Posts Mentioned: 72 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I was looking at the Greddy one myself but my distributor didn't have any in stock for me to try out. I think its cheaper than the cusco maybe too.

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AZP Installs Join Date: Oct 2011 Drives: '11 STi->'14 BRZ \| '14 Touareg TDi Location: Kenilworth, NJ Posts: 1,269 Thanks: 359 Thanked 555 Times in 370 Posts Mentioned: 49 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Guys, you are heading down the completely incorrect path using Cusco, Greddy and HKS filters. It would be like buying a turbo kit from Koni. We have used the Amsoil Extended Life Oil Filters and OEM Subaru Filters for 10+ years and they have never failed or failed to filter properly. I would suggest either of those 2 filters rather than re-badged stuff from companies that are not oil or filter experts. -Mike Paisan 11+ Years Maintaining, Modifying and Educating TriState Subaru Enthusiasts. Call directly as We carry almost every manufacturer now, so before you buy parts call us. Like us on Facebook! \| E-mail: sales@azpinstalls.com \| 725 Fairfield Ave \| Kenilworth, NJ 07033 \| 908.248.AZP1 (2971) \| T-1 Certified Amsoil Direct Jobber \|AIM: AZP Installs *"Race Tested, Enthusiast Approved!"*

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