FOUND NOS Fram CA332

[moparnation74]

I don't think the original's had the "V" at the end of the part number. I think this is most likely a reproduction piece. Originals were just CA332. (at least to my recollections) But I'm sure moparnation can confirm or refute.

The originals didn't have a PN anywhere on them......Yes you care correct on the V aspect, MM....

 

[Mopars & Missiles]

The originals didn't have a PN anywhere on them......Yes you care correct on the V aspect, MM....

Well, you got me looking at my old stuff in the shop. Yes, you are correct the originals did NOT have any markings on them that I can see. Here is mine that I believe is the original from my '69 Bee. Not in the best of shape, but still in one piece.

I also have this black filter that was on my '69 R/T when I bought it about 15+ years ago. It also does not have any p/n markings on it. I vaguely remember these being the replacement part back in the '70's?? or '80's?? I think these were available BEFORE Fram started making the CA332V replacements?? Again, memory is a bit foggy on this.

Also have the Fram CA332V like the one discussed previously in this thread.

 

[Mopars & Missiles]

And just for good measure, the current reproduction filter that came out a couple of years ago.

 

[moparnation74]

Well, you got me looking at my old stuff in the shop. Yes, you are correct the originals did NOT have any markings on them that I can see. Here is mine that I believe is the original from my '69 Bee. Not in the best of shape, but still in one piece.
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I also have this black filter that was on my '69 R/T when I bought it about 15+ years ago. It also does not have any p/n markings on it. I vaguely remember these being the replacement part back in the '70's?? or '80's?? I think these were available BEFORE Fram started making the CA332V replacements?? Again, memory is a bit foggy on this.
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Also have the Fram CA332V like the one discussed previously in this thread.
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The first one os close to the line filter. However, the line filter had 3 full holes between the top and bottom versus your 4 hole version. In any event that one is very close and definitely worth keeping....Folks with survivor cars would buy that....The black one you have, I have a case of those. They are later versions in the 80's...The last is correct for a 70 and above...

Thanks for taking the time to share those.....

 

[moparnation74]

And just for good measure, the current reproduction filter that came out a couple of years ago.

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They giveaway on those is the luminescent orange and the way the screen is bonded. The inner screen is incorrect as well....

 

[Mopars & Missiles]

....The black one you have, I have a case of those. They are later versions in the 80's...

So, you're saying the black one came out AFTER the Fram Vintage series?? Not before?

 

[moparnation74]

So, you're saying the black one came out AFTER the Fram Vintage series?? Not before?

Off the top of my head I would think the black one was before.....There are so many variations of these filters. Even the orange ones have the diamond mesh.....

The key thing to know is the production line type is very easy to spot out in comparison to all the other variations.....

Here is the one on the X and it is as close to a production line filter as one will find.....This is the most recent one I got....

 

[QuickBpBp]

Off the top of my head I would think the black one was before.....There are so many variations of these filters. Even the orange ones have the diamond mesh.....

The key thing to know is the production line type is very easy to spot out in comparison to all the other variations.....

Here is the one on the X and it is as close to a production line filter as one will find.....This is the most recent one I got....

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The one pictured is the one you got when you bought a Six Pack air cleaner "set-up" from Mopar performance and did not use the K &N reusable air filter. I think I have one just like it in the same box. Curious while mine is not for sale what are they going for these days?

 

[Mopars & Missiles]

Off the top of my head I would think the black one was before.....There are so many variations of these filters. Even the orange ones have the diamond mesh.....

The key thing to know is the production line type is very easy to spot out in comparison to all the other variations.....

Here is the one on the X and it is as close to a production line filter as one will find.....This is the most recent one I got....

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That's what I thought too, the black one was before the Fram CA332V, but your other post made me think you were saying otherwise. I just must have misunderstood what you were saying.

Man, that is one nice looking original filter you found there. Amazing that something like that is still around and still in that kind of condition.

 

[moparnation74]

The one pictured is the one you got when you bought a Six Pack air cleaner "set-up" from Mopar performance and did not use the K &N reusable air filter. I think I have one just like it in the same box. Curious while mine is not for sale what are they going for these days?

I do not know exactly....I have seen them listed between 300-550....I think 300-350 is more adequate but that is just my opinion....

Just like anything NOS once a part gets sucked dry another superseded part has to be used for correct cars...

 

[moparnation74]

That's what I thought too, the black one was before the Fram CA332V, but your other post made me think you were saying otherwise. I just must have misunderstood what you were saying.

Man, that is one nice looking original filter you found there. Amazing that something like that is still around and still in that kind of condition.

I did say 80's and that was from the cuff...it probably was earlier than the 80's......I just remember buying the case in the 80's......The box may have a date possibly...I will have to check when I get my hands on it....

They are good filters to run while your more correct filter is in storage.....If you ever need one let me know.....

They are out there but very few...I had another guy that had 6 filters but 2 were correct. Unfortunately, the condition was very poor due to the obvious age and poor storage......

 

[toolmanmike]

Interesting thread but it should have been closed at post #17. Thanks guys. Lot's of great information here. I can change it to a regular thread if you like. tmm