meh, ive been using ryco/coopers oil filters on my cars for five years and not had an issue. just cos it's cheap doesnt mean its nasty when it comes to this stuff. i have a feeling a lot of race/expensive filters are made right alongside the home brand ones in the same factory. same with oil. you would be surprised at all the different brands of oil that all come out of the valvoline blending plant at wetherill park