WIX Racing Filters 42553 Racing Air Filter Element (Inner)

The WIX Racing Filters 42553 is a high-performance racing air filter element engineered for demanding motorsports applications. Designed as an inner element used in conjunction with outer filter 42552, this filter delivers exceptional filtration without sacrificing airflow — critical for race engines where both protection and performance are non-negotiable.

WIX Racing air filters are engineered to deliver trouble-free, consistent performance for racing engines, and are trusted by competitors across stock car, dirt track, off-road, and drag racing disciplines.

Key Features:

• Premium Filtration Media — Skip-a-pleat media stabilization (where applicable) combined with pleat stabilization beads maximizes dirt-holding capacity and filter longevity
• 99.9% Minimum Efficiency — Laboratory tested per ISO 5011 standards for a minimum contaminant removal efficiency of 99.9%
• Durable Construction — Polyurethane and/or high-strength corrosion-resistant end caps with an expanded metal body ensure structural integrity under high-stress racing conditions
• OEM-Compatible Service Intervals — Designed to meet OEM air filter change intervals for straightforward maintenance scheduling
• Inner Element Design — Functions as the inner filter element; pairs with WIX 42552 outer filter for a complete two-stage filtration assembly

WIX Racing Filters have been track-tested and proven across all levels of motorsports competition. The 42553 provides the engine protection and airflow performance that serious racers demand.