WIX Racing Filters 42683 HD Cellulose Air Filter with Metal Ends

The WIX 42683 is a heavy-duty cellulose air filter designed for demanding applications including construction equipment, agricultural machinery, and industrial engines. Built to WIX HD standards, it delivers reliable engine protection with premium filtration media and a robust metal-end construction rated at 400 CFM.

Key Features:

• Premium cellulose filtration media with skip-a-pleat media stabilization and pleat stabilization beads for consistent, uniform airflow
• Metal end caps provide high-strength, corrosion-resistant sealing for long service life in harsh environments
• Expanded metal body construction ensures structural durability under high-vibration and heavy-duty conditions
• 400 CFM airflow rating supports high-displacement diesel and gasoline engines
• Laboratory tested per ISO 5011 — minimum efficiency of 99.9% contaminant removal
• Recommended for OEM air filter change intervals — no shortened service schedules required
• Application-specific media engineered for low initial restriction and high dirt-holding capacity
• Special pleating, corrugation, and embossing contribute to low restriction and effective particle capture within the media matrix

Specifications:

• Style: Round Air Filter (Inner element — used with 42682 or 46505 outer filter)
• Media: Cellulose
• Height: 10.377 in.
• Outer Diameter: 5.955 in.
• Inside Diameter (Bottom): 4.835 in.
• Inside Diameter (Top): 0.656 in.
• End Caps: Metal
• CFM Rating: 400
• Cross-Reference: NAPA Gold 2683

The WIX 42683 is sold individually as a single inner filter element. It is designed to be paired with the WIX 42682 or WIX 46505 outer filter for complete dual-stage air filtration protection.