That looks like the original black one, replaced by 5037836AB white Viper.
Oil Filter Recommendations
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GTS Dean
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I have owned 2 Vipers since new and used NAPA Gold and WIX filters for a long time. I track my street car far more than most anyone with Mobil 1 15W-50 exclusively. I sample once a year at oil change and evaluate the results. I have gone 3-4 months between starts without worry about starvation.
My engine builder said he was VERY impressed with how all the bearings looked at 36k rebuild, and 41k re-hone. Last time, he changed one rod's bearing pair because there was a small speck embedded in it and it was easy. I would say that for the vast majority of Gen 1&2 N/A builds and some light/moderate boost levels, all this paranoia about filters is a bit overblown. Let the engine warm up before you flog it and you'll be fine.
Later gens are more particular and I won't make any recommendations without first-hand experience.
My engine builder said he was VERY impressed with how all the bearings looked at 36k rebuild, and 41k re-hone. Last time, he changed one rod's bearing pair because there was a small speck embedded in it and it was easy. I would say that for the vast majority of Gen 1&2 N/A builds and some light/moderate boost levels, all this paranoia about filters is a bit overblown. Let the engine warm up before you flog it and you'll be fine.
Later gens are more particular and I won't make any recommendations without first-hand experience.
I agree.. I run WIX XP, if your concerned about the bypass valve rate, go with the
MOBIL M1204A Extended Performance (have run this as well and its $8.14 at Rock Auto), its 14 psi which is roughly the same as the Viper Filter.
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Rags are tearing engines up more than filters.
GTS Dean
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^true^ I was in my tool chest a couple weeks ago and found this yellowed & wrinkled paper shop towel. "WTH.....oh yeah."
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@GTS Dean we are never going to let you live it down. Well at least I will not. 
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I will send you a frame and plaque so you can frame it in the garage.
ViperBryce
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Thanks for confirming. I've read so many forum posts about filters I got a little turned around and wanted to verify.
kwik40
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I have 6 Mopar #05281090 that were then changed to a Mopar #05037836AB later. The ones I have are the original #05281090 that I had for my 1998 GTS if anyone's interested.Doesn't fit the gen 5.
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