i know this topic has been discussed to death....but i need a bit more insight... i just need info...and no comments about how it doesnt matter as long as i change oil/filter on schedule, etc.

as we all know, acura/honda has started using the 15400-plm-a0* oil filters:

15400-plm-a01 = filtech / toyo roki
15400-plm-a02 = honeywell / fram

i understand that most ppl prefer to use the filtech-made ones coz of the inferior materials in fram filters. but both of these are crazy expensive if bought from my local dealer (~ $9). http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com/ and http://www.acuraautomotiveparts.org/ sell these cheaper for around $5-$6.

now, http://www.drivewire.com also lists an even cheaper filter made by nippon. i havent heard any real insight on nippon's product quality. any of u know much about this brand?

i've also seen a nippon-made 15400-poh-305 filter, which drivewire says should work on my 95 accord. it is wider and shorter than the current fram/filtech filters. any feedback from anyone who has used this before?