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Originally Posted by Z Factor
Hello, and welcome to the forum. 
I cannot imagine any oil filter being good for a "lifetime". Even if it can be cleaned in some fashion, how many cleanings could it take before it lost it's effectiveness? Another question would be how efficient it is (i.e. what micron level does it filter) and what is it's flow rate? Also, does it have an anti drain back feature which is very important to reduce engine wear?
I know I have left you with questions as opposed to answers, but not being familiar with it, I would exercise caution until you can get answers to those questions.
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I agree, order a six pack of filters from mid america, and you might consider changing to mobile one if you have an earlier ZR-1. Also, go to sears, get a 3/8 inch torque wrench and torque the oil drain plug to factory specs. Mine was so tight when I bought it I thought the threads were going to give out just loosening it. Some ZR-1 owners have had the oil pan threads torn out of that alluminum oil pan. Manual says to let the oil drain for 12 hours, I let mine drain overnight so I would be VERY, VERY leary of letting anyone else change my oil, even the dealers.
While you are under there, check the torque on the oil pan bolts, almost everybody finds them loose, some even have them come out.
You'll find a 3/8 inch torque wrench comes in quite handy on a all alluminum block.