Is the oil filter the same between the evo VIII and IX?

I still have a few unused oil filters left from my Evo VIII.

 

yes they are the same

 

I got a few this weekend for my 8 and asked the parts guy @ the dealership if its the right filter. He said yes and that mitsu only makes 2 types of oil filters and that the only difference is one is a little taller, but would still work on the evo.

 

They are the same. I've already used my left over filters from my VIII for the IX.