Ford Peformance "Oil Filter"
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Ford Peformance "Oil Filter"
Back a couple months ago I saw as part of the FRPP drag performance package that bumped up the 4.6L to 320HP that it included a performance Motorcraft oil filter, which alone retailed for $15 bucks, vs the normal FL820S filter. Whats so special about this Performance filter over the run of the mill 820S filter?
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I can't say for certain about the 820S and the new performance version but the old HP FL-1A filters for the 5.0 L engines (and old big blocks) had a canister with a higher burst strength and instead of suggesting 3/4 turn past gasket contact, the HP FL-1A filter instructions told you to go a complete revolution past gasket contact. Not sure if there was any improvement in filtering.
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Found this at the FRPP web site
FORD RACING HIGH PERFORMANCE OIL FILTERS
Synthetic-Polymer/Cellulose-Fiber blend media
Heavy gage base and canister for higher burst strength and impulse fatigue resistance
High quality silicone anti-drain back valve
Non-stick sealing gasket for ease of installation and removal
Long life with standard and synthetic motor oils
Up to 50% more filtering capacity then standard filters
Improved filtering efficiency
This technology is only available through Ford Racing Performance Parts
FORD RACING HIGH PERFORMANCE OIL FILTERS
Synthetic-Polymer/Cellulose-Fiber blend media
Heavy gage base and canister for higher burst strength and impulse fatigue resistance
High quality silicone anti-drain back valve
Non-stick sealing gasket for ease of installation and removal
Long life with standard and synthetic motor oils
Up to 50% more filtering capacity then standard filters
Improved filtering efficiency
This technology is only available through Ford Racing Performance Parts
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I change my oil every 5 months and bought 3 of these filters online. Over a years supply for $12 each. I don't remember where I got them though. Here are the numbers on the box, CM-6731-FL820
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Originally Posted by GRAYPNY
I change my oil every 5 months and bought 3 of these filters online. Over a years supply for $12 each. I don't remember where I got them though. Here are the numbers on the box, CM-6731-FL820
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I found the website but now they are $13.75 each. I might have been wrong but I thought I paid $12.
http://www.lightningbrakeperformance...nsmission.html
http://www.lightningbrakeperformance...nsmission.html
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Walmarts 'Super-Tech' oil filters are also very high quality, unfortunately much better than Fram. Fram has really gone downhill in the last several years, ever since 'Allied-Signal' bought them. At less than $3.00 apiece, the 'S-T' filters are a smokin' bargain.
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Champion Ford in Alexandria, KY (They run a Mustang in the Grand-Am Cup series) has them for ~$8.75. I purchased two today for $18.02.
One good aspect of the filter is that is has a differnt spring inside and helps modulate oil pressure more consistantly. And the team has race data to back that up.
One good aspect of the filter is that is has a differnt spring inside and helps modulate oil pressure more consistantly. And the team has race data to back that up.
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